Make your PC safer
By Gina on May 30, 2011 | Security basics, computer safety, security basics, back up data, run spyware scanner, antivirus programs
According to the Staples IT IQ Survey channeled by Zogby International, many users claim they are very keen of having their own maintenance on computer performed by them selves. However, not all of them know how to do it well. Many of them fail to accomplish effectiveness of the maintenance use. Not all of people have enough knowledge to do that.
Here are some tips on how you can achieve better safety for your computer:
1. Back up your data
It is important to back up your computer data. Most of computer users backed up their computer files less than once a week. The others did that once a year or never. If you are not considering backing up your PC files, you may keep in mind it is useful to save files to USB flash drive or external hard drive.
2. Run spyware scans regularly
Sometimes people misunderstand the main function of having spyware scanner or antivirus program . They believe that their computers are well protected from spyware, malware and other viruses. You need to run spyware scanner regularly and keep computer protection tool up to date.
3. Remove unnecessary programs from your start-up routine
Sometimes you may notice that your computer turns on slower after you start it. It takes time before you actually can do something. The reason of this slower performance is that the user has a number of programs that are automatically loaded every time they start up PC. Those programs take a lot of computer memory and slow PC response.
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