ePortfolio entry #8

1.   How can you tell if your computer is safe

Ever since the first programmable computer was created between 1936 and 1938 our lives have changed for the better. The use of computers has revolutionized our society and it has given us a huge advantage in our day-to-day life. There are many advantages to using computers, some of them are it increase productivity, connects you to the internet, can store vast amounts of information and reduce waste, it helps sort organize and search through information, keeps you connected, helps you make money and more. Even though computers have their own benefits they also prone to attacks. These attacks can cause havoc on people’s lives, not only that but it will result in financial damage, identity theft, and all sorts of issues. With all that threat happening how can one tell if their computer is safe? There are a variety of ways in which a person can tell if their computer is safe or not. However, before that, there are signs that your computers will show you that it has been infected. If your computer slows down, if it crashes, when there are unusual messages showing unexpectedly, when your security solution is disabled can all be a sign that your computer is unsafe. Then how can anyone tell if your computer is ok? The first method is to test your settings, Microsoft baseline security analyzer is a free tool that can help examine any potential problems. The second method is to update your browser plugins, only the latest version of a browser will help protect your computer from infections. Testing your firewall is also a good way to ensure the safety of your computer. A firewall keeps hackers from seeing your computer online. Overall, there is plenty of ways to make sure your computer is safe. The important thing to do is knowing what you are doing when online.  

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