How to Block All Sites That Are Dangerous

Internet Explorer, the built-in Windows Web browser has a feature that lets you automatically block dangerous sites. Internet Explorer considers sites to be "dangerous" when they attempt to connect with your computer or download content to your computer without your knowledge. You can block these dangerous sites in a matter of minutes by heightening Internet Explorer's security level.

Instructions

  

• Open Internet Explorer.
• Click on the "Tools" menu at the top of Internet Explorer.
• Select "Internet Options" from the bottom of the "Tools" menu.
• Click "Security."

• Drag the vertical slider bar in the Security window all the way to the top.
• The phrase next to the vertical slider bar will now read "High."
• Click "Apply."
• Internet Explorer will now block access to all Internet sites that are deemed "dangerous."

Simple File Sharing in Windows XP

Simple File Sharing in Windows XP

You can do folder and file sharing in your home network, so that they can be read or written by other users. However it's not advisable to share your folder with write permission, unless it's really needed.

There is user who prefers to share the drive (C:, D:, E:, etc) in the network, but it’s not recommended. Sharing drive is dangerous, if your computer is not patched, configured and secured properly, your computer will be attacked by virus/trojan easily by sharing the drive.

So, the best way is, only share the folder which you need to share. Only assign write permission to folder if really needed.