Secure your computer
Add extra layers of protection to your PC’s security without spending a penny
- RATE SITES Download and install McAfee SiteAdvisor for Internet Explorer and Firefox from www.siteadvisor.com – this provides traffic-lights ratings for web sites and search engine results. It’s not infallible, but it adds an extra layer of protection.
- INTERNET SIGNS Red sites should be treated with extreme caution, but roll the mouse over the red icon to get more information – click ‘More info’ for a detailed rating, including what others think about the site and McAfee’s rating.
- SCREEN EMAILS Most anti-spam and anti-virus apps only deal with mail once it’s been downloaded. PopTray lets you preview mail before downloading it, enabling you to delete unwanted emails without letting them onto your PC first.
- SENSIBLE PASSWORDS Don’t rely on a single password for all your online log-in details. Use a program like KeePass to securely store them all for you. Also avoid logging into web sites by clicking on links in emails.
- DOWNLOAD SAFELY Try to avoid downloading files from any other source than the program’s own site, or a reputable site such as www.download.com. Avoid downloading software from peer-to-peer networks like Kazaa – it could be infected.
