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How do I keep teens from accessing the dark web on the home computer?

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You can only access the dark web if you have the Tor browser installed, so to prevent access to the dark web, just make sure that Tor is not installed.

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How do I prevent people from going to my Wi-Fi settings in my computer to view the password for my the router by going to the view wireless adapters?

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Follow the directions in step 1 of the article above; setting a password and locking your computer will stop people from being able to find your Wi-Fi password.

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What are malicious programs?

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Malicious programs are programs like viruses and Trojans, they are made by hackers and can do a whole host of things, such as stealing your passwords and breaking your computer.

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What is the most important thing to do to protect a network from unauthorized access?

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Set a strong password and ensure you're using the WPA2 encryption option.

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What is the risk of turning off messages about spyware and related protection?

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You won't know if your device has been hacked, and you will not be reminded when your spyware and protection subscription needs to be renewed.

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