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OVERVIEW Wi-Fi networks (sometimes called by their technical name  802.11) allow people to wirelessly connect devices to the  Internet, such as smartphones, gaming consoles, tablets,  and laptops.  Because Wi-Fi networks are simple to setup,  many people install their own Wi-Fi networks at home.   However, many home Wi-Fi networks are configured  insecurely, allowing strangers or unauthorized people to  easily access your home network or anonymously abuse  your Internet connection. To ensure you have a safe and  secure home Wi-Fi network, here are a few simple steps  you should take. The key to a secure home Wi-Fi network is making sure only you have administrative access, your communications are encrypted, and that people have to authenticate to use your network More at: OUCH

Optimize Your PC with Advanced SystemCare 5 Free Proceed with caution. That's what I always advise when people ask me about PC-optimization utilities like  Ashampoo WinOptimizer 8  ($50) and  CCleaner  (free). While these tools can be helpful, they can also create problems--usually when users go overboard with the amount of "cleaning" they attempt. I mention this only for purposes of introduction to Iobit's  Advanced SystemCare 5 Free , the latest version of one of the more popular "computer healthcare" products. I recently tested it on a year-old Windows 7 system, and was very pleased with the results. (One important note right up front: Advanced SystemCare will try to sneak in a few bits of junkware during installation, so be sure you opt out--don't just blindly click  Next  on each setup screen.) The program can perform a wide range of functions, starting with the handy Quick Care, which scans for and removes malware, cleans up the Regist...