Dell Inspiron 1545 Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 179

• Restricted sites allow you to add websites that you fear may damage your computer. 2 Type in the web address of the site and click OK. Protecting Your Privacy While Accessing the Internet Privacy affects how other web pages are able to impact your computer. Each time you visit a website a certain amount of interaction occurs between the web page and your computer's browser. Sometimes websites display ads that pop up in another window. Sometimes your visits to a website are tracked by cookies that are placed on your computer. Ensure security and privacy by: Using antivirus and antispyware protection programs Installing firewalls Avoiding spam and phishing scams Controlling pop-ups and cookies Using secure shopping techniques See "Using Antivirus Programs" on page 180 and "Preventing Spyware and Malware Infection" on page 182. See "Firewalls" on page 180. See "Spam" on page 183 and "Phishing Scams" on page 183. See "Controlling Pop-ups" on page 184 and "Maintaining Privacy by Blocking and Deleting Cookies" on page 189. See "Shopping Securely Over the Internet" on page 183. Viruses Viruses are programs that attack your computer, damaging data and system programs and compromising secure information. These viruses can attach themselves to files that you download or receive in e-mail attachments. Accessing the Internet 179