PSMail Quick Tip: Though it may be convenient to give all users on your home computer the same privileges, for security purposes it's best to create not more than two administrative users, especially in this age when home users have in-house networks. Give younger children and teenagers basic user level access only. Both Macintosh and Windows PC allow you to create non-administrative users for basic computer functions like playing games, word processing, and surfing the web. Restricting the use of administrative users on your PC helps keep your family and your information safe. |
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PSMail Quick Tip: Forwarding SPAM, such as emailed chain letters or bizarre consumer warnings, seems harmless but may have negative repercussions.
Forwarding SPAM:
- Slows down provider networks, consuming bandwidth and disk space - generally driving up costs for all of us.
- Forces others to waste time sifting through the messages and verifying the validity of the information.
- Spreads hype and sometimes unnecessary fear and paranoia.
- Can spread malicious code or even a virus.
HoaxBusters and Snope.com are great sites to check to determine the validity of a message you suspect as being SPAM. Always check these sites first before forwarding such messages on to others.
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