Computer Tip 1-14
14
Browsers cannot replace the need for firewall, anti-virus and anti spyware
protection (Windows). For a Mac, a firewall is recommended. And, though the
there are no known Mac-specific viruses, consider using anti-virus software as an
insurance policy.
A browser's primary role is to provide access to the World Wide Web, though all
offer tools and support to help protect your system and private information.
Computer security involving online real-time, up to date monitoring protection
should include one firewall (two acceptable if hardware and software), one
anti-virus, and one or more anti spyware applications.
Mac, Linux, Windows do what they can to provide as much security as possible
against viruses and malicious code, but their primary function is to provide a
stable computing environment in order to access computer technology. Please
remember to keep your system up to date with the latest security patches.
13
Try to spend some time on system and application maintenance involving (but
not limited to) updating, cleaning temporary files, checking for spyware,
viruses...once or twice a month if possible, regardless of whether you are and
experienced user or beginner.
12
The need to strengthen, whenever possible, a computer's ability to successfully
withstand attacks against it while browsing, is part of today's Internet world.
11
Question:
"I have had a problem with a virus that I cant get rid of. What the virus does is
when I open Internet Explorer or Firefox web page, another Internet promotional
page will pop up. And if I keep the page open more promotional pop ups will
keep coming up. On the top of the page of the pop ups it usually has CiD: then
the name of the website. I downloaded Norton Anti Virus, scanned through the
computer and if found problems and removed them..."
Answer:
The CiD pop-up is an option for Windows Live! Plus! (messenger add-on). After
installing, you are asked if you install integrated sponsor support.
If Live! is on your computer, go to Control Panel, add/remove programs and
select Microsoft Live Plus and remove the sponsor support.
10
When something goes wrong on a personal computer, it could be some form of
spyware or a virus. It could also be the system adjusting to various user
commands.
If an application shows obvious signs of instability, don't panic. If you're not sure of
what to do next, you can always utilize the task manager on Windows systems
to stop the application.
9
Each time a personal computer user visits the world wide web, conducting at
least one step that helps keep the system stable and secure, should be
considered.
In the long term, this will lead to fewer time-consuming comprehensive
maintenance procedures.
For some, the best procedure involves a manual check for spyware, viruses and
temp file removal; for some it's automatic.
Regardless, because of the abundance of spy-ware and viruses plus general
computer activity unrelated to the Internet, pro-active is better than reactive
when it comes to computers.
System security maintenance and system stability maintenance, two different
sets of procedures, both necessary.
8
Save files in a safe place after removing temporary files, cookies, the cache and
other related unnecessary files.
The relationship between properly maintaining one's system, backing up
important files and folders and maintaining a high level of security is very close;
without system stability, what's the point in trying to keep a system secure?
7
You can backup your files using the full, mirror, differential, file archiving or the
incremental method or a combination of these methods.
You can do it yourself using storage methods like an off-site FTP server or media
devices such as CD's, floppy disks, USB thumb drives, flash cards, network storage,
an external hard disk drive, DVD's, tape drives, or any combination of the above.
Then there's automated backup software and on-line services and the media
devices they support.
The fact is, the subject can get very complicated quickly and lead one to put
aside backing up anything to a later date, sometimes after all is lost and one is
forced to start over or seek a data recovery method that may or may not work.
The important thing is keeping the subject as simple as possible; what works for
others, may not work for you. If you know little to nothing about backing up files,
start with a search in your system's Help section.
Also, access the world wide web for the abundance of information it provides,
but begin with basic information you can understand and backup something.
Every method and device has its pros and cons; whatever you start with, it's a
good start that can be modified as your knowledge about the subject grows.
6
Before performing some maintenance procedures ((not including virus and
spyware scans) its good to back up your important data.
5
Question (answered by Enrgy21.com - Anti-virus and Antispyware)
"I'm looking for a software that will protect my computer against trojan worms
websites like for example when you log onto a adult porn websites where you
click on their websites, if your pc is not protected it will be infected with pop ups,
virus programs trying to install, your homepage changes, etc......
I want a anti-virus, anti-spam or internet security that will block those threats as
soon as I click into a bad website i want the program to check and straight away
warn me this website is bad and i should leave. and if the website is trying to
infect my pc i want it to stop it."
Answer:
Our favorite is AVG Internet Security, but all of them do what they're supposed to
do quite well;detect, block and remove virus, spyware, malicious code,
keyloggers and trojans. You have to decide yourself the best one for you. They
vary in price and some take up more system resources than others, but each one
has a large number of users who believe their software is the best. There are some
links to quality reviews on enrgy21.com, and more via your favorite search engine.
About your example, there are safe and effective browser addons like WOT, AVG
Security Toolbar, McAfee SiteAdvisor and CallingID Link Advisor. These addons
warn you about whether a website is bad (or questionable) and compliment
other security applications.
4
What is a "hacker"?
Not all hackers try to breach computer security without authorization. A black
hat hacker does it for reasons such as fraud, identity theft, and vandalism.
White hat hackers test security systems to help companies, governments or the
public, and enjoy the work while increasing their knowledge.
3
A personal computer connected to the Internet
without a firewall can be hijacked.
2
When posting on a discussion board on the Internet, following board rules is
highly favored by administrators, moderators and members, and will likely result in
a more rewarding experience.
1
The cache saves a web page for offline history viewing and quicker access when
returning to it. Clearing the cache can free up disk space, increase a browser's
speed and provide access to a web page's newest version.
14
Browsers cannot replace the need for firewall, anti-virus and anti spyware
protection (Windows). For a Mac, a firewall is recommended. And, though the
there are no known Mac-specific viruses, consider using anti-virus software as an
insurance policy.
A browser's primary role is to provide access to the World Wide Web, though all
offer tools and support to help protect your system and private information.
Computer security involving online real-time, up to date monitoring protection
should include one firewall (two acceptable if hardware and software), one
anti-virus, and one or more anti spyware applications.
Mac, Linux, Windows do what they can to provide as much security as possible
against viruses and malicious code, but their primary function is to provide a
stable computing environment in order to access computer technology. Please
remember to keep your system up to date with the latest security patches.
13
Try to spend some time on system and application maintenance involving (but
not limited to) updating, cleaning temporary files, checking for spyware,
viruses...once or twice a month if possible, regardless of whether you are and
experienced user or beginner.
12
The need to strengthen, whenever possible, a computer's ability to successfully
withstand attacks against it while browsing, is part of today's Internet world.
11
Question:
"I have had a problem with a virus that I cant get rid of. What the virus does is
when I open Internet Explorer or Firefox web page, another Internet promotional
page will pop up. And if I keep the page open more promotional pop ups will
keep coming up. On the top of the page of the pop ups it usually has CiD: then
the name of the website. I downloaded Norton Anti Virus, scanned through the
computer and if found problems and removed them..."
Answer:
The CiD pop-up is an option for Windows Live! Plus! (messenger add-on). After
installing, you are asked if you install integrated sponsor support.
If Live! is on your computer, go to Control Panel, add/remove programs and
select Microsoft Live Plus and remove the sponsor support.
10
When something goes wrong on a personal computer, it could be some form of
spyware or a virus. It could also be the system adjusting to various user
commands.
If an application shows obvious signs of instability, don't panic. If you're not sure of
what to do next, you can always utilize the task manager on Windows systems
to stop the application.
9
Each time a personal computer user visits the world wide web, conducting at
least one step that helps keep the system stable and secure, should be
considered.
In the long term, this will lead to fewer time-consuming comprehensive
maintenance procedures.
For some, the best procedure involves a manual check for spyware, viruses and
temp file removal; for some it's automatic.
Regardless, because of the abundance of spy-ware and viruses plus general
computer activity unrelated to the Internet, pro-active is better than reactive
when it comes to computers.
System security maintenance and system stability maintenance, two different
sets of procedures, both necessary.
8
Save files in a safe place after removing temporary files, cookies, the cache and
other related unnecessary files.
The relationship between properly maintaining one's system, backing up
important files and folders and maintaining a high level of security is very close;
without system stability, what's the point in trying to keep a system secure?
7
You can backup your files using the full, mirror, differential, file archiving or the
incremental method or a combination of these methods.
You can do it yourself using storage methods like an off-site FTP server or media
devices such as CD's, floppy disks, USB thumb drives, flash cards, network storage,
an external hard disk drive, DVD's, tape drives, or any combination of the above.
Then there's automated backup software and on-line services and the media
devices they support.
The fact is, the subject can get very complicated quickly and lead one to put
aside backing up anything to a later date, sometimes after all is lost and one is
forced to start over or seek a data recovery method that may or may not work.
The important thing is keeping the subject as simple as possible; what works for
others, may not work for you. If you know little to nothing about backing up files,
start with a search in your system's Help section.
Also, access the world wide web for the abundance of information it provides,
but begin with basic information you can understand and backup something.
Every method and device has its pros and cons; whatever you start with, it's a
good start that can be modified as your knowledge about the subject grows.
6
Before performing some maintenance procedures ((not including virus and
spyware scans) its good to back up your important data.
5
Question (answered by Enrgy21.com - Anti-virus and Antispyware)
"I'm looking for a software that will protect my computer against trojan worms
websites like for example when you log onto a adult porn websites where you
click on their websites, if your pc is not protected it will be infected with pop ups,
virus programs trying to install, your homepage changes, etc......
I want a anti-virus, anti-spam or internet security that will block those threats as
soon as I click into a bad website i want the program to check and straight away
warn me this website is bad and i should leave. and if the website is trying to
infect my pc i want it to stop it."
Answer:
Our favorite is AVG Internet Security, but all of them do what they're supposed to
do quite well;detect, block and remove virus, spyware, malicious code,
keyloggers and trojans. You have to decide yourself the best one for you. They
vary in price and some take up more system resources than others, but each one
has a large number of users who believe their software is the best. There are some
links to quality reviews on enrgy21.com, and more via your favorite search engine.
About your example, there are safe and effective browser addons like WOT, AVG
Security Toolbar, McAfee SiteAdvisor and CallingID Link Advisor. These addons
warn you about whether a website is bad (or questionable) and compliment
other security applications.
4
What is a "hacker"?
Not all hackers try to breach computer security without authorization. A black
hat hacker does it for reasons such as fraud, identity theft, and vandalism.
White hat hackers test security systems to help companies, governments or the
public, and enjoy the work while increasing their knowledge.
3
A personal computer connected to the Internet
without a firewall can be hijacked.
2
When posting on a discussion board on the Internet, following board rules is
highly favored by administrators, moderators and members, and will likely result in
a more rewarding experience.
1
The cache saves a web page for offline history viewing and quicker access when
returning to it. Clearing the cache can free up disk space, increase a browser's
speed and provide access to a web page's newest version.
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