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Desktop Security

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Desktop Security
Desktop Security
I need to purchase a USB wireless network adapter for my desktop. What security issues should I be worried?

WHat do i need to protect myself?

what is the best usb adapter?

I've used both a dlink and linksys usb wireless adapter... probably any one is fine.

Ideally, you'd like the wireless network you connect to to be secured with encryption. And you want a firewall that checks inbound and outbound traffic. (I'm assuming you have antivirus and antispyware already. If not, get it.)

If you're really worried about security, read this:
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelesssecurity/tp/wifisecurity.htm

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