Show Notes - Episode 61
SERIES: Lab Rats
EPISODE #: 61
RELEASE DATE: February 19, 2007
TITLE: Windows Security 101
RUN TIME: 19:44:10
HOST: Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers
STUDIO DIRECTOR: Maurice Cacho
EDITOR: Sean Carruthers
SOURCE: www.labrats.tv/episodes/ep61.html
NOTES:
- Windows XP was the most unsecure operating system produced by Microsoft.
- Fundamentals of Securing your Windows PC:
1) Anti-Virus Software
- Grisoft AVG Free Edition Free [Andy's Favorite]
- F-Secure $55.99
- CA Antivirus 2007 $29.99
- Avast Anti-Virus Free
- Windows Live OneCare $39.99
2) Anti-Spyware Software [run multiple anti-spyware software]
- Windows Defender Free
- Spybot Search & Destroy Free
- Ad-Aware Free
- CA Anti-Spyware 2007 $22.99
3) Firewall
Windows XP and Vista both have a firewall built-in.
4) Commonsense [currently unavailable to purchase]
Don't click links in emails.
Don't open email attachments.
Don't click on funny jokes.
Don't click on unknown exe's.
Allow known file extensions to be shown:
In a Explorer Window, click Tools, then Folder Options. Click View, then uncheck the "Hide Extensions" option.
- Be sure to check out Andy's new DVD, Getting Started with Windows Vista, on sale now!
- Little Geeks Organization - Little Geeks is a philanthropic organization that collects, refurbishes and re-distributes donated home computers to children in need.
- Technology Help Forums - click here.
- Become a Cyberwalker member and receive free newsletters at - click here.
- Check out - Andy's Books, the Windows Vista Help Desk will be out in early 2007.
- Sean Carruthers Flickr Account at - GlobalHermit at Flickr.
CREDITS
Technical Assistance From:
Ryan Rasmussen - Floor Director-->
Craig Steele - Lighting
Gary Marriott
Makeup:
Aaren Perrier
Theme Music by Dee Long
Title Graphics by Steve Huntriss (AKA ‘Tackie’)
Web Master:
Mike Britton
Systems Manager:
Ted Gallardo
Special Thanks To:
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Show Notes by Michael Britton
(c) 2007 Slurp Media
