Top 14 security, speed and productivity tips for your PC
If you’re working from home, you may leave your PC vulnerable to security and productivity issues without even realizing it. Most offices have IT departments that maintain machines, install security software, and check for updates, but you’re in charge of your PC’s health at home.
So ask yourself: Are you doing everything you could be to ensure your computer is secure, up to date, and running at its optimum speed? Well, if you’re leaving old downloads in your download folder or saving passwords in your browser, we can guarantee you aren’t. Tap or click here to fix the online mistake everyone makes.
It’s important to keep your PC in good health and ensure that your private information and files are secure, but it can take some work. If you need a place to start, you’ll find 14 tips for keeping your PC in tip-top shape below, brought to you by our sponsor, Dell. Need advice on choosing tech for your small business? Call a Dell Technologies Advisor to help you find the right tech for your business needs at 877-ASK-DELL or Dell.com.
1. Update your passwords
Keeping your passwords fresh and unique is incredibly important to the health and security of your PC. You need to update passwords regularly — every 30 to 90 days — and you should never use the same password for more than one account.
You should also avoid writing down your passwords to ensure they don’t get in the wrong hands. It can be tough to remember them if you’re following the five rules to creating a strong password — which you can learn by tapping or clicking here — so you may want to opt for a password manager, which will keep track of your secure passwords for you.
2. Keep your operating system and software up to date
If you want to keep your PC secure and in tip-top shape, you must ensure that your operating system (OS) and software are up to date. That means checking for updates regularly and taking the time to download them — even if you’re concerned that the updates will cause issues with your system.
We all know that Windows can be buggy, but that’s better than exposed — you don’t want to leave yourself open to security issues simply because you don’t want to deal with a bug or two from updating. And, if you are still using Windows 7, you’re putting yourself at risk — you need to update your Windows system now before it’s too late.
3. Be careful what you click
If you get a malware warning, you need to take heed of it. While there may be nothing wrong with what you’re clicking on, you don’t want to risk infecting your computer with something you can’t easily get rid of.
You also need to be careful about the sites you visit. If a link takes you to a page that isn’t familiar, take a few seconds to do your homework. It could mean the difference between an infected computer and a computer that works quickly and seamlessly. Tap or click here for help in spotting spoofed sites.
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