30 Jun
Posted by Alex as Computers, Security and Safety, The Web
Everyone is vulnerable when they go online. With the right kind of technology and the know-how, anyone can just pry into your very private and personal data. So how do you protect yourself from these nosy beings?
We hear or read about them and even laugh at the poor victims. But there will always be a point when are guards are down and we become susceptible to getting scammed. Still, it would be wise to keep the following precautions in mind:
12 May
Posted by Alex as Security and Safety, The Web
Anyone can be a victim of online scams. Sometimes criminals can hit us on our most vulnerable points and bingo! If you’ve become a victim of an online scam, then these are the things that you should do:
03 Apr
Posted by Alex as Computers, Security and Safety, The Web
Spamming can ruin the credibility of a website, especially when it’s a blog or a forum. If you are a site administrator, here are some measures that will make your site spam-free.
There are many dangers to your assets. Such things are not new to you, but you’re never really aware until it happens to you. One of these threats is identity theft. Before you become a victim, know the ways in which you can be one step ahead.
12 Sep
Posted by Alex as Computers, Downloads, Family, Security and Safety, Sex and Relationships
The internet is the best thing next to the TV. Sometimes even better. The internet has unlimited information about everything under the sun. And with that readily available information, you might start wondering about how you can filter all that media so your child get only the good stuff.
01 Sep
Posted by Alex as Family, Home and Garden, Security and Safety
Having a baby means you have to adjust certain things in your life. Not only with how you go about your routine but also, your space. Baby’s safety is paramount. You don’t want to have any freak accidents just because you forgot to do something simple, right?
01 Aug
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Behavior and Ethics, Security and Safety, Sex and Relationships
We can’t just do away with all the stories of domestic violence that we come across. We read them often in the news but domestic violence tales are so common, you might hear it from someone you know. Like this one person a friend knows who suffered a nervous breakdown because of repeated abuse by [...]
01 Jul
Posted by Alex as Security and Safety, Sex and Relationships, Work and Career
At work, you like the closeness that develops between you and your colleagues. When workmates become friendlier with each other, work becomes more comfortable and easier. But when the usual pat on the shoulder by a colleague starts feeling more like he’s copping a feel, you should take action to protect yourself from sexual harassment.
20 May
Posted by Alex as Money and Finance, Security and Safety, Vacation and Travel
Getting a travel insurance should always be under consideration for travelers. Many hate it because they view it as an unnecessary travel expense. As Chris Rock would say, insurance isn’t really insurance, it’s “incaseshit” since you usually only get to use it in case shit happens. But life’s a risk and who knows? So how [...]
What can you do for a troubled friend? Do you have someone you love who’s undergoing a dark stage in his life? If you look at today’s news especially on teens, you will find that there’s a lot of instances of DUIs, drug abuse, violence, and other forms of crimes. You’d love to help but [...]
27 Apr
Posted by Alex as Fitness and Health, Games, Sports, and Leisure, Security and Safety
April’s nearly done and spring is just about fading into summer. With global warming and all, who would know when it would strike? Fun summer days are often ruined by hasty trips to the doctor. It pays to know how to treat these ailments at the onset, preventing you from unnecessarily rushing to the hospital. [...]
15 Apr
Posted by Alex as Games, Sports, and Leisure, Security and Safety, Vacation and Travel
Summer is just around the corner. And we all know that when it’s getting this hot, your kids are gonna ask you to go swimming sooner or later. And you’d want to go, too… considering how hot it is. But how can you enjoy the beach if you’re just going to worry about your kid’s [...]
14 Apr
Posted by Alex as Money and Finance, Security and Safety
Still losing your lunch money? You’re all grown up and still you’re losing some cash; this time to a new kind of bullies – pickpockets. If you’ve see the movie Oliver (okay, this is old old school), you must have realized that pickpockets rule the streets. They’re everywhere, ready to snatch everything you hold dear [...]
31 Mar
Posted by Alex as Behavior and Ethics, Family, Home and Garden, Security and Safety, Work and Career
Puhlease! The old saying, “When the cats are away, the mice play” is NOT applicable to babysitters left in the homes of their employers. We’ve seen a lot of scary stuff in movies and elsewhere chronicling horror stories about babysitters. The reason why they are there is because it is their JOB to watch over [...]