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                        1. 10 tips for safer instant messaging

                          08.Apr.08, 23:18 EDT
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                          1. Never open pictures, download files, or click links in messages from people you don’t know. If they come from someone you do know, confirm with the sender that the message (and its attachments) is trustworthy. If it's not, close the instant message.

                          2. Be careful when creating a screen name. Each IM program asks you to create a screen name, which is similar to an e-mail address. Your screen name should not provide or allude to personal information. For example, use a nickname such as SoccerFan instead of BaltimoreJenny.
                           
                          3. Create a barrier against unwanted instant messaging. Do not list your screen name or e-mail address in public areas (such as large Internet directories or online community profiles) or give them to strangers. Some IM services link your screen name to your e-mail address when you register. The easy availability of your e-mail address can result in your receiving an increased number of spam and phishing attacks.

                          4. Never provide sensitive personal information, such as your credit card numbers or passwords, in an IM conversation.

                          5. Only communicate with people who are on your contact or buddy lists.

                          6. If you decide to meet a stranger that you know only from IM communication, take appropriate safety precautions. For example, do not meet that person alone, (take a friend or parent with you), and always meet and stay in a public place, such as a cafe.
                           
                          7. Don't send personal or private instant messages at work. Your employer might have a right to view those messages.

                          8. If you use a public computer, do not select the feature that allows you to log on automatically. People who use that computer after you may be able to see and use your screen name to log on.

                          9. Monitor and limit your children's use of IM. One way to do this is to sign up for Windows Live OneCare Family Safety. If you use Windows Vista, it comes with parental controls built-in. For more information, see How Windows Vista can help you protect your kids online.

                          10. When you're not available to receive messages, be careful how you display this information to other users. For example, you might not want everyone on your contact list to know that you're "Out to Lunch." For more information, read Control Your Online Status Using Windows Messenger and Set Your Online Status.

                          http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/email/imsafety.mspx

                        2. Outlook Tips

                          02.Apr.08, 12:17 EDT
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                          This is a quick Outlook Tech tip.


                          If you have ever tried to view an image in you email through outlook and all you see is a red X then try this.




                          1. Navigate to the value of this Key. It should be something like: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3D\ where OLK3D is some randomly generated string that always starts with OLK
                          2. Quit Outlook
                          3. Rename or Delete the contents of the folder
                          4. Launch Outlook


                          This works just about all the time.