Computer Safety Big Rapids MI

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

Techspec Systems
(231) 796-9920
903 Maple St
Big Rapids, MI
Comprehensive Business Systems
(248) 601-5555
345 Diversion St
Rochester Hills, MI
Oakland Programmers & Technicians
(248) 375-0162
Rochester, MI
Knoware
(616) 776-3993
120 Ionia
Grand Rapids, MI
Axia Systems Inc
(734) 662-9093
3609 Waldenwood Dr
Ann Arbor, MI
Visual Automation
(517) 622-1850
403 S Clinton St
Grand Ledge, MI
Advaced Management Technologies
(517) 769-6250
10250 N Meridian Rd
Pleasant Lake, MI
Huron Systems Inc
(734) 973-7300
300 Washtenaw
Ann Arbor, MI
Stephen Computer Services Inc
(248) 960-3535
1857 E West Maple Rd
Walled Lake, MI
Gnu Software Development Inc
(586) 778-9182
14156 E 11 Mile Rd
Warren, MI

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!

About the Author:

Sandra Stammberger is the owner of Computer Geek Blog. On her blog you will find helpful computer info for anyone. Don't get stuck on a problem again. http://www.computergeekblog.com.

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