Five Ways to Keep a PC Safe

Posted: May 06, 2016

[caption id="attachment_12703" align="alignright" width="416"] Image from pcworld.com[/caption]We store a wealth of information - including personal information - on our computers. Security needs to be a number one concern for anyone who uses them, for any reason. If you've become a bit lax about your computer's security, these five habits can help get you back in control. Paul Mah, writer for PC World, shares tips to keep your computer safe.

5 secure habits for privacy-obsessed PC users

Getting a little sloppy with your security? Time to shape up. Practice these five habits to protect your data at home, in the office and out in the world. We know how it goes: You mean to practice safe computing habits, really you do. But when you fire up your computer, you just want to get stuff done—and that’s when even savvy users begin to cut security corners. We’d all do well to take a lesson from truly paranoid PC users, who don’t let impatience or laziness stand in the way of protecting their data. Let’s take a look at some of their security habits that you may want to practice regularly. After all, staying safe online doesn’t have to be onerous or time-consuming. Invest an hour or two this weekend to put a few safeguards in place, consciously start to practice a few good habits—and before you know it, your good intentions will become a daily reality.

1. Use a VPN everywhere

A perennial concern of the security conscious is having an interloper listen in on online activities, which can make you a ripe target for phishing attacks or even result in a hijacked connection. Read the entire article 5 Secure Habits for Privacy-Obsesses PC Users on PC World.