Computer maintenance

Currently, more and more people use computers both for online communication, banking and investment to shop for.

Here are some tips to make a good plan of the Computer maintenance with effective steps you can take to make your computer more secure:
1. Always make a backup and store important information in a safe place separate from your computer.

2. Update your operating system, web browser and software as often as possible.

3. Microsoft Updates, Microsoft regularly releases updates to its operating system (Windows XP, Vista and Microsoft programs other). This update is available . Tuesday of each month and can be downloaded and installed manually or automatically. In most versions of Microsoft operating system users have the option to set all the automatic update program to download and install the update available at a certain time. This is generally the best option because it insures that all critical updates have been installed with a minimum of interaction.

4. Virus, Trojan, Spyware and Firewall Protection Virus, Trojans, worms and spyware that other everywhere in the Internet and a proactive, use antivirus software, you can usually eliminate the threat of system compromise caused by the vulnerability of the system. There are many products available such as Norton Anti Virus, McAfee and Trend Micro and each is capable of providing comprehensive protection. In addition, each can be set to automatically update the system and perform periodic scans provide real-time protection.

5. Disk Defragmenter A Disk Defragmenter to help you to improve system performance and speed back to lose by re-organize the files on the computer's hard drive with the operating system that can find them more quickly. Although most versions of Windows come with a free disk defragmenting program is another tool that can perform more functions, such as defragmenting forward Diskeeper, Perfect Disk, etc. The key again is to set Defragmenter periodically to perform the defragmentation.

6. Install firewalll, because the virus can easily access your computer from the Internet. Consideration should be given to the benefits and differences between the hardware and software-based firewall program.

7. Review your browser and email settings for optimal security. Why should you do this? JavaScript is often used by hackers to plant malicious programs on your computer. While the cookies are relatively harmless in terms of security, they still track your movements on the Internet to build your profile. At least set the security settings for your online frequently.

8. Install antivirus and automatic updates so that you manage to receive the latest version.

9. Do not open unknown email attachments. because the virus can spread from an address.

10. Do not run the program from the address that is not clear / known.

11. Disabling extension file name is hidden. By default, the Windows operating system is set to "hide the file extensions for known file types." Disabling this option to display the file extension on Windows. Some file extensions will, by default, continue to remain hidden, but you are more likely to see all the file extension is not unusual to own.

12. Turn off your computer and disconnect from the network when not using the computer. hackers can not attack your computer when you drop out of the computer or network is not active.

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