A must is a firewall when you're on broadband. XP has a built in one but it
only stops incoming intrusions. If you do get some malwear, the XP firewall
won't stop it going out to everyone else. Sygate is a good firewall that
stops traffic both ways and is quite accessible with screen readers. You
ideally need the firewall on before you connect to the net as there are
robot programmes on the net looking for vulnerable computers to put trojans
and key stroke recorders on. I'd also recommend getting a virus checker and
anti-spywear programme if you don't already have them.
Barry H
Hi List,
I'm about to bite the bullet and go for a broadband connection. I am currently with wanadoo and will probably stay with them. However, what are the do's and dont's re broadband, what pitfalls might I encounter, all contributions welcome.
Many thanks in advance.
Jim McAuslan from sunny Findhorn Minds are like parachutes, they work best when open.
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