Archive for April, 2009

Internet Security for the Home Computer Sunday, April 12th, 2009

As the subject of internet crimes continue to rise it is important for you to find ways to protect yourself and your computer. Therefore, internet security is reaching all new levels of importance. There are certain things that you will need to keep in mind while you are trying keep both you and your computer safe when you are surfing the internet.

First of all if you are normally connecting to the internet through a router or modem you are probably protected by a NAT firewall that is built into the system. However if you are a laptop owner and you happen to take your computer to a WI-FI spot it is a great idea for you to install software firewall which will help prevent unwanted access to certain contents that is on your computer. There are a variety of good firewalls that are available today that are at a fairly inexpensive cost. There are some out there that you can get that are no cost at all.

Another thing that you should be a little leery is when you are away from home and you are using a public computer. When you are using these you need to be careful about leaving your personal login information for all aspects of your private life including your banking and email. This is especially true with IE 7 which seems to remember all information that you type into the computer. If the computer you are using happens to be using this it is advisable that you wait to do your personal matters till you find a more secure computer or till you get home.

There is also the possibility of malicious codes being placed on your computer as well. These can infect your computer and cause some serious problems. To avoid this you need to be sure that you are running an up to date antivirus as well as antispyware on your computer and keep it updated often.

All of these are good internet security that you should practice each and every day. The safer you are the less chance you have of being attacked by those nasty bug viruses available today. 

Virus Protection Software Reviews Saturday, April 4th, 2009

There are a variety of different antivirus programs that are available on the internet today. Knowing which ones work best for you is the key to getting the best one for the money that you have available.

1. Bit Defender-The 2008 version of this software even includes a new gaming mode to ensure that you are protected while not allowing of those annoying popups to come up while you are playing. All the other services that were supplied previously are still available. It is also one of the most popular and used by many.
2. Kaspersky-This antivirus program has also received rave reviews for many of the same reasons as above. It is considered one of the most advanced products that are available on the antivirus market today.
3. ESET Nod32-This has been said by many to be a very simple but also a very complex virus protection. This software was the one that received the highest scores in effectiveness, support, and also installation. It has also received major updates but still maintains that it has always provided their consumers.
4. AVG Antivirus-Avg has just recently merged with their antivirus program to help ensure an improved overall protection for their consumers. Also they have improved their scanning engine which will hopefully cut down on the time it will take to perform a typical virus scan.
5. Norton Antivirus-This is a widely known antivirus program and has also been around for several years. It is the top choice of many of the computer manufacturers who install it into the initial setup of their PCs or laptops. The newest 2008 version not only has an antivirus program but also an antispyware that was added on. They are constantly to make improvements to their software so updates are always available. For several years running this has been the top antivirus recommendation by several different companies.

These are just a few of the antispyware programs that are available today. You need to find the one that works for you best and will provide you with the best protection based on your needs.