One of the oldest community colleges in California, MJC has two main campuses in the city of Modesto and serves more than 18,000 day and evening students each semester.
Located near the city of Sonora in the wooded Sierra Nevada foothills, Columbia College is a primary resource of adult learning for residents throughout the Mother Lode region.
The best password is the one you don't know. Use a password generator to create long, complex passwords, and use a different password for every single account.
Don't select the "remember me" option on websites. Always logout when you're finished using your device, and let a password manager remember all your passwords and login for you next time.
Software updates contain important security and usability improvements. Always update browsers, apps, and your operating system promptly so that old bugs don't give hackers a way into your devices.
Using HTTP means that anyone can spy on the data you're sending over the web, making it easier for someone to steal your username and password. Look for HTTPS for a secure connection on the web.
Keep prying eyes away from your computer and mobile devices with automatic lock screens. Set your screen to time out after a few minutes of inactivity and require a PIN or passcode to get back in to your device.
Before you download that app or sign up for that new website, read the privacy and permissions policy so you understand how it plans to store your data.
