Security Tips

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Your user name is the key to your online identity on many sites. Here are some tips for choosing a good user name:

Pick a user name that you can remember. If you create a name that’s unusual for you, you may not remember it the next time you log on.
Make it simple. Avoid using too many symbols or upper and lower case letters. It'll slow you down when you type it in.
Never use a social security number as a user name or password. Social security numbers may be hard to guess and easy to remember, but they could give malicious hackers a coveted piece of personal information that can be exploited.
Decide whether you want to remain anonymous. On some community sites, your user name will appear next to each of your public posts.
Slow down. If you choose a user name in haste, you may not be able to change it later. This is especially important for accounts that stay with you for years to come.

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