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Marketing to Kids Online

Protect your kids from potentially harmful online advertising tactics.

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Find Kid-Friendly Videos

You don't need a TV to watch videos anymore, now that more and more people are posting clips online.

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Safety at Auction and Classifieds Sites

Although auction and classifieds web sites make it easy to buy and sell goods, scam artists are lurking, trying to dupe the unsuspecting. Here's how to avoid getting caught in a World Wide Web of cons.

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Go Wireless With Secure Wi-Fi

Getting wireless Internet access in public places is catching on. But wireless access -- known as Wi-Fi or hot spots -- comes with security risks. Here's how Wi-Fi works and how to take advantage of it while you're out and about with your family laptop.

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IM the Safe Way

Protect your family against instant messaging hazards in seven easy steps.

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Teen Community Safety Tips

Learn the ins and outs of online communities like MySpace so you can teach your teens to play it safe.

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Tech Tip

Avoid Computer Crashes

Your computer's disk directory structure -- which manages the filing system within your computer -- can cause hard drive crashes. To limit these errors, run your computer's "disk utility" to scan and repair your disk.