Fast-Teks On-Site Computer Services of Cape Coral, FL Presents: 20 Ways to Protect Your Computer. Although this will not guarantee that your computer will be 100% safe, following these guidelines will provide some level of security.

1. Golly darn this computer !! Serving South Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Surrounding Areas Fast-Teks 20 Easy Ways to Protect Your PC Lou Santospirito Area Director Fast-Teks On-Site Computer Services www.fastteks.com/capecoral (239) 257-1601 8/29/2010 Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

2. Keeping Your Computer Safe We use our computers every day for many different things. Unfortunately, there are always many others that either willingly or unknowing cause harm to your computer. Just like you can’t always stay safe when you drive your car, you can’t always stay safe behind the keyboard. We can only try to keep our cars and computers healthy and safe by following regular safe practices. I’ve listed 20 Easy ways to protect your PC from the most common types of security threats. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

3. (1) Install Anti-Virus Software. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

4. (2) Perform Regular Backups. Fast-Teks offers an Affordable, Easy-to-Use, Secure and business compliant Remote Backup Service that provides peace of mind that your important data is safe – Guaranteed. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

5. (3) Don’t Download files from Suspicious Websites. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

6. (4) Keep Your Operating System Up-To-Date. Verifying that your System is Up-To-Date with the latest Security Patches is standard operating procedure for Fast-Teks Technicians when servicing your computer. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

7. (5) Regularly Change your Passwords with Robust Patterns. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

8. (6) Be Alert for Phishing Emails. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

9. (7) Use a Firewall. to provide and added layer of security to your system or network. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

10. (8) Physical Protection. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

11. (9) Keep an Eye on Your Apps. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

12. (10) Regularly Reboot Your PC. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

13. (11) Secure Your Wireless Network and Router. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

14. (12) Install Applications From Authentic CDs Only. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

15. (13) Use a Spam Filter. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

16. (14) Spyware and Stealthware 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

17. (15) Put a Password on Your Computer. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

18. (16) Watch for Unknown Pop-ups. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

19. (17) Social Networking Sites. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

20. (18) Beware of Email Attachments. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

21. (19) Keep Your Computer Clean. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

22. (20) Leave Repairs and Upgrades to Professionals. 8/29/2010 Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.

23. 20 Ways to Keep Your Computer Safe 8/29/2010 Serving South Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Surrounding Areas Fast-Teks Copyright (c) 2010 - Gulf Coast Information Solutions Inc.