Computers & Internet & Software & Technology admin on 15 May 2008
Safety While Surfing Through Wi-Fi
With the increasing threats on computers, one should always take necessary precaution particularly when going online and when connecting using a wireless network as your Internet connection. Internet threats such as viruses develop each day so there’s always the risk for someone surfing online to get unwanted files on his or her computer.
One does not need to be an Internet geek to know how to stay away from Internet threats. There are very simple procedures to keep a computer safe from various Internet threats especially when connected through Wi-Fi.
One can use a firewall. This is a virtual barrier between the computer and the Internet. You can prevent remote computers from linking to your own unless you allow it to connect. A broadband router can serve as a firewall. There are also operating systems that provide a built in firewall, such as Windows.
You also need to back up your files, especially the very critical ones. Most people ignore the need to back up their files, and this usually costs them a lot especially if their hardware fails or malware hits their system. You can also get a big external USB drive, or a good backup utility to help you in backing up your files. Continue Reading »