The basics of home computer security 19 Articles

by Neil B. Sparkes

Home computer security should be treated like an investment portfolio on every PC: regularly updated and well diversified. With the proper use of three programs, free for download, you can safeguard yourself and your fami...read more

by Perry McCarney

If your computer can connect to the Internet, and like most of us you are not a genuis-level computer guru, you need several computer security applications to protect it from the broad spectrum of computer threats that wil...read more

by Shuvro

On the onset I would like to inform that I have used the term computer interchangably both for a PC and a laptop. If there is a specific point for a PC or laptop I have mentioned that separately. Hence a computer would gen...read more

by Jim Hill

Almost everyone wants to be safe when using or surfing the internet. At one time or another in our world, we were ignorant of the computer technology. I was a little slow in embracing what the internet was a...read more

by Mike Stanley

Not everyone holds degrees and certificates in the computer sciences. However, there are benefits to expanding your knowledge of computers for the sake of security. A lot of people assume that their computer came from the ...read more

by Red Bull

A home computer does not need the same level of security that an enterprise computer needs but sure it needs some security. This guide is exactly for that: To tell you how to easily secure you home computer. Shall we star...read more

by Leanne Par

There are several aspects to home computer security. I will be giving three of the major steps that can be used to protect your home computer. Firewall Prevention is better than cure, and the best way to stay protected i...read more

by Ryan Seper

Internet security is a heightening concern with the high-speed Internet connections most consumers are going to. When you're on the Internet you are open to a variety of security threats like viruses, Trojan horses, Identi...read more

by Erik Van Tongerloo

We often hear talking about home computer security but do you really need it or is it just an investment you can avoid? There is no doubt: the answer is "yes" and especially if your home computer has access to the Internet...read more

by Sparkster

The internet is increasingly becoming more malicious in intent and cyber-criminology reports for 2008 show a great deal of concern. There are two new security exploits that have recently been discovered and these exploits...read more

by Global

While You can do many things to improve your security you can't really stop someone from breaking into your box if they really want to. Here I will just try to scratch the surface and try to provide idea what can be done....read more

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by Beverly Kurtin

As I sit here pounding away on my Gateway notebook, I'm fondly gazing at my marble collection. They're not just any marbles, they're the marbles I collected while working as a Microsoft support engineer. Each marble repr...read more

by Dalton Downing

Usually when I get a new computer, I always want it to be safe, and for nobody to be able to reach into my computer from the "outside". And when I say "outside" I mean outside of my computer, and from other computers. On...read more

by Etienne A. Gibbs - Your Internet Safety Advocate and Educator

Proven Tips, Tools, Tactics and Other Security Measures To Stay Safe Online (Part 1 of 2) The Internet is serves as an incredible tool for educators and students to communicate, share information, and learn. The widespre...read more

by Curtis Lassam

Protecting home computers and networks is simple. First and foremost, you need to keep your computer from exploding. Nobody wants a toasted computer. Make sure that you have a quality power supply. A UPS is a good idea...read more

by Ajani Mgo

A good number of people do not realise, that not having any computer security system at all is about the same as not having locked your house doors. Having one though, means that you have got a suite of defensive burglar a...read more

by Jeg Brown

There are two main types of security; physical and network. I say network because if the computer is a standalone and does not connect to a wireless router or the Internet, or any other network it is impossible for it ...read more