Hardware and Software Setup
Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges
To protect the notebook from the power surges that might be caused by an unreliable power supply or an electrical storm:
■Plug the notebook power cord into an optional,
■Provide surge protection for the cable that connects the modem to the telephone jack.
■During an electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.
Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers.
Protecting Your Notebook
When you use your notebook to access a network or the Internet, you expose the notebook to security and privacy threats in the form of viruses, worms, and hackers. These security and privacy occurrences can potentially disable the notebook operating system, software applications, and personal files. Using a combination of software and hardware security measures can significantly help in the prevention, the detection, and often the repair of these occurrences.
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