Guides covering how to keep your device clean, healthy and virus-free. Including anti-virus, malware and firewalls.

What is a firewall?

A clear definition of this much-used term.

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How to test a firewall

A firewall should protect your computer from invasion. Here’s how to find out if yours is working.

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What is a virus?

When we talk about viruses in relation to computers and the internet, we mean a program that can create a copy of itself and spread to other connected computers.

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What is Antivirus?

A free program that will protect your computer against malicious software.

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Antivirus: how to get virus protection

A step-by-step guide to getting protected.

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How to choose a strong password

One of the most powerful weapons in your arsenal, here’s how to make the most of it.

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Top tips for working securely away from the office

Eight top tips to consider that will reduce the chances of data of security breaches when employers work remotely.

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A guide to password managers

A comprehensive report of Which's testing of password managers.

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2 Step Verification for Gmail

2 Step Verification is a common way to add an extra layer of security to protect your account in case your password is compromised.

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