Computers have become an important device in today’s modern world where internet is a powerful tool accessed by everyone. And if you happen to be someone well versed with computers, you are probably the go to person for relatives and friends troubled by computer woes. Here are tips on how you can help a relative or friend with their PC’s security and management.
Setting up of Limited User Accounts
Using the limited or standard setting account for your relative’s computer will help you to control the damages caused by the users as this would prevent them from installing software without a valid password or from altering the settings of the system. Only selected users can be informed about the password to help them download or install secure software. However, this alone is enough of protecting the system or the administrator account from malware.
Allowing remote access
This is the best way out to help a relative with problems in his PC. With remote access service enabled, you can control the relative’s desktop from your own PC and this enables you to immediately check what is happening rather than trying to understand the entire problem on phone. This software is extremely helpful to regularly monitor the computer’s settings and maintain it.
Protecting the computer
Do install security software on the computer without fail. In case you have Windows 7 version on your PC, you will need to install antivirus software whereas Windows 8 has an already installed antivirus. However, you can also install other antivirus software with a greater detection rate. This would help in security of the less informed users. The computer should be configured for automatic update of the software of Windows, web browsers, and browser plug-ins so that they always contain the latest versions. Any suspicious software should be uninstalled.
Activating parental controls
While maintaining a child’s computer it is essential that you set parental controls. This would help parents to monitor and have hold of their child’s activity on the computer and the internet. Windows 8 has program called Family Safety which is an built-in parental control program. With this program, you can short list websites, set computer time and limit the child’s access to particular applications and games.
Giving better guidance
Any computer system cannot be locked completely and there are chances still that you or other user might download some malware and infect the system. Phishing mails may make you send important details like credit card, password and other personal information on the internet, which may be very dangerous.
Summary
All the above-mentioned tips are an effective safeguard against any damage to your relative’s computer thus keeping their PC safe and secure.
