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How To Disable Automatic Wireless Connections
Here's how to beef up your wireless safety by disabling automatic wireless connections.

How To Disable File and Printer Sharing
File and Printer Sharing may be necessary in an office network, but chances are it's not needed at home. And it poses an increased risk on wireless connections. If you must use it, disable it when connecting via hotspots, and re-enable it when you return to your home or office. Here's how to disable file and printer sharing in Windows XP.

How To Check your Trusted Sites List
Some spyware and adware will add miscreant links to your Internet Explorer Trusted Sites Zone. This may allow the sites to run with fewer security restrictions. Make sure you periodically check the Trusted Sites Zone list to ensure only sites you have specifically added are included. Here's how.

How To Reset Internet Explorer Start & Search Pages
Spyware and adware often change your browser Start and Search pages to point to unwanted websites. Even if you've removed the infestation responsible, you may still need to reset the web settings. Here's how to do this in Internet Explorer.

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