Computer mistakes beginners make

Computer mistakes beginners make

Below we listed the mistakes that make us the first computer user and how you can avoid falling into one of the same mistakes.

Do not back up important files

One of the biggest mistakes that can be made by any person is not supporting important information. Today, there are many different ways to back up your information that there is no excuse for backing up your information. Be sure to back up all important information before it's too late.

Next or right click without reading

Everyone has become impatient for immediate satisfaction, we all enjoy on the internet every day. However, due to this impatience, it is not uncommon for new users to click OK or Next what they are accepting and not ensuring that checkboxes are still checked. Make sure that you read each prompt before agreeing, or you can agree to install a new browser toolbar, a program that you did not want to install, or other crackware.

Not saving work

When working on a document offline or offline, make sure that the program is automatically saving your work. If a program does not automatically save your work, then you have to make sure that you are saving your work every 10-15 minutes. If the computer loses power, internet connection, or if the program crashes then everything is lost which has not been saved.

Unfair computer shutdown

With more users learning on smartphones and tablets before learning computer, all new users are not familiar with the proper way of closing the computer. When you work with a computer and want to turn it off, be sure to save any work, close the open program, and close the computer properly.

Open an e-mail attachment

A common way to get infected with a computer virus or malware is to open an e-mail attachment. Be very cautious and suspicious on all e-mail attachments you receive, including any e-mail attachments you receive from friends, family, and colleagues. One of the most common strategies used to send viruses to malicious users is those people who you know to get a false sense of confidence.

Falling for phishing, spam, or chain mail

Phishing

Since computers become more secure, and users get more technical savvy, many malicious people have gone to attack people using a fishing strategy. Make sure you know how phishing works and how you can be sure that you do not become a victim of identity theft.

Spam

Almost all spams are now distributed by infected computer or malicious users. The answers to these spam messages will not subscribe to you from any list and are usually never seen or received. In some cases, a spammer can also use your answer as verification that an e-mail works and sends you more spam or shares your e-mail address with other spammers. If you get spam, then remove it from your inbox.

Chain mail

You should never forward your friends and family chain mails at all. If you find an e-mail difficult to believe, then make sure that it is true before pursuing a myth or rumor to someone else.

Downloading and installing bad software

Today, the most common way to get a computer infected with viruses, malware, and other crackers is by downloading and installing bad software on the computer. Always beware of free software and which is providing you with free software. Many developers include other bundled programs or toolbars to subsidize costs, and if you are not careful, you can install them during install. As mentioned before, always make sure to ensure that the program is doing during the install.

Unfortunately, reading is not always enough and sites offering free things such as cursors, fonts, wallpapers, emotions and other small downloads can be bundled with other bad software. When downloading anything, keep the suggestions given below in mind.

Where are you downloading?

There are such malicious people who download legitimate copies of popular downloads, modify the file with malicious software, and then upload the file with the same name. Make sure you are downloading from the developer's web page or a reputable company.

Do not install Download Manager

Many sites require installing installer or download manager before allowing you to download the program or you may be interested in downloading. These tools almost always cause more problems to your computer and even malware or other spyware. Avoid any site that anything should be installed before continuing with your download.

Avoid ads on the download page

For help in making money and paying for bandwidth costs for free software supply, the final download page can have ads. Look for anything that looks like ads on the download page. Many advertisers try viewers on the ad with phrases such as "download now", "start download" or "continue" and that ad can open a separate download.

Cancel or reject an automated download

Some sites may try to start the download automatically or may have presence or update before the site or video is viewed. Do not accept or install anything from any site unless you know what's downloading.

Do not keep the operating system and software up to date

The development of computers and software which is always used to develop computers. Bugs and security threats are almost always discovered by other users after a program is released. Installing the latest updates for a program ensures that everything works smoothly and if security fixes are found then fix those problems, so your data is kept safe.

Put a computer on a surge protector or UPS

If you plug your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone into a wall outletender using an increase protector. A boom guard can help keep your computer safe during the storm and it can ensure that if you reach your power lines nothing gets damaged.
Also, if you are using a desktop computer, we highly recommend using UPS on your computer. Although this can be more expensive, a UPS protects your computer from a bounce, brownout, and if the power goes out for a minute or two, then the computer keeps moving.

Buying incompatible hardware or peripherals

Computers are becoming more diverse with Chrome books, hybrid computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets. Although all these devices are considered a computer, all the hardware is not compatible with every type of computer. Also, this is true with Apple Computer vs PC, and computers are running Windows or Linux, which are running all different operating systems.
Before buying hardware or upgrading old hardware, make sure that it is compatible with your computer, operating system, and meets system requirements.