7 Free, Simple & Effective Tips to Protect Your Computer
We hear so many scary news of systems being hacked as well as the dreaded ransomware which can block you from assessing your files unless you pay hackers bitcoins . How then can you protect your computer from malware especially when you have limited IT knowledge and wouldn't want to spend big money too? Fear not as here're 7 free, simple & effective tips which will greatly reduce your risks (from easiest to most difficult to implement): Be very wary of clicking anything Do not click on any online ads as it's real easy to embed ransomware in them Do not click on links in unsolicited emails even though they come from a seemingly legitimate source (sender's email can be easily manipulated to look real) or someone you know (their accounts might have been compromised). When in doubt, do nothing and consult a friend with IT knowledge first; remember, there is never ever any urgency in clicking links. Avoid visiting dubious websites because they can easily install m...