With the emergence of an abundance of work-at-home jobs requiring people to access information and conduct research online, computer safety becomes especially important. Whether you are writing about the latest style of Coogi pants for a fashion magazine or researching the intricacies of a global health concern, knowing how to keep your computer safe from viruses, hackers and spyware is essential for reducing hassles and increasing your productivity. When Downloading Goes Wrong One of the more common ways to get hit with unwanted computer viruses is by downloading infected files. … [Read more...]
Choosing Security Software for Laptop Computers
Laptop computers are so portable and so versatile that it is easy to forget that they still operate on the same principle as desktops. Thus, they are as susceptible, if not more susceptible, to viruses, “hacking” and other security issues just like regular computers. In addition, when you think about it, laptop computers can actually be at a slightly higher risk. That’s because many of them rely or wireless networks (Wi-Fi) for access to the Internet and other information sources. If a wireless network is not secure, or if its security is not adequate or well maintained, the … [Read more...]