Keep Your Computer Safe From Viruses, Malware, and Spyware

Each day you use your home computer, tablet, or smartphone, you risk the chance of installing viruses, malware, spyware, or Trojans on your devices. Therefore, it's necessary to protect your devices with antivirus and spyware programs.

Many of the spyware programs that are installed on your computer will only collect data to help marketers fine tune their marketing efforts. The spyware and adware programs watch your Internet movements, recording the websites you've visited and what you've purchased online. However, other malicious spyware and malware programs stored on your computer will capture your keystrokes and passwords.

Follow these simple steps to keep your computer clean and free of malware, spyware and viruses.

Only download from a reputable download site. When searching for a free spyware, Trojans or malware cleaner only visit reputable download sites. Many sites that offer free downloads will install malware or spyware on your computer.

Always read the user license agreement before installing any software on your computer. Some software agreements will allow the software manufacture to change your computer settings, install other software on your computer and install a spyware program embedded in the software. Therefore, it's vital to read the user license agreement before installing any software on your computer that has been downloaded off the Internet.

Don't click on pop-up windows when they appear on your screen. Pop-up windows appear on many websites that contain viruses or other malware. Once you've clicked on the pop-up window the website will download and install a virus or Trojan on your computer.

Invest in a antivirus software for your computer and other devices that connect to the Internet.

Regularly scan your computer for viruses, spyware, malware, and Trojans. If you use the Internet daily it is recommended to scan your computer twice a month. To be safe I recommend scanning your computer weekly for viruses.