Technology for everyone
Thou Shalt be Safe and Secure
We have locks on our doors, to keep out those who would take our things. We also need locks on our computers to keep out those who wold take our files, and use our computer as their own.
I have listed some things to do and software to use. If you follow these suggestions you will minimize the risk to you and your computer.
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Turn on windows firewall.
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Don’t click on links in email.
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Update all programs routinely.
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Don’t open attachments in email.
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Use Fire Fox or IE8 in protected mode
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Turn on popup blocking in the browser.
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Turn on automatic updates for windows.
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Don’t use file sharing services such as Limewire.
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Install an anti virus solution such as Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG or NOD32.
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Don’t respond to, or use links in, email that says it came from your bank or other institution. Even if you have an account there your institution would not contact you in this way.
Free software to secure your computer
