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Tips from Avast for Protecting Your Computer + Sony eReader Giveaway

May 11, 2011 by Kris McDonald 81 Comments

As you know already, I am a huge advocate for computer protection, cleaning, and virus prevention. It is soooo important! Otherwise you can lose very valuable data, photos, and more. So, make taking care of your computer a regular part of your routine. Some think that they need to spend boatloads of money on computer protection. But there are some awesome low cost, or even FREE option. avast! Anti-virus is one of those.

I installed avast! on my HP Netbook and it was painless. It is a small install compared to some other (paid) antivirus programs, but it is just as robust. It includes protection for files, email, IM, and more, and is available in several languages.

Use this time to make sure that every computer in your home is protected. Download avast! Anti-virus now.

Here are some great tips from Avast for protecting your computer each and every day:

·         Get protected – Get an antivirus program on your computer with a track record of successfully passing industry tests and high user ratings. AVAST antivirus applications have 12 straight VB100 awards for detecting malware in the wild. Plus, two out of every three new users came because of a friend recommendation.

·         Keep current – Your computer will be much more secure if kept current with the latest security updates. This warning applies to everything on your computer – antivirus, operating system and key programs such as Adobe Reader. With gangs of cyber criminals out there looking for vulnerabilities, you need to keep your guard up and your antivirus informed about the latest threats.

·         Get some community advice – Infected and malicious websites are everywhere. It’s impossible for you to know all the infected sites out there. That’s why avast! has its CommunityIQ sensor base with millions of users. If something on the internet is bad, they will quickly tell us about it.

·         Think before you click – If something looks suspicious – don’t click on it. Cyber criminals know it is easier to circumvent any antivirus program if the users open the malware all by themselves. If you want an extra layer of safety, get avast! Internet Security with sandbox virtualization. That way, malware just causes the virtual machine to crash and leaves the real computer unscathed.

·         Listen to the warnings – If your antivirus program keeps you from visiting an infected website, listen. Turning your antivirus program off to visit even a well-known favorite site is not a good idea.

 

The Giveaway

Just for checking out these tips and implementing them (you will won't you??) avast! wants to give one of my readers an awesome prize! A Sony eReader PRS-350SC.

To Enter (required)

1. Leave a comment below telling me what Antivirus software you currently use and if it is up to date. You can also through in whether or not you already have an eReader.

Bonus Entries (optional)

2. Follow LittleTechGirl on Twitter.

3. Follow avast! on Twitter.

 

The giveaway will run  until Monday, May 23, 2011. Good luck!

Filed Under: Potpourri

Kris McDonald is Chicago mom to 2 sets of twins, wife, photography nut, gadget addict, travel addict, and tech blogger who has worked in IT for over 20 years. She figured out a while ago that she was destined to be really busy (hence the 2 sets of twins), and she has found peace with that. Read More…

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Comments

  1. Zubair Ismail

    May 24, 2015 at 3:36 am

    Well i will recommend using Avast…I works for me good 🙂

    I downloaded from here

    Reply
  2. Anonymous

    May 23, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    I use Norton’s antivirus. Norton AntiVirus offers high-quality computer and networking protection features. Also, Norton AntiVirus does a great job of balancing system resources, simplicity, and security.

    Camera Sony

    Reply
  3. Chavon Smith

    May 22, 2011 at 4:04 am

     I follow Avast on twitter too!

    Reply
  4. Chavon Smith

    May 22, 2011 at 4:04 am

     Of course I’ve followed you on Twitter!
    @ajeweledlife:twitter 

    Reply
  5. Chavon Smith

    May 22, 2011 at 4:03 am

    My current antivirus software is Norton 360 2011 and Malwarebytes and those do quite well for me. I’ve been able to keep the big bad wolves from blowing my cyber-world down! 😉

    Reply
  6. Gary

    May 22, 2011 at 7:01 am

     I am currently using Kaspersky and it is up to date via automatic updates daily. And I don’t have an eReader just yet. Hope to get my hands on one! *hint hint* 😀

    Reply
  7. Saniyya_lv

    May 20, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    I follow you on twitter.

    Reply
  8. Freddy C.

    May 19, 2011 at 11:22 pm

     Microsoft Security Essentials. And Avast is now followed …

    Reply
  9. Angelic Anderson

    May 19, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Currently using McAfee – and it is up to date… I am twitter ignorant, so I won’t be entered either of those ways.  I do not currently own an e-reader of any variety… I am ancient and use good old fashion paperbacks 🙂  I am not averse to moving into new technology though 🙂

    Reply
  10. Priscilla3008

    May 19, 2011 at 5:15 pm

     I follow avast on facebook!

    Reply
  11. Priscilla3008

    May 19, 2011 at 5:15 pm

     I follow on twitter snack bar reviews

    Reply
  12. Priscilla3008

    May 19, 2011 at 5:14 pm

     Awesome. I currently have bit Moms anti virus. I am bad at renewing my virus and have reuined a computer due viruses!

    Reply
  13. Ape2016

    May 18, 2011 at 6:55 pm

     follow Avast on twitter
    ape2016

    Reply
  14. Ape2016

    May 18, 2011 at 6:55 pm

     follow you on twitter
    ape2016

    Reply
  15. Ape2016

    May 18, 2011 at 6:54 pm

     I use McAfee and it is current.  I do not have an eReader, but I am dying to have one.

    Reply
  16. Kendelle

    May 17, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    Hi Kris,
    At home we use Norton because Comcast gives it to us for free.  It updates regularly and gives me a report on all the activity it’s engaged on – what it blocked and when.

    We’re getting a new (used) laptop for the kids next week so I’ll have to check out Avast and load it on there for them.  I worry about what they can get into when they randomly click on anything that pops up, especially the 6 yr old.

    I don’t have an ereader but would LOVE one.  I downloaded the Kindle app on my phone but even with the bigger screen on my new phone (that your reviews helped pick out) it’s small and my eyes are straining.  🙂 

    I like to think I’m old school, but I’m really just old – I don’t do twitter.  🙁

    Reply
  17. Darcy

    May 17, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Norton Anti Virus- No e-reader 

    Reply
  18. Anonymous

    May 17, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    I follow AVAST! on Twitter.

    Reply
  19. Anonymous

    May 17, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    I follow you on Twitter. Not stalkerish, you know what I mean. 😉

    Reply
  20. Anonymous

    May 17, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    OK, I’d love to win this! Thanks, Kris.

    Reply
  21. Gail

    May 16, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    I am currently using Avast and I think it is up to date! I am following Little Tech Girl and Avast on twitter @Mystee007 Thanks 🙂  

    Reply
  22. Anonymous

    May 16, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    I follow avast! on Twitter.

    Reply
  23. Anonymous

    May 16, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    I follow LittleTechGirl on Twitter.

    Reply
  24. Anonymous

    May 16, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    I use avast and it is up-to-date because it does it for me ~ wonderful! And I don’t have an eReader although it sounds awesome!

    Reply
  25. Valerie

    May 16, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    And I follow you on Twitter!

    Reply
  26. Valerie

    May 16, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    I use McAfee (campus license). Meh.

    Reply
  27. Doris C

    May 16, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    Follow avast! on Twitter @d@dewinner:disqus  

    Reply
  28. Doris C

    May 16, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    Follow LittleTechGirl on Twitter @dewinner 

    Reply
  29. Doris C

    May 16, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    Right now I am usung Norton 360 and yes it is up to date, I also added Mcfee security to see if it’s better the verdict is still out!!

    calvert0 at telus dot net 

    Reply
  30. JD Northwest

    May 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    I follow LittleTechGirl on Twitter as @jdnorthwest

    Reply
  31. Andrew

    May 16, 2011 at 5:53 am

     I followed @avast_antivirus on Twitter.

    Reply
  32. Andrew

    May 16, 2011 at 5:52 am

     I’m @alee67 on Twitter and I already follow you.

    Reply
  33. Andrew

    May 16, 2011 at 5:52 am

     I currently use the free version of Avira, and it keeps itself up to date.

    Reply
  34. matkeltri

    May 15, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    I follow avast_antivirus on twitter!

    Reply
  35. matkeltri

    May 15, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    I follow LittleTechGirl on twitter!

    Reply
  36. matkeltri

    May 15, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    I think we use McAfee?  Not sure, husband takes care of it.  I read tons of books, but don’t have an ereader.  It would sure beat reading books on my iPhone!

    Reply
  37. Nikki @ The Mommy Factor

    May 14, 2011 at 12:18 am

    I follow avast! on twitter

    Reply
  38. Nikki @ The Mommy Factor

    May 14, 2011 at 12:18 am

    I follow LittleTechGirl on twitter

    Reply
  39. Nikki @ The Mommy Factor

    May 14, 2011 at 12:17 am

    I use kaspersky and update it weekly

    Reply
  40. Overthinking Mama

    May 13, 2011 at 3:18 pm

     Now following Avast! on twitter! 

    Reply
  41. Overthinking Mama

    May 13, 2011 at 3:17 pm

     i follow LittleTechGirl on twitter 

    Reply
  42. Overthinking Mama

    May 13, 2011 at 3:16 pm

     i currently don’t have anything on my hope laptop. 🙁  I really don’t get on very often but I really do need to get something on there 🙂

    I don’t have an e-reader.. but I really want one.. just havent had the extra $$ 🙁 

    Reply
  43. Soroya PV

    May 12, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    I dont have an e-reader but I’d love to have this one!

    Reply
  44. Soroya PV

    May 12, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    I use
    AVG free edition 2011. I think that it’s up to date- I’ll have to check!

    Reply
  45. LilyBiscuit

    May 12, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    I now follow avast! on Twitter too.
    Thanks!

    I do not own an eReader.

    Reply
  46. LilyBiscuit

    May 12, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    I follow you on Twitter.
    @dragonfly777:disqus

    Reply
  47. LilyBiscuit

    May 12, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    I use avast! too. It works well. No problems with it here 🙂

    Reply
  48. Grace Matthews

    May 12, 2011 at 2:39 am

    Following avast on Twitter

    @gracegives:disqus
    giveawayswithgrace(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  49. Grace Matthews

    May 12, 2011 at 2:39 am

    Following you on Twitter

    @gracegives:disqus
    giveawayswithgrace(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  50. Grace Matthews

    May 12, 2011 at 2:38 am

    I use Norton Antivirus but am looking for something else. I may give this one a try. I do not have an e-reader but desperately want one 🙂

    giveawayswithgrace(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  51. mvario

    May 11, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    I don’t currently use antivirus software since I’m using Ubuntu Linux. When I did use Windows I used avast!, and it is the antivirus I recommend to friends that still use Windows.

    I don’t have an eReader.

    And I’m following you and avast! on Twitter.

    Reply
  52. Anonymous

    May 12, 2011 at 3:30 am

    I am following
    avast_antivirus on twitter as @tannawings

    Reply
  53. Anonymous

    May 12, 2011 at 3:29 am

    Sorry Disqus was acting really odd… no I do not have an e-reader.

    Reply
  54. Anonymous

    May 12, 2011 at 3:28 am

    I do follow you on twitter @tannawings

    Reply
  55. Anonymous

    May 12, 2011 at 3:27 am

    I am currently using Kaspersky and it is up to date. I have never heard of Avast before, but intend to look into it!

    Reply
  56. Michelle Chappell

    May 12, 2011 at 3:24 am

    Following avast_antivirus on twitter as mrsmchappell

    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

    Reply
  57. Michelle Chappell

    May 12, 2011 at 3:23 am

    Following you on twitter as mrsmchappell

    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

    Reply
  58. Michelle Chappell

    May 12, 2011 at 3:22 am

    To be honest, I’m not using anti-virus software now! I need to add that to my to-do list! Thanks for the chance to win!

    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

    Reply
  59. saniyya

    May 11, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    Great tips. I currently use AVG free edition 2011 and it’s up to date; I will check out Avast and see how they compare. I don’t have an eReader and I’d love to have one, especially a Sony eReader since the only books I read (and I read LOTS of them) come from the public library. 🙂

    I already follow you on twitter and I now follow Avast!
    (@ItsMe_She)

    Reply
  60. Jelli_us

    May 12, 2011 at 2:25 am

    Norton security suite and yes it is up to date. I have it set to automatically update and scan once a week.

    Reply
  61. Brianna Ross

    May 12, 2011 at 1:26 am

    I follow avast on twitter @mommy2thr33

    Reply
  62. Brianna Ross

    May 12, 2011 at 1:25 am

    I follow you on twitter @mommy2thr33

    Reply
  63. Brianna Ross

    May 12, 2011 at 1:25 am

    I use norton right now! I currently don’t have an ereader but I really would like one

    Reply
  64. Tabathia B

    May 12, 2011 at 1:08 am

    follow avast on twitter @chelleb36:disqus
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  65. Tabathia B

    May 12, 2011 at 1:07 am

    twitter follower @chelleb36:disqus
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  66. Tabathia B

    May 12, 2011 at 1:07 am

    I use Kaspersky and it’s up to date
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  67. Mommy PR

    May 12, 2011 at 12:47 am

    I follow avast on twitter as @mommypr:twitter

    Reply
  68. Mommy PR

    May 12, 2011 at 12:47 am

    I follow avast on twitter as @mommypr:twitter

    Reply
  69. Mommy PR

    May 12, 2011 at 12:47 am

    I follow you on twitter as @mommypr:twitter

    Reply
  70. Mommy PR

    May 12, 2011 at 12:47 am

    I follow you on twitter as @mommypr:twitter

    Reply
  71. Mommy PR

    May 12, 2011 at 12:46 am

    I use IObit and Maleware Bytes 🙂 I love both so far and its been years of love lol. I have used AVG & AVAST before and liked both also.

    Reply
  72. LindaKish

    May 12, 2011 at 12:13 am

    I am using Microsoft Security Essentials free version currently.

    I have a Kindle, but you can never have too many ways to read, can you?

    Reply
  73. kelster

    May 11, 2011 at 11:25 pm

    I follow you on Twitter.

    Reply
  74. kelster

    May 11, 2011 at 11:25 pm

    I’m currently using McAfee. It needs to be updated.
    Don’t have an eReader. Would love one.

    Reply
  75. JD Northwest

    May 11, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    We use Norton’s at home and it is set to auto-update and scan. We’ve had one machine hit in the last year and the painful process of restoring it to health was an eye-opener. We use an iPad for eBooks but it is heavy the Sony unit looks perfect.

    Reply

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