Blog Security and Safety How secure is your computer system?
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04 October 2008
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Security and Safety
Security is one of the hottest, most talked-about—and perhaps one of the most important, yet hardest to implement—topics in our computerized world. Many of us have cluttered our systems with a myriad of software trying to try to secure them against virus, trojans, adware, malware, hackers, and so on. There are users that know about the risks, and they protect themselves accordingly. Nevertheless some others, unknowingly, are not even protected at the basic level.
The reason lies on the fact that, regardless of how much one spends on software, not understanding the basics of computer and Internet security—and more importantly, how the programs work, you as a user will be vulnerable most of the time. And the “bad guys” know it and they can take advantage of you whether you use several of these programs or not.
Nevertheless, there are many great choices out there for you to protect your system while using great, easy to understand tools. In fact, most of these programs will cost you zero money, despite of what big computer stores tell you through their huge sale campaigns. Modestly, I could say that 90% of your computer software could be freeware, or free to use, if you invest sometime online searching for these treasures. Yes, totally FREE. In fact, I have unstoppably been researching, using, and recommending good, quality security software for over 7 years. Programs such as CCleaner, Avira Anti-vir, and Ad-Aware, are accurate examples of these world-renowned, free programs
Here at kRemtronicz we offer San Diego computer services that include, but not limited to, computer optimization and virus/malware/adware check/removal.
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