April 1st, 2010
Relying solely the safety of your kids while they use the internet to different security softwares you have installed is a complete misinterpretation of what these softwares are all about. You must understand that computer programs designed to keep your kids from accessing certain sites aren’t the solution to keep your kids safe. Because believe it or not, your kids can still visit bad sites even if your computer has all sorts of web filtering systems available. How? By disabling it or finding a way to bypass the current security configuration of your computer.
It is important therefore that you get personally involved with the activity of your kids online. Thus, these are the things you should do: (this is not to say, however, that web security software isn’t useful; it only says that parents shouldn’t use security features from web security software, search engine, and web browsers as alternatives to actual physical presence and proper guidance.)
1. Educate yourself.
Knowing what you are doing ensures that you get the things you want to achieve. This also goes when it comes to the safety of your kids on the internet. Make sure that you know what you are taking about so that they will understand what you are saying and in turn, will yield to the result you are expecting.
You can’t simply tell them “do this and don’t do that” without knowing why. So, learn the internet, understand the threat, know where threats can come from, learn the language your kids use online, and go to number 2.
2. Teach.
Teach your kids how to safely use the internet. Here are some of those:
• Follow specific guidelines on the proper use of the internet.
• Never give personal information to other people they meet online.
• Never visit bad sites.
• Never use real name online.
• Never become an online bully.
• Never open spam mails. Never download attachments from unknown senders.
• Tell parents right away if they feel uncomfortable with someone or something they encounter online.
3. Remind
Sometimes, it isn’t enough to teach your kids what they should do and what they shouldn’t in one sitting. You need to keep on reminding them about it all the time. The effective way to do it though isn’t through constant verbal approach but through the paper. Make a list of the things that your kids should and shouldn’t do while using the internet. This will stand as the rules. Post it near the computer where they can easily see it.
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March 29th, 2010
Older kids and teenagers are often the victims of computer virus and spyware. This is because they frequent sites that contain spyware or share computer viruses from computer to computer. So, if you have kids who share a computer with you, then it is highly possible that your computer is home to viruses and spyware.
To prevent further invasion and a possible computer crash, it is important to teach your children how to avoid attracting computer viruses and spyware.
1. Avoid peer-to-peer sharing. As human viruses are transmitted by person-to-person contact, computer viruses, are transmitted from computer to computer, often via p2p file-sharing. It is essential, therefore, to teach your kids not to use these programs. Peer-to-peer file-sharing softwares known to hold malicious contents are Kazaa and Grokster. If possible, get the paid versions of p2p file sharing softwares since they are virus, adware, and spyware free.
2. Avoid entering lyrics and music sites. Many of these sites tend to insist that you download ActiveX control first before you can enter their websites. If you are going to think about it, ActiveX control has no relation to viewing music lyrics as they are just ordinary texts. To make matters worst, kids aren’t aware of the danger of downloading such programs from these sources; so spyware can easily penetrate and bring you inconvenience.
3. Don’t click on banners, advertisements and popups from webpages. Often, viruses, adware, and spyware enter the computer because kids ask for it. The sad thing though is that kids are unaware that the things they do are the exact things that invite these malicious programs. What you should do is to tell them that they should never click on any banners, advertisements and popups they see online.
4. Don’t download email attachments from unknown sender. Kids are eager to open emails. But if they are from unknown senders, then they may contain viruses, spyware or adware. Tell them never in any circumstances would they download attachments without your permission.
5. Give you kids limited computer accounts. Whether your kids have their own computer in their room or share one with you, keep their accounts “limited” so that you (administrator) have the control on the things that can be done by your kids.
Remember this: It is your responsibility to tell your kids about the dangers that these threats can give.
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March 20th, 2010
A lawn mower is great equipment. If you want to save your time and increase efficiency when it comes to taking good care of your lawn, a lawn mower come into picture.
Before deciding which machine is good for you it is advisable to first take a look at the available types of lawn mowers in the market. Finding about these machines and what kind of features they have will help you to finalize which one to go for.
1) Type #1 – The first type of mower is the “Push Reel Lawn Mower”. As the name suggests this has to be pushed manually with a handle attached to a cylinder. The cylinder at the bottom rolls on the lawn cutting the lawn blades. The width of the cylinder with blades on it has a width of about 12 inches to 20 inches. This is a manual lawn mower.
2) Type #2 – The second one is called as the “Rotary Lawn Mower”. Unlike a push reel machine this lawn mower is powered by a gasoline engine, which can generate a power equivalent to 2 to 7 horsepowers.
Many manufacturers have even produced electric rotary lawn mowers. The main advantage of an electric one is reduced noise levels while working. But a gas-powered machine produces much more power than an electric one resulting in finer lawn cuts.
3) Type #3 – The third one is a “Riding Lawn Mower”. This machine is largely used when there are large lawn areas to be maintained. If you hate hard work then this lawn mower makes your life much easier, by making it possible to ride on it like a tractor.
The quality this lawn mower produces is excellent. A riding lawn mower has several more arrangements to attach additional fixtures such as snow blowers etc. these machines are expensive as compared to the first two lawn mowers.
One very popular riding lawn mower is the zero turning radius lawn mower which can work in areas where the landscaping design has lots of smaller areas covered with lawn.
This was just a brief introduction of the types of lawn mowers commonly available in the market. Make sure you look for their detailed reviews and rating before you make any final buying decision.
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