November 2009
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Safe Car: Tire Maintenance
Tire Size To maintain tire safety, purchase new tires that are the same size as the vehicle’s original tires or another size recommended by the manufacturer. Look at the tire information placard, the owner’s manual, or the sidewall of the tire you are replacing to find this information. If you have any doubt about the correct size to choose, consult with the tire dealer.
Tire Rotation...
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Safe Car: Checking Tire Pressure
It is important to check your vehicle’s tire pressure at least once a month for the following reasons:
-Most tires may naturally lose air over time.
-Tires can lose air suddenly if you drive over a pothole or other object or if you strike the curb when parking.
-With radial tires, it is usually not possible to determine under inflation by visual inspection.
Purchase a tire pressure gauge...
Internet Protection - Wireless Security
Wireless Internet access can offer convenience and mobility. But there are steps you should take to protect your wireless network and the computers on it.
-Use encryption to scramble communications over the network. If you have a choice, WiFi Protected Access (WPA) is stronger than Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
-Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a firewall.
-Most wireless routers...
Internet Protection - Spyware
Spyware is software installed on your computer without your consent to monitor or control your computer use. Clues that spyware is on a computer may include a barrage of pop-ups, a browser that takes you to sites you don’t want, unexpected toolbars or icons on your computer screen, keys that don’t work, random error messages, and sluggish performance when opening programs or saving...