QUESTION: Where can I find information about children safely using the Internet? ANSWER: There is a lot of very justified concern about how to keep children safe when they access the Internet. If you’re going to invite your children or grandchildren to use your computer, please sit them down and explain the dangers of meeting […]
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: Is there any downside to playing games on the Internet? ANSWER: It’s hard to say. If you dare to gamble online, please be very cautious about overextending yourself financially. For some people, playing computer games increases their contact with the outside world because they can make friends living in places they may never get […]
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: What if I buy something online and it arrives broken or I don’t like it? ANSWER: Before you make your purchase, check the website’s return policy. Usually you can return the item in the box it came from for replacement or refund within a certain number of days.
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: Do I get a copy of the payments made online in the mail like when I receive my checks in the mail? ANSWER: The truth is that many banks are phasing out sending people’s canceled checks back to them. Some banks will include copies of the checks with their statement. At least you can […]
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: If I start paying my bills online can I also still write checks? ANSWER: Yes. There are still certain bills (like my rent) that I prefer to write a check for. You have no obligation to pay any bills online even if you access your account online. It is your decision if you only […]
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: Is it safe to bank online? ANSWER: Banks have done everything they can to ensure that their websites are safe and secure. If they didn’t trust the safety of their site they wouldn’t have you bank online at all. Obviously if there is a breach of security that is due to the site not […]
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: What do I do with my profile if I start dating someone and I don’t want to be contacted by anyone until I decide if the relationship is going to work out? ANSWER: You can usually hide your profile at any time and then “unhide” it when you’re ready to reenter the dating market.
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: Do I have any recourse if someone has misrepresented themselves on a dating website? ANSWER: Every online dating site offers a way to contact the people who own the site and let them know if someone’s behavior should prevent them being listed on the site. But a little fibbing about height, weight, finances, and […]
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: Why would someone participate in a blog under a false identity? ANSWER: Some people who add their thoughts to a blog want to remain anonymous, but their input is nonetheless valid and well intended. They just don’t want to reveal their name for privacy reasons. Others contribute false information to a blog because they […]
Click Here to Read the Full PostQUESTION: Who do I contact if I think my computer has been broken into? ANSWER: If you have any evidence that your credit card number(s) or your identity has been in any way jeopardized, call the police and file a report (they may want to see the computer) and the call Equifax: 1-800-525-6285, Experian: 1-888-397-3742, […]
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