Keep your kids safe online

The Web can help kids learn, communicate, and socialize, but it also exposes them to risks. Helping a child develop sound instincts for exploring the Internet safely is a challenge--find out what you can do. No safety locks for the wired generation...

Inside this online safety guide:

Do-it-yourself

How to help kids surf safely

Learn how to identify and avoid five leading threats, including inappropriate content, Net predators, and spyware.

• Top five Internet dangers for kids
• Think before you click: A kids' checklist for surfing the Net
• Additional resources: Online safety organizations

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Using Vista's online family safety features

Brian Cooley shows you how to use Windows Vista to keep your kids' online travels safe and secure.

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