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Read on to learn what you can do to help improve your computer's security.
Getting started
Here are some basics maintenance tasks you can do today to start improving your computer's security. Be sure you make these part of your ongoing maintenance as well.
A few simple steps will help you keep your files safe and clean.
Developing ongoing maintenance practices:-Now that you've done some ground work, it's time to start moving into longer term maintenance tasks. These are all tasks that you should do today (or as soon as possible) to get started. But for best results, make these a part of a regular maintenance schedule. We recommend setting aside time each week to help keep your computer secure.
Back up your files:- Backing up your files simply means creating a copy of your computer files that you can use in the event the originals are lost. (Accidents can happen.) To learn more read our tips for backing up information.
Scan your files with up to date antivirus software:- Use your antivirus scan tool regularly to search for potential computer viruses and worms. Also, check your antivirus program's user manual to see if you can schedule an automatic scan of your computer. To learn more, read our tips for reducing your virus risk
Change your passwords:- Using the same password increases the odds that someone else will discover it. Change all of your passwords regularly (we recommend monthly) to reduce your risk. Also, choose your passwords carefully. To learn more, read our tips for creating stronger passwords
Making a schedule:- One of the best ways to help protect your computer is to perform maintenance regularly or weekly.Record it in your datebook or online calendar, and if you cannot make it, reschedule. Remember, you are not only helping to improve your computer, you are also helping to protect your personal information.
Read on to learn what you can do to help improve your computer's security.
Getting started
Here are some basics maintenance tasks you can do today to start improving your computer's security. Be sure you make these part of your ongoing maintenance as well.
- Sign up for software update e-mail notices. Many software companies will send you e-mail whenever a software update is available.
- Register your software.And be sure to register new software in the future. This is another way for the software manufacturer to alert you when new updates are available.
- Install software updates immediately.
- When you get an update notice, download the update immediately and install it. (Remember, downloading and installing are two separate tasks.)
A few simple steps will help you keep your files safe and clean.
- Step 1: Update your software
- Step 2: Backup your files
- Step 3: Use antivirus software and keep it updated
- Step 4: Change your passwords
Developing ongoing maintenance practices:-Now that you've done some ground work, it's time to start moving into longer term maintenance tasks. These are all tasks that you should do today (or as soon as possible) to get started. But for best results, make these a part of a regular maintenance schedule. We recommend setting aside time each week to help keep your computer secure.
Back up your files:- Backing up your files simply means creating a copy of your computer files that you can use in the event the originals are lost. (Accidents can happen.) To learn more read our tips for backing up information.
Scan your files with up to date antivirus software:- Use your antivirus scan tool regularly to search for potential computer viruses and worms. Also, check your antivirus program's user manual to see if you can schedule an automatic scan of your computer. To learn more, read our tips for reducing your virus risk
Change your passwords:- Using the same password increases the odds that someone else will discover it. Change all of your passwords regularly (we recommend monthly) to reduce your risk. Also, choose your passwords carefully. To learn more, read our tips for creating stronger passwords
Making a schedule:- One of the best ways to help protect your computer is to perform maintenance regularly or weekly.Record it in your datebook or online calendar, and if you cannot make it, reschedule. Remember, you are not only helping to improve your computer, you are also helping to protect your personal information.
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Yes, by following these simple steps, we won't have problems with our computer's security. I've learned from someone who works at IT services Toronto that with a good antivirus (Avast in his opinion and mine as well) and CCleaner we will be able to work in good conditions on our devices.
ReplyDeleteHi Diana,
ReplyDeletethanks for your response.you must know that there are not only virus that can harm computer like malwares,spyware.so for this antiviruses not always works so this method is useful.