 How do I download a file from the Web? How can I view it later? What is a Zip
file? How can I tell if my browser needs to be updated? How can I help keep my children
safe on the Internet? How do I update my anti-virus program? We have the answers to those
questions and more. Here are some links every newbie to the Internet should know.
Internet Security
This is in the news a great deal these days. Your home Internet
security is very important to keep your computer running smoothly and
your private information safe. There are four major threats when you
are online: malicious attacks on your computer, viruses,
trojan horse programs, and spyware.
To help prevent attacks on your computer when connected
to the Internet a firewall program
is necessary for all users. We recommend the free or paid version of
ZoneAlarm or
Outpost, although many others are good as well.
There are many anti-virus programs available. Two of the
more popular ones are Symantec's Norton Antivirus
and McAfee's Antivirus program. No user should be
without one. Many anti-virus software venders, such as Trend
Micro, offer a free online virus check.
Spyware programs
are notorious for slowing down your computer and making your system
unstable. We recommend at least one anti-spyware program, though two
would be ideal. Lavasoft's Ad-Aware
is a good start since there is a completely free
version to get you acquainted with this fine product. We also
recommend Spybot:
Search and Destroy, and the freeware Spyware
Blaster, both excellent complements to Ad-Aware. Be
wary of false antispyware products which have proliferated on the
net. Many will infect you spyware or just try to sell you an inferior
product.
Adobe - The free Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) Reader allows you to view,
navigate, and print PDF files, a very common file format on the Net.
 @LA is a local Los Angeles area directory of links to other sites on the
Internet. Links are categorized into over 2,500 categories and sub-categories. Every link
will send you to a site with information specific to the greater Los Angeles or Southern
California area.
Child Safety on the Internet
- This is our list of links exploring the serious issue of keeping
children safe on the Web
 Firefox
web browser - More secure than Internet Explorer they say, and fun
to use. Frequent updates and a lot of customizable features.
Learn the
Net - How do I download files? What is a Zip file? These questions
and more are answered at Learnthenet.com.
McAfee
- Update your McAfee VirusScan dat files to recognize new viruses.
 Microsoft - Internet Explorer,
Microsoft's entry in the browser wars.
Net Lingo - An
online dictionary of terms used on the Internet.
 Search
Engine Watch - For both World Wide Web beginners and experienced surfers, this site
contains links to the most popular Search Engines, and detailed tips on using them whether
you are a webmaster or not. Of course, you can also search from
Right-Track.
 Snaphost.com
- Looking for inexpensive but reliable web hosting? Look no further than
Snaphost. Great support too! Well worth looking into.
Symantec
- If you use the powerful Norton Anti-Virus utility, you must update your virus
definitions frequently.
The List - The
ultimate guide to Internet Service Providers. Look up ISPs and compare their rates and
services.
Virus Hoaxes -
The Net abounds with e-mail hoaxes that you will undoubtedly receive sooner or later.
These range from silly fake cookie recipes to phony virus alerts. If you receive e-mail
that instructs you to forward it to everyone you know, be suspicious. The Department of Energy documents
many of these hoaxes. Other information is available at:
These and other "urban legends" are documented at the
Urban Legends Reference. For the most recent
or common real
virus threats, visit the
Symantec
Security Response or
Network Associates Virus
page.
Visiting
Pasadena - Coming to Pasadena, California, to Right-Track from
out-of-town? See what the city of Pasadena offers you! Hotels,
dining
and more.
 WinZip -
by NicoMak, the most popular file
compression utility for the Net. If you download files from the net, you'll need some kind
of Zip program. WinZip features an intuitive point-and-click drag-and-drop interface.
Their site contains detailed information which explains what a Zip file is and how to use
WinZip. Don't download without it.
http://www.Greatcalifornia.com
- A comprehensive web directory and guide to everything in
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