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How To Keep Computer Safe

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Antivirus: - You must install an antivirus before using internet connection. An antivirus keeps your computer safe from unwanted programs which can damage your computer. There are so many antivirus programs available in market. You have to choose the right one according to your computer specifications. Some of the good names in antivirus programs are Norton, McAfee, Webroots etc.There are so many free antivirus are also available.

After installing a antivirus program one must update the antivirus time to time. If your antivirus is not updated time to time then virus can spread even the antivirus is installed.

Firewall:- Firewall is the security guard of your computer while using internet connection. It restricts the unauthorized entry from outside to your system. You can setup personal security settings by using a firewall program. There are so many Firewall programs are available in market choose the right one and install it before using internet connection.

Firewall program is of no use for stand alone systems without internet connection. There is no need to install firewall for them.

Emails:- Every one who is familiar with computers is using email accounts for communications .But now a days most of the virus programs come through e-mails. This is the easy way to spread virus.

Before opening an attachment with e-mails make sure that it is of your use and comes from your known persons. Most of the time attachments with unknown extensions are virus programs which can damage your computer. If mails with attachments comes from unknown persons then don't try to open or save them on your computer they can be virus programs.

Some general instructions for the use of computers

1. Shutdown computer in proper way.

2. Close all the applications before doing shutdown or restart of your computer.

3. Make your electrical connections tight for computers.

4. Do not place magnetic things near to your PC these can affect your PC.

5. Do not use pirated software's for your PC.

6. Always scan the floppy or CD with antivirus before opening them in PC.

7. Always use Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) for your PC.

8. Keep your PC away from dust and heat.

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How To Keep Computer Safe

As more and more individual are becoming easy using their computers at school, home or in the office it is only a matter of time before they encounter a computer virus. Here are our top methods to defend you from computer viruses.

Use a high quality anti-virus program. There are numerous diverse anti-virus computers programs on the market some of them are advanced than others. Look to trustworthy computer magazines or websites for ratings to help you find the one that go with your needs. Always use your anti-virus software.

Keep your antivirus programs up to date. Most programs come with a annual subscription make sure you take gain of the updates. More complex programs let you to schedule updates or full system scans for off hours like 2AM when you are not expected to be using your computer. Keep your computer up to date. From time to time operating systems fall prey to security holes or issue updates. Make sure you check periodically to make sure you are running secure latest versions of your software.

If you use floppy disks or USB drives on public computers like your school computer lab, Kinkos, or even digital photo printing store make sure you scan them for viruses. Public computers are notorious for not being up to date and properly protected.

Be wary of email attachments. Never open attachments from people you were not expecting. Also be careful of attachments from people you know but weren't expecting. Many computer viruses replicate themselves by reading the contacts from an infected computer.

Use text email if possible.

Use downloaded freeware and shareware files or software with caution. Try to download them from popular reputable sources that scan the programs before they are uploaded. To make sure you are safe scan the program before you install it on your computer.

Be wary of links in IM or instant messaging software. Do not accept invitations from people you don't know and never click a link from someone you do not trust, they can easily redirect you to another website that will try to install a virus on your computer system.

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