Ok...hello all my reader,today i will share with all of you on how to make your PC or laptop more secure before taking it to online world. Here is a some thing that u should do to before connecting your PC or laptop to the internet.
1. Make sure that firewall is on.
Windows comes with a built-in firewall to protect you from intruders. So make sure you use it.
In Windows XP with Service Pack 2, click Start, then Run. Type in "firewall.cpl" without the quotes and hit Ok.
You can turn on the built-in Windows firewall from there.
In Windows Vista, click Start, then Control Panel, then double-click Windows Firewall. The firewall panel will pop up and you can check if it is on.
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2. Install security software
Many computer manufacturers offer bundled deals with their systems — you can get a discount on anti-virus and firewall software if you buy it together with your computer.
At the very minimum, your computer should have anti-virus, fire-wall and malware protection in-stalled before it has to deal with the Internet.
3. Make sure that browser is configured correctly.
If you opt to use Internet Explorer, which comes with Windows, make sure its security options are configured to keep you safe.
Click Tools and select Internet Options. Then, set your browser to remember less of your browsing history, protecting your privacy.
You should also turn off the feature to save your Web passwords — always key in your password your-self. The same rules apply if you choose to use an alternative browser, such as Mozilla Firefox (www.firefox.com) or Opera (www.opera.com).
