Saturday, August 16, 2008

Do You Need The Antivirus?

In today’s age of technology, the danger of a virus infection grows increasingly imminent. Anyone who accesses the internet is vulnerable to attack and knowing how to protect your computer and minimize the risk of obtaining a virus is essential for any computer owner. Educate yourself today.

A virus is a human created and downloaded infection that spreads from computer to computer. They are most commonly spread through emails and software downloads.

There are few simple ways to protect your computer from viruses:

1) Computer maintenance is important to minimize the risk of obtaining a virus. Programs like Disk Cleanup will keep your computer clutter-free and optimize your computer’s performance. Most likely you already have one of these programs installed on your computer. Use it!

2) Most viruses can only spread via email attachments. Never open attachments from people you don’t know!

3) To protect your computer, it is absolutely essential to invest in antivirus software. Programs like Micro Antivirus, Virus Nuke, and My Virus Guardian provide all-around virus security. These programs will scan your computer regularly for viruses and will also scan all emails and downloads to protect your computer. Be sure to update your antivirus software regularly!

I personally use Micro Antivirus and have had a great experience with it. To read more about Micro Antivirus and other antivirus programs check out this site that helped me pick the perfect antivirus program: http://webreview.bezoogle.com/pp/anti-virus/

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