Seven Tips to Keep Your Computer Safe

Browse the internet safely is harder every day. Every day my email is full of spam and viruses, as it is almost impossible to get control (at least as far as I know), but keep these attached viruses in messages are downloaded to your computer is a task well easy. I found some tips on how to keep my computer safe on the site and commented SuperDownloads what I thought needed to beginners (in red and bold).


1. Do not install two antivirus programs on the same computer , therefore, to have the same functionality they may come into conflict , causing errors and / or problems on your computer . Recommend AVG 8.0 , use and never had problems with it .

2 . Always update your anti-virus program . That way you can ensure that your computer is always protected from the latest threats .

3 . Update your operating system. Security flaws of Windows are constantly being explored by a number of digital pests . Updating Your Windows ( Start - > Windows Update ) , all known security flaws will be corrected , which will make your computer more secure . These updates have the option to be made ​​automatically if you simply do the following : Click Start - > Control Panel - > Security Center - > and activate the AUTOMATIC UPDATE option. I do this in Windows Vistas , but I believe that is the same in XP .

4 . Please use other browsers . Internet Explorer is present on most computers , however, there is a series of digital pests exploiting security flaws present in that browser . Therefore , use browsers like Opera or Firefox , although these browsers can also be exploited by pests , it occurs much less frequently . Google chrome is also a good choice for those who do not need the plugins firefox is very light and hardly crashes.

5 . Beware fake emails and attachments from emails . Especially if the link or attachment end with EXE format files that are running programs , but do not rule out other extensions arquivo.Na doubt not download the attachment, even if it was you who sent your friend .

6 . Avoid sites with dubious content .

7 . Attention to the use of instant messaging ( MSN , ICQ , Yahoo! Messenger , etc.). Programs . Some pests are capable of transmitting a message containing a link to a virus or spyware in a conversation . So even during a conversation , if you receive a link that was not expecting , ask your contact if he really sent you the link .

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