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Steps to Protect Your Computer From Malware

by | Updated on: Nov 17, 2019 | Tech Tips & Tech News | 0 comments

Malware Almost every person has his own computer at home. Communicating, buying, selling and just plain searching have been made easy with the use of the Internet. This is the reason why almost all people including those who are not really technical experts are using their own computers at home.

Having a computer means that you should also be knowledgeable about the different things that must be done in order to protect it. There are different malwares and viruses that can bring negative effects to your computer. Now, if you are not really a techy person, you will find it hard to fix it when an unexpected error appears in your computer.

Malware and viruses are harmful to your files and your computer. You should take some steps in order to make sure that you will eliminate or stop these things from harming your computer. Here are the different steps that you can take to protect your files from malware:

  • You should avoid software that is filled with junk because this is one of the factors that can harm your computer. The usual software that contains so much junk includes those that are used for peer-to-peer sharing.
  • If you are going to choose the best browser, consider those that are equipped with add-on that can help protect your PC from malware. Firefox is considered as the best browser for this.
  • Install software that can help you block ads that contain malware. Choose a reputable one for this.
  • If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you should keep your User Access Control, do not disable it because this can help you protect your computer.
  • Purchase an Anti-Virus program. This is the best way for you to make sure that no virus or malware can invade your computer. You can actually try using a trial version, but once you are already sure that it is doing great for you, purchase it. Do not let it end without you buying it because when the trial version ends, malware and virus can now easily penetrate again.
  • There are anti-malware that you can use. You can just scan your computer with this in order to ensure that no malware was installed.
  • Always be guided when you are installing software, make sure that it is free from viruses or malware.
  • And finally, for those who do not want to do anything to protect their computer, you can choose an operating system that is not affected by any virus or malware.

Proper handling of your computer is very important when you want to avoid malware or viruses. You should always check the different sites that you are opening and make sure that no malware can penetrate. If you are not really a techy person, you should start learning about the things that you need for your computer now. Most of the time, enough knowledge is very important when handling and protecting things If you know more about a certain aspect, it would be easier for you to protect it. This applies when you are protecting your computer from malware.

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Debajyoti Banerjee is the Founder, Director & CEO of Seven Boats - A leading digital marketing agency & digital marketing training institute in India since 2011. He is a Google & LinkedIn Certified Digital Marketer & Trainer, Brand Strategist, Consultant & Entrepreneur. B. Tech in computer engineering & post graduate diploma in Marketing, Debajyoti has 18+ years of domain experience and successful track records in digital marketing services & digital marketing training with 500+ clients & 100K+ students in 165+ countries. He has been invited & felicitated by 25+ Top B Schools & universities including London Business School, AICTE ATAL FDP, UGC-HRDC, IIM Shillong, IIM ROHTAK, IIT KGP, IIT Guwahati, Calcutta University, Ranchi University, St. Xavier’s, Brainware, Techno India, JIS Group, Jaypee Group, Shikshayatan Foundation, IIEST Shibpur, Bhavan’s, ICFAI Business School, GITAM Deemed University, Swami Vivekananda Group of Institutions & many more. He has been awarded with more than 20 national awards and he has received notable media coverage. Learn more

 

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