Top 10 tips to keep that new computer spyware-free
Got a new computer for Christmas? Are you worried about all the spyware horror stories you’ve read? You should be. I’ve heard varying numbers, but it’s said that putting an unprotected computer on a high-speed connection results in getting infected within a few minutes. I just read that the time is getting longer, but that’s not much comfort. By all means you should have a router if you’re on a high speed connection. A router provides some protection, but is only the beginning. Ok, now the new machine is booted up the first time and ready to go. It’s on the net. In this order, here’s what to do.
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December 30th, 2005 at 6:23 pm
Well, at least we can take comfort from this story in yesterday’s New York Times:
The story goes on to say that the NSA has stopped doing this.
December 31st, 2005 at 2:35 am
Robin you did miss one very important point. If one got a Macintosh computer, they dont have to worry about spyware and adware. None are made for the Mac. There are very few viruses or worms are made too.
December 31st, 2005 at 3:17 pm
Mike – so … how do I test my web pages in IE5.5 and IE6 if I am not running Windows?
Actually, Robin passes on some excellent advice here. Following the simple rules given, I have seen hide nor hair of any malware whatever for almost a year now. What’s more, being paranoid, I run Norton and other virus and spyware scans on a regular basis.
Of course, if you were to give me a Mac, I’d be delighted
December 31st, 2005 at 8:18 pm
David, I don’t test sites on a Mac with IE 5.5 or 6 since Microsoft stopped development at IE 5.2 a couple of years ago. I test my sites with Safari, Netscape, IE 5.2, Firefox, Opera, Camino and AOL. I go to the library and other locations to test on Windows and use my laptop with Windows 98 to test sites. I have an old iMac G3 from Apple I can sell ya! Robin does give excellent advice and I’m grateful for it. Happy New year!