PC Notes for 2-6-18
Your Electronic Devices Are Connected to the Internet and Need to Update Firmware
Printer, TV, Streaming Device (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV), Alexa
~If it isn't broken don't fix it. But updating firmware can fix security flaws.
To update firmware...go into the settings options of your device, and look for update firmware.
Our devices are connected to the Internet which means that they can transmit and receive information.
Hewlett Packard Printers have a ink replacement program that allows HP to send you ink as your ink is getting low so you don't have to remember to go to the store to buy some.
~Do your own research to see if it's economical for your printing needs.
How can I check the Speed of my Internet?
or go to www.google.com and type in speed test, then run the test
SFTInternet5 uses the 5gHZ connection which is faster, double the speed, but the signal is weaker.
Click the radio symbol on the bottom right to change between the connections.
DO NOT CLICK on a network you don't know
To remove/forget a network:
1. Click the Wifi icon
2. Choose Network settings
3. Click Manage Wifi
4. Click the connection to forget and click Forget
Email Security
Add you Mobile Phone (not home phone) to your email so they can confirm you are who you are when logging in.
Click the circle on the top right to open account info and then look through your security settings, activity for more information.
Antivirus Software
Versions of Windows 8 and 10 come with Windows Defender.
Windows Security Essentials can be downloaded for Windows 7.
You do not need a second antivirus like Norton or Mcafee.
If you surf the web frequently and visit non-conventional websites then you might want to pay for the premium version of Malware Bytes. https://www.malwarebytes.com
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