computer safety tips - remove fake antivirus

Allow me to explain first what is a “fake antivirus”, this program is kind of spyware which infects your system disguising itself as an antivirus program when you have accidentally click on a infected link in the internet. Spyware obviously is a spying program. After the attacker has successfully penetrated in your system he/she can have the whole control of your system by using a remote technology. This type of malware can also download additional viruses to your system, and can also function as a key logger to capture your typed words in the keyboard.
This can also slow down or destroy completely your system and documents. Type of infection varies to each fake antivirus program. Here, I will explain the best methods to eliminate this type of infections in your system.

 Remove Fake Antivirus 1.84
This free small piece of software is famous for removing the majority of these infections created by fake antivirus. It has an enormous list of false antivirus programs and the process is very easy, as easy as eating kamote, download the portable program and scan your infected system. Once finished, if an infection was found on your system, click the remove button to eliminate it in your system. Download the latest version of this tool here
http://majorgeeks.com/Remove_Fake_Antivirus_d6323.html

 portable Super Antispyware
SuperAntiSpyware is a popular program known by the majority of Windows user. SuperAntiSpyware is a title holder having the best rates of spyware detection out of other anti-spyware program available in the market. I recommend using the portable version because, if your system is already infected by a spyware mostly it will prevent youfrom installing an antivirus, but if you have a portable version this annoying virus can’t beat you from kicking their ass out of your computer system. For better result use this tool in safe mode, but if you can’t boot to safe mode that’s the time you need to scan it in normal mode.

 Malware Bytes Anti malware
This software is best for removing virus in an infected computer system. I’m personally using this tool for protecting my computer from threats of viruses every day, and yeah malwarebytes along with my other anti-virus makes my system completely untouchable. To download this free software go here http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free. After download is finished, install it in your system; update its virus definition and then do a full system scan, delete all detected virus components after scanning.

 Download and install an antivirus
Will its very common that most of the computer being infected by viruses like spyware does not have any means of software protecting their system, Its very advisable to install antivirus in your computer and updating it in regular basis will keep your system away from dangerous threats in the internet .

 Use a tool called “Re-Enable” to bring your settings back to its normal state. Coz most of viruses commonly modifies some settings in Control Panel, folder option, task manager etc. to make their attacks more effective.
You can download “Re-Enable” here: http://www.tangosoft.co.uk/downloads.html I also prefer to clean your system by using a Windows application CCleaner.
Download Ccleaner here: http://jaibeesview.in/2011/12/29/ccleaner-windows-cleanup-utility/

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computer safety tips - healthy tips for computer users

Using computer is very common now to each and every one of us, like me who uses internet a minimum of 3hours, and max of 6 hours. I love surfing internet, chatting, reading, posting to forum and I’m also a blogger, that’s why I need to take extra effort in making good articles. Without noticing that my usual activity to stay fit weren’t as important now as my goal in earning online. But I realized that, what’s the point of achieving my goal if I’m already had a serious health problem?
I’m sure many of you having the same situation as mine. That’s why I created a list of tips on how to become healthy while having long hours in front of your computer.

 Search for physical activity which you enjoy most, and make it as a part of your daily regime. This can be in a form of basketball, jogging, hiking, walking, and gardening. Choose one that you can do daily.

 Make sure to organize your daily routine, organizing and implementing it can strengthen also your self DISCIPLINE.

 Just what I mention above, organize your time. Put a limit in using computer every day. Internet had many programs that can destruct you and can be a cause to break your time limit in front of your pc. I’m encouraging anyone to only visit social sites like facebook, twitter and g++, when there’s important matter you have to discuss with your friends or love ones.

 Set up of a planned holiday or day off. You need to also take a break at least, one or two times in a week. This time you need to put away all of those problem you encountered while working in front of pc, relax just have fun, go to spa, salon or mall with your friends or relatives. After that take enough sleep to welcome the next day with smile and full of energy. This can at least lessen your exposure in radiation and stress.

 Invest for a good quality chair, Imagine sitting in an uncomfortable chair for a couple of hours, it can cause you a serious back pain, that will surely affect your performance in your work.

 Make sure that your working area have a proper lighting, don’t ever try work in front of your pc without light, coz it can damage your eyes easily.

 Drink 10-14 glasses of water a day. Remember that drinking lots of water, keeps you fresh feeling and hydrated.

Make sure to do all of those tips listed in the list to live healthy, while dealing with long hours using the internet.

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computer safety tips - protecting your online accounts

The majority of the people who have accounts in internet are mostly using complex password. Complex password is a form of password that has a special combination of alphabet, numbers and characters. “P1ssMe0ff@” without the quote is an example of a complex password, In this password all the said combination has been used. And you are much confident that no one can decrypt it, once you use that format. But is that sufficient? In a sure measure, yes, but sometimes this type of password can be broken. So, I spent my time experimenting and analyzing what to do if your account has been infiltrated by a hacker. Following and implementing these steps can take your important accounts away from being hacked.

 When you are using your online accounts, do not forget to enable HTTPS in your browser settings. The majority of the account online supports SSL. Activation of HTTPs help protects your accounts when surfing through a WIFI network.

 Google has recently introduced a safeguard measure in order to protect accounts in Google. Probably you are aware of this if you are a Google user; its new safety feature is called 2-step verification. When this is active, Google sends you a verification number in your own mobile phone in a form of SMS or call. You must use this verification code when accessing your Google account. This means that nobody can touch your account, because when someone tries to access it, that person needs to verify it first using that verification code in your phone. 2-step verification has another use except from making impossible for the hacker to infiltrate your system, it also alert you when a unauthorized person tries to access your account. If the verification code is being asked when you are logging in to your account, it is a clear indication that someone is trying to illegally access your account. In this case change your password immediately.

 If you are a user of Facebook, it is highly advisable to correct your mobile number in your FB account, Use your real number. Because, if someone tries to access your account from various place in the world, like Google 2-verification, it will also sends you a notification directly to your phone, that someone illegally tried to open your account.

 Always use two different e-mail accounts, one for public and another for private use. Use your private email only for the services like banking online, shopping online, services like hosting, Paypal, and other services that uses money transaction. While your public email can be used for services like blog, social networking sites like Facebook, Hi5, Skype and many more.

 Explore for different recovery option in case of lost of Account, forgotten password, recovery email or lost of your phone(that is connected to your facebook, gmail etc.).

 Document all of your credentials/password. In general terms, it is nearly impossible to remember the password, secret answers and other information of your multiple accounts. And it is also advisable to use different password for each of your accounts online, that’s why I’m recommending you to at least assign a piece of notebook for your online accounts .

 To modify/change your password more often. The question is how frequent it will be performed? Majority of the experts recommends to at least changing your pass one or two times every 3 months. It can be sure for you to wait for a long time span, but it depends alone on your habits of using your computer, where and how you use internet. But, changing all passwords of your accounts every three or six months can be a long job and boring. Thus, at least modify the password of those accounts that is privately used.

 One of the most common mistakes people do, was repeatedly using their account in any location that internet is available. I disagreeing of using your private accounts in place like Cyber Café or internet shop. Coz people can freely, and can easily install some hacking tools there like key logger that can easily steal your account’s information. Better to use your own personal internet connection.

 Last, but not the least, don’t make your recovery email address set only to one account. Coz if the hacker successfully hacked your first account, there is a big possibility that your account associated with that account can be easily acquired also.

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