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Protect your computer & Internet |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 04 February 2005 |
Top 10 tips on protecting your computer.
Protect Your Computer and the Internet - Top Ten Tips
- Back up your data files at least once a week. Daily is better. Trying to back up your files after you have a problem does not work very well if at all.
- Turn on the automatic update feature in Microsoft Windows for "critical updates".
- Use the security and privacy features built into your software.
- Select an Internet service provider (ISP) that offers online (server side) virus, spam and content email filters or use an email service that does. If you are using a dial-up Internet connection, consider moving to DSL or cable to make it easier and faster to use the automatic update features of Windows, anti-virus, and other security and privacy software.
- Use personal firewall software to hid your computer from Internet outlaws.
- Use anti-virus software. Turn on the automatic update feature.
- Use anti-Trojan software in addition to, not instead of, anti-virus software.
- Use anti-spyware software to find and remove hidden programs.
- Use other privacy software products to protect your identity, use and manage strong passwords, stop spam, block pop-up ads, and remove temporary files.
- Use a hardware router with firewall and other security features between your DSL or cable modem and your computer or small network. If you use wireless networking, be sure to use all available security features.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 05 February 2005 )
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