Computer Safety Brownsville TX

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

linefactor
(956) 592-5939
2953 E 28th st
brownsville, TX
Staples
(956) 541-9438
2436 Pablo Kisel Blvd
Brownsville, TX
Manisys Corporation
(956) 832-0220
4305 Robindale Rd
Brownsville, TX
Lamb-Wiley Ltd
(713) 952-5600
7803 Meadowcroft Dr
Houston, TX
Kidasa Software Inc
(512) 328-0167
1114 Lost Creek Blvd
Austin, TX
Flexware Systems Inc
(210) 341-9188
104444 Gulfdale
San Antonio, TX
Healthcare Computers
(713) 465-9956
1510 Freedonia Dr
Houston, TX
Ubiquity Software
(972) 335-1717
5143 Kiowa Dr
Frisco, TX
Pocket Soft Inc
(713) 460-5600
7676 Hillmont St Ste 195
Houston, TX
Vuecentric Inc
(512) 637-9750
8911 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX

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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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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linefactor

9565925939
2953 E 28th st
brownsville, TX
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