en-us 2008 Leo A. Notenboom and Puget Sound Software, LLC Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:16:00 -08:00 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:16:00 -08:00 720 http://img.askleomedia.com/altile144.jpg http://ask-leo.com 140 140 Tech Questions? Get Answers! Ask Leo! http://ask-leo.com/can_a_virus_be_transferred_into_our_system_or_our_router_from_our_granddaughters_smart_phone.html For a virus to infect a smart phone, it would have to be written specifically for that smart phone and poses little danger to your network system. But what kind of protection do you need for (and from) her laptop? leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:16:00 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/whats_a_firewall_and_how_do_i_set_one_up.html A firewall is critical to keeping your internet-connected computer safe. We'll review what a firewall is and the two different types of firewalls. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:30:00 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/to_whom_do_i_report_these_ip_addresses_attempting_to_hack_my_computer.html It's not at all uncommon for random attacks to reach our computers and try to break in. That's why a firewall is needed. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:00:00 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/so_do_i_need_the_windows_firewall_or_not.html You do need a firewall and particularly if you aren't behind a router the Windows Firewall is one option. leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -08:00 Technology http://ask-leo.com/do_i_need_a_firewall_and_if_so_what_kind.html Firewalls are a critical component of keeping your machine safe on the internet. There are two basic types, but which is right for you? leo@pugetsoundsoftware.com (Leo A. Notenboom) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -08:00 Technology