The Internet is considered as an effectual means to circulate information about contact information, command activities, resources and events. Technology has brought about a remarkable change in our lives, enriching and improving it amazingly.



Probably the most striking transformation brought about by the technology has been regarding the area of communication, claiming to improve the quality of life for Sailors and families. Email has been replaced with snailmail communication, which used to take weeks to now days or even hours relying upon the command.



Besides, the submarine community takes pleasure in emailing to making possible for spouses, families and Sailors to exchange a few words more regularly and quickly. Technology has created one more advantage for spouses. Blogs, Webgroups and chatrooms of Navy spouses, command or base spouses have made possible for spouses to be connected with those they could never meet otherwise.



A nippy Google search brings forth loads of sites where spouses are able to be connected and gather information. ‘Connection websites’ like myspace.com delivers personal web space and an opportunity to be connected with of one-mind spouses. Some guidelines are given hereby to augment your internet experience while shielding you and your Sailor. Here is www.staysafe.org to provide the following safety tips:



Protect your computer: Virus software is the least protection suggested for your laptop or personal computer. Because new viruses are all time emergent check for updates for your virus software and download any available. Run your virus scan program often. Consider adding a firewall and spyware to your software to inhibit others from accessing your computer and personal information.



Protect yourself: Whether in a blog, personal space or email, never let slip your sensitive information. By offering your name, name of your development or command you are giving tips to your location. As spouses, we want to actively protect information on ship’s movement for various reasons.



Email: Never comprise your tax identification number, social security number, telephone number, password, address, occupation, income, school/employer name, address, and telephone number, or any information employed to put in your internet service.





Be Skeptical: Be acquainted with your resources. Just because it is on the internet does not stand for information is exact or appropriate. Find out information from trustworthy sources as Department of Defense sponsored sites, legitimate spouse, or command organizations. Further, just because someone contacts you, as another spouse does not stand for that they are.



Meeting in person: Be highly cautious in meeting anyone from the internet. If you choose to meet, he offers the following:

(1) Meet only in a public place and preferably during daylight hours.

(2) Bring along a friend.

(3) Let someone else know of the meeting; who you are meeting, when and where.

(4) Never drive directly home from the meeting. Make a few stops along the way to discourage being followed.



The above given are the simple tips to help you and your Sailor Safe at the time of enjoying all the advantages of Modern Communication!



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