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  • Drive By Downloads
  • Update Windows Patches
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Safe Computer Practices

When you buy a computer, you are given a box of computer components or a laptop.  Instructions show you how to set up your computer.  It is a this point where people can get into trouble.  You need to learn safe computer practices so that you can avoid things like identity theft, virus infections, scams and etc.

In my time as a computer trainer, I have met people who did not know that they needed an antivirus on their computer.  They were surfing the Internet without an antivirus.  They were not told that they needed one or they did not notice that their antivirus trial had expired.  These things are happening to people we know.  Let's be part of the solution.

This section of the web site will deal with topics designed to make you aware of threats and hopefully, safer on your computer.

Topics included in this section:

• E-mail Phishing
• Drive By Downloads
• Update Windows Patches Using Microsoft Update
• Antivirus, Anti-spyware and Firewall Programs

Four Key Steps To Help Protect Your Computer (From Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation)

1. Turn on Windows Internet Firewall
2. Use Microsoft Update to keep Windows up-to-date automatically
3. Install and maintain antivirus software
4. Install and maintain antispyware software

Free downloads for Educators from Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/educators_us.mspx

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