Using Technology

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Worried about computer viruses? Did you know that others could be intercepting your private e-mail? It is even possible for them to gain access and control over your computer system. Fortunately, Internet security suites are available to help ensure your safety while you are on the Internet. To learn more about this technology, review Making IT Work for You: Virus Protection on pages 244 and 245. Then visit our Web site at http://www.mhhe.com/oleary. Once at that site, play the videos and answer the following questions in a one-page paper: (a) Describe the process for downloading and installing eSafe. (b) What settings were demonstrated for the Personal Firewall? (c) Describe the function of the Sandbox.

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Anonymous Web Browsing

Are you concerned about others tracking your online activities? Did you know that it is possible to review all the Web sites you visited on a particular computer or network? The Anonymizer is one solution. Visit our site at http://www.mhhe. com/oleary to link to the Anonymizer Web site. Browse a couple of Web sites anonymously, and then answer these questions in a one-page paper: (a) How does Anonymizer ensure anonymity? (b) What are the drawbacks to using Anonymizer for all of your Web activities? (c) What type of monitoring cannot be averted by Anonymizer? (d) Would you use anonymous Web browsing? Why or why not?

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