Hardware and Software Safety and Security

 

Hardware Safety and Security

• Computers must be kept clean
• Computers should be kept at a moderate temperature
• All computers should be connected to surge protecters 
• Computer and disks must be kept clear of static electricity 
• Be aware of key loggers

Software Safety and Security 

We should take good care of computer software. Windows 7 provides many ways to provide safety for the computer software. The control panel is a part of Microsoft Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI) which allows users to view and change basic system settings as given below:

• Windows Firewall
• Spyware and unwanted software protection
• Antivirus
• Windows Password Protection