How Can I Protect My Computer? by Darwn Hassan Kak bchkol https://padlet.com/Darwn/a33si1wz9redvlcs en-us 2022-10-19 11:06:12 UTC 2022-10-19 11:58:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bb.png Darwn https://padlet.com/Darwn/a33si1wz9redvlcs/wish/2346815032 Since the Internet is a popular means of communication it is important to protect my computer from viruses, hackers and spyware. Viruses can delete files, hackers can retrieve personal information i have on own computer, advertisers can load programs that read and send them my passwords without my knowledge, and in some cases someone can actually access my computer and delete files.]]> 2022-10-19 11:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Darwn/a33si1wz9redvlcs/wish/2346815032 Darwn https://padlet.com/Darwn/a33si1wz9redvlcs/wish/2346824105 Spyware (aka adware) refers to a category of software that, when installed on your computer, may send you pop-up ads, redirect your browser to certain websites, or monitor the websites that you visit.
How Do I Know if There is Spyware on My Computer?
1. My computer suddenly seems very slow when opening programs or processing tasks (saving files, etc.). 2. My browser's home page suddenly changed. 3. New, unexpected toolbars appear in my web browser. 4. Random Windows error messages begin to appear.

How Can I Prevent Spyware from Installing on My Computer?
1.Don't download programs from sites you don't trust.
 2. Don't follow email links claiming to offer anti-spyware software like email viruses. 3. Choose "no" when asked unexpected questions. 4.Be wary of free downloadable software.
]]> 2022-10-19 11:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Darwn/a33si1wz9redvlcs/wish/2346824105 Darwn https://padlet.com/Darwn/a33si1wz9redvlcs/wish/2346831619 Viruses a piece of programming code inserted into other programming to cause some unexpected and usually undesirable event, such as lost or damaged files.

How Do I Know if There is a Virus on My Computer?
1. computer seems sluggish or slow. 2. can’t open specific programs on my computer. 3. Internet browser begins acting weird (ie, unexpectedly closes, won’t open at all, unable to go to any websites, etc). 4. Receive constant system error messages that an important file is missing or corrupt.

How Can I Prevent a Virus from Installing on My Computer?
1. Install antivirus or anti-malware software. 2. Keep your antivirus software up to date. 3. Run antivirus scans regularly. 4. Keep your operating system up to date. 5. Protect your network. 6. Think before you click. 7. Keep your personal information secure. 8. Don't use unsecured Wi-Fi. ]]> 2022-10-19 11:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Darwn/a33si1wz9redvlcs/wish/2346831619 Darwn https://padlet.com/Darwn/a33si1wz9redvlcs/wish/2346840097 Windows Update?
A Microsoft website that provides updates for Windows operating system software and Windows-based hardware. Updates address known issues and help protect against known security threats.

 How Can I Update My Computer?
1. Right click on My Computer and then click on Properties. 2. Click on the Automatic Updates tab. 3. Then choose the recommended option for installing the updates.

How to Remove Virus from Laptop Without Antivirus?
1. Use Task Manager to Get Rid of the Virus 2. Use Command Prompt to remove the computer viruses 3. Check newly installed software and applications. 4.Use Safe Mode to delete the virus ]]> 2022-10-19 11:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Darwn/a33si1wz9redvlcs/wish/2346840097 Darwn https://padlet.com/Darwn/a33si1wz9redvlcs/wish/2346846713 How to Protect My Computer Data?
 1. Create separate user accounts for personal and work-related data. 2. Back up data 3. various methods, including onsite, offsite, and zip drives. All great choices are floppy disks, tapes, removable hard drives, flash drives, portable USB hard drives. 3. A firewall is an excellent way to keep your computer data safe from hackers. These devices can be either standalone or combination of hardware and software. 4. Creating a strong password for every account is critical to my security when i am using the internet.]]> 2022-10-19 11:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/Darwn/a33si1wz9redvlcs/wish/2346846713