5 Golden tips to Secure your Windows PC
It is essential today to properly protect its computer. Many tools exist to ensure your safety and that of the whole family. Do you know? Check it out and follow these tips.
Protecting passwords
You need multiple passwords to manage your connections, access to mail boxes, etc.. First tip: avoid, even if it's tempting to always use the same. Regarding the password itself, do not choose too obvious, like your date of birth, name of your daughter ... To help you choose a word that is easy to remember and the decline in several versions. Another tip: customize based on the name of the site on which you want to connect. For example, to access the community of Male Current, you can use your favorite word (eg chacha04) and you set a rule to add the first two letters of the site (by themselves), which would be password site: chacha04fe. In short, create your own logic!
To ensure proper security of your password, you can also think to include punctuation or special characters.
Other safety rules have to be followed: If you can not remember your passwords, keep the data in a safe place! Do not create a list of your passwords on your computer and do not scribble them not on a post-it stuck to your PC!
Finally, remember to change your passwords regularly (at least once a year).Secure the internet browser
The operating system or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) often provide security features (firewall, anti-virus, anti-spam ..) to protect your PC. Use them and remember to update regularly. Also make sure your browser is configured to protect you. In Internet Explorer (the most distributed browser), go to "Tools / Internet Options" then the "Security" tab to check your options and, if necessary, modulate the level of security.
On the internet browsing, remember that some search engines also offer safety features. By going to the preferences of Google, for example, you can limit or prohibit the display of certain web pages sexual nature.Securing the wireless network to protect your PC
If you have decided you need is a wireless network (WiFi) at home, make sure you have secured. To do this, follow the installation steps. Set a password difficult to guess (see recommendations above), enable wireless encryption using WEP or WPA key provided by your ISP to ensure that a neighbor does not fix your connection, share network access with the only people the home and make sure that the latest version of your Internet security software is properly installed. By taking these precautions, you avoid the intrusion of people who could use your bandwidth.Use parental control software
If you have children, it is essential to opt for a powerful parental control software. This can prevent your children from accessing certain sites. Generally, they adapt to the age of the child by offering different levels of protection. For example a young child, you provide the software via the list of sites that are authorized to access. You can also request to enter your password so that your child can access the computer. MSN has also introduced a system of surveillance of contacts of children (read our article). Finally, it is worth remembering that none of the software is no substitute for your vigilance!Stay alert to surf safely
The security software do not offer perfect protection. You must be vigilant. If you have children, do not let them surf unattended and always keep your parental control software running. Finally, there is always a race between software security and creators of viruses or spam, it is important to always update your security software. You can opt for a free antivirus called "avast! Home Edition".
