How to Prevent Computer Viruses

Posted on July 18, 2012 by NetXperts

Nothing can guarantee the security of your computer, but there’s a lot you can do to help lower the chances that you’ll get a virus. It’s crucial that from the moment you turn your computer on; you have antivirus software installed such as Microsoft Security Essentials. You can continue to improve your computer’s security and decrease the possibility of infection by using a firewall, and following a few best practices.

Tip Because no security method is guaranteed, it’s important to back up critical files on a regular basis.

10 Ways to Prevent Computer Viruses

1. Install an Anti Virus program.

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MAC ATTACK – 600,000 Hit by Trojan Virus

Posted on May 10, 2012 by NetXperts

Apple has long enjoyed the reputation of making a computing  platform that provides security protection that is superior to its peers—in a word, Microsoft. The emergence of a group of malicious software (malware) programs in recent months—collectively known as Flashback or Flashfake—that specifically target Macs and their OS X operating system now has Apple in  the unfamiliar position of being on the defensive.

Easy Target: Much of apple’s growing Mac user base does not use antivirus software or proactively update software, leaving them exposed to attacks such as Flashback. Continue reading →

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5 Important Tasks On Your Computer Maintenance Checklist

Posted on March 28, 2012 by NetXperts

Optimize your Computer by performing 6 important PC maintenance tasks. A computer becomes slow over time with regular everyday use. There are many tasks related to computer maintenance that optimize your PC. For the sake of simplicity you can narrow it down to 5 important tasks that should be on your PC maintenance checklist. By following a few simple guidelines, you can maintain your computer, help increase your PC speed, and help keep it running smoothly.

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Backups, backups, backups

Posted on April 27, 2011 by wsicontrol

How much of your work can you afford to lose? Can you redo a month worth of work, a week worth or a day worth. How much of an impact would it have on your business if you had to have to spend hours or days or weeks reconstructing your work. Fortunately, as a business owner you don’t need to worry about this. Computer backup technology has got to the point where is can be painless and relatively inexpensive to have a comprehensive disaster plan. The key to the plan is to make an effective plan and then to follow it. Continue reading →

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