--- title: Northampton Computer Repair Blog | Security (2) description: Security | Our learning center blog is about you the customer. We believe answering questions and helping to educate the consumer about all things IT is what a business should do (2) --- ## [Northampton Computer Repair](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/) 413-341-3571 12 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060 # Our Blog ## [How To Create Master Passwords using KeePass](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/230979/How-To-Create-Master-Passwords-using-KeePass) Posted by [Serges LaRiviere](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/serges-lariviere) on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) I think we can all relate to the hassle passwords are causing us. The worst thing you can do is have one password for all of your accounts because if someone figures out that one password, guess what, he can access all of your accounts from e-mails to your banking info. But many of us do just that because it's to hard to remember a dozen or more passwords. I guess you could write them down on a slip of paper and stick them in your wallet but what if your wallet get's stolen, oh oh! Well there is a better way, KeePass software will enable you to manage as many passwords as you want using a single master Key! Here's an easy step by step guide on how it's done. **Downlod the Software** [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/230979/How-To-Create-Master-Passwords-using-KeePass) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/230979/How-To-Create-Master-Passwords-using-KeePass#comments-listing) Tags: [KeePass](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/keepass), [master passwords](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/master-passwords), [passwords](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/passwords), [Security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/security) ## [How Do I set Up a Computer Backup Plan](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/216822/How-Do-I-set-Up-a-Computer-Backup-Plan) Posted by [Serges LaRiviere](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/serges-lariviere) on Thu, Sep 13, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Ok, we’ve all heard it a million times before, backup your data on a regular schedule so if you have a system meltdown you can restore all of your files but how many of us are not doing it. Maybe we do it once a month or maybe never, believe it or not I know personnel friends that have never backed up their computer, no kidding. We've already covered some of the [basics of backups](http://northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140529/The-Basics-of-Backups) before, but today we'll go over how to use Windows 7's built in back up program to keep your data protected. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/216822/How-Do-I-set-Up-a-Computer-Backup-Plan) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/216822/How-Do-I-set-Up-a-Computer-Backup-Plan#comments-listing) Tags: [external hard drives](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/external-hard-drives), [flash drives](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/flash-drives), [Windows Tips](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-tips), [Security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/security), [Malware Prevention](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/malware-prevention), [Windows 7](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/windows-7), [Data Backup](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/data-backup) ## [Can I Disable Tracking Cookies?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/211272/Can-I-Disable-Tracking-Cookies) Posted by [Serges LaRiviere](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/serges-lariviere) on Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Can I disable tracking cookies? Ok, so let's talk about cookies, no not the kind you dunk in milk and feeling guilty as hell after you've finished the whole bag. No, these are internet cookies, the ones that have gained a rather sinister image.  [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/211272/Can-I-Disable-Tracking-Cookies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/211272/Can-I-Disable-Tracking-Cookies#comments-listing) Tags: [Internet cookies](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/internet-cookies), [Disable tracking cookies](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/disable-tracking-cookies), [temporary Files](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/temporary-files), [PC tips](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/pc-tips), [Security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/security) ## [Not all PC techs are created equal](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/174339/Not-all-PC-techs-are-created-equal) Posted by [Edward Drummond](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/edward-drummond) on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Imagine taking your car to a dealership for service, then finding out that no one at the dealership actually does work on cars.  Instead, they call up someone in another country who does the work, while the guys you thought were working on your car sit back and watch.  Crazy right?  The sad thing is that this model has been adopted by many of the [big-box stores](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big-box_store) for computer repair (we won’t mention them by name, because we wouldn’t want to call out Staples and Best Buy on their practices (wait…    whoops…)) [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/174339/Not-all-PC-techs-are-created-equal) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/174339/Not-all-PC-techs-are-created-equal#comments-listing) Tags: [PC tips](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/pc-tips), [PC Tips'n'tricks](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/pc-tips39n39tricks), [Security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/security) ## [Are Macs Virus Free?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/162244/Are-Macs-Virus-Free) Posted by [Edward Drummond](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/edward-drummond) on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Let me start this off with a disclaimer, I am not a Mac fanboy. I have worked for 15 years with PCs, and the last time I used a Mac was in the computer labs at college over a decade ago. For many people, they represent a perfect computer. They are fantastic at many tasks, but I am not a user who needs one. For decades Apple advertisements, Cult-of-Jobs members and in-store "geniuses" [would boast](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3Z386vXrt4) that Macs were invulnerable to viruses and malware. Unfortunately for Mac users, they are discovering that’s simply not the case. For every operating system, there are security holes that can be exploited in order to install malware. As the world found out in the past few months, Apple's [OS X](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OS_X) is no exception. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/162244/Are-Macs-Virus-Free) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/162244/Are-Macs-Virus-Free#comments-listing) Tags: [Virus removal](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/virus-removal), [Macs](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/macs), [OSX](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/osx), [Viruses](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/viruses), [online safety](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/online-safety), [Security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/security) ## [Is this link safe?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140525/Is-this-link-safe) Posted by [Serges LaRiviere](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/author/serges-lariviere) on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/hs-fs/file-18401522-jpg/images/unsafe-link1.jpg) ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140525/Is-this-link-safe) TO OPEN OR NOT TO OPEN? No matter what level of security software you have installed on your computer, it can’t protect you from the headaches you’ll encounter if you click on an unsafe link. These links will appear to be shortcuts to funny videos, shocking news stories, awesome deals, or “Like” buttons, but are really designed to steal your personal information or hijack your computer. You can also get these links from friends who can unknowingly pass on unsafe links in emails, Facebook posts, and instant messages. These links are also found on websites in ads and search results. Here are some ways you can check to see if these links are safe to open or not. [Read More](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140525/Is-this-link-safe) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140525/Is-this-link-safe#comments-listing) Tags: [Keeping your PC working](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/keeping-your-pc-working), [Viruses](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/viruses), [online safety](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/online-safety), [Scams](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/scams), [PC Tips & Tricks](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/pc-tips-tricks), [Protection](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/protection), [Fake Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/fake-antivirus), [PC tips](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/pc-tips), [email](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/email), [Security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/security), [Malware Prevention](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/malware-prevention) [Previous](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/topic/security/page/1) [All posts](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/all) Search for More Posts Find it! ### Subscribe to Email Updates *Disclosure: We may include links in our articles for products and services we recommend, in very few cases we may receive an affiliate referral fee if you purchase or subscribe via our link* ## Our Most Popular Posts | **Kaspersky Lab's Award-Winning Software** **_____________________________________** **Data Security Has Never Been So Easy** **[![How Much Is Your Data Worth to You? 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