The modern Internet is fraught with many threats to you and your personal computer. The main danger is still viruses and malware. You can pick them up even where you don't expect it at all. Therefore, you have to protect your computer. Sometimes, for greater reliability, it is necessary to put several types of protection.
Instructions
Step 1
One of the best ways to protect your computer from external threats from the Internet are modern anti-virus programs that can protect your computer in real time by controlling the flow of information from the Internet.
Step 2
A second great defense is to install programs that also control the flow of information coming from the network. Such programs are called Firewall (firewall or firewall). These programs are designed to control flows, stop them and block dangerous sources. Firewall does not have the function of checking your computer for viruses, unlike antivirus programs.
Step 3
Built-in browser protection is less effective than the first two methods. To enable it, you need to find the "Protection" tab in the browser settings and set it to the maximum protection level. Some browsers do not have protection intensity settings, but they can block attacks and sites that threaten your computer.
Step 4
You can also turn on the default system protection called Firewall. The level of protection of the firewall is at a relatively low level, so it is not recommended to use it alone for protection. You can enable the firewall by going to the Control Panel, selecting the line "Windows Firewall" from the list. In the window that appears, check the line "Firewall enabled" /
Step 5
To protect your computer on your own, you just need to follow certain rules for safe Internet use:
- do not open links from questionable sources;
- do not open attachments that come to you by mail from unknown senders;
- do not download files with suspicious names and extensions, also beware of sites with dubious names;
- try not to go to unverified sites containing information that is very popular on the Internet.
