It has been claimed according to many system administrators that one of the most important aspects is the security of the system. This entails keeping the system safe from various threats with the inclusion of viruses, spyware, rogues and many other parasites. There are many ways for you to keep the new Windows 7 secure [...]
02.24.10 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
I love free stuff, anything that is free, works for me. I think that the world should have more free stuff available to us. We all spend so much money on bills and living that when it comes down to it, sometimes I just feel like staying at home and not having to spend a [...]
10.5.09 | Software Review | admin
Most firewalls are similar. As soon as anyone can remotely accesses a computer at any time, chances are that system in question does not have a firewall. Even basic firewall protection is better than nothing. Although hardware firewalls are comsidered to be more effective, software firewalls are jsut as helpful and improtant. Below are a [...]
08.10.09 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
Windows XP and Vista offer built in Firewall protection. The difference is that WinXP only offers protections against incoming threats, while Vista is capable of two-way protection, meaning the Firewall in Vista is capable of watching and blocking both inbound and outbound traffic.
03.29.09 | Windows Vista Tips | admin
The built-in Windows Firewall does a satisfactory job of protecting your computer against many backdoor communication attempts. Numerous applications that require firewall exception to be added will do so automatically during installations, i.e. online games. Sometime you will need to manually allow an application to have access to the internet.
03.16.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks | admin
To protect your PC from threats you will need the functionality of 3 main components (plus the 4th of a “safe browser): 1. Antivirus – to keep viruses away with real time protection. 2. Firewall – to monitor and block network based attacks. 3. Web Browser – Must be fast and secure. A basic suggestion [...]
03.11.09 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
Following the few simple steps outlined below can provide a good measure of security in very little time. 1. Use antivirus software and keep it updated.Check for new definition updates daily. Most antivirus software can be configured to do this automatically. 2. Install security patches. Vulnerabilities in software are always being discovered. It’s not simply [...]
02.27.09 | Computer Safety Tip | admin