Comments on: 5 Common Computer Security Mistakes http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/ Computer Tips, Technology News & Computer Support Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:18:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Suemac http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-43588 Suemac Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:44:06 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-43588 This was a good wake up call. Thanks! This was a good wake up call. Thanks!

]]> By: Mike http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-8080 Mike Mon, 24 May 2010 19:44:01 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-8080 These are great points for a Windows based computer. Honestly for me, the most secure thing I have done was switched away from Microsoft products, and moved over to Ubuntu Linux Not only more secure, but uses less computer resources, which makes my computer run much faster. .-= Mike´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.mikestechblog.com/joomla/networking-section/ipcop/115-get-ipcop-vpn-to-work-vista-windows-7.html">Get IPcop's VPN To Work With Vista and Windows 7</a> =-. These are great points for a Windows based computer. Honestly for me, the most secure thing I have done was switched away from Microsoft products, and moved over to Ubuntu Linux Not only more secure, but uses less computer resources, which makes my computer run much faster.
.-= Mike´s last blog ..Get IPcop’s VPN To Work With Vista and Windows 7 =-.

]]> By: The 21st Carnival of Computer Help and Advice http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-6291 The 21st Carnival of Computer Help and Advice Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:06:38 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-6291 [...] PC. With this in mind, Mike of Computer Tech Tips, Technology News and Tech Support presents his 5 Common Computer Security Mistakes, and What’s On My PC author Ramblinrick presents explains how to Identify Poisoned Web Sites [...] [...] PC. With this in mind, Mike of Computer Tech Tips, Technology News and Tech Support presents his 5 Common Computer Security Mistakes, and What’s On My PC author Ramblinrick presents explains how to Identify Poisoned Web Sites [...]

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]]> By: carnival of struggling bumbling newbies - September 26, 2009 : ===>> SuccessPart2.Com http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-2683 carnival of struggling bumbling newbies - September 26, 2009 : ===>> SuccessPart2.Com Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:33:18 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-2683 [...] presents 5 Common Computer Security Mistakes to Avoid posted at HTS Tech Tips, saying, “Computer security mistakes can be a painful and costly [...] [...] presents 5 Common Computer Security Mistakes to Avoid posted at HTS Tech Tips, saying, “Computer security mistakes can be a painful and costly [...]

]]> By: Mike McEvoy http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-2532 Mike McEvoy Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:46:39 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-2532 @BunnyGotBlog: Thanks for stopping by. Glad you found the article useful. Regarding the Update installation schedule, yes, most Windows Updates do not need to be done immediately. You can set the updates to be automatically downloaded but not automatically installed. The trick is not to let too much time go by without installing the Windows updates. For most people who don't want to have to think about this, it is best to just let windows do this automatically. When it comes to antivirus/antispyware/anti-malware & firewall software I would always let the program install the new updates as soon as they are available. There are so many new nasty things being released each day that you don't want to delay and be caught unprotected. @BunnyGotBlog: Thanks for stopping by. Glad you found the article useful. Regarding the Update installation schedule, yes, most Windows Updates do not need to be done immediately. You can set the updates to be automatically downloaded but not automatically installed. The trick is not to let too much time go by without installing the Windows updates. For most people who don’t want to have to think about this, it is best to just let windows do this automatically.

When it comes to antivirus/antispyware/anti-malware & firewall software I would always let the program install the new updates as soon as they are available. There are so many new nasty things being released each day that you don’t want to delay and be caught unprotected.

]]> By: Mike McEvoy http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-2531 Mike McEvoy Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:36:35 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-2531 @Michel: Glad you enjoyed the post. Yes, searching Google can many times provide useful information on a specific type of malware. Google Groups can also provide helpful info for removal. @ Ching Ya: Yes, please feel free to share this far and wide. As you mentioned some people continue to run into the same type of malware problems. One aspect is keeping everything up to date. The other aspect can be that they are not using all the correct security pieces. Many people still forget about or ignore Firewall software. @Tim: Thanks, glad you liked the article. There are actually a number of good Internet Security Suites available. I do like the Norton Internet Security suite, it is solid and easy to use. Some suites allow more fine tuning of settings and are a bit more technical for people who want to "get under the hood." Thanks for the suggestion for a best security software post. I will add that to my list. @Michel: Glad you enjoyed the post. Yes, searching Google can many times provide useful information on a specific type of malware. Google Groups can also provide helpful info for removal.

@ Ching Ya: Yes, please feel free to share this far and wide. As you mentioned some people continue to run into the same type of malware problems. One aspect is keeping everything up to date. The other aspect can be that they are not using all the correct security pieces. Many people still forget about or ignore Firewall software.

@Tim: Thanks, glad you liked the article. There are actually a number of good Internet Security Suites available. I do like the Norton Internet Security suite, it is solid and easy to use. Some suites allow more fine tuning of settings and are a bit more technical for people who want to “get under the hood.” Thanks for the suggestion for a best security software post. I will add that to my list.

]]> By: Bunnygotblog http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-2528 Bunnygotblog Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:09:36 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-2528 I really appreciate this article. I now every second there are people working to make things safer for us as well as people that try to break these things, widgets etc. I know my husband does my updates manually and he tends to wait until he reads feedback before installing anything. This allows time for others to find and fix any tweaking that may be necessary, to be done. Thank you I really appreciate this article.
I now every second there are people working to make things safer for us as well as people that try to break these things, widgets etc.

I know my husband does my updates manually and he tends to wait until he reads feedback before installing anything. This allows time for others to find and fix any tweaking that may be necessary, to be done.
Thank you

]]> By: Tim http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-2514 Tim Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:11:55 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-2514 Nice article Mike. It's surprising how many people don't keep there apps up to date, I am guilty of it quite a bit. Maybe you could do an article on the best security software, I have always used norton and never had any issues, however I did use McAfee on an old laptop and had a few issues with trojans. Nice article Mike.

It’s surprising how many people don’t keep there apps up to date, I am guilty of it quite a bit. Maybe you could do an article on the best security software, I have always used norton and never had any issues, however I did use McAfee on an old laptop and had a few issues with trojans.

]]> By: Ching Ya http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-2506 Ching Ya Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:26:05 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-2506 If only I'm still working my 9-5, I'll definitely print this article out and pass it to all my customers regarding PC problems. You'll be surprised that quite many of them still coming back with the same security issues, daily. This article is relevant to whoever is using the net and connecting 24/7. Just can't be too careful nowadays. ^^ Very well shared. Tweeted & Stumbled it! @wchingya Social/Blogging Tracker If only I’m still working my 9-5, I’ll definitely print this article out and pass it to all my customers regarding PC problems. You’ll be surprised that quite many of them still coming back with the same security issues, daily. This article is relevant to whoever is using the net and connecting 24/7. Just can’t be too careful nowadays. ^^

Very well shared. Tweeted & Stumbled it!

@wchingya
Social/Blogging Tracker

]]> By: Labor Day Weekend – Summer Sendoff | Bunny got Blog http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-2390 Labor Day Weekend – Summer Sendoff | Bunny got Blog Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:32:32 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-2390 [...] 5 Common Computer Security Mistakes [...] [...] 5 Common Computer Security Mistakes [...]

]]> By: Michel http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-2380 Michel Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:43:46 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-2380 Good article, definitely something I told people/still still from time to time. Only thing else I'd add to that is if your already under attack from some rogue malware, google the problem and the answer might be a simple fix. You may even find them here on the blogosphere. Good article, definitely something I told people/still still from time to time. Only thing else I’d add to that is if your already under attack from some rogue malware, google the problem and the answer might be a simple fix. You may even find them here on the blogosphere.

]]> By: Mike McEvoy http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-2376 Mike McEvoy Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:39:51 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-2376 <blockquote>@Klaus, Glad you liked the post. Yes, I agree that getting this type of information out to every person buying a new computer would be very beneficial. Too many people are unaware that with a bit more effort up front they could save themselves a lot of aggravation, and potentially cost, in the long run. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment. --Mike</blockquote>

@Klaus, Glad you liked the post. Yes, I agree that getting this type of information out to every person buying a new computer would be very beneficial. Too many people are unaware that with a bit more effort up front they could save themselves a lot of aggravation, and potentially cost, in the long run. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment.
–Mike

]]> By: Klaus @ TechPatio http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-2375 Klaus @ TechPatio Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:39:47 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-2375 That was a really great piece, you covered the most important parts for any personal computer, I'd say. Now we just need this article to be bundled with every computer sold and tell the owner he's not allowed to use his new computer before he reads and understands this :) That was a really great piece, you covered the most important parts for any personal computer, I’d say.

Now we just need this article to be bundled with every computer sold and tell the owner he’s not allowed to use his new computer before he reads and understands this :)

]]> By: GeorgeH http://www.htstechtips.com/2009/08/31/5-common-computer-security-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-2367 GeorgeH Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:09:48 +0000 http://www.htstechtips.com/?p=1824#comment-2367 Very helpful. I was familiar with most of these items however I haven't been as "vigilant" as I need to be. Thanks for the reminders, especially on the firewall stuff. I'm sending this on to all my family memebers and relatives. Very helpful. I was familiar with most of these items however I haven’t been as “vigilant” as I need to be. Thanks for the reminders, especially on the firewall stuff. I’m sending this on to all my family memebers and relatives.

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