Maintaining My Computer

By Donnie Edge

Using a computer at home and work have almost become a requirement for most people.

The internet has changed the way that people do almost everything from online purchasing to gathering information.

Unfortunately, every great invention also has its problems. In my opinion, the biggest problems with the internet involve the continued growth of viruses and spyware.

As the internet and the technology that drives it have increased, the problems
involving viruses and spyware have also increased.

Viruses used to be the main problem related to the internet. While the majority
of viruses are not terribly destructive, they can be both annoying and somewhat
troubling to most computer users. Spyware has increased tremendously in the last few years and seems be getting worse and more prevalent by the day.

Fortunately, you can do something about both viruses and spyware. The best way
to avoid viruses and spyware is to take action to prevent or remove the viruses
or spyware before they become a problem.

There are free antivirus and spyware removers that you can download from the
internet. I personally recommend AVG Free and Avast for the antivirus and
Spybot and Adaware SE for the spyware removal programs. All of the programs
are free for the home user.

One thing to keep in mind is that antivirus and spyware programs need to be updated in order for them to do a good job. This seems to be a problem for some computer users, although most programs do a good job of making the updating as easy as possible.

You really need to look at your computer like your car. Neither will run forever if
you don't do some routine maintenance.

Just remember, a computer that is on the internet without antivirus and spyware
software is like a car that never has its oil changed. It might run, but it won't run
very well.

More information about viruses and spyware can be found on my website www.ramdge.com.

Donnie Edge
Ram Computer Systems
www.ramdge.com

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