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Follow on Google News | Protect Your Computer Now - From Summer MayhemSummer is the season for computer mayhem. The kids are home from school, often unsupervised, and boredom does not bode well for your system's health and welfare.
By: Nerds On Call Computer Repair Redding Anti-virus/ anti-malware software is an absolute must. Make sure the software is current by configuring it to automatically update itself when new versions are released. Set it up to scan your system routinely. You may want to have it run more frequently during the summer months. For Windows users, I recommend Microsoft Security Essentials (http://windows.microsoft.com/ While Mac users are less likely to encounter viruses or malware, it's still a good idea to have some protection. Avast Free Antivirus for Mac (http://download.cnet.com/ Create separate user accounts for each member of the family. Aesthetically, it allows everyone to have a sense of individuality with customized backgrounds, desktop icons and folders. It also gives kids some privacy by keeping prying siblings out of each other’s “business.” Every operating system is slightly different, but here's a link for creating separate accounts for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Mac OS X: http://support.hubris.net/ Use parental control software. Programs like NetNanny (www.netnanny.com) Windows users also have access to Family Safety. If it's not already installed on your computer it can be easily downloaded from Microsoft's website (http://windows.microsoft.com/ Finally, don't discount the importance of talking to your kids about your expectations. Automated monitoring can only go so far. Let them know you don't want them downloading anything to the computer without your permission and/or supervision. Talk to them about where they should and shouldn't be surfing on the web. Set limits regarding screen time that includes all devices they have access to. This way, you can hopefully avoid any nasty surprises. Worst case scenario: add your favorite computer repair professional to speed dial and pre-book your September tune-up before all the other desperate parents clog up the schedule. Andrea Eldridge is CEO and co-founder of Nerds On Call, an on-site computer and laptop repair service (http://www.callnerds.com/ About Nerds On Call Established in a spare room in Redding, Calif., in March 2004, Nerds On Call offers on-site computer and laptop repair services to consumers and businesses. Nerds On Call provides trouble-shooting for PCs and Macs, home and office networks, printers, iPods® and MP3 players, handheld devices and cell phones, home theaters and game systems, and virtually every other form of digital entertainment. In 2009, 2010, & 2011 the company was named to Inc. magazine’s list of 5000 fastest growing private companies. With 15 locations across California, Oregon, Washington, & Arizona Nerds On Call serves more than 40,000 satisfied customers per year. For more information, visit www.callnerds.com or call 1-800-919-NERD. End
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