Antivirus software is a must have program for all computers, also in your home network. In this case MacAfee Total Protection is a good internet security suite. This program installed will blocks all viruses and spy wares that come. An the best thing, MacAfee Total Protection software automatically gets updated for new virus definitions and effectively guards the system in real time while you freely browse.

This method really effective, worth its cost and safeguards your computer from malicious viruses and spywares. Virus infection may result in data loss while spyware may lead to identity theft and home network connection also increase it secure ability.

Do not open unsolicited emails. Never download eye tempting free software from the internet. This free software may install a spyware, which extracts confidential information from your computer, for example credit card number, SSN, etc. thus leading to identity theft.

Download software from secure and trusted websites only.
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Enabling a firewall is also a good option. Firewall can act like a child lock for the internet. The website access policy can be defined in firewall. Websites, which parents don’t want their children to surf, can easily be restricted.

If you have wireless network then enable the WEP key otherwise your neighbors would enjoy net surfing without having an internet connection of their own.

Broadband is “always on” internet connection, with the same IP address hence more prone to threat. Always shutdown your computer after uses it or at least disable it from the network.

Finally, always keep a backup of your critical data that is important documents or memorable photos and videos in case computer crashes. A boot disk is also a safe option to keep, if computer is reluctant to start. Once your computer is connected to any network, it needs proper safeguards. Take the necessary precautions mentioned above for trouble free computing.