Computer Safety Antioch CA

If you use your computer to surf the internet, chances are you'll need some type of virus protection. In the following article, you'll learn more about virus protection programs.

Local Companies

e-Zest Solutions Ltd
+1 415 806 0340
1555 Riviera Ave, #414
Walnut Creek, CA
Autonomic Software Inc.
(925) 820-8020
319 Diablo Rd., Ste. 220
Danville, CA
Agosoft Inc
(925) 753-1287
5492 Southwood Ct
Antioch, CA
Tow Dawg Software
(661) 255-0614
Santa Clarita, CA
Larco Software Solutions
(408) 727-1847
1400 Coleman Ave
Santa Clara, CA
Tech 4 Learning Inc
(619) 283-6028
10981 San Diego Mission Rd
San Diego, CA
Sente Systems Inc
(714) 635-2811
1678 W Broadway
Anaheim, CA
Electronics Boutique
(310) 394-0057
328 Santa Monica Pl
Santa Monica, CA
Peripheral Laboratories
(818) 764-9471
13143 Saticoy St
North Hollywood, CA
Key Software Inc
(805) 523-1085
5069 Maureen Ln
Moorpark, CA

First, stop using Internet Explorer! I know you may be shocked, but Microsoft’s internet browser has more holes in it than Swiss cheese! The best alternative is Mozilla’s Firefox, available for free download at Mozilla.org. After installing the browser, it will automatically transfer your bookmarks/favorites and settings over to Firefox. Also, please make sure Firefox is your default browser. Using Firefox will reduce the amount of spyware and adware on your computer by 75%.

Secondly, download these two free programs: Spybot (safer-networking.org/en/index.html) and Ad-Aware (lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/). These two free programs will search throughout your computer, find the spyware and adware and allow you to quarantine and delete it. To be completely safe, be sure to run and update both of these programs twice a week. This will get rid of all spyware and adware currently on your computer and bring your protection level up to 95%.

Finally, be sure to use a firewall. A firewall is just what it sounds like, a “wall” between your internet connection and your computer. If you have a high speed broadband connection, a firewall is a must. Most Windows XP systems have a built in firewall that you can simply enable (check Microsoft’s help files if you don’t know how) but if you’re looking for more protection but don’t want to pay, simply download Zone Alarm’s free firewall at tinyurl.com/7cn6a. Zone alarm’s firewall may take awhile to configure, but it is worth it in the long run. With a properly configured firewall, your protection level is now at 100%.

Good luck and be safe!

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Featured Local Company

e-Zest Solutions Ltd

+1 415 806 0340
1555 Riviera Ave, #414
Walnut Creek, CA
http://www.e-zest.net/

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