Another Day With My PC

While everybody’s worrying about spyware and viruses lurking around in cyberspace, many are overlooking or taking for granted another predator, one that’s more tangible.

Let’s face it, all the antivirus and anti-spyware programs on earth could never protect you from a colleague or a family member who tiptoes into your table and uses your PC for a few minutes. Those few minutes might seem inconsequential and harmless, but then again, it only takes one click and a few seconds for a malware that’s resting on an infected Web site or downloaded file to wreak everything inside your hard drive.

Always protect your computer from unauthorized users by activating and creating a password in your BIOS and OS. There are other programs that also offer gate-keeping services that you might want to consider. Passwords may not protect you from malicious programs, but it can certainly prevent malicious users from introducing unwanted programs into your PC.

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