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score: 100 – December 2020 – DNS filtering blocks some potentially malicious sites from sneaking into your computer. It can also be used to block types of sites you do not want to access your system. Everyone should use it.

score: 100 – October 2020 – Why and how to get secure DNS service easily with Android devices.

score: 100 – November 2019 – Firefox and Cliqz browsers are offering improved security and privacy with DNS over HTTPS. Here is how to improve your security with a few simple clicks.

score: 100 – March 2019 – CloudFlare is offering an excellent DNS service we should be using on our mobile devices.

score: 80 – December 2017 – Quad9 is a simple way and free way to enhance your online security by using a privacy and security focused DNS service.

score: 69 – September 2022 – Routers stand between you and millions of nefarious characters who'd like to break into your computer. Here's the steps necessary to keep it secure.

score: 69 – March 2020 – An excellent free open source adblocking app for Android devices. This will block ads across all your apps, not simply inside a particular browser.

score: 69 – December 2011 – A test to determine if you can detect scams on the Internet.

score: 69 – July 2008 – OpenDNS

score: 52 – December 2022 – Eleven signs to look for to determine if a new site is trustworthy. Then, a few links to services that allow you to find out how these signs apply to any website you choose.

score: 52 – August 2022 – NextDNS offers another layer of protection for all your devices. It protects you whether you are at home, work or elsewhere. Here's how it can help protect you.

score: 52 – July 2022 – Last year Google removed over 1 million malicious apps from their play store. This indicates a significant problem. If they are missing or just haven't found 1% of the malicious apps, then we can assume there are over a thousand in the store today. How can you protect yourself?

score: 52 – January 2021 – Protecting yourself and your office or home from Internet miscreants, requires a multi-level approach. There is no simple silver bullet. There are layers of risk management that need to be addressed.

score: 52 – December 2020 – A list of the best articles of 2020. These are the ones I think are most important.

score: 52 – January 2020 – I've selected the best articles of 2019. Some answer problems my clients come to me with while others answer problems I wish they'd come to me with. Finally, there are three general security articles.

score: 52 – September 2010 – A detailed overview of all the different layers necessary to prodtect your computer. Including routers, anti-malware products, anti-virus, intrusion detection and more.

score: 52 – July 2010 – How SSL Works: Part 2- Certificate Authorities

score: 52 – December 2008 – My History of the Internet

score: 36 – January 2018 – Quad9 update: Alternate DNS address and new Portland Server cluster for even faster service.

score: 7 – March 2023 – Sometimes you send out emails, but they don't make it to their recipient. Here's what you need to do to get your emails sent, and also to fix the underlying problem.

score: 7 – April 2013 – 9 simple rules for keeping your computer safe from viruses and malware.

score: 7 – August 2011 – What to do when you lose Internet connectivity. How to problem solve your connection issues.

score: 7 – May 2010 – How to set up a trusted connection to the Internet while traveling.

score: 7 – March 2009 – Updating Certificates - MD5 Alert