Protecting Your PC
Firewalls > Choosing A Firewall
Just as you can choose many different types of home security, you can choose from many different firewalls for your PC.
Most wireless routers and most PCs bought within the last year have a built-in Firewall. Most other Firewall software costs but it is money well spent. If you have more than one computer you will need more than one copy.
Now you know how to protect your PC, it's time to find out how to protect your family when they're online.
Go to Protecting Your Family.
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Firewall: Hardware or software programs that keep your files safe by blocking unauthorized access.
Hacker: A person who breaks into a computer system over the internet.
Virus: A program that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge.
Software: Systems software such as Windows operates the computer itself. Applications software such as word processing programmes allow you to work on the computer.
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