Security eBook From Microsoft - Own Your Space

"Own Your Space--Keep Yourself and Your Stuff Safe Online"

Microsoft has released a free ebook covering a wide range of security topics. Although intended for teenagers, the book offers a solid enough look at using the internet safely, and it's suitable for anyone looking for a primer on internet security.

It's difficult to write books for teenagers that don't fall into the "trying too hard to be cool" trap, but Microsoft has done an admirable job. The text is a comprehensive guide for teenagers (and new computer users) that covers everything from how to spot phishing tactics to setting up your browser to protect against browser-based exploits to dealing with cyber-stalking and bullying. It also provides interesting history and real world examples of the harm that can come from security vulnerabilities.

Download the ebook @ Microsoft's Site

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Migrating to Linux for a Small Business

In a tight economy, it's more important than ever to make sure every dollar spent is providing maximum return. And for a growing number of small businesses, this means reexamining plans for upgrading existing servers and workstations.

We need to include many things and look at the bigger picture, like Software requirements, training the staff, older hardware and of course Licensing. This is a good article I would like to share written by Matt about migration to linux.

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