How to tell if my computer is safe is by making sure that software updates are performed, making sure there is not malware on my device. Checking my account passwords which will alert me if any account has a weak or disabled password. Accounts with weak or disabled passwords are easy prey for hackers. Paying attention to my shared folders and making sure I share only what I intend or need to share. Making sure I test my firewall, this keeps hackers from seeing your computer online when they\u2019re searching for victims. Checking my settings is also an important part of making sure my computer is safe. Making sure to use antivirus software and keep it current and avoiding to open suspicious attachments or clicking unusual links in messages and making sure I stay away from using USB’s that doesn’t belong to me or external devices that aren’t mine. When web browsing I would also make sure to browse safely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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