Stay safe online - friendly tips for the whole family

Using better cable broadband together:-

• Have the computer set up in the family area of your home where the screen is clearly visible.
• Spend time online with the kids to better understand their interests and develop some ‘House Rules’.
• Become familiar with some Internet terms and their meanings like, download, upload, spam, spyware, cookies.
• Learn how to do a Google search (and beware of undertaking word sensitive searches without having filters in place). See the links listed below for further advice.

Staying in control:-

• Install filters, labels and safe zones on your PC and supervise access to the Internet for younger computer users.
• Investigate carefully, then choose the best ‘family friendly’ search engines.
• Ensure you install up-to-date virus protection software. With continuous broadband your PC can automatically update your anti-virus program regularly. Also consider adding an additional firewall or router to your system.
• Install and run software like Ada-ware and Spybot regularly to assist you in protecting your computer from unwelcome software intrusion.
• Protect your email address and any personal information on the Internet at all times.
• Sign up with a reputable ISP offering the latest in anti-virus technology and anti-spam protection.  Neighbourhood Cable uses products supplied by McAfee. We offer our customers the ability to check Internet usage online via our website; Flat Rate options on our Premium Broadband click here to see how it enables you to keep to an agreed budget, or Unlimited** click here to view plans that has large download limits and free spam filters.

Many excellent websites offering further information
• www.iia.net.au/familyfriendly.html
• www.netalert.net.au/
• www.nettysworld.com.au for the little ones
• www.cybersmartkids.com.au for the teenagers
• www.nap.edu/netsafekids  an excellent reference site
• www.aifs.gov.au/nch/internetsafety.html an initiative of the AIFS

If you have any further queries or questions relating to safe Internet usage for your family simply email your question to enquiries@neighborhoodcable.com.au or call 1300 366 248.

For more information see Protect yourself from unwanted Internet usage click here.