Free Computer Consultant Tip-Of-The-Week for March 27,
2009
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"Are You Ready?"
You are probably aware that we are expecting another variant
of the
conficker virus this week on April 1st.
So in this tip of the week I want to ask you "are you
ready?".
First, is all of your data backed up? If not, I have lots of
info
and blog posts on my website, start here:
http://www.freecomputerconsultant.com/computer-backup.html
If you have questions head to my support forum here:
http://www.freecomputerconsultant.com/forum/
I'm busy but I will try to get to them as best I can.
Once you are backed up, is all of your software up to date
with the
latest security patches?
Check it out here for f*r*e*e:
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/
Next, is your computer ready with QUALITY internet
security
software?
I know, everyone wants free, and if you go that route I
suggest
AVG:
http://www.FreeComputerConsultant.com/go/avg/
I also recommend their paid version, obviously.
But for those of you who want quality protection and don't
want to
have to be an expert, here are the ones I recommend and either
work
with myself or have colleagues who do:
Panda Security
(See the blog post for the Panda Discount Coupons)
http://www.freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/panda-antivirus-and-internet-security-discount-coupon/
ZoneAlarm
http://www.FreeComputerConsultant.com/go/zonealarm/
Trend Micro
http://www.FreeComputerConsultant.com/go/trendmicro/
And make sure the program and virus signature files are up
to data.
And lastly, are YOU ready? Stay away from those areas of the
web you
know are trouble (p-o-r-n obviously, peer to peer anything
(music or
videos), even myspace and facebook - be careful!)
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Secure and anonymous web surfing
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I just can't say enough about the GoTrusted service I'm
using, you
can see some of my thoughts in the blog posts listed below in
the
"recent blog entries" section.
GoTrusted's secure vpn is not just for those using WiFi, but
if you
are using open WiFi I especially recommend it.
They offer a f-r*e-e trial here:
http://www.FreeComputerConsultant.com/go/gotrusted/
Surf Safe!
Until next time...
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You can keep up with articles I write and videos I create,
for the most part, at:
http://www.AssociatedContent.com/freecomputerconsultant
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Recent Blog entries:
GoTrusted Anonymous Web Surfing Fixes Google Checkout
Problem
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/gotrusted-anonymous-web-surfing-fixes-google-checkout-problem/
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Panda Antivirus and Internet Security Discount Coupon
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/panda-antivirus-and-internet-security-discount-coupon/
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Only 3 Weeks Left To Get Your Taxes Done
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/only-3-weeks-left-to-get-your-taxes-done/
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From The Archives: 386DX/33 Configuration
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/from-the-archives-386dx33-configuration/
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Coupon Codes For All-Battery.com
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/coupon-codes-for-all-batterycom/
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Having Trouble Printing That Web Page?
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/having-trouble-printing-that-web-page/
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Watch This Video - Another Reason To Surf Anonymously
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/watch-this-video-another-reason-to-surf-anonymously/
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Anonymous Surfing That Works
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/anonymous-surfing-that-works/
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Perfect USB DVD Drive For Asus Eee PC
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/perfect-usb-dvd-drive-for-asus-eee-pc/
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Free GoDaddy Domain Name With Buy.com Purchase
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/free-godaddy-domain-name-with-buycom-purchase/
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Free Copy of H&R Block TaxCut With Trend Micro
Purchase
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/free-copy-of-hr-block-taxcut-with-trend-micro-purchase/
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Arrange Your Desktop Icons With Fences
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/arrange-your-desktop-icons-with-fences/
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Listen to Music Online Safely
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http://freecomputerconsultant.com/blog/listen-to-music-online-safely/
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