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Have you just bought a new PC? If so, then you should definitely take some measures to secure it from any kind of harmful threats as no PC is safe without security some measures. Your PC is always vulnerable to threats like viruses, malware and spyware etc. Internet is a hub of threats for any new computer user, so taking proper security precautions is a must.

So in order to help you stay safe online and offline, today we have a list of 9 Awesome Tips for Securing Your PC. Check them out and stay protected!

1. Get a Good Antivirus

A computer virus is a program that has the ability to reproduce itself and can cause a lot of harm to the data of the PC. So protecting your PC from these filthy viruses is one of the first things you should do. Now the question is how to do it effectively? Well, the answer is really simple: by getting a good antivirus. Some of the most popular and widely used antiviruses include Norton, McAfee, and Microsoft Security Essentials etc. Or you can get AVG Antivirus 2012 for free from http://free.avg.com/gb-en .

2. Check your Firewall

Firewall? is a security system having of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a PC to attack from crackers etc. It filters and keeps tabs on the data sent to and received from the internet. It protects your PC from unauthorized access by anyone over the internet.? Windows have inbuilt Firewall. But please make sure you have it turned ON before connecting to the unsafe work of internet.

For checking your Firewall settings simply click Start > Control Panel > System > Security > Check Firewall Status. The status should be "ON".

3. Stay Up-to-Date

Keeping your computer up-to-date helps you keep it safe too. Always make it a point to update your PC as it helps in taking care of bugs that are the reason of crashes and it even adds latest features. You can update manually by simply clicking Start > type 'Update'. Then click Updates Windows > Check for Updates to see any new updates, followed by Install Updates to apply them. You also have the ability of automating the process by configuring Automatic Updates in Windows.

4. Windows Password

Password is a secret word or phrase, which is used for authentication. It is only known to you or your close people that you trust. You should always password-protect all the user accounts on your. For setting up passwords, simply head over to Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > change your Windows Password. If there is no password then click 'Create your Windows Password' for creating one. Make it a point to set a very strong password which is very tough to guess. It should never be something like your name our date of birth or the work 'password', as all these are very easy to guess. If you want some help creating a strong password then visit Microsoft Safety & Security Center Password Checker for password creation tips.

5. Prevention is better than cure

Getting early warning and preventing infection is way better (and easy) than trying to cure the problem. Most of the times our PCs get viruses from opening infected websites. So the best way to stay away from viruses is staying away from these websites. Many tools like SiteAdvisor tool or AVG tool help you stay safe by notifying and warning you on web before you open any of the infected websites.

6. Limit Admin Access

It is always wise to use your PC with a standard user account. And use your Admin account only when you need to make any big alterations. This thing will make it tough for hackers to infiltrate your PC. Go to Control Panel, and select Add or Remove User Accounts > Create new account. Choose Standard User and set an account name. Make sure to set password for account.

7. Scan Received Files for Viruses

When you receive some file which you are not sure about, then you should never open it. Even if your antivirus has not flagged it as dangerous. Always make sure to scan it first. You can try F-Secure's Online Scanner. There you can upload a file and scan it for viruses. You can also use Virustotal to analyze the file. It utilizes 40 antivrus dystems for analyzing files.

8. Back Up Data Online

Your important data can be sometimes accidently deleted or lost due to some crashes or viruses, so it is always a good idea to backup your data. You can try backing up data online, using Microsoft Skydrive. Head over to Skydrive, then log in with your Live username and password. After that click Add Files, then choose all important files on your PC and click Open to upload them.

9. Do Regular PC Check UP

Make sure you check your PC for any problems on regular basis. You can use F-Secure's amazing Health Check website for checking your PC's health. Click 'Run Check', after accepting the license terms by clicking the box. After the test, you would be provided a full detailed report. But never click on any pop-ups on the web that offer your PC's health check-ups.

Source: http://computercenternews.blogspot.com/2012/07/softwarebuzz-tech-blog-updates_18.html

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