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This section of the blog is a collection of short articles and video clips on designed to help you get a little smarter in the field of Internet and Technology.

Internet | GetSmarter keeps you safe and informed

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Monday, 16 August 2010 17:35

By Anna Malczyk

The internet is a fascinating place filled with useful information, entertaining media and tools to make your life much easier. Anyone with a computer and internet connection can shop online, socialise with friends, do their banking, book a holiday and access all manner of videos, music, stories and news.

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Internet | Google Street View: protecting your privacy

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Monday, 16 August 2010 17:14
By Paul Jacobson  Concerns about privacy have sparked a controversy in South Africa focused on Google Street View, a visual layer which Google recently added to its Google Maps offering in South Africa and which has been available in a number of other countries worldwide for some time now.   Read more... Add new comment

Internet | The trouble with children these days

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Thursday, 05 August 2010 14:15
By Paul Jacobson I’ve written about the importance of terms of use and privacy policies online a number of times and the contractual nature of those documents. They form an important part of a site’s contractual framework that governs access to and use of a site. Although most people don’t take the time to read those documents, when prepared and presented properly on a site, they are nevertheless binding contracts with visitors to a site. Well, for the most part. Read more... Add new comment

Internet | Social networks: Which one should you use?

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Wednesday, 04 August 2010 08:09
By Anna Malczyk Since the social networking boom in 2007, hundreds of new networks have sprung up. Some are general, like Facebook, while others focus on a specific community or interest. How do you know which one to choose? Here’s a rundown of the top three social networks and what they’re best for. Read more... Add new comment

Internet | Buying online part 2: Safe online shopping

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Friday, 09 July 2010 10:14

By Anna Malczyk

On your first online shopping trip, you may feel wary and dubious– after all, the news is full of stories about online scammers cheating people out of their money and bank details. However, there is no need to worry. With a little help, you can learn to shop online safely and conveniently. There are three principles to safe online shopping: train yourself to spot scams, learn about browser security and use your common sense.

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