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Is it safe to shop online?

I might be last to this particular party, but before I start shopping on the Web I want to know: is it safe to shop online? I mean, really safe?...

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How does https and SSL keep my information safe?

Hey Dave! How does secure SSL actually work and if all these sites are using this much vaunted https/SSL security, how come they still get customer data ripped off?...

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How can I get a secure connection to Gmail?

This is a pretty basic question, but is there some way that I can actually get to Google's Gmail service via SSL and be able to connect with and use Gmail on open wifi networks without worrying about others tapping into and sniffing my information?...

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