Protect your wireless home network

The number of wireless home networks has skyrocketed in the last two years due to the popularity of cable modems and DSL service, which now offer bundles including wireless devices. Unfortunately, most out-of- the-box configurations are extremely easy to abuse. If your home wireless network isn't protected properly, chances are your personal documents, pictures and email are vulnerable.

To prevent anyone from being able to access your personal files, read this article to find out how to check your network configuration and ensure your data is safe. If nothing else, you should follow their instructions to change your router's access name and password, as it is simple to do and serves as your "first line of defense."