Comodo Internet Security Pro recommended by consumer advocate guru
Anyone who owns and operates a personal computer, which by virtue of the fact you are reading this probably includes you, needs to be aware of and understand the need for firewall and anti-virus protection. Without it, your computer and your data are at risk of becoming a breeding ground for computer “bugs,” including adware and malware parasite-like applications.
Computer guru Kim Komando recommends Comodo as the best option for PCs running the Vista operating system. (Gannett News Service column, Dec. 31, 2008)
Comodo Internet Security Pro includes the firewall, anti-virus and security software found in the company’s free product, with these additional features:
TrustConnect, which can be used at coffee shops, hotels, airports, City/Town Public Wi-Fi hubs, or anywhere you need to use unsecure wireless connections.
Security & Protection Services: Keep your computer secure from hackers, malware and viruses. The company’s support experts will help you stay protected by diagnosing and removing all threats. Virus Diagnosis, Virus Removal and Internet Login Protection are among the services included.
Setup and Installation: The company will set up and install your Comodo products and Internet-based email account. Includes: Email Account Setup, Comodo Internet Security Pro Software Installation and Printer Setup.
PC Tune-up and Green Configuration: Save money on your electric bill. The company will optimize your power management setting based on how you use your computer. Slow-running computer? They’ll give it a full scan and fine-tune key areas to improve speed and stability. Includes PC Tune-up service and Green PC Configuration.
Another endorsement: “The professional version steps up personal security and computer maintenance to another level … LivePC allows you to connect to real expert, 24 hours a day, to help diagnose security issues. You’ll even find people on hand to help you install the program, so the support starts from the very first time you download. This is perfect for people who understand how important internet security is but don’t have the time to dedicate themselves to learning every single thing about virus protection. Even if you consider yourself tech savvy, we bet you’ve got a friend or relative who could really benefit from a service like this!”
software-today.com
There are a lot of choices out there, but you can go with the one recommended for Vista by perhaps the leading consumer advocate for computer owners and users: Comodo Internet Security Pro.
The Importance Of A Web Firewall
A web firewall should be installed given the rise in numbers of computer hackers, scammers and viruses around the Internet. Defense from malicious data harming your computer is provided by a web firewall. Dangerous attacks to your computer can negative impact on you but these can be avoided.
Since there are a wide variety of web firewalls available, including those from major corporations such as Microsoft, you first need to determine what kind of web firewall your PC requires. A web firewall is likely to be set up and ready to use if the computer came installed with the Microsoft XP or Vista operating system. Check that it is turned on and working properly. Purchase your own software if you do not have one of these newer operating systems. The XP version doesn’t get great reviews so you may still want to buy separate web firewall software if you have Microsoft XP.
There are many products available, including as the most popular – Norton, AVG, and McAfee and you can either visit a store that sells computer software or download a web firewall product through the Internet. Even from the leading companies, there are plenty of low cost versions available, with prices varying according to the sophistication of the software. Once in hand and prior to installing your web firewall, you need to take a few things into consideration. The program must not stop you using the functions that you need, such as file and printing sharing. The documentation provided allows the settings to be configured during installation or at a later date.
Web firewalls tend to stop you from going to certain parts of the Internet as well. It is important that you are familiar with how you connect because this can happen if you use a local area network or a router. When you have installed a web firewall in place, secured networks in particular are difficult to access. Installing a web firewall to a pc linked to a company network may require a specific settings configuration to allow you to connect to them and this can be provided by a company’s IT department.
For more information visit Two Monitors On One Computer and also Cheapest Laptop Computers