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Security
If you would like to find out more about protecting your computer from viruses and spyware, click on the following links for more information.
Documents to Download
These documents give information about the different risks to your computer:
PC user Security
Dangerous email ahead
Spyware on your PC
Viruses & Hoaxes
Website Links
The following websites contain information about Computing and Anti-virus software.
The myguide website is for complete beginners. There is a course for beginners, which will introduce you to the internet and show you how to use myguide. There is also a course for complete beginners, covering the basics of using a mouse and keyboard on a computer.
Get Safe Online is designed to help you protect your computer, your privacy, your family and your money from online threats and criminals. While the police, the government, software manufacturers and internet service providers all have their part to play; ultimately you are responsible for your own online safety. This requires a mixture of knowledge, behaviour and technical work. The site can help with all three.
Basic antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows available to download for free. Limited features, no support, for private and non-commercial use only.
Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies
Portable Document Format (PDF) is the de facto standard for the secure and reliable distribution and exchange of electronic documents and forms around the world. CutePDF Writer (formerly CutePDF Printer) is the free version of commercial PDF creation software.
Stickies is a PC utility I wrote to try to cut down on the number of Post-It® notes I was leaving stuck to my monitor. It is a computerised version of those notes.
AbilityNet is a charity that brings the benefits of computer technology to adults and children with disabilities.
The Aidis Trust is a charity that offers free services for Disabled People. These services are aimed at improving the independence of Disabled People through technology and computers.