Fast and Free Security Methods

There are some of the Fast and Free Security methods to make ur computer more efficient
Before you spend a dime on security, there are many precautions you can take that will protect you against the most common threats.

1. check the windows update and office update regularly (_http://office.microsoft.com/productupdates); have your Office CD ready. Windows Me, 2000, and XP users can configure automatic updates. Click on the Automatic Updates tab in the System control panel and choose the appropriate options.
2. Install a personal firewall.some offers free like SyGate (www.sygate.com) and ZoneAlarm (www.zonelabs.com).
3. Install a free spyware blocker. Our Editors' Choice ("Spyware," April 22) was SpyBot Search & Destroy (_http://security.kolla.de). SpyBot is also paranoid and ruthless in hunting out tracking cookies.
4. Block pop-up spam messages in Windows NT, 2000, or XP by disabling the Windows Messenger service (this is unrelated to the instant messaging program). Open Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Services and you'll see Messenger. Right-click and go to Properties. Set Start-up Type to Disabled and press the Stop button. Bye-bye, spam pop-ups! Any good firewall will also stop them.
5. Use strong passwords and change them periodically. Passwords should have at least seven characters; use letters and numbers and have at least one symbol. A decent example would be f8izKro@l. This will make it much harder for anyone to gain access to your accounts.
6. If you're using Outlook or Outlook Express, use the current version or one with the Outlook Security Update installed. The update and current versions patch numerous vulnerabilities.
7. Buy antivirus software and keep it up to date. If you're not willing to pay, try Grisoft AVG Free Edition (Grisoft Inc., w*w.grisoft.com). And doublecheck your AV with the free, online-only scanners available at w*w.pandasoftware.com/activescan and http://housecall.trendmicro.com.
8. If you have a wireless network, turn on the security features: Use MAC filtering, turn off SSID broadcast, and even use WEP with the biggest key you can get. For more, check out our wireless section or see the expanded coverage in Your Unwired World in our next issue.
9. Join a respectable e-mail security list, such as the one found at our own Security Supersite at _http://security.ziffdavis.com, so that you learn about emerging threats quickly and can take proper precautions.
10. Be skeptical of things on the Internet. Don't assume that e-mail "From:" a particular person is actually from that person until you have further reason to believe it's that person. Don't assume that an attachment is what it says it is. Don't give out your password to anyone, even if that person claims to be from "support."

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create shortcut for switching users

Hi friends here is the shortcut for fast switching users if u want to change the users very fastly just follow the procedures
you have to create a shortcut to switch the current user is very easy it is done by creating a shortcut to c:\windows\system32\tsdiscon.exe

± Right click where you want the shortcut to be created and select New and then Shortcut.
± Copy and paste “c:\windows\system32\tsdiscon.exe” into the location box and hit Next.
± Give it a name and hit Finish.

lock a file without using a software

Hai friends, Here is a trick to lock a file or folder without using a software. Try this out in your system.
If a file is in the location e:\songs in the same drive create a new text document and type the following
ren songs songs.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
Now save this text file as loc.bat
Create another text file and type in it
ren songs.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} songs
Now save this text file as key.bat

Include a image in property window of- my computer

Are you bored of seeing the old properties window of my computer.
for a change add a picture into it
Open Notepad.
Type the following:
[General]
Manufacturer="windows"
Model=Marshal Microsoft
[Support Information]
Line1= Your Ph No
Line2= Your Address.....
Save as "oeminfo.ini" in the System32 folder.(Without Quote)
Create a bmp file(Your Photo) and save it the System32 folder as "oemlogo.bmp"(Without Quote).
Now Check your My Computer Properties.