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 Member 49 Level 25.67 Mar 2006 
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Tips: How to keep your computer safe
First off, READ THIS THREAD. There's a lot of great stuff here to help your computer.
1) if you're using Windows, run Windows Update! You can either go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ or turn on Automatic Updates in your Control Panel. 2) Install an anti-virus software. AVG Anti-Virus is free, so there's no excuse. http://free.grisoft.com/ 3) Install anti-spyware programs. I personally recommend a combo of SpywareBlaster and Spybot Search and Destroy. http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html - SpywareBlaster http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/ - Spybot Search & Destroy. 4) If you have a router, turn the firewall on. For instructions on this, read your router's documentation. Some programs may require port forwarding if you do this. For instructions on how to do this, check out http://www.portforward.com/ 5) Install a popup blocker, or use a better browser, or both. I personally recommend Maxthon which has a built in ad/popup blocker, though Google's Popup Blocker makes a great suppliment. There is a bug with the newer GPB that causes come problems though, so you'll need an older one. http://www.maxthon.com/ http://forum.maxthon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6685 - About Google Toolbar and a link to an older version 6) For the love of god people, DO NOT OPEN UNEXPECTED ATTACHMENTS. To our Help Desk bigshots, add whatever you feel is needed. |
Member 159 Level 1.21 Mar 2006
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I suggest to replace computer by windows in the title
 I have only one thing to add: for 2000/XP the best way to keep it safe is to not use an administrator account for everyday usage. |
Member 165 Level 21.89 Mar 2006
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As an alternative to Windows Update, Windiz Update is also available.
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Member 111 Level 10.08 Mar 2006
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You didn't even mention software firewalls. They're much more important than any anti-virus ever.
NoScript is the most useful Firefox addon for me, haven't tried other popup block methods. |
Member 49 Level 25.67 Mar 2006
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I went with the hardware firewall because unlike software firewalls, they're always on. Software firewalls have a small gap time before they're on. Plus like other pieces of windows software, they can crash.
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Member 165 Level 21.89 Mar 2006
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Yes, a good hardware firewall should be plenty of protection. If you must use a software firewall, Zone Alarm or Kerio (for Windows) are, at least, decent.
(If you're on Linux, I'd venture to guess that you know what to use. If you need a suggestion, iptables is quite nice.)
Last edited by Snowknight : Mar 2, 2006 at 04:14 PM.
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Larry Oji, Super Moderator, Judge, "Dirge for the Follin" Project Director, VG Frequency Creator
Member 484 Level 1.86 Mar 2006
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I'd recommend the Opera browser. It is now free so there is no excuse not to try it. I'd suggest anyone to try Firefox too, lots of people find it great (it's not really the case for me even if I really do think it's much better than IE).
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Member 620 Level 10.03 Mar 2006
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is it really so dangerous? |
Member 29 Level 13.21 Mar 2006
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Leaving your computer running without performing a run of Windows Update begs for Bad Things more than running the updater does. Proper security measures (a good firewall, beit hardware or software) and not being an idiot about where you access will keep you reasonably safe from most things. As far as browsers go, they're all perfectly usable. IE can be great if you do what was mentioned above--that is, employ Safe Browsing and take five minutes to configure it (and know what you're doing). With Opera 9 implementing a measure of ad blocking capability, I find it to be the most usable browser in my case (Linux). Combined with the `adzapper` script in squid, I haven't seen anything beyond AdSense and its brethren lately, which are wholly acceptable. |
Member 666 Level 39.27 Mar 2006
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Member 49 Level 25.67 Mar 2006
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Windows Update is designed to FIX flaws that can lead to viruses/trojans/etc. If you got viruses because of it, I recon to bullshit your statement. |
Member 613 Level 29.52 Mar 2006
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Fuuny thing: Since I got the internet (a few weeks back), I haven't had a SINGLE virus. If you run Firefox, I HIGHLY suggest you follow these instructions. I very rarely get popups with G.Filterset and Adblock running.
When Smokers try to lasso him, he grabs their tongues and pulls them to HIM instead.
When Hunters jump on him he flips them over, pins them to the ground, and rips out their teeth one at a time. When Boomers vomit on him he wipes himself off, shoots peptobismol into their mouths, and performs liposuction on them before splattering their brains on the wall. When a Tank throws a chunk of concrete at him he rolls up his sleeves and puts on boxing gloves. When a Witch gives him lip he pulls his hand back and slaps that bitch right in the mouth. No zombie is safe from Chicago Ted.
Last edited by Kaiten : Mar 2, 2006 at 09:00 PM.
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Larry Oji, Super Moderator, Judge, "Dirge for the Follin" Project Director, VG Frequency Creator
Member 484 Level 1.86 Mar 2006
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Member 613 Level 29.52 Mar 2006
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When Smokers try to lasso him, he grabs their tongues and pulls them to HIM instead.
When Hunters jump on him he flips them over, pins them to the ground, and rips out their teeth one at a time. When Boomers vomit on him he wipes himself off, shoots peptobismol into their mouths, and performs liposuction on them before splattering their brains on the wall. When a Tank throws a chunk of concrete at him he rolls up his sleeves and puts on boxing gloves. When a Witch gives him lip he pulls his hand back and slaps that bitch right in the mouth. No zombie is safe from Chicago Ted. |
Member 815 Level 16.72 Mar 2006
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most of the time, that's true; however, sometimes the fixes themselves have flaws. i've definitely had times where i've gotten updates, only to have a less-stable computer. microsoft offers a patch a little later, etc. in fact, any blanket statements about computer security aren't true in all cases-- i know hardware firewalls are also able to crash (though far less often than in windows). just something to keep aware of! |
Member 620 Level 10.03 Mar 2006
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Did you know a free and good anti virus software? Is the adaware a good spyware software (I ask because each week I have 20 spyware on my pc, maybe normal)? BR
Last edited by grodiens : Mar 3, 2006 at 08:05 AM.
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