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Nerdie
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Tips

  • Always verify that you visit the official site you are looking for.
  • Never open any unexpected emails you weren't looking for!
  • Be cautious of downloading any type of file, especially executables (.exe and .scr)
  • When downloading a program do some research to see if it is trustworthy or not.
  • Keep windows up to date! People sometimes don't update as often as they should, updates come out for a reason... they fix bugs and security holes found in the operating system.
  • Keep all software up to date.
  • Turn off auto-run for USBs.
  • Secure your accounts; Use 2FA when possible, use randomly generated passwords along with a password manager or a piece of paper!
  • When on forums and other sites check to see if they have an option to 'Hide you Email from others' and check it when possible.
  • Don't make enemies, this will just make you a target of someone.
  • Always use virus protection, even if it is free.
  • Never use more than 1 anti-virus on a machine.
  • If you are having an issue search it up before contacting someone under a tech support solution, most likely you'll end up getting the answer a lot faster by doing that.


Software






Browser Extensions
[ Register or Signin to view external links. ] - Best adblocker there currently is.
[ Register or Signin to view external links. ] - Lightweight and powerful adblocker.
[ Register or Signin to view external links. ] - Website Rating Tool and warns you of possibly malicious sites.
[ Register or Signin to view external links. ] - Forces the use of HTTPS on websites/elements when available.

** Adblock/Adblock Plus are not recommended for use because they allow non-intrusive ads to be displayed. **

Other:
[ Register or Signin to view external links. ] - Install multiple apps at once without bloatware.

I may update this in the near future to contain more content, we'll see...
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