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Tuesday, February 28, 2006

internet tip: Browse Safer! With SiteAdvisor


Ever wonder if that site you are looking at is safe to browse? Well, with this extension for your web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox) you can visually see if the site you are currently visiting is safe for browsing. I.E. a helpful nod to let you know their are no evil popups or scary things you don't want yourself getting involved with.

Simply install the extension by clicking HERE and then choose DOWNLOAD SITEADVISOR. Then after you restart your web browser lookout for the colored warnings in your browser:

GREEN Safe: We tested the site and didn't find any significant problems.

YELLOW Caution: Our tests revealed some issues you should know about. (Example: a site tried to change our browser defaults, or sent a lot of "non-spammy" e-mail)

RED Warning: Our tests revealed some serious issues that you'll want to carefully consider before using this site at all. (Example: The site sent us lots of spammy e-mail or bundled adware with a download).



SiteAdvisor is a consumer software company founded in April 2005 by a group of MIT engineers who wanted to make the Web safer for their family and friends.

"...a quantum leap in internet security..."
- Spyware Warrior, December 18, 2005


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