Protect and Maintain Your Computer

Your computer represents a major investment in money. The data on your computer represents a major investment in time. Both your system and your data should be protected.
The following links offer suggestions for maintaining your computer and protecting your data.

Above All Else: Ensure that have, update and use:

Anti-virus software

Anti-spyware software

Firewall

Protection for wireless internet connections.

Backup - Your data is priceless. Protect it.
Backup Your Files

Review Genie-Soft Backup Manager

Email Safety
Dangerous Email Links

Spam - Junk Email
Spam Fighting Tips

Mail Washer Pro
(The program we use)

Surge Protection - Protect your computer from electrical surges
Surge Protection

Systems Tools
Disk Cleanup

Empty the Recycle Bin

System Restore
Sometimes a life safer, can return your system to a time when it worked well

Remove Programs That Are No Longer Needed
Add - Remove Programs

Check Back on a Monthly Basis
More tips will be added on a regular basis