Steps for Securing Any New Computer

 

A new computer is a good thing and a lot of things may be achieved by and from that computer. But it will not do you much good if you will not secure it with some Internet safety software because it will not be long before it is invaded with computer viruses and other forms of malware which will make it hard for you to enjoy using it.

 

So as soon as you get that new computer you’ve always wanted, make sure that you secure it and this can be done in a few easy DIY steps. These steps are crucial because they will see to it that you have an easy time with your computer as well as convenient use of the Internet.

 

Steps to Take

1. After installing an operating system and all the programs that you will need to use on your computer, be sure that you also install operating system updates. This should be done right before you start using your new computer to access the Internet. Check out all the updates, download them and then install them on your computer and you will be securing your computer from harmful malware that could adversely affect it. Remember updating your system is more like strengthening the security ‘blocks’ of your computer.

2. Install an antivirus program that you are sure will work perfectly on your computer in order to protect it from the attack of computer viruses. Choose an effective program to avoid being disappointed. You may want to do a little personal research here so you can be in a better position to choose the best antivirus software available. Check for antivirus updates as well and install them so that you can always update your computer for proper and effective protection. This is in order to keep your computer safe from all manner of malware that come from the Internet.

3. Also install all kinds of security patches that may be available for the programs that you will be using on your computer. Most of the applications that you will use to access the Internet will also need to be updated from time to time so that they will not be a means through which your computer may be attacked. Your browser too needs to be updated from time to time for safe access to the Internet.

4. Check out if you have a network firewall in place because most of the operating systems that we use these days have an inbuilt firewall that will prevent malicious attacks from the Internet. If your operating system does not have it, be sure to get a third party firewall so that it can act as added protection for your system.

5. It is important to have a backup for all the data that you will put on your computer at the same time, so that you will have all your files and documents just in case something happens to your computer. Get a reliable back up files that will be able to hold everything that you will have on your computer. This way, you will not lose anything no matter what happens to your computer. The computer may fail at some time, or a malware may affect it in such a manner that you will not be able to access anything from the computer. A back up plan will come in handy in such situations.

 

The main reason why you need to secure your new computer is to keep it safe from attacks from the Internet. A lot of things are going on Online presently and one has to be careful to be able to safely use their new computer.