Practical Steps and Tips
to Secure Your Windows PC
We get a lot of email from consumers and businesses who want to know what steps they need to take--aside from just buying the best antivirus firewall software.
That's why we created this resource: to help with practical steps everyone can take to make their PC more secure and less susceptible to viruses, spyware, trojans, keyloggers,
and any other malware and crackers out there.
For starters, here's a checklist:
Keep your OS patched.
Keep your browsers patched.
Run antivirus software.
Run firewall software.
Run as an unpriviliged user.
Keep all other software you run patched.
Only open attachments from people you know and only when you're expecting to receive an attachment.
Be wary of links in emails--even if it seems to come from someone you trust.
Helpful Tips on Computer Security from Our Editors
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Each of the following "How-To Guides" was written by our editors to help our visitors get a quick, practical grasp of the sometime elusive concepts and steps needed to
secure a PC and a network.
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