{"product_id":"2940014270878","title":"Hacker's Guide To Protecting Your PC","description":"This book is part of Hyperink's best little books series. Our best little books are 1,500-3,000 words of fast, entertaining information on a highly demanded topic. Based on reader feedback (including yours!), we may expand this book in the future. If we do so, we'll send a free copy to all previous buyers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT THE BOOK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree of saddest words in English are If Id only... As in, If Id only invested in blue-chip stocks, or If Id only saved some money...  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut those words become more tragic when applied to your PC. If Id only backed up my PC, I wouldnt have lost all my files, or, if Id only updated my anti-virus software, I wouldnt have to buy a new computer are thoughts that must confronted all too often. Just thinking about those disasters can make one cry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving a damaged PC is a tragedy, because many problems are preventable. You just need the right strategies and tools. Arming your PC doesnt require lots of money or time. Just follow these basic steps  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEET THE AUTHOR \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfi is a content creator who has more than 20 years experience as a journalist and author. Her work has appeared in Essence magazine, The Washington Post Outlook section and on www.bet.com. She is a former columnist for the Plain Dealer in Cleveland and has worked at newspapers in Mississippi, Ohio and greater Washington D.C. Afi has written three books: a picture book for children, a memoir, and a collection of essays on knitting. Presently, she is producing audio stories and blogging on journalism, writing and content creation at www.aoscruggs.com \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEXCERPT FROM THE BOOK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you get the flu, viruses use your body to reproduce and spread. A computer virus uses your PC in a similar way. The virus embeds itself in a legitimate program, but it cant execute or open by itself. Opening the infected program executes the virus, and trouble starts.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe effect can more devastating if the malware is a worm. A worm is a type of virus that spreads throughout networks. Its more dangerous because it can replicate itself. In 2000, the I Love You worm infected more than 50 million computers. Its victims included the British Parliament, the CIA, and the Pentagon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnti-virus software can keep viral programs from turning your PC into an incubator. If the software detects a virus, it can remove or quarantine it. However, viruses are created constantly, so anti-viral software requires regular updates to be effective. You can configure the program to update automatically and you can also schedule regular scans of your entire system.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou dont have to spend a lot of money to get decent software. Here are the top 3 free antivirus programs, courtesy of PC World magazine: ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy a copy to keep reading!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e CHAPTER OUTLINE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHacker’s Guide to Protecting Your PC\u003cbr\u003e  + Introduction: Words of Wisdom\u003cbr\u003e  + Use a Firewall and Keep It Turned On\u003cbr\u003e  + Install and Update Anti-Virus Software\u003cbr\u003e  + Install and Update Spyware Protection Software\u003cbr\u003e  + ...and much more","brand":"Hyperink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47173180391664,"sku":"2940014270878","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014270878_p0.jpg?v=1763604747","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014270878","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}