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We understand that sometimes it's a real pain to have to keep updating security. Sadly however if you let your security software expire or simply dont have any, your computer becomes a target for all those nasties just waiting to infect your system.
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We are here to help so if you need some advice on the best ways to protect your family and your PC please don't hesitae to call us.
Save money and stay safe.
We understand that sometimes it's a real pain to have to keep updating security. Sadly however if you let your security software expire or simply dont have any, your computer becomes a target for all those nasties just waiting to infect your system.
Install security software
Keep it up to date
Install Windows updates
Run regular scans
We are here to help so if you need some advice on the best ways to protect your family and your PC please don't hesitae to call us.
You know there is literally thousands of sites on the Internet about security and yet we see so many users computers on our workbench that simply ignore every recommendation ever made.
Which on a money making prospect siuts us fine, but seriously we would really like to see people actually taking some time to protect themselves. Is it because it seems to hard, or is it because they don't understand, whatever the reason by reading this shows you have some interest in protecting yourself, your family and your files.
On this page we will include those steps you need to take to avoid those nasties lurking around in cyberspace looking for a place to unload.
OK, not so fast. Let's tackle these questions one by one. Why is computer security so complicated? Because computers are complicated. There is no single person who knows down to all the intricate details how a modern personal computer works. There's just too much to know. Moreover, a majority of this knowledge becomes obsolete in a matter of a few years. Just think about a personal computer circa 1990. A cheap cellphone now has largely more computing power and sophistication than that old clunker. And guess what, computers are getting even more complicated while you're reading this. When people make new things, they make mistakes. So, for the foreseeable future, computer security will remain a problem and will likely get worse before it gets better.
Next question. Can't they just get rid of all those viruses and spyware once and for all? In short, No. There is money to be made by both writing malware (viruses, spyware, rootkits, worms, etc.) and protecting from it. But it's not even a question of money. It's also technically impossible. Why it is impossible? I don't have a mathematical proof, put it makes sense intuitively. Besides, with computer security problems discovered practically every day, the proof is everywhere. In fact, it sometimes amazes me how few computer security mishaps we are experiencing all things considered.
And finally, the question that people ask me all the time: Who and why would want to hurt my computer? The answers is: Probably nobody. That is, nobody probably targets YOUR computer per se. What happens in most cases is the following: Certain people find ways to invade computers running certain software. They then scan the Internet to locate the vulnerable computers and make the move. They don't know or care that the computer belongs to you, a wonderful person who would never hurt anybody. All they know is that out of the millions of computers that they automatically scan, yours is vulnerable. So don't feel bad, it's only business for them.
Of course, you didn't have to read all that. What you do need to know is that when we talk about computer security, things are both simple and complex. The complex part is the details of how and why computers are vulnerable. The simple part is that the threat is real and is here to stay for a long time. Most people unfortunately don't understand this and they are the first to have security problems. Since you are reading this page, you are already in better shape than most computer users. So read this website, bookmark it, recommend it to your friends and visit it often.
Which on a money making prospect siuts us fine, but seriously we would really like to see people actually taking some time to protect themselves. Is it because it seems to hard, or is it because they don't understand, whatever the reason by reading this shows you have some interest in protecting yourself, your family and your files.
On this page we will include those steps you need to take to avoid those nasties lurking around in cyberspace looking for a place to unload.
OK, not so fast. Let's tackle these questions one by one. Why is computer security so complicated? Because computers are complicated. There is no single person who knows down to all the intricate details how a modern personal computer works. There's just too much to know. Moreover, a majority of this knowledge becomes obsolete in a matter of a few years. Just think about a personal computer circa 1990. A cheap cellphone now has largely more computing power and sophistication than that old clunker. And guess what, computers are getting even more complicated while you're reading this. When people make new things, they make mistakes. So, for the foreseeable future, computer security will remain a problem and will likely get worse before it gets better.
Next question. Can't they just get rid of all those viruses and spyware once and for all? In short, No. There is money to be made by both writing malware (viruses, spyware, rootkits, worms, etc.) and protecting from it. But it's not even a question of money. It's also technically impossible. Why it is impossible? I don't have a mathematical proof, put it makes sense intuitively. Besides, with computer security problems discovered practically every day, the proof is everywhere. In fact, it sometimes amazes me how few computer security mishaps we are experiencing all things considered.
And finally, the question that people ask me all the time: Who and why would want to hurt my computer? The answers is: Probably nobody. That is, nobody probably targets YOUR computer per se. What happens in most cases is the following: Certain people find ways to invade computers running certain software. They then scan the Internet to locate the vulnerable computers and make the move. They don't know or care that the computer belongs to you, a wonderful person who would never hurt anybody. All they know is that out of the millions of computers that they automatically scan, yours is vulnerable. So don't feel bad, it's only business for them.
Of course, you didn't have to read all that. What you do need to know is that when we talk about computer security, things are both simple and complex. The complex part is the details of how and why computers are vulnerable. The simple part is that the threat is real and is here to stay for a long time. Most people unfortunately don't understand this and they are the first to have security problems. Since you are reading this page, you are already in better shape than most computer users. So read this website, bookmark it, recommend it to your friends and visit it often.
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Ignore your security needs and they are all YOURS!
| • | Backup Backup - If there is any one task we all should be doing its backing up our files. As technology changes so do we in the way we store our personal information, once it was kept in your purse or walletm nowdays its scattered all over the place. Things like documents, photo's our music collection and so much more is all kept on our computers. How would you feel if it was all lost? A great idea is to backup these files to a DVD or another drive and store them offsite, Example: I have all my family's photos stored on my computer, so I burnt them to a DVD (actually 2 X DVD) and then stored them at another family members house plus kept one copy at home, therefore if they were destroyed by fire or flood etc, I had another copy else where. For mor information about backing up your files visit our backup page. |
| • | Use a Firewall - What's a firewall? Well imagine your going to a nightclub and on the door is a guy checking everyone who goes in, well he's a firewall. A firewall checks all the data coming in and out of your computer and stops the riff raff (other people or programs) from getting in or out. To read more about firewalls visit our Access Denied page |
| • | Security Software - These types of programs are designed to search out and destroy any little nastie that manages to get passed your firewall and install itself, So in the process of protecting yourself these types of programs are critical. Yeah, there is lots of different ones and sometimes it can be an individual choice as to which one you choose, the most important thing is to have one of them and to ensure it is updated (preferrably daily) for more info about security software visit our which program should I use section. |
| • | Website Beware - The Internet is a fantastic place to visit, so exciting, all the things to read, watch and interact with. However it's a place full of dangers and there are some sites that could pose a real threat just by visiting them so be careful which link you click on and if you find yourself by accident on a site that is well not what you expected leave it ASAP. For more information visit our Website Beware page. |
| • | Install Updates - Microsoft spend millions on ensuring its software is safe from hackers taking over but the weak link is the user. It's very important that you install these updates as soon as they are available, also remember to keep your security software updated regularly as well. For more information on this subject visit our Installing Updates page. |
