Anti-Virus

July 20th, Tip of the Week  |  Make sure you have anti-virus software installed on your computer and that it is automatically updating. However, keep in mind that no anti-virus can catch all malware; your computer can still be infected. That is why it’s so important you use common sense and be wary of any messages that seem odd or suspicious.

Shopping Online

July 13th, Tip of the Week  |  When shopping online, always use your credit cards instead of a debit card. If any fraud happens, it is far easier to recover your money from a credit card transaction. Gift cards and one-time-use credit card numbers are even more secure.

Two Home Computers

July 6th, Tip of the Week  |  If possible, have two computers at home — one for parents and one for kids. This way they can’t accidently infect your computer. If you are sharing a computer, make sure you have separate accounts for everyone and that kids do not have privileged access.

Hosting a Video Conference

June 29th, Tip of the Week  |  When hosting a video conference, make sure you password protect the conference so only authorized individuals can join. If there are any strangers or people who you do not recongize on the call, remove them.