It is really amazing sometimes when I am presented with a computer or laptop with software issues or processor speed issues. A lot of the time it’s because other software is running in the background that bogs down the processor.
A lot of these issues are sometimes due to your antivirus; they start up to do a scan and just drags your computer down to a snail’s pace.
A good few computers have graced Edenside over the years and nothing really surprises me. I have one main desktop PC that’s on 24-7 and laptop for day to day stuff. If computers are on all the time and using them, you must make sure your PC is fully bolted down with security and use a good antivirus. Edenside Computers test many of most popular software/ security applications out there and I thought that the list below would help you make the correct choices when deciding what a safe bet is when it comes to security. I currently use all the software below on all Edenside Computers, if I recommend something, I normally use it.
Here is the list of recommendations to help protect yourself and your computer:
1) Firewall: Microsoft has a software firewall built in to its operating system so as long as you keep your Microsoft security updated, you’re protected. There are 2 different firewalls in use here, the Microsoft firewall and also a hardware firewall, built in to your broadband router. These firewalls are automatically on by default and I use both. Some network guys say that you should shut off the Microsoft firewall to stop any issues, but I have never had any.
2) Antivirus: Interesting topic this one, there is so many antiviruses out there, but I have one very good antivirus that is completely free and worth a try. PLEASE NOTE: Do not have two antiviruses installed in your computer at the same time, they can conflict and cause operational issues! I recommend AVG Free. http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?part=dl-10044820&subj=dl&tag=button&cdlPid=11014801
We have found that Norton and McAfee tend to bog your processor down and there is a few other issues we don’t use these two but we don’t want to get done for slander!
3) Spyware remover: Recommend you use Spybot Search & Destroy. http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
4) Malware: We use Malware bytes Antimalware Remover; also helps prevent Scare ware issues. http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
5) Scareware prevention: Big issue on the internet, we have documented this so often, so the following programs should help prevent it. OpenDNS, Ad Blocker, Web of Trust (just type the program names into Google and download)
6) Peerblock: PeerBlock blocks "known bad" computers from accessing yours, and vice versa. Depending on the lists you have it set up to use, you can block governments, corporations, machines flagged for anti-p2p activates, even entire countries! Whether you're sharing files with Bittorrent or just surfing the web, PeerBlock can help protect you from the bad guys. http://www.peerblock.com/
7) As for the Internet, if you want a fast access from page to page use Google Chrome, we have found Internet Explorer a low compared to Google Chrome http://www.google.com/chrome
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