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Safe Downloading Tips for Protection.Safe Downloading Tips: 1. Use a strong firewall to protect against intrusions from internet and/or network. Unauthorized inbound traffic is common on internet. When you visit any web site, your details of visit like your ip address, location, operating system, and browsers are recorded there. Malicious sites can try to infiltrate your computer to add spyware or adware or whatever. Good firewall can protect you against such intrusions. 2. Keep your Anti Virus updated for protection against latest virus, and trojans. They are rampant on the internet. They may attack your computer and cause various damages to operating system and files. Formatting the computer is the only option left if your anti virus fails to repair it. Very bothersome and time consuming. Good Anti Virus is a must. 3. Your Anti Spyware must be updated for latest spyware and malware threats. Protection against dangers of identity theft, hacking, spoofing and/or phising is required. You may loose your sensitive personal data like credit card number, social security number or account login informations if you are not properly protected. 4. Keep your windows optimized for fast and smooth pc operations. Slow computer and frequent freezes can interrupt your working and surfing. May cause data loss if computer crashes. Restarting or redoing the same work is very bothersome in addition to wastage of time and energy. 5. Always use a fast internet connection. Interrupted downloads are bothersome and time consuming. Broadband connection is a must for movie downloads. NEVER try to download a movie on a slow connection. 6. Keep multiple back ups of your work and data on cds and/or pen drive or any suitable media to protect against accidental computer or hard drive crashes due to virus, spyware or damaged operating system. Many anti virus, firewall, anti spyware and optimizing software are available free for personal use. They give normal protection which may not be adequate. Paid versions provide better protection and peace of mind. Check out the Resources page for internet security and other useful resources.
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