TECHNOLGY TIPS – FREE ANTIVIRUS AND MALWARE PROTECTIONS TO KEEP YOUR COMPUTER SAFE
With so much technology out there and
its rapid advancements, now more than ever you need to protect your
computer. Criminals have met the
challenge of breaking through the basics and continue to use technology against
you if you don't consistently update your safeguards. Then added to this the dilemma is choosing
the right antivirus product. With both
free and paid programs, how do you know what to choose? There are no right or
wrong answers but there are always questions about the difference.
First let's talk
about viruses. Computer viruses can be found and eliminated before
they cause trouble by getting into your hard drive and wreaking havoc. The main
purpose of a virus is to slow down your computer by overtaking your hard drive
space. Ultimately they infect your programs, which can then steal information,
leaving you with a big mess. You also need to consider the impact of malware which can run concurrently with a virus or outside of
a virus.
Next you have antivirus software. It can sometimes come pre-installed on your computer
and is most likely a free trial or a paid subscription. Either way, the
software's job is to detect viruses and remove them according to your
specifications. With a paid subscription, you'll receive pop-up messages
warning you that your system is about to be left unprotected.
As a PC owner you do have choices. You don't have to pay for antivirus software
especially if you've purchased a Microsoft-based computer. Microsoft Security Essentials is the free
Antivirus solution from Microsoft and it's one of the highest rated free
Antivirus solutions available today. Because both virus and malware are serious
threats, you want to run both a virus and malware protection to keep your
computer safe.
Below are several products I use to keep
my computer safe from potential threats.
CCleaner - will help keep your PC running optimally.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - currently one of the best Malware removal tools out
today.
SpywareBlaster - keeps bad things from getting installed in the
first place
CATHY
MALLERS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
