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Keep up with the changes that are occurring on the Internet. |
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Join listservs that will e-mail you periodic summaries of the latest Internet news. |
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Bookmark Web sites that announce and explain changes in technology. |
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Peruse catalogs for new products that may interest you. |
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Subscribe to free magazines that review and compare the new products. |
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Read books that will extend your knowledge of computers, multimedia, and the Internet. |
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Subscribe to Internet security bulletins that alert you to the latest security threats and recommend measures you can take to thwart them. |
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Configure Windows and Macintosh computers to receive automatic software updates that install the latest security patches. |
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Try subscribing to each of the listservs at least for a few issues. Which provided useful information? Did any of them seem to clutter your mailbox? |
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Do these catalogs link you to all the computer products you need? Are they helpful for buying online or do you prefer to use them before going to a store? |
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Which of these magazines best fits your interests? Is it worth subscribing on paper or would the web pages suit you just as well or better? |
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Staying Secure |
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This link will help you as you work through the Progressive Case for this chapter. |
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