Heritage Neighborhood Association

2007 September Meeting Minutes

Computer Security

TOPIC
Computer Security

* President Kathy Murphy introduced Stan the owner of Cutting Edge Computer Solutions
which is located in the Y-Mart Plaza.
* Words of wisdom from Stan:

* DO NOT download free music or movies. There is often spyware or viruses attached
to the files. When you share with your friends, you share the virus. There is
$150,000 fine for downloading illegally. Some BAD programs are Lime wire and Zune.
They are loaded with viruses.

* Some free protection tools to down load are:
AVG - Anti-virus
www.pctools.com - anti-virus/ anti-spyware

* If you have a wireless connection, always password protect it. Other people can
get into your computer and steal all your private documents. They can also use your
wireless connection to surf the web or commit crimes.

* Clean out your temp files and cookies OFTEN, like every other day. Click on START,
PROGRAMS, ACCESSORIES, SYSTEM TOOLS, DISK CLEAN UP. It looks like a little broom.
Creat a shortcut for your desktop. Check off all the boxes, and click OK. It will
clean up your computer.

* Back-up your documents often. Save everything in My Documents to make it easier
to back up your files. You can use a DVD to store your docs, which holds 7 gigs,
use an external hard drive, or store them off site. A free storage is http://mozy.com/home
to store up to 2 gigs free.

* Logon as the "administrator" to load programs, etc. Don't use your
user ID.

* Stan was very knowledgeable and personable. He makes house calls or you can take
your computer in to his shop for a tune up. He can be reached at 891-2327