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Here are some of the excellent tips for computer security at home:

• Install an up-to-date antivirus program to protect the PC against virus.
• Anti-Spyware is a more beneficial tool for computer safety. Spyware is more dangerous and harmful than a virus, so anti-spyware software will be of great help to you and your computer.
• Make sure that the operating system installed is the original version with the latest updates.
• Firewall is a great addition to ensure entry of hackers into your computer. Choose the firewall software that holds the power to control both the incoming as well as the outgoing internet traffic.
• Be well-known that no sensitive information should be stored in your computer.
• Be aware of fraudulent mails and don't mention any password and log in id if not sure of the authenticity of the mail sender.
• Be smart enough to have a complicated and a confusing password but something that you can easily remember. Try some good combinations and avoid any password that can be easily tracked.
• No credit card company asks for any kind of information so it's wise not to give such sensitive information to any unknown sender.
• When downloading any song, music, movie, or document, make sure you don't catch virus. Avoid downloading with P2P networks because these are most unsafe for downloading.
• Make a practice of deleting any chain emails and unwanted messages without opening it and without downloading any attachment.
• Avoid any kind of installation that is not required and essential for your daily operation.
• Always have a backup of all important files and downloads stored at a different location on your computer and also on any removable media.
Tips for Computer Security :

1. Recommended anti virus software
2. Install a quality Firewall
3. Install an anti-spyware application
4. Email Attachments
Tips for Computer Security:-
1.You have to Change Default Administrator Passwords.
2.Need to Turn on WPA / WEP Encryption.
3.we need to Change the Default SSID.
4.We need to Install an anti-spyware application.
5.Please Install a quality Firewall.
(12-30-2010 08:14 AM)decdevid Wrote: [ -> ]Tips for Computer Security :

1. Recommended anti virus software
2. Install a quality Firewall
3. Install an anti-spyware application
4. Email Attachments

I agree with you these are the most useful key points !!
It is necessary to keep computer security. Also it is much beneficial for our data safety and also for other personal data. I am much careless for my PC security and for that you have shared a very nice and good tips for computer security.
You can go to the install the quality anti-virus software Install a quality Firewall,Install an anti-spy-ware application that is the basic things you can always remember.
Passwords are the first line of defense in defending your computer from criminals, pranksters, or a careless roommate. In case you don't use a password to log on to your computer, someone can access your computer and unlock it.If your Web browser has been taken over by pop-up ads, or there's toolbars on your computer that you didn't download intentionally, your computer might be walking adware.
The things which we have to remember in mund for computer security are as follows:-
1. Get good anti-virus software.
2. Install a Firewall.
3. Install an application for anti-spyware.
4. Beware of attachments.
The best firewall is good for computer security, There are so many various anti virus software are available in market so also you can use a best antivirus software on your pc. Also Install an anti-spyware application. You should check for new definition updates daily. All antivirus software can be configured to do this automatically.
Security is main issues in any system and your shard post is very excellent and too much valuable for every computer users. Registered anti virus applications helps to secure your computer.
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