According to Carrie Anne of Crash Course; “… there’s no such thing as a perfectly 100% secure computer system.”  (https://youtu.be/jhXCTbFnK8o) Safety should be at the forefront of every person’s mind. Unfortunately, today, most people take for granted the computer and turn it on and go without a second thought to security/safety.

In the chef world, they talk about the differences between a great chef and an average chef. The saying says: the difference between a great chef and an average chef is the mastery of the basics. Basics are the things that anyone on any knowledge level can use to benefit their end goal. This mastery of the basics can apply to any area of your life.

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• Make sure to update your computer operating system regularly.
• Don’t trust public Wi-Fi-especially with your private financials.
• Use a strong password, don’t write it down, and don’t use dictionary words. (or consider a password manager)
• Use antivirus software on your system
• Free ones are available, ones linked to your O.S., and paid ones.
• Depends on your budget and level of risk tolerance
• Don’t leave your computer and don’t go to sketchy websites.

This list is the start to making your computer safer so that: One day you will be able to confidently say “My computer is safe”

Many resources are available to start your journey to making your computer safer. Just google: How to make my computer safe. Businesses also have a place to go as well; one such resource is the U.S. small business Administration and the Cyber Security & Infrastructure Security Agency . The road to computer safety doesn’t have to be a hard. If start with good habits, safety will not be a thought,  it will be something that you always do as part of your routine.