The development of computing technology these days, - especially in terms of the operating system, relieve heart is because he opened the possibility of computer utilization and computer-old or low specifications. If sustained, this can have a very positive impact, - both for expanding access to computers for those who can afford it does not, and does not directly impact the environment.

On the other hand, there are consequences that we have to understand with the use of computer with low specifications. One common difficulty is found to run the program in the latest Antivirus. This is easily understood because the Antivirus program will not mean much if we do not run the latest version of the most up-to-date, while the latest version usually requires computer resources that are not low.

Shortcuts to the most easily implemented are by using alternative operating systems other than Windows. Linux is the most prudent choice. Often she is very friendly with the old computer because he did not demand a high specification in use. He also has a lot of standard completeness of the application to perform daily work such as typing, presentations, and so forth. Even if the default version is not equipped with this, many free applications for Linux is available for downloaded from the Internet.

The main, by using Linux, you have also means "deceive" the perpetrators of criminal virtual world. Most of them target Windows-based systems as shooting them. Platform operating system is rarely a priority because the number of attacks they are very few users globally.

What if for one and other things you had to keep using Windows? There are several steps you can to minimize the danger of the malware:

1. Update.
Wherever possible to update each program installed on your computer.

2. Use a firewall.
Despite not all, there are many dangers and security risks that can be avoided by using a firewall. Use a physical firewall (a router) if you do not want to burden your computer more with a software firewall.

3. Secure Network.
If your computer is connected to a network, make sure that all other members of the network clean from malware. Threat of malware is very easily spread through the network.

4. Scan Downloads.
Do not forget to do the scanning (scanning) for all of downloads. Often this can be done online before you make the downloads process, - such as the Yahoo Mail you will save each attachment particular.

So, do not dispose of your old computer first because you are not considered safe!