Computer Spot

Once you have your computer up and running in a way that is useful to you, and that helps you get through the tasks that you need to complete, you are likely somewhat satisfied.

Knowing that updates may change the way that certain programs work, some people are loathe to install them. Does it really matter whether or not you update to the latest version, or can you just continue on with what you know?

The most common updates that people are aware of, are the Windows Operating system updates. They come in at annoying times, and may threaten to reboot your computer at an inconvenient time.

Worse, they may automatically reboot it when you aren’t around, but when your computer had been running an important program. You come back to find that the program is no longer running and you are behind on whatever it is you were doing. Read the rest of this entry →

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When the discussion comes to securing your computer from viruses and malware, the obvious choice that comes to our mind is surely using any “anti-virus” and keeping it up-to-date.

However if you consider your options and weigh them, then no wonder you would realize that there are other stuff that you can really do…

These are rather more effective than just installing an effective up-to-date anti-virus, so let’s see all the options one by one…

• Anti-Virus

Firstly when you say the word Anti-virus, it is basically a software designed to protect your computer against known viruses, but with one or the other new virus emerging on a daily basis, anti-virus programs need regular updates. Read the rest of this entry →

Many people are using their computers for everything from communication to online banking and investing to shopping. As we do these things on a more regular basis, we open ourselves up to potential hackers, attackers and crackers.

Perhaps some some of them may be looking to phish your personal information and identity for resale, others simply just want to use your computer as a platform from which to attack other unknowing targets.

Does it sound too scary ? Don’t worry, we can do some action to protect from their attack.

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