Tag: computer

  • Do I Need to Buy Antivirus Software?

    Good question but a not so simple answer. Most of us do need to pay for antivirus. Some of us do not.

    If you do not have any confidential information on your computer and have backups of any important data, you may not need to pay for antivirus software.

  • Personal Computer Security and Protection.

    You hear a lot about this these days and unfortunately, it is not as simple as it should be. Here is a list of steps that can help secure and protect your computer and private data.

    PC Protection Layers

    • O/S Patches
    • Application Patches
      • Ninite Updater
      • SUMo Pro
    • Antivirus
      • Windows Defender
      • Webroot
      • Acronis
      • etc.
    • Malwarebytes Premium
    • Helper Apps
      • uBlock Origin – Add blocker.
      • Privacy Badger – Cookie blocker.
      • HTTPS Everywhere.
    • Password Manager
    • VPN
    • Backup
    • Good Habits
    • 2FA
    • Device Encryption.
    • Biometric device locks
    • Get software from app stores.
    • Pay for software that is regularly updated.
    • Do not use pirated software.