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Top Tips to PC Safety

Presented by Wizzard Technical Designs

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1. Patch, Patch, Patch

■ Set up automated updates for all your software.

■ Update when updates are available – do not wait or put off.

An unpatched machine is more likely to have software vulnerabilities that can be exploited.

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2. Install Protective Software

■ In todays virus and malware infested internet, you need protection that works and keeps you safe.

■ You need a good anti virus teamed up with a proven Malware tool.

■ We always recommend Malware Bytes Pro teamed up with a good Anti Virus product.

Use a paid version of Anti Virus and Malware software – get the best protection available

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3. Complex Passwords

■ Are you still using the same password you have always had with a 1, 2 ,3 after it.

■ Choose a suitable complex password that has an uppercase letter, a number, a special character and at least 8 characters.

■ Use different passwords for important accounts.

■ Consider using Last Pass.

U$erN4me!

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4. Backup \ Recovery

■ Perform a regular backup of your critical data.

■ Implement a 5 day retention of your backup data or a 30 day retention.

■ Use a cloud backup solution to give you an onsite and off site backup.

■ Wizzard Technical Designs offer a cloud backup, UK data centre and military grade encryption.

What is your Disaster Recovery Plan, when did you last check your backup data?

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5. Email Security

■ Ignore unsolicited emails – if you do not know the person, delete the mail.

■ You have not won £1m, you have not got a tax rebate and you have not got an inheritance from a wealthy family member.

■ Be particularly wary of mail that contains attachments, these can carry unwanted viruses and malware.

■ Invest in a spam and anti virus solution at ISP level.

■ Wizzard Technical Designs offer mailsafe for your safety

You have won £1 million, log in here with your bank details and we will send you the money

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6. Internet Safety

■ Avoid viewing Porn or gambling websites – these are laden with pop ups, pop unders and malicious files all waiting to be downloaded.

■ Do not download ‘FREE’ browser bars, coupon bars, discount offers, PC clean up tools.

■ Update your browser frequently, and set your browser to automatically empty your cookies, history and temp files on exit.

Speed up your PC and download this free software

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7. Clean Up Your PC

■ Tidy up your desktop, create folders and store your files in these not all over your desktop.

■ Use the built in windows tools to perform a regular disk clean up and defragmentation.

■ Some tasks can be scheduled to run at regular intervals, simply leave your machine on and allow to run.

■ Empty your recycle bin and clear all temp files on a weekly basis.

Automate a disk clean up and defragmentation on a regular basis

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8. Get IT Support

■ Find a reliable IT support partner, that can support you and your business.

■ Get an IT support contract that gives you, your staff and your customers security and reliability.

■ Wizzard IT support includes a monitoring service that can often see issues before you have even noticed.

Find a reliable IT support partner and get a support contract

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