You have been anticipating having enough money to purchase the laptop of your dreams. You are finally able to walk out of the store when your product in your hands. You finish setting up your computer, but before you start surfing and downloading games and music there are several things you need to do to protect your new computer.
First, make sure you have antivirus and antispyware protection on your computer. Internet threats are becoming too common to leave your computer unprotected. Most computers come with a free 60 day trial. You can also find downloads of free protection scanners at CNET.com. It is realistic to have two different spyware scanners on your computer. Having two scanners will help pick up any threats one scanner does not. You will want to make sure your scanners are completely updated and working correctly.
Second, install a third-party firewall. Most likely, your computer comes with a firewall already built in. Having another one adds another level of protection to your computer. An example of third-party firewall protection is Norton 360.
Third, make sure to update your systerm’s security measures. Even it may take ages for every single update that Windows has created to work on your computer, do this task will protect your computer. Microsoft will automactically tell you when updates are available. If you shut down your computer, it will usually start the update. When you pick your Internet browser, may sure you have the latest version and updates too.
Fourth, pick passwords to protect your computer, online accounts, and files. The passwords should not be something that a family member or complete stranger should be able guess. It should have numerals, capital, and lower case letters. It is also important that you change your passwords on a monthly basis. It may seem like a hashle but this will keep your computer and email accounts protected.