Antivirus Tip: The younger the child, the more adult supervision required. Be on hand but not overbearing and allow the child to explore and learn.

Antivirus Tip: Since children and teens mostly use mobile phones to access the internet, it is wise to teach them good tech habits such as limiting screen time.

Antivirus Tip: Always have a trusted adult monitor children’s activities whilst using internet-enabled devices.

Antivirus Tip: Sometimes, protection software may remove useful programs without prompt, so always customise scanning options.

Antivirus Tip: If your device contains apps and programs you no longer use, remove them as they might update to collect data.

Antivirus Tip: Anti-virus programs scan your files for certain patterns to detect malware, but sometimes it picks up helpful programs. Always check scanning results.

Antivirus Tip: Clearing out the internet browsing history and cache is a wise habit to develop, especially if you want to remove another person’s activity.

Antivirus Tip: Most web browsers have many add-ons that can enhance your safety – like phishing protection – while using the internet. Download the right one.

Antivirus Tip: Not all security functions are automatically enabled or the default. Check system settings to ensure that all possible security is on.

Antivirus Tip: Install an antimalware app – it scans your PC for viruses, spyware and other malware trying to access your mail and files.