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Keep your computer safe, keep the software up to date!
This means keeping your Windows operating system and applications updated, as well as your browser of choice (Firefox, Chrome, Safari) and ancillary software including Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Adobe Shockwave, Oracle Java, and other titles.
Software publishers update and patch programs because vulnerabilities and exploits are discovered. Those vulnerabilities become known and are used by criminals to either infect computers with viruses or compromise personal data for theft.
You may check the status of your computer's software with Secunia Online Software Inspector, which uses Java to run the scan.
You may install Secunia's Personal Software Inspector on your computer. This program will monitor all of your software and provide you with notice when programs need to be updated.
For convenience, update your software at Ninite.
DO NOT engage any telephone caller posing as a technician. This is a cold-call scam.
As always, please do not hesitate to call me with any questions.
Thank you for visiting, and enjoy your online experience!
If you have a question about your computer, or if you are interested in tutorial services, email Freeman, or call me at (530) 926-1253.
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