PC Maintenance and Security

Platform: PC

Description

It's a well-known fact that PC's are wonderful tools. They can be fun, educational, a way to communicate, and much more. But in order to keep them running properly and to protect the valuable data we store on them, we need to follow some simple precautions. This workshop takes an in-depth look at some cost-effective ways to keep your internet-connected PC running smoothly!

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A. Introduction

		Key #	Length
1.	Explaining typical problems found on many PCs	25011	2:31
2.	Defining malware	25012	1:36
3.	Understanding how malware spreads	25013	2:08
4.	Showing the results of bad security and careless computing	25014	2:33

B. Clean Up & Speed Up Your PC

		Key #	Length
1.	Uninstalling unwanted applications	25015	2:27
2.	Using the Disc Cleanup utility in Windows^®	25016	2:24
3.	Using the Empty Temp Folders utility	25017	2:48
4.	Using Windows Cleanup!	25018	2:01
5.	Using msconfig to speed up your PC's startup	25019	2:58

C. Organizing Your Computer

		Key #	Length
1.	Consolidating files into folders for better organization	25020	3:29
2.	Optimizing your folders for better viewing of files	25021	2:32
3.	Customizing your Folder buttons	25022	2:55
4.	Using the Quick Launch toolbar	25023	2:58
5.	Using the Links bar and Bookmarks toolbar	25024	3:10
6.	Installing RoboForm^®	25025	3:35
7.	Managing your Web passwords with RoboForm	25026	3:25

D. Blocking & Killing Spyware & Adware

		Key #	Length
1.	Downloading and setting up Spyware Blaster™	25027	2:16
2.	Saving a system snapshot in Spyware Blaster	25028	0:44
3.	Downloading, installing and updating Windows Defender	25029	2:51
4.	Demonstrating spyware results in Windows Defender	25030	1:17
5.	Scanning for spyware with Ad-Aware	25031	2:56
6.	Downloading and installing Spybot Search & Destroy	25032	2:35
7.	Using Spybot Search & Destroy in different modes	25033	2:59
8.	Understanding the threat of rogue anti-spyware	25034	2:42
9.	Using the Spyware Warrior Web site	25035	1:51
10.	Downloading and using HiJack This!	25036	2:24

E. Using Free Anti-Virus Products

		Key #	Length
1.	Understanding XP's Security Center and free anti-virus options	25037	2:44
2.	Downloading, registering and installing Avast Anti-virus Home Edition	25038	2:44
3.	Using Avast Anti-virus Home Edition	25039	2:58
4.	Downloading and registering Grisoft's AVG Anti-virus	25040	2:57
5.	Installing and using Grisoft's AVG Anti-virus	25041	2:57
6.	Looking at the BitDefender^® Web site and products	25042	2:58
7.	Discovering some of the Web's free virus scanners	25043	2:59

F. Using Firewalls

		Key #	Length
1.	Comparing and contrasting hardware and software firewalls	25044	2:31
2.	Explaining what firewalls do and don't do	25045	2:09
3.	Turning the Windows Firewall on and off	25046	2:27
4.	Downloading the free version of ZoneAlarm^®	25047	1:58
5.	Installing ZoneAlarm	25048	2:52
6.	Configuring ZoneAlarm	25049	2:59
7.	Testing your firewall using ShieldsUp^®	25050	2:52

G. Intrusion Detection & Prevention

		Key #	Length
1.	Explaining what intrusion detection software does	25051	2:59
2.	Demonstrating Spybot's TeaTimer	25052	2:58
3.	Downloading the free WinPatrol	25053	1:16
4.	Demonstrating the features of WinPatrol Plus	25054	3:00

H. Tips for Safer Web Browsing

		Key #	Length
1.	Downloading and installing Mozilla^® Firefox^®	25055	2:52
2.	Exploring the settings of Firefox	25056	2:59
3.	Explaining cookies	25057	2:56
4.	Learning about ActiveX controls	25058	1:47
5.	Securing Internet Explorer	25059	2:43
6.	Using caution when clicking on pop-ups	25060	2:53
7.	Using pop-up blockers	25061	2:54
8.	Using Sandboxie for browsing safely	25062	2:58
9.	Using other Safe Browsing options	25063	2:58
10.	Avoiding the use of peer-to-peer software	25064	2:51

I. Making E-mail Safer

		Key #	Length
1.	Blocking spam in MSN Hotmail^®	25065	2:45
2.	Blocking spam in Yahoo!^® Mail	25066	2:52
3.	Blocking spam in Google™ Gmail	25067	2:58
4.	Using the junk e-mail filter in Microsoft^® Outlook^® 2003	25068	3:00
5.	Using caution with e-mail attachments	25069	2:58
6.	Using Mailwasher^® Free, an alternative spam filter	25070	2:57
7.	Using Mail2Web.com^®	25071	2:33
8.	Avoiding phishing scams	25072	2:58

J. Wireless Network Security

		Key #	Length
1.	Learning about wireless networking hardware	25073	3:15
2.	Purchasing a wireless router	25074	3:08
3.	Configuring and securing your wireless router pt. 1	25075	2:31
4.	Configuring and securing your wireless router pt. 2	25076	4:18
5.	Configuring and securing your wireless router pt. 3	25077	3:37
6.	Accessing wi-fi hotspots and wireless networks pt. 1	25078	2:37
7.	Accessing wi-fi hotspots and wireless networks pt. 2	25079	2:55

K. Good Safety & Security Habits

		Key #	Length
1.	Following a pc maintenance checklist	25080	2:15
2.	Checking manually for Microsoft updates	25081	3:37
3.	Microsoft updates through Firefox	25082	3:40
4.	Running ScanDisk and CheckDisk	25083	3:37
5.	Running Disk Defragmenter	25084	2:56
6.	Updating your most-often-used software	25085	3:33
7.	Disabling Universal Plug and Play and promoting SpinRite™	25086	3:29
8.	Displaying hidden file extensions	25087	3:25
9.	Using System Restore	25099	3:40

L. File Backup Options

		Key #	Length
1.	Using the Windows Backup utility	25088	3:54
2.	Using Karen's Replicator for free file backup	25089	2:39
3.	Using Online Backup options, and a review	25090	4:32
4.	Comparing Backup options	25091	2:58
5.	Comparing Storage options	25098	2:26

M. Helpful Web Site Resources

			Key #	Length
1.		Using PCPitstop^sm	25092	2:44
2.		Using the TechSupportAlert Web site and newsletter	25093	2:17

N. Protecting Your Family Online

		Key #	Length
1.	Clearing your internet tracks in IE and Firefox	25094	3:57
2.	Setting up search preferences in Google	25095	1:37
3.	Setting up Content Advisor in Internet Explorer	25096	2:52
4.	Creating stronger and safer passwords	25097	3:51

Tutorial series by Mark Repp

Windows, ActiveX, MSN Hotmail, Microsoft, and Outlook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. RoboForm is a registered trademark of Siber Systems Inc. SpywareBlaster is a trademark of SpywareBlaster.com. Avast is a product of ALWIL Software of Prague, Czech Republic. AVG Anti-virus is a product of Grisoft. Spybot was written by Patrick Michael Kolla and is distributed by Safer Networking Limited. HiJack - this is freeware created by Merijn Bellekom. BitDefender is a trademark or registered trademark, in the United States, EU and certain other countries, of SOFTWIN SRL, Romania. ZoneAlarmare is a trademark or registered trademark of Zone Labs, L.L.C. in the United States and other countries. ShieldsUP! is a registered trademark of Gibson Research Corporation, Laguna Hills, CA, USA. Mozilla and Firefox are registered trademarks of Mozilla Foundation. Yahoo! is a trademark or registered trademark of Yahoo!, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Google is a trademark of Google, Inc. MailWasher is a trademark of Nick Bolton Limited. Mail2Web.com is a trademark of SoftCom Technology Consulting, Inc. SpinRite is a trademark of Gibson Research Corporation, Laguna Hills, CA, USA. PCPitstop is a service mark of PCPitstop, LLC.

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