Introduction
Computers have been around and available to the general public for quite a few decades, but never before in history have we been more reliant on them than in the last decade. It seems everything we do can be done on the internet. We search for information on the internet, we shot on the internet, we meet people on the internet, we date on the internet, we watch movies and television on the internet, some of us work on the internet, we share information with others over the internet and we even get most of our mail through your email. Your email is probably the most important aspect of your internet usage because that is where any important correspondence with friends, family and co-workers is. There are many email providers out there. Some cost money but most are free. Some are more business oriented while most of them are suitable for personal use. All of them offer the same service; online mail box. Anyone can sign up for an email account. In order to set up your email account, weigh out the pros and cons of each email provider by doing research on them, follow the steps to sign up and you’re done. Almost done. One more step needs to be taken when it comes to your email and that is security. Below are some steps in securing your email.
History
The first thing you should do is make sure you have up-to-date virus protection on your computer in order to prevent viruses getting into your email.
Make sure you have spyware detection and removal software on your computer to prevent hackers from getting into your email to steal personal information.
Check your email settings. Hide any information that you are able to hide from public view and set up an alert that allows an email to be sent to you when an unknown user logs into your email account.
Always clean your computer every week to keep it running smoothly and prevent viruses and hackers from getting into it and your email. Run virus scans, get rid of unwanted junk, defrag your hard drive and clear your internet history.
It is also a good idea to change your email password every few months. Make sure it is something that you will remember but it is hard enough that no one will be able to guess what it is. Use numbers, letters big and small and symbols combined to ensure that your password is not easy to guess even after a few tries. Never share your password with anyone and never leave your email account open when you are not around your computer.
Features
Your email is a great way to communicate, keep organized, exchange ideas and keep in touch with the people in every aspect of your life. Keeping it secure is of great importance because most people keep very sensitive and personal information in their email accounts.
Tips and comments
Even if you do not use email a lot, it is still important to have an account that you can go to when it is needed. You never know when you may meet a contact or potential job prospect who may ask for your email address and you always want to be ready and able to provide that because that is how most people communicate these days.
