Being a software engineer, I get called quite often by friends or family to help them with a virus problem. In these instances, we usually can get the virus removed. However, removing a virus can be a real time waster, even for tech experts. One of odd things about this is that I rarely, if ever, have to remove viruses from any of my personal computers. I think that their are some distinct reasons why I am able to avoid getting a computer virus. In this post, I am going to give you some of my personal tips so you never get a virus again. read more

Viruses and Malware are one of the most common problems experienced by computer users. Prevention is the only way to stay safe and keep your computer performing well. Getting malware is one of the most common risks of being connected to everyone else on the planet. Fortunately, there are some effective tips you can use to keep your computer from getting malware. These have been discussed below.

Get an Effective and Updated Antivirus Software

It is important to install an effective and updated antivirus software like Bitdefender Free Antivirus. (or, if paid products are your thing, you can try any of the other solutions offered by Bitdefender Antivirus) Most people consider themselves to be experts in computing. Therefore, people act casual and don’t use antivirus programs. However, this can be a very poor choice. You may not even know when someone loads a virus onto your computer and you have to waste your time reinstalling Windows. read more