The document provides steps for downloading files from websites securely and protecting your computer and passwords. It lists installing firewall, antivirus, and anti-spyware software, using complex passwords, and checking browser security settings as ways to protect your computer. It then outlines a 7-step process for safely downloading files which includes clicking the URL bar, searching, clicking download links, selecting a download folder, and opening the downloaded file. Finally, it mentions organizing passwords securely, accessing passwords from any device, and using a password manager for auto-filling passwords.
3. Ways to protect your Computer
Security
Install Firewall.
Install Antivirus Software.
Install Anti-Spyware Software.
Use Complex and Secure Passwords.
Check on the Security Settings of the Browser.
4. Steps to follow on downloading a
file from a Web Site
Step 1
~Click the URL bar. This is
the bar at the top of your
browser's window where the
web address (e.g.,
https://www.wikihow.com/) is
displayed. Clicking the URL
bar should highlight its
contents.
5. Step 2
~Type in the name of an
item you wish to download.
Your item might be a photo,
a document, or a setup file
to install a program.
6. Step 3
~Press either ↵ Enter
(Windows) or ⏎ Return
(Mac). Doing so will search
for your specified item.
7. Step 4
~Click a search result. This
will take you to the item's
page.
~If you're looking for a
photo, first click the Images
link below the search bar on
this page.
~Never download a file from
a site that isn't reputable.
8. Step 5
~Click the download link. There
isn't a universal "Download" icon,
so look for a button that says
"Download [program name]" or a
link that indicates the same.
Doing so will prompt a pop-up
window.
If you're downloading a picture,
instead right-click (or two-finger
click on Mac) the photo and click
Save Image As.
When downloading a setup file,
you'll usually see the file's name
and version number written on the
Download button.
9. Step 6
~Select a download folder if
prompted. Some browsers, such
as Internet Explorer, will ask you
to click a folder (e.g., your
desktop) in which to save your
file.
Chrome, Firefox, and Safari will
all begin downloading the file
immediately by default.
On Safari, you can click the
downward-facing arrow in the
upper-right side of the browser
window to view the download's
progress.
10. Step 7
~Open your downloaded file. You
can do this either by clicking the
file's name in the bar at the
bottom of the browser window (or
in the downward-facing arrow
window in Safari), or by
navigating to your computer's
default download location, which
is typically a folder entitled
"Downloads".
You can search for the
"Downloads" folder by typing
"downloads" into the Start menu
(Windows) or Spotlight (the
magnifying glass icon at the top of
your Mac's screen).
11. Ways to protect your password
Organize all your
passwords in one secure
place
12. Get your passwords
wherever, whenever you
need them