Security --Home and Beyond

When you consider home security, you probably tune into home devices only.

The fact is home security extends further. We can consider a few devices, yet we must also see that home security steps outside of your door. What about your vehicle, do you have security? Does your computer have security? What about your doorstep, is it secure?

Doorsteps:
You can add door alarms, driveway alarms, chimes, sensor lights, etc, to add security to your home. The home security solutions are reasonable cost, giving you cost effective products in saving your home. Still, what area you live in? Does it snow in your area during winter months? If so, did you take the time to add salt outside your doorstep? Did you know keeping ice off your doorstep could prevent falls?

Your vehicle:
What about your vehicle, do you have security? Did you know that grand theft auto is common? In fact in 2004 statistics showed that a vehicle was taken unlawfully in each 25 seconds of a day. Did you know that the grand auto theft costs vehicle owners, as well as insurance companies billions of dollars every year? For a few hundred dollars, you can install vehicle security, which will lower your insurance premiums, as well as the risks of loss.

Your computer:
Do you know how many people suffer loss due to computer viruses? Did you know that hackers break into computers every day? Did you know that hackers send viruses to damage your computer? Did you know that child molesters violate children every day by luring them into their web? To protect your computer you should install, and use often a quality antivirus program. In addition, Microsoft offers Patches, which help you to keep away hackers, crackers, and viruses. The patches are free at Microsoft’s website.

E-mails:
E-mails can be dangerous. It is important that you teach your children to allow you to monitor their e-mail activities. Let them know that you are not violating their privacy, rather protecting your interest. In addition, read all e-mails carefully, especially those with attachments. Predators send attachments in Microsoft’s, McAfees, or respectable company names to lure you into downloading harmful viruses. It is important also that you monitor closely any downloads, or installations.

Firewalls:
Firewalls are designed to help you keep out unwarranted viruses and hackers. Install a useful (NON-Third Party Software) onto your hard drive. (HD) You have a FREE firewall available you with your Windows program. We can show you how to use this feature in a few minutes. If you are installing hardware onto your computer, take care to use your firewall.

Backup:
Backup is a safeguard, which protects your information and home. Always backup copies of important information you wish to preserve.

Security: Passwords: Encryptions

As recommended, you should use passwords that include letters and alphabet. The combination should be lengthy. As well, you should change her passport every six months, or less depending on your computer usage. Never give out your password to anyone. Try to remember your password, rather than write it down. If you can’t remember, write it down and store it in an area where no one can find it. You should also install, and make good use of encryptions, as well as Access Controls.

How to use Window’s Home/Office Addition Firewall:

Go to start out at the bottom of your window screen at the left: Search for Control Panel and click on it. Search for the Windows Firewall Icon in the Window and click. Open the dialog box and make sure the box (ON) is clicked. There should be a checkmark in the box.