Secure computing
There are many aspects to secure computing, and Nebula provides information and answers in the areas listed below.
- Firewalls in Nebula:
- Firewalls are not needed on Nebula Gold computers, and are allowed on Bronze computers and local servers only if configured correctly.
- Hoaxes we have known and loved:
- Remember the last survivor of a royal Nigerian family, with millions to share with your helpful self...more
- Laptop Security:
- Laptops that are frequently off the network for extended periods of time require extra effort to be kept updated and secure...more
- Security Updates and Power Usage:
- Security updates from Microsoft are typically delivered on Tuesdays, about once a month. Install updates yourself by clicking the Update ballon (exclamation point on yellow background). Or just wait til they are automatically installed on Fridays at 11pm (or the next startup after that). Some updates do force a reboot. A practice of log off but leave on is encouraged.
- Surfing Safely:
- You're part of the solution...more
- Virus disinfection:
- Viruses rely on a user to spread...This behavior is different from a worm, which can spread itself across a computer network, or a trojan, which is used to break into a host computer...more
