Computing Tips, Software, and Resources

[Nerdie]

Tips

• Always verify that you visit the official site you are looking for.
• Never open any unexpected emails you weren't looking for!
• Be cautious of downloading any type of file, especially executables (.exe and .scr)
• When downloading a program do some research to see if it is trustworthy or not.
• Keep windows up to date! People sometimes don't update as often as they should, updates come out for a reason... they fix bugs and security holes found in the operating system.
• Keep all software up to date.
• Turn off auto-run for USBs.
• Secure your accounts; Use 2FA when possible, use randomly generated passwords along with a password manager or a piece of paper!
• When on forums and other sites check to see if they have an option to 'Hide you Email from others' and check it when possible.
• Don't make enemies, this will just make you a target of someone.
• Always use virus protection, even if it is free.
• Never use more than 1 anti-virus on a machine.
• If you are having an issue search it up before contacting someone under a tech support solution, most likely you'll end up getting the answer a lot faster by doing that.

Software

Security

• avast!
• Avira 
• 360 Total Security Essential
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• KeyScrambler
• Spyware Blaster
• HerdProtect
• ESET Online Scanner
• Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit
• Sandboxie
• MVPHOSTS

 

System Optimizer's & Cleaners:

• CCleaner 
• PC Decrapifier 
• JetClean
• Wise Care 365

 

Password Managers:

• LastPass
• PasswordBox
• Dashlane
• KeePass
• KeePassX
• Passpack
• RoboForm

 

Browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• GNU IceCat
• K-Meleon
• Waterfox
• Pale Moon
• Opera
• Maxthon

 

Misc:

• Unchecky

 

Browser Extensions 
Adguard - Best adblocker there currently is.
uBlock - Lightweight and powerful adblocker.
Web of Trust - Website Rating Tool and warns you of possibly malicious sites.
HTTPS Everywhere - Forces the use of HTTPS on websites/elements when available.

** Adblock/Adblock Plus is not recommended for use because they allow non-intrusive ads to be displayed. **

 

Other:
Ninite - Install multiple apps at once without bloatware.

 

I may update this in the near future to contain more content, we'll see...

 

[kirashi]

Great list of resources, especially the recommendation of keeping things up to date.

I know so many people who refuse to update because of reason X, when in reality they have absolutely no clue as to why we need to keep software up to date.

[DimasRMDO]

14 hours ago, Nerdie said:

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+Tips

Also try your best not to pirate, it's tempting though....