Let’s get one thing straight before we start- The internet can be a spooky place. There are viruses potentially around every corner and nothing to give you a heads up about them other than experience. So before we go any further on how to protect your computer from the nasty little buggers, let’s get right on that experience!
First off, common sense. Common sense may prove to be your greatest ally when battling the baddies of the internet and the viruses they may throw your way. If you find anything fishy or overall just… not “right” looking, it’s probably best to look away and avoid it at all cost. Remember: The first step to getting a virus relies heavily on you, the person in control. A virus won’t knock on the door to let you know it’s coming in, but it will surely wait on the front porch for you to open it before slipping in unnoticed.
Tip Two:
Now, that’s enough for cheesy metaphors. You want to know how to secure your computer! Chances are you know about anti-virus software. Anti-virus software is a must have when browsing the web, even when you’re searching trusted websites. Viruses and worms have no bounds and can infiltrate just about any corner of the internet, so keep this in mind. Most anti-virus software is cheap and reliable. You can find hard copies of it all over the internet, or if you’d rather get a look see in person before you buy, you can always check your local pharmacy – PC world or Wal-Mart. They always have anti-virus software.
Tip Three:
No shady sites! Shady sites are as follows: They won’t have standard URLs (this is the address of the website at the top of the web page) meaning that they often won’t have “.com” or “.net” after them. These are always good places to avoid unless you are absolutely sure that you can trust the website in question.
Tip Four:
Scammers! Scams are abundant throughout the web. If someone you don’t know contacts you via email or perhaps social networking site asking you for personal information or insisting that you know them, do a little research and NEVER give your personal information to anyone on the internet unless you are shopping and see the green “https” lettering before the URL address. The internet is full of hooligans who will do anything to get what they want.
Tip Five:
Pop ups. Ignore pop ups. Pop ups are classified as follows: They pop up! And then they inform you (usually) of some sweepstakes that you’ve one, one that you’ve never entered to begin with, or how you’re the lucky visitor- Ridiculous! Never click a pop up advertisements for any reason. Not all ads are bad, but chances are that you’re not going to come out unscathed when clicking one of the ones implying you’re a winner.
Now take these five tips to heart and get out there brave internet warrior! Set up your anti-virus software and practice these steps so that no one may harm you or your computer.
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