Jason Oh offers the following royalty-free article for you to publish online or in print. Feel free to use this article in your newsletter, website, ezine, blog, or forum. ----------- PUBLICATION GUIDELINES - You have permission to publish this article for free providing the "About the Author" box is included in its entirety. - Do not post/reprint this article in any site or publication that contains hate, violence, porn, warez, or supports illegal activity. - Do not use this article in violation of the US CAN-SPAM Act. If sent by email, this article must be delivered to opt-in subscribers only. - If you publish this article in a format that supports linking, please ensure that all URLs and email addresses are active links. - Please send a copy of the publication, or an email indicating the URL to [email protected] - Article Marketer (www.ArticleMarketer.com) has distributed this article on behalf of the author. Article Marketer does not own this article, please respect the author's copyright and publication guidelines. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this article. ----------- Article Title: Computer Security - An Essential Guide to Anti-Virus Software Author: Jason Oh Category: Word Count: 435 Keywords: anti-virus software Author's Email Address: [email protected] Article Source: http://www.articlemarketer.com ------------------ ARTICLE START ------------------
Every computer, whether it is a personal home computer, business computer or otherwise, should have some kind of reliable anti-virus software if the computer has an internet connection. Malware, spyware, worms, viruses and other newly emerging threats are increasing in number and maliciousness every day. Why risk exposing your computer to the damaging effects of exposure to one or more of these threats? Anti-virus software provides you with computer security and can extend the life of your PC. If you do not have anti-virus software because you don't want to pay the cost, compare the $100-or-less product with a complete computer replacement or repair if you get a virus. The importance of protecting your computer is obvious. There are many brands and varieties of anti-virus software available on the market today. Companies recognize the importance of protecting your computer investment, so many exist that provide great computer security. Some are basic while others are extremely comprehensive. Particular brands pride their products in being able to detect viruses, Trojan horses and worms automatically. Some varieties use more memory and slow down computer systems more than others. A few of the best brands have a feature that allows it to make automatic updates from the internet so it is always up-to-date with the highest level of protection to ensure computer security. All these factors and more make the prices vary. Top features to look for include extensive computer security features that will protect your PC from all sorts of malware and other threats. A system that is able to perform its tasks without drawing attention to itself-in other words without using too much memory-is a major draw. An easy-to-use interface is important in understanding what threats to your PC may exist and what you need to do to get rid of them. Anti-virus software should provide email protection because this is one of the most prominent ways to get viruses on your PC. It is also a plus if an anti-virus software is designed to monitor CPU usage to effectively prevent system overload. Software that can scan systems quickly is essential to being convenient to the user, as well. There is quite a selection to choose from when it comes to anti-virus software. Whichever brand you choose, do your research first to see what specifications you need for your specific system. There is nothing more important in creating good computer security than utilizing reliable anti-virus software. Look into what options are out there today and get your computer protected from threats. Jason Oh has an interest in computers and technology. His blog http://refurbishedcomputerexplained.com provides detailed information on refurbished desktop computers. The website also offers useful tips of what to look for before purchasing refurbished desktop computers. ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
