Periodically, I talked about keeping your computer secure. Mostly we are so easy forget how easy it is to become a victim of identity. I want to cover what does it take to be secure on your home computer. Security takes work and needs to be conscience effort no matter what electronic device we use, whether it is a Smart phone, laptop, or desktop computer.
- All applications and drivers that are installed up to date
- User Account Control is NOT turned off
- A good antivirus and/or anti-spyware program, with the maleware definition are updated
- Firewall is on along configured and tested, not letting unauthorized to access the internet.
- Windows Security Center is on and configured properly
- All needed internet websites are in Favorites - You don't need to be surfing the internet, this is a big way to open yourself to infection.
- All passwords are put in a secure password manager
- Strong administrative password is in place. Most people don't like to get into their home computer with a password. In Windows Vista have a strong administer password.
- Wi-Fi is turned off and locked unless your home is on a wireless network. If your home is a wireless network, make sure that your on an encrypted signal from the wireless router or transmitter.
- Only have programs and services running that you need and use. This tip is common sense. Unused programs just extends the about of time it take a computer to do an anti maleware scan.
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