Protecting Your PC from Virus and Malware
When you first bring home a new computer, your immediate thought is unlikely to be antivirus protection. Hopefully a sales associate will have already sold you a great program before you make it out the doors of the store, but if you have not yet taken the time to protect your PC, now is the opportunity to do so. Use the following guidelines to keep your brand new computer working just as well as new for years to come.
Get Your Investment Protected
The first application to be installed on your new computer should be an antivirus program. If you are planning on spending any amount of time on the Internet, it is absolutely essential to get a security system in place that will prevent viruses from filling your new machine. By taking care of this important step before any data or files are on your machine, you will start off on the right foot, ensuring your investment is protected from any future attacks.
Several different options exist for antivirus protection. Some of the most popular brands include McAfee and Norton, both of which make great software suites that will keep your machine protected. Expect to pay an annual licensing fee of anywhere between $50 – $100 for the right to use the software.
In addition to paid antivirus software, there are many free options available for keeping your machine safe. One of the newest additions to the fold is a free program from Microsoft, known as Microsoft Security Essentials. This software uses award-winning technology to keep your system safe from intrusion, and only requires a valid version of Microsoft operating system.
Update Your Machine
Once you have installed your antivirus protection, you are ready to venture onto the World Wide Web, but don’t race to your email inbox just yet! Your first step needs to be updating your machine, making certain all recent material has been installed. In the days and months that your computer sat on the warehouse shelf at the store where you purchased it, there have likely been several updates to the operating system and browser that came installed on your machine. These updates will ensure that any weak spots in the computer have been covered. Be certain to install these updates before heading off into cyberspace.
Configure Your Browser
Once you are ready to adventure into the virtual world, you will need to configure your browser effectively. Many browsers offer different security settings, all of which can be tweaked to your unique specifications. Your best bet is to leave the security settings on high. This will keep your machine on guard for attack at any point in time.
New technology can be an exciting addition to anything, that will easily allow you to be more productive and entertain yourself in a myriad of different ways. By making certain to protect your new machine before viruses and malware have the opportunity to strike, you will make sure that your new addition will continue operating smoothly for the course of its lifetime.
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