I’m no expert on computer security; this article is a lifestyle piece about my own experience.<\/p>\n
In my post from July 16, 2021,<\/a> I mention anti-malware on home computers. Of course, the first technique to maintain security is don’t go to unsafe or untrusted sites.<\/p>\n But what if you’re referred to a place you might not trust, but for some reason you’re compelled to visit — what then?<\/p>\n A few years back I was in such a situation. My research was sending me to sites I certainly wouldn’t expose our home computers to. Actually, the sites I thought were likely safe enough, because of their sources. On the other hand, the anti-malware protectors didn’t want to visit them, probably because they were completely unknown.<\/p>\n Although I trusted the sites, I don’t like to contradict an anti-malware suite. What I did instead was load up a mothballed old computer with Ubuntu Linux. It had no access nor association to the others in the household.<\/p>\n The Linux computer had nothing on it but the OS and what loaded with it (including Firefox). I used it to surf to places the anti-malware suites said were dangerous. In that way, the Linux computer became my minesweeper. Some points I followed:<\/p>\n Note that it’s best not to visit unsafe sites.<\/p>\nJack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Self-tutoring about home computer use and (in)security: the tutor reflects… I’m no expert on computer security; this article is a lifestyle piece about my own experience. In my post from July 16, 2021, I mention anti-malware on home computers. Of …<\/p>\n\n