Here are a few tips to think about when trying to make you computer safe and secure.

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Keeping Your Computer Safe
The safety and security of your personal computer is
something you’ve probably been dealing with for quite a
long time.
In order to make your online experience fully secure and
virus free, we’ve put together some helpful tips to help you
make a safer internet journey.

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Check Your Firewall
You may have heard of a
firewall, but may not have fully
understood what it does.
Firewalls are programs that monitor
the traffic both incoming to your
machine, and outgoing from it.
Ensuring that you have a firewall
installed and turned on prevents
criminals from being able to access
your files.

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Regularly Back-Up Your Files
Having a regular back-up
system in place ensures the
safety of all your files.
Backing up doesn’t only protect your
files from data thieves, it can be a life
saver when it comes to any system
crashes that may occur.
Regular backups also allow you
to roll back to previous versions
of your files in case you need to
access an earlier edition.

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Stick to Reputable Websites
When browsing websites, you
may think that if the search
result is on Google, it is safe.
Sadly, a few websites are out
there solely to infect your
computer with malware.
When browsing online, there is
one simple way to avoid rogue
websites. Safe URLs begin with
HTTPS and will have a little
green lock icon in the URL box.

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Avoid Opening Emails From Unknown Senders
Every once in a while, you may
receive an email from a unknown
sender.
Rather than opening it, delete it
straight away, especially if it
contains an attachment and you
weren’t expecting any emails.
Even emails from people in your
address book can contain viruses
and links to bogus websites if their
account has been hacked. Always
double check!

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Keep All Sensitive Information Secure
No matter who is asking for your
personal information, keeping it
safe should be your priority.
The majority of large companies will
state that they will never ask you any
personal information online.
Even divulging information such
as your first pet’s name or your
mother’s maiden name may lead
to identity theft.

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Avoid “Too Good to be True” Deals
Sadly, more often than not, deals
that seem too good to be true
usually are.
Even using well-known shopping
sites can be hazardous when it
comes to finding a deal which looks
too good to pass up.
Always check the reviews of the
seller to make sure they are a
legitimate business and have a
positive customer rating from a
large number of people.

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Keep Your Anti-Virus Up to Date
More and more viruses being
created and distributed every
day, infecting thousands of PCs.
Keeping your anti-virus software
up-to-date ensures that you are
protected from all recent viruses.
Most anti-virus software will
automatically update to the latest
virus definition file when connected
to the internet in order to protect
you straight away.

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Now that you are all clued up, get surfing those internet waves
safely!
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