24/09/2019
Tips & Tricks How to protect your personal computer or Laptop to Malware Viruses if you are infected on your machine just leave a personal message and i'll fix it.
1.Don’t click on links within emails
A good rule of thumb is if you don’t recognize a sender of an email, don’t click on any links within it. Microsoft says 100 percent of Windows virus infections happen because the computer user clicked on something.
2.Minimize downloads
Make sure your Web browser’s security settings are high enough to detect unauthorized downloads. For Internet Explorer, the medium security setting is the minimum level to use.
Use a pop-up blocker/ Google Chrome extension
Web browsers have the ability to stop pop-up windows and allow you to set the security for accepting pop-ups.
Even the most vigilant of computer users still run the risk of picking up malware. You should suspect a computer virus if your machine slows down, crashes, or repeats error messages.
3.Keep Windows Up to Date.
Simply move to the start menu box and key in “windows update”. When a window emerges, change the settings by scrolling down the drop down list and selecting install updates automatically.
4. Back up your computer
Do you regularly back up the information on your computer? You have no protection from calamites ranging from hard drive failure to your house burning down. If you value your data, back it up.
You have three basic backup options: an external hard drive, online backup service, or cloud storage. Use a service like Google Drive, and your files will be continually backed up to the cloud.
5. Use free antivirus software
You don’t have to pay for software to protect your computer or for an annual subscription to maintain the latest virus protection. For Windows users, Microsoft Security Essentials is free.