Dell Inpsiron 560 (Late 2009) - Manual (Page 179)

Accessing the Internet
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• Restricted sites allow you to add websites that you fear may damage
your computer.
2 Type in the web address of the site and click OK.
Protecting Your Privacy While Accessing the Internet
Privacy affects how other web pages are able to impact your computer. Each
time you visit a website a certain amount of interaction occurs between the
web page and your computer’s browser.
Sometimes websites display ads that pop up in another window. Sometimes
your visits to a website are tracked by cookies that are placed on your
computer.
Ensure security and privacy by:
Viruses
Viruses are programs that attack your computer, damaging data and system
programs and compromising secure information. These viruses can attach
themselves to files that you download or receive in e-mail attachments.
Using antivirus and
antispyware protection
programs See "Using Antivirus Programs" on
page 180 and "Preventing Spyware and
Malware Infection" on page 182.
Installing firewalls See "Firewalls" on page 180.
Avoiding spam and phishing
scams See "Spam" on page 183 and "Phishing
Scams" on page 183.
Controlling pop-ups and
cookies See "Controlling Pop-ups" on page 184 and
"Maintaining Privacy by Blocking and
Deleting Cookies" on page 189.
Using secure shopping
techniques See "Shopping Securely Over the Internet"
on page 183.