How to PROTECT your COMPUTER.

Hi guys,

If just recently found out that if you do these known and some unknown things.. that it will boost your computer's security. I'm trying to get a good reputation here and I thought well, I can always help somebody out. Comments are appreciate, flames are not. Thanks.


1.Right-click on My Network Places and select Properties.
2.Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.
3.Scroll down to and double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
4.Click Advanced.
5.Select the DNS tab at the top of the Advanced window.
6.Uncheck the box titled Register This Connection’s Addresses in DNS.
7.Select the WINS tab at the top of the window.
8.Uncheck the box titled Enable LMHOSTS Lookup.
9.Select Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
10.Click OK three times and close the Network Connections window.
11.Reboot your computer.


^^ Found out on my own.

SOME self-assuring tips that can help you're computers security.

Never open email attachments from people you don’t know.


Never open suspicious and unexpected email attachments, even from people you DO know.

When pop-up advertisements appear on your screen, do not click on them or follow their instructions. Be especially wary of pop-ups warning you about viruses or spyware on your system. If it’s not coming from your anti-virus program, it’s probably not valid.

Do not use file-sharing software. (Kazaa, eDonkey, Limewire …). Not only is it illegal to download and share music and movies you do not own, they very often are packed with viruses and spyware. For more information about problems with file-sharing software, visit our File-sharing and p2p page. -- who cares ;/ i still do it.

When downloading shareware and freeware, try to download from reliable and well-known sites such as www.download.com. Be cautious of less reputable sites or ones you haven't previously used.



There you have it.

 

"Do not use file-sharing software. (Kazaa, eDonkey, Limewire …). "


I would like to point out that downloading copy-protected content is illegal, but that p2p is fairly safe if you are not sharing sensitive information and are not downloading programs.

DO NOT DOWNLOAD PROGRAMS FROM P2P, expecially kazaa, edonkey, and limewire.

Bittorrent is fairly safe for downloading programs but scan EVERY program you download.