On this article I will give you some great Security Tips. This guide will focus on the Windows OS, but it can and should be used with any other OS you may use, just like Mac osX, Linux or even Android. No system is completely safe so we should take some precautions.

Free security Tips

First and foremost we should perform this common tasks.

 

1. Check Windows Update and Office Update regularly (_http://office.microsoft.com/productupdates)

have your Office CD ready. Windows Me, 2000, and XP users can configure automatic updates. Click on the Automatic Updates tab in the System control panel and choose the appropriate options.

2. Install a personal firewall.

Both SyGate (_www.sygate.com) and ZoneAlarm (_www.zonelabs.com) offer free versions.

3. Install a free spyware blocker.

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You can always Google for free spyware blocker 2016 this will give you lots of free software to download. But I strongly recommend you get McAfee antivirus from HERE Or the complete Norton Security Deluxe Package HERE

 

 

 

4. Block pop-up spam messages in Windows NT, 2000, or XP by disabling the Windows Messenger service (this is unrelated to the instant messaging program).

Open Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Services and you'll see Messenger. Right-click and go to Properties. Set Start-up Type to Disabled and press the Stop button. Bye-bye, spam pop-ups! Any good firewall will also stop them.

5. Use strong passwords and change them periodically.

Passwords should have at least seven characters; use letters and numbers and have at least one symbol. A decent example would be f8izKro@l. This will make it much harder for anyone to gain access to your accounts. You can check our post on Creating Strong Passwords

6. If you're using Outlook or Outlook Express, use the current version or one with the Outlook Security Update installed.

The update and current versions patch numerous vulnerabilities.