How can you tell your computer is safe? That is a question that has been asked by both those that do not have a computer and those that do. Some might assume that if it looks like it is safe then it is safe. Unfortunately that is not the case. While there are times where it is painfully obvious that your computer is compromised, like ransomware, there are many attacks that are more subtle and would fly under your radar if you did not know what to look for. There are many signs to watch out for when it comes to finding out whether or not your computer is safe. One of these signs is your computer running slower than usual. This can be things like starting up the computer or trying to open up a program and having it take a while. However, a slow computer does not necessarily mean that your computer is unsafe, it could just be that the computer is getting old or you do not have enough RAM to do what you are trying to do. It is just worth it to check your computer for any viruses when you notice it being slow. A more obvious sign that something is wrong with your computer is having your programs restart or shutdown without your permission. If it keeps happening you should definitely check your computer for bugs. I saw this happen to my friend after he tried to download a game off of a sketchy website. His computer would constantly restart every 20 minutes until his dad finally managed to fix it. If it happens just once or if its just one program there is a lower chance that it was caused by a virus. An easy way to tell whether or not your computer is safe is to get an anti-virus program installed. It will scan your periodically and tell you if anything comes up.