Tips For Keeping Your Computer Safe

Is your Computer protected? Do you have Antispyware, Virus Software, Firewall, Roboform et al installed on your Computer?

Do you update your software and scan regularly?

Scan And Clean your Computer NOW to get rid of vulnerabilities.

Having said that, you'll need the following "Tools Of The Trade". These are free for those who cannot afford or simply don't want to purchase any software.

Best of all, They do an excellent job of protecting your computer..for FREE!!

VIRUS:

1. Avast... Real Time Scanner
2. Avast Virus Recovery Database

ANTISPYWARE:

1. MicrosoftAntiSpyware(Beta)
2. Spybot S&D
3. SpywareBlaster Javacool Software
4. SpywareGuard same website as above.
5. Ad-aware Ad-Aware @ Lavasoft - The Original Anti-Spyware Company - Lavasoft

FIREWALL:

1. ZoneAlarm..Firewall
2. MaAfee Firewall & Site Advisor
3. Spyware Doctor

You might also think about THESE BROWSERS:

1. Mozilla/Firefox browser....excellent browser
2. Opera - Very Very Safe
3. Flock - Fast surfing

*Also Roboform..Secure Form filler.
USE FIREFOX ALWAYS....
Use Internet Explorer for checking your Email.

Make sure you download Firefox "No Scripts" Extension. Use the Options button.
Scan your computer everyday and update all your software every week or so.
Make sure you get into the habit of scanning cleaning, and updating ALL your
internet tools.
Don't get complacent and forget to do these.

Also be careful of the sites you visit and what you download. Things happen I know. ( ADD McAfee SITE ADVISOR part of your Security) Nonetheless, our own efforts or carelessness go a long way towards keeping ourselves as safe as possible while doing the things we need to do online.

Depending on the size of your Hard Drive and Ram, you can/should also download Opera Browser. Much, much safer than InternetExplorer.

KEEP THESE OTHER LINKS ON HAND:

Ad-Aware @ Lavasoft - The Original Anti-Spyware Company - Lavasoft
Award-winning Antivirus and Antispyware Security
http://www.kaspersky.com
Antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, firewall. Protect yourself with Panda Security
Trend Micro HouseCall - Free Online Virus and Spyware Scan - Trend Micro USA
Remove trojans, spyware, and other malware with TrojanHunter® - Free!... Particularly for the E-gold Trojan
SnoopFree Software - Spy software... Detect spy software... Block spy software... Stop spy software... Protect your privacy!
Computer Handheld PocketPC MobilePhone and More
CCleaner - Home
iolo technologies - Providing trusted computing solutions
Free downloads encyclopedia - Softpedia
Spyware Warrior (home page) site for Computer software needs
Tech Support Forum

COMPUTER OPEN PORT TEST:
Are your ports OPEN or is your Computer in STEALTH MODE? Check Here:
http://www.grc.com/default.htm

Scroll down. Click on Shields Up. See what happens.

CLIPBOARD TEST:
If you use your clipboard to copy/paste, do this: Log in to Internet Explorer, Click on Tools.

a. Click on Internet Options.
b. Click on Security, then Custom Level.
c. Scroll ALL the way down to Scripting.
d. Where it says "Allow paste operations via script", Click DISABLE, then Click O.K.

Without disabling this feature, ANYONE from anywhere could steal all that same info so very easily.

P.S Remember to ALWAYS clear your cookies, cache etc at the end of the day. Scan and clean daily.