Practical Computer Fluency
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01 Introduction
02 Computer Concepts
03 Storage
04 Editing
05 Online Collaboration
06 Internet Concepts
07 HTML #1
08 Multimedia
09 HTML #2
10 Security & Privacy
11 HTML #3
12 Search
13 Word Processing
14 Word Styles
15 Word Objects
16 Word Numbering
17 Spreadsheets
18 Spreadsheet Formulas
19 Spreadsheet Functions
20 Spreadsheet Tidbits
21 Spreadsheet Charts
22 Mail Merge
23 Review
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10 Security & Privacy
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Computer Security
(PDF)
Online Privacy
(PDF)
What do you think: Is this for Real?
Answer: Nope, it's a fraudulent scam.
The Origin of Spam
Around the one-minute mark is when the spam really starts to fly.
Links
Microsoft Windows Update
: make sure your computer has the latest updates or "patches."
Microsoft Security Essentials
: a very good, free, anti-virus tool.
Gibson Research
's ShieldsUP!: scan for open ports on your own computer.
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
: in case you suspect your SIN has been stolen.
Phishing and Spam IQ Quiz
: can you spot the dangerous fakes?
Readings
How Computer Viruses Work
How Firewalls Work
How Encryption Works
How Identity Theft Works
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