Antivirus Tip: Do proper research on an anti-virus program before you purchase and use it. Look at user opinions, expert reviews and other practical info.

Antivirus Tip: A good anti-virus program has DNS (Domain Name System) protection, which basically makes your internet address harder to find.

Antivirus Tip: Get familiar with the anti-virus and security apps that you install – like scanning – so you know exactly what to do when something bad happens.

Antivirus Tip: Delete an app or program if you barely use it – some programs and apps could download extra software, which can potentially collect your info.

Antivirus Tip: When your machine is infected, run all your anti-virus programs to scan and remove the malware. Make sure all your programs run afterwards.

Antivirus Tip: Get familiar with the anti-virus and security apps that you install – like scanning – so you know exactly what to do when something bad happens.

Antivirus Tip: Be aware of the websites you browse. Some websites install software that tracks what you visit so they can take advantage of your habits.

Antivirus Tip: When browsing online, keep your anti-virus safety settings active and firewall always on.

Antivirus Tip: When making back-up files, be sure to scan them before the time so you don’t accidentally save a malicious file.

Antivirus Tip: Online predators and scammers usually use tempting bait such as ads for cheap deals to lure you in. If it’s too good to be true, it usually is.