Ch.9.1 Sound Byte: Protecting Your Computer
Describe options for backing up computer files.
- Backups protect you from lost or damaged files. - Copies of files (backups) can be stored on portable hard drives or cloud-based storage sites (like Google Drive).
Backing Up Data
- Copy personal data files to * External hard drive * Cloud backup service: Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive - Use System Image to create a backup of your entire systems on an external hard drive
Describe how use the Recycle Bin and System Restore to fix your mistakes.
- Deleted files are not permanently deleted; they land in the Windows Recycle Bin. - You can restore files to their original locations (or permanently delete them) by accessing the Recycle Bin. - System Restore allows you to restore your system to a point in time before problems occurred.
Explain why regular updates of software are necessary to protect your system.
- Hackers exploit software vulnerabilities. - Software companies provide updated code (patches) to repair problems or increase security. - Apps must be set to download updates.
Explain why your computer needs protecting.
- Outsiders may infect your computer with viruses or other malware. - You may cause your own damage by * failing to back up files, * deleting the wrong file, or * installing a program that damages your system.
Protect Your Computer from Threats
- Protection against outsiders/hackers * Antivirus/antimalware software - Protection against your own mishaps * Backups * Undelete * Security updates * System Restore
Protection from Your Own Mistakes
- Recycle Bin: Restoring deleted files - System Restore: Reset your system to a past date
Security Updates
- Security patches are published for Windows and other Microsoft products such as Edge and Office - Windows Update automatically downloads updates and installs them
Antivirus/Antimalware Software
- Top antivirus/antimalware software companies * Kapersky Labs * Symantec (Norton Antivirus) * McAfee * Bitdefender - Subscription-based products - Protection suites offer other features * E-mail scans * Parental controls * File shredding
Describe how to protect your computer from viruses and other malware.
- You should purchase and install antivirus/antimalware software. - This software is subscription based and must be renewed. - Software suites offer other protection such as parental controls and automatic e-mail scans.
The __________ utility allows you to create a copy of your entire hard drive on an external hard drive.
System Image
If your system becomes unstable, you can reset it to a configuration from a past date by using __________.
Windows System Restore
Updates that you can download to fix possible security issues are called software __________.
patches
Which of the following is NOT a major antivirus software company (as mentioned in this Sound Byte)?
Adobe
After deletion (in Windows), your files are stored in the __________.
Recycle Bin
