{"id":1637,"date":"2019-04-16T23:15:15","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T23:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/?p=1637"},"modified":"2019-05-30T21:49:58","modified_gmt":"2019-05-30T21:49:58","slug":"how-to-make-your-computer-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/2019\/04\/16\/how-to-make-your-computer-secure\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Computer Secure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Protecting your assets should be a top priority\nfor most of us.  Whether it\u2019s a prized\npossession, expensive electronic gadgets, or your digital data, you should\nalways ensure you have given thought to its protection. Disaster can come about\nwith even the slightest carelessness. You\u2019ve probably dropped a device and\ncracked its screen at some point.  Oftentimes\nthere is more damage to the internal components and a finding a service that\ndoes computer screen repair in Toronto <\/strong>won\u2019t\nbe what you need.  Aside from physical\ndamage, the chances to get some type of malware continue to rise.  When considering protecting your electronic\nitems like computers, we\u2019ve put together a short guide to keep it safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Sure Your Desktop Is Password Protected <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our computers have become a storehouse for all kinds of documents and information.\u00a0 Securing this is imperative on your part. When you open your computer, it should ask you for a password every time.\u00a0 In the case of theft, a password might be the only thing between the malcontent and your personal data. With no password to keep unauthorized access out, the thief can get through your documents, bank details, and other information. Creating a decent password is key. It will not only restrict others from stealing vital data but also negates many other security concerns as well.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Install Antivirus Software and Keep It Updated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Malware attack on computers are common these days.\u00a0 Once that you run into one, you may not be able to stop it by just turning off your computer or unplugging the internet.\u00a0 It will likely begin affecting many of your computer functions. Generally inhibiting proper use and often relaying data to those who shouldn\u2019t have it. Slow response, erratic stoppages of applications, internet connection failure are some common symptoms. Use of a strong Antivirus will keep these hackers at bay<\/a>.\u00a0 At the same time, be sure to regularly and upgrade to ensure you have the latest and strongest protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Not Click on Pop-Ups<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are many tricks used to get\nyou to download viruses.  Everything from\nonline games or recipe downloads, to pornography and online gambling.  There are several ways hackers will breach\nthrough your firewall and most of it comes from \u2018click bait\u2019.  If something sounds too good to be true, it\nprobably is.  Don\u2019t click on that pop-up\nthat gives you exactly what you want and more. \nDon\u2019t click the link to a story that sounds so interesting or to find\nout what you won\u2019t believe about number 5. These are tricks to get you closer\nto a download, an infected site, or another way to steal your information.  If you\u2019re interested, go to Google and search\nthe topic or go directly to the advertisers website.  This will avoid the chance to be taken\nadvantage of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a Spam\/Antivirus Filter on Your Email <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are millions of spammy emails\nsent to across the globe daily.  Your\ninbox may have a large chunk of these. \nMany will contain viruses or damaging software. Spammers and hackers are\ngetting smarter and looking more and more like a real person.  Some will even seem like a company that you\nare currently using.  They may seem like\nan old friend or a company providing a refund you didn\u2019t know you\ndeserved.  These are all dangerous.  Adding a spam\/antivirus filter to your email\nwill help you sift through the crap. Still, if you don\u2019t know exactly who the\nsender is or it sounds suspicious, just don\u2019t click on it.  Delete it and move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To sum up, if you follow these tips, they could\nsave you from unnecessary hassles and the potential of having your information\nstolen. If you have run into issues with malware or data breaches, look up our computer<\/strong> repair services in Toronto.<\/strong> We\u2019ll help you get back on track. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Protecting your assets should be a top priority for most of us.  Whether it\u2019s a prized possession, expensive electronic gadgets, or your digital data, you should always ensure you have given thought to its protection. Disaster can come about with even the slightest carelessness. You\u2019ve probably dropped a device and cracked its screen at some […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1638,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,19],"tags":[58,59],"class_list":["post-1637","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maintenance","category-repair-service","tag-computer-security","tag-cybersecurity"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1637","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1637"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1637\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1639,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1637\/revisions\/1639"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1637"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1637"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/toronto-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}