Nikhil Chaugule

Installation of Operating System Get proper Licensed Operating System and read License agreement carefully before installing the OS. Switch on your personal computer and go to BIOS Settings and change your first boot drive to CD Drive. Insert your CD/DVD into the CD drive and restart your system using Ctrl+Alt+Delete. After restart, the system boots from the CD/DVD. Follow the installation steps as specified by the vendor document. Use the CD provided by the Vendor to install your Motherboard drivers Monitor drivers Audio & Video drivers Network drivers

Why do you need to secure your Desktop? We need to secure our desktop because a personal computer used without proper security measure that could lead to exploiting the system for illegal activities using the resources of such insecured computers. These exploiters could be Virus, Trojans, Keyloggers and sometimes real hackers. This may result in data theft, data loss, personal information disclosure, stealing of credentials like passwords etc. So, protect and secure your Personal Computer before it is compromised. " The olden phrase is always golden... Prevention is Better than Cure." Things to remember … while using your personal computer Always install Licensed Software so that you have regular updates of your Operating system and Applications. In case of open source software, make sure to update frequently. Read the “ Terms and Conditions ” / “ License Agreement ” provided by vendor/software before installation. Properly shutdown and switch off your p...

GUIDELINES FOR SECURING BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS (DONT'S) Dont ’ s: Don ’ t enable the option for remote administration (via Internet), as it is not required for a home user. Don ’ t enable the option “ Restore Factory Default Setting ” in broadband modem. Don ’ t use connection without a filter for each broadband Internet line. Don ’ t tap the line before the splitter (a small dvice that separates phone line from data / PC port). Don ’ t use USB broadband modem with insecure computer/laptop. Do not Enable SSID Broadcast:In Wi-Fi networking, wireless access point or router typically broadcasts the network name (SSID) over the air at regular intervals.This feature was designed for businesses as well as to access public hotspots. For a home user this feature is unnecessary and can be an entry point to break into the network. Do not Enable  Auto-Connect to Open Wi-Fi Networks:In case if Auto-Connect setting is enabled, computer with Wi-Fi interface ca...