How to Download Software Safely
The internet has indeed injected a heavy dose of convenience into our lives. Distances have disappeared and the concept of global village has been fully realised. There are many reasons to love the internet, one of which is the ease with which one can download a software onto their computer. The need to walk all the way to a physical store to purchase it is no longer there, as one can easily get if off the internet.
This convenience, however, has a lot of risk attached to it. While downloading a software, a lot of people end up downloading viruses, adware and spyware to their computer, thus compromising both their security and privacy.
In order to make the software downloading process a secure one, there are a few simple things that a person needs to do.
Things Required:
– Computer
– Internet connectivity
– Anti-virus program
– uTorrent
Instructions
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Make sure your computer has a fast internet connection. If the size of the software is big, it may take hours to download. Some sites do not even allow the download to be resumed if it is interrupted for some reason. Therefore, getting a fast internet connection can save you from a lot of frustration and headache.
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Do not click shiny, enticing and suspicious links. One of the most important things to remember while using the internet is that it is full of scammers and predators. They know a lot of ways to grab a user’s attention. This is mostly done through a flashing banner, or a scantily clad woman. You will be tempted to click the link and start downloading whatever software is being advertised. However, you must not click the link. There is a 99 percent chance that instead of the software that is being advertised, you will get a virus on your system.
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Always use common sense while selecting the website from where you will download the software. If you do not trust the source completely, it is best to avoid downloading anything from there. It is better to be safe than sorry. It is best to download software from well-known websites such as Symantec, Microsoft, Samsung, etc. Freeware and shareware websites are usually full of risks.
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If you are using uTorrent to download files to your computer, make sure you read the description and comment section on the torrent site before downloading the torrent. Other users typically share their experience in the comment section. Download the torrent only if other users who downloaded it have expressed satisfaction with it and assured you that it will not affect your computer with a virus.
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If you regularly download software from the internet, make sure you have an anti-virus program running on your system. Ensure that the virus definitions are updated. The program will protect your system even if you accidently download an infected or dangerous file.
