| Computer Privacy Annoyances | 
| Author: Dan Tynan
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 940698
Format: Illustrated
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 190
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 8 x 0.5
ISBN: 0596007752
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.8
EAN: 9780596007751
ASIN: 0596007752
Publication Date: July 27, 2005
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Give This Book To Everyone You Know August 23, 2005
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
If you have been thinking about what to give friends or family as a gift for their birthday or Christmas, you might want to consider O'Reilly's new book, Computer Privacy Annoyances (Dan Tynan, 177 Pages, ISBN 0596007752). Why do I say this? The bottom line reason is that the average Internet and Personal computer user need a simple, easy to follow reference guide to help them understand the threats to their privacy in the online and physical worlds. In fact, the book might better have been titled "Personal Privacy Annoyances", because the lessons extend beyond just the computer world. In fact, every ISP should hand this book out to their subscribers, new and old.
Tynan does not waste any time getting to the point, discussing privacy issues at home, work, in the stores and on the streets. In plain English, he explains worms, spam, hackers and viruses in easy to understand wording. He explains what the threats are, where they come from and how to protect against them. He talks about HIPAA, the large number of organizations not in compliance, and the loopholes that put your health care information places where you may not want it to be, You will learn about airport security, and what little you can do about it.
There is so much excellent material in this book, I could write forever. I think you can get a sense for my excitement about this book. Part of this excitement is tied to the layout. Unlike many O'Reilly (or other publishers) books which can be very dry in layout/presentation, this book is presented much like a college and/or school workbook. This makes it incredibly easy to read and follow. It is also much, much cheaper than many other technical books that offer less value.
Who Should Read This Book?
You. Your mother and father. Your In-laws. Your siblings. Your neighbors. Your ISP. Your pastor. Your childrens' teachers. Your barber. Your Doctor. The only way to win the ongoing privacy battles is to take Social Engineering and turn it on its ears by educating our friends and colleagues in a non-threatening way.
The Scorecard
A Hole-In One on a 223 Yard Par Three, playing dead into the wind.
Computer Tips & Snarks at Their Finest August 21, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Dan Tynan's Computer Privacy Annoyances is sharp and smart, full of tips and oozing with snark that makes for non-stop reading fun. Considering the subject matter, that's pretty astonishing.
The Net is so convenient that we don't like to think beyond running anti-spyware and keeping our AV's and firewalls up to date. The why of doing these things raises the blood pressure -- but here, you can learn while being entertained. It's one of those actual win-win situations you so rarely hear about.
What impressed me most, though, is that Tynan is so thorough that he mentions dangers to avoid that I hadn't thought of on my own. O'Reilly books are generally excellent resources and this one shines in particular.
Essential Reading August 19, 2005
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is a thorough, well organized and easy to read accounting of what we all need to know to protect ourselves from the ever increasing pool of identity preditors.
Little brother looking out for big brother August 18, 2005
Excellent book. Information is easy to digest. Clear instructions on how to protect your privacy. Content is useful and accurate. Our library ordered several copies.
Great reading August 18, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Informative, practical and exceptionally witty. A must read for all those concerned about sharing personal information.
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