Having trouble keeping track of all your computer passwords? Instead of covering your desk with post-it notes, try a password manager. These programs store all your passwords in one place. You can also store other sensitive information like credit cards numbers, serial numbers and custom lists (e.g., what’s in your safety deposit box or wallet). Each program below uses strong encryption to keep your data safe.
Zipping files are a way of archiving and compressing your data. A ZIP file contains one or more files that have been compressed to reduce file size. Think of a very well packed suitcase, it’s much more efficient and smaller than a heap of clothes.
If you use the internet on your PC, you are opening your computer up to a world of nasty viruses. It’s very important to have some kind of antivirus or anti-malware program installed. If you don’t have one, check with your Internet Service Provider (Comcast, AT&T, RCN) and see if one is included with your internet service.
If not, here are several highly rated (and free) programs you can try:
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Panda Cloud Antivirus Free Edition
Avast! Free Antivirus
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
Running out of hard drive space on your computer? Don’t forget to empty your trash! Mac users: Go to the Dock (the bar at the bottom of your screen), click on the Trash icon and choose Empty Trash. PC users: Find the Recycle Bin on your desktop. Right-click and choose Empty Recycle Bin. Remember, you cannot get these files back, so it doesn’t hurt to check what’s in the trash first. Just double-click on the icon to see what’s inside.
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