There are free antivirus and other security programs and a common concern is whether they provide adequate protection. Should you use free software or pay for it? Here are the pros and cons.
A firewall blocks access to the computer and is designed to keep out hackers and malware. It can accidentally block programs you want to use, too. This section shows how to choose which programs are […]
Microsoft has provided a firewall with Windows for many years and Windows 10 is no exception. It is probably turned on and working to protect your computer, but it would be unwise to assume this.
The search facilities from Google are getting better all the time and searching for photos is particularly impressive. It understands the contents of photos and you can search for it.
Sooner or later you will come across malware and you need to know how to deal with it. Windows Defender might deal with it automatically, but it sometimes just warns you and you need to […]
It is essential that you scan the computer for malware and check that it is clean. You don’t have to do it every day, but it is a good idea to scan once a week. […]
In order to provide effective malware protection, Windows Defender must be kept up to date. The process should be automatically carried out by Windows, but it is a good idea to check this is happening.
If there is no other security software installed on your PC, you must enable Windows Defender to protect it when using the internet. Is it running? Is it turned off? How can you tell? Here […]
Internet Explorer is in Windows 10 for compatibility reasons. If you come across a website that does not work in Edge, the idea is that you can run Internet Explorer and use that instead.
Extensions, add-ons and plugins are all features of web browsers that enable extra features, capabilities and utilities to be added. They can be downloaded, installed, and used within the browser and some of them are […]
Edge is Microsoft’s replacement for the old Internet Explorer web browser. It provides more security and you will be safer browsing the internet with Edge than with Internet Explorer.
Nearly all viruses, spyware, other types of malware and hacking, occurs on the internet. The way everyone interacts with the internet is through a web browser. So one way or another, security problems arise because […]
There is a search box at the top of Google Drive for finding files, but are you using it effectively? If you can’t find the files you want, try these advanced search tips for Google […]
Windows Firewall protects your PC from hackers and malicious software on the internet or the local network your PC is connected to. It can be replaced by a third party firewall that can offer better […]
Real-time protection means that whenever you open a file or a program, it is first checked to make sure it is safe. Viruses and other malware can be installed when files are opened or run, […]
Windows 10 has security built in and Windows Defender protects it from threats like viruses, spyware and other types of malware. This begs the question, do you need third party security software?
Staying safe involves being vigilant and suspicious. People will tell you anything in an email to persuade you to click a link, open an attachment or run a program. Emails can easily be made to […]
Phishing is the name given to the tricks that hackers, thieves and others use to get you to reveal your login details such as your username and password to various services.
Emails can have files attached to them and this is most commonly indicated by a paperclip icon next to the email title. You might also see file icons at the top or bottom of the […]
Email is one of the oldest uses of the internet and being able to send people messages almost instantly wherever they may be in the world is one of the best inventions of the last […]
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