Sunday, August 19, 2012

Protecting Your Computer

By Jimmy Kowlaski


There's nothing worse than a virus that has already gotten into your system, crawled into your files and multiplied exponentially so that it hogs your hard disk space and slowly eats at your system. We're all scared of these viruses and we need to protect ourselves from them. Here are useful tips for protecting your PC:

Start using your Firewall - Besides having an awesome name; the firewall is the basic way to protect your PC. Check if your firewall is on by navigating to the control panel of your Windows PC. Malicious software (malware), worms, and Trojan viruses can all be kept at bay with a solid Firewall. If you want some extra strength added to your computers firewall, visit your local computer store (BestBuy, Staples) or you can purchase and download some off the Internet.

Antivirus Software - Viruses come in all shapes and sizes. Flash drives, USB drives and other hardware can carry viruses onto your computer. Obtaining anti virus software will protect all of your computers ports. We recommend antivirus software that updates regularly on the Internet.

Make sure Your Windows Operating System Is Getting Updates - Don't ignore the Windows update bubble popping out of the lower right part of your screen! Your Windows operating system will be fully protected when downloading updates. These updates typically include anti-malware updates or improvement for different Windows utilities to avoid vulnerabilities in the system. Most of the time, Windows automatically downloads updates and let you install them manually or automatically when you shut down your computer.

Being careful with unusual E-Mails And Various Zipped Files - A good rule of them for suspicious e-mails is: don't open it. Typically opening e-mails can't launch harmful acts but the links and files inside certainly can. If you do open the e-mail and you're unaware of who the sender is, delete immediately so you can be worry free.

Bottom Line - Be careful and do the right things to help your PC avoid getting viruses. Unfortunately, it's not up to the PC to do the work, it's the user who needs to configure and protect the PC!




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