Tips Using Internet Safely

• Make sure to turn off auto update of any software other than anti virus software on your PC. Schedule to get the downloads at a time when you are not working. This way your connection will remain active and you will continue to have updated software version as well.
• If you plan to download a large file, then do so with a download manager. That way even if lose the connection in the middle of a download, you do not have to start from scratch.
• If you aren’t computer-savvy, avoid using VOIP (Voice over IP), which can cause problems.
• Use anti-virus/spyware programs to eliminate bandwidth hogging programs that use your internet. Free anti-virus programs include AVG, BitDefender, and Avast!, and free anti-spyware programs include Ad-Aware, Spybot - Search & Destroy, and SUPERAntiSpyware.
• Also try installing a personal firewall to help block unwanted hackers and control what programs access the internet. Free firewalls include Comodo and Jetico.
• If you have (or install) a secondary firewall, make sure to disable your computer’s default firewall. Running two firewalls at once will cause connection problems.
• Do not use a cable splitter, as this could degrade connection flow.