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Antivirus Software…Educate Yourself
Todays computer users are for the most part unaware that their computers come prepackaged with Antivirus Software that they can use to keep their computers safe from things like malware, spyware and even those nasty little viruses that seem to find their way onto a computer no matter what you do. Even those that are aware such software exists on their machines rarely know how to utilize them. I have often wondered, especially since most computers come with a limited trial version of a paid program, whether or not the companies that publish these programs want their users to have any success when using their applications.
All to often Antivirus Software is, for the average user, difficult to operate and is often left un-updated due to a general lack of education and knowledge about the product. In order to keep these programs functional they need to be updated on a regular basis so that they can detect and remove threats as well as keep your computers safe from things like zero day attacks and whatnot. Sadly a user aware that they do have such applications at hand find that updating the program is far to complex and will therefore allow the program to remain out of date, rendering the program useless.
This causes users to encounter and have multiple problems with viruses and the ever annoying spyware thats always waiting to infect an unsuspecting, and unprotected computer. In extreme cases some of these people will become victims of data file theft or in a worst case scenario, identity theft. It is for these reasons that one can only hope that antivirus programs become easier to use at some point in time.
As a person who fancies himself tech savvy Id like to see antivirus software become much more user friendly if for no other reason that to give me a break from the monotony of ridding family members computers of infections. This has consumed more than just a few weekends of my time and Id like to see something get published that has an easy to navigate user interface and updates just as easily. Id also like to see publishers begin polling average people to determine what their true level of computer knowledge is. It is my opinion that this would allow them to see very clearly just how difficult it is to use some of these antivirus programs.
There is another side of me that believes partial blame must lie with those who buy computers. You dont buy a car before you know how to drive or even before you have plans to learn to drive. Id like to see this same rule applied to the world of computers, especially since they have now become common place in the home. It is very rare that I see anyone, even my own family members ask for help in learning how to operate a program, or with desire to learn more about their machines and how to keep them safe.
In actuality Im surprised by the languid approach both sides have taken as threats to computers and private information is so high these days that there is rarely a day when you dont read about some type of new threat or about someone who had their files and/or their identity stolen. Lets face it if youre operating a computer without being at least semi-proficient with an antivirus application youre going to be in trouble. Even if your identity is never stolen you will likely still encounter all the problems caused by spyware and malware. In most cases your computers processing power and memory will be eaten up by these nuisances and causes you many a headache.
If youre a computer novice or find that youre just not to comfortable around things like antivirus programs then take the time to educate yourself so that you can protect not just your machine but your data and files as well. If youre on the other side of the fence and are a publisher of antivirus software find ways to keep the high level of functionality you currently have all the while keeping in mind that not everyone who uses your products are going to know what theyre doing. Easy to use and comprehensive security measures are the way to go.
3 Easy Steps To A Successful Linking Campaign
If you want to increase your website’s rankings in the search engines, you will need to use inbound links, backlinks or one-way links to promote link popularity. To do this, there are many link building and directory submission services available. All the major search engines are somewhat flexible, giving status and ranking to sites that have links to their webpages from related, themed and quality sites. Linking to sites of poor quality will only lessen your Link Popularity, if not totally ruin it.
By following these 3 easy steps in your Link Building campaign, your website will begin to see quality traffic from relevant and themed websites.
1. Choose Your Keywords and Keyword Phrases Carefully.
Keywords and keyword phrases are the primary words that potential customers use to find your website when using a search engine. The right idea is to optimize your webpages for these keywords or keyword phrases. You should choose keywords and keyword phrases that accurately reflect your business and/or services. These keyword and keyword phrases should be specific enough to target your potential customers.
For help with keywords and keyword phrases, check your websites server logs to see what search terms have worked for your website. Also, try search terms to see what works on your competitors’ sites.
2. Build up the links to your Webpages from other Websites.
Search engines view inbound or one-way links as a positive vote for your site. Therefore, the more incoming links, the higher your page will rank. There are limits, though. The search engines must view the linking sites as quality addresses. Having seedy sites link to yours can harm your rankings. Propose to exchange links with websites that are related or themed to your own business and website. If they have a higher page rank, all the better. Also, ask those seedy sites to remove any links to your website.
You can easily pull up a list of sites that link to yours. In Google’s search box, simply type link:yoursitename and click Search.
3. Check Your Progress and Be Patient.
Search Engine Optimization, especially Link Building doesn’t happen overnight. It will take a few months to start getting good page rankings. Trying to rush your SEOs linking campaign can lead to mistakes. And the consequences of those mistakes can be pretty severe.
3 Easy Steps To A Successful Linking Campaign
If you want to increase your website’s rankings in the search engines, you will need to use inbound links, backlinks or one-way links to promote link popularity. To do this, there are many link building and directory submission services available. All the major search engines are somewhat flexible, giving status and ranking to sites that have links to their webpages from related, themed and quality sites. Linking to sites of poor quality will only lessen your Link Popularity, if not totally ruin it.
By following these 3 easy steps in your Link Building campaign, your website will begin to see quality traffic from relevant and themed websites.
1. Choose Your Keywords and Keyword Phrases Carefully.
Keywords and keyword phrases are the primary words that potential customers use to find your website when using a search engine. The right idea is to optimize your webpages for these keywords or keyword phrases. You should choose keywords and keyword phrases that accurately reflect your business and/or services. These keyword and keyword phrases should be specific enough to target your potential customers.
For help with keywords and keyword phrases, check your websites server logs to see what search terms have worked for your website. Also, try search terms to see what works on your competitors’ sites.
2. Build up the links to your Webpages from other Websites.
Search engines view inbound or one-way links as a positive vote for your site. Therefore, the more incoming links, the higher your page will rank. There are limits, though. The search engines must view the linking sites as quality addresses. Having seedy sites link to yours can harm your rankings. Propose to exchange links with websites that are related or themed to your own business and website. If they have a higher page rank, all the better. Also, ask those seedy sites to remove any links to your website.
You can easily pull up a list of sites that link to yours. In Google’s search box, simply type link:yoursitename and click Search.
3. Check Your Progress and Be Patient.
Search Engine Optimization, especially Link Building doesn’t happen overnight. It will take a few months to start getting good page rankings. Trying to rush your SEOs linking campaign can lead to mistakes. And the consequences of those mistakes can be pretty severe.