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Second Life

For those who don't know already, Second Life (SL) is a large virtual online community that's very similar to a Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) game, only with no game. Instead, Linden Research Inc., the "game's" creator, provides user with only:

  1. A virtual world to host the people and objects
  2. An avatar by which a user can explore, interact, and socialize
  3. Personal property (land) that can be built on or sold to others for profit
  4. Tools that can be used to create custom items, avatar modifications, and scripted actions
  5. An economy using Linden Dollars (game money) for the exchange of land and customizations

Because only land ownership costs money while all other aspects of the game are free, SL has exploded in popularity for people seeking something fun to do, for creative/artistic types looking to express themselves, and for entrepreneurial sorts seeking to make real-life money.

Though a harmless pastime for many, the freedom which Linden gives it's customers has brought a host of questions about how to deal with both in-game and real-world problems.

With a virtual word comes Virtual Crime. Learn how Second Life has demonstrated how real life crime can spread to virtual ones.
If you want to mess with Second Life, first take the time to learn a few things first.
The Second Life Ultra-Primer is a detailed guide written by an experienced SL player. Be sure to check it out!

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Making Good Passwords

To understand what makes a good password, let's talk about what makes a bad one first.
Making good passwords can be complex, but here are some tips and tricks that will make it easier.

Password Protection

Once you've taken the trouble to make a good password, the next step is to keep it safe!
Now that you've done all this work, you have to learn the most important rule of all: DON'T GIVE THEM AWAY!

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A "Second Life" of Crime

With virtual worlds comes virtual crimes.

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Second Life - Security Tips for New Players

Check out a few of these tips before you consider playing Second Life.

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The Second Life Ultra-Primer

A Second Life primer from a veteran player.

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Bad Passwords

To understand what makes good passwords, first check out some of the worst passwords out there and what makes them so bad.

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Password Tips and Tricks

It's impossible to expect someone to make good passwords by just giving them some rules. There are tricks that make your passwords secure and easy for you all at the same time.

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Password Protection

It's really a skill to come up with secure passwords that you can remember. Once you've learned how, remember that it doesn't matter how good you are if you don't protect your password properly.

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Password Mugging

A disturbing new practice among websites and services is where they ask you for your user name and password to other sites. I call this "Password Mugging"

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