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Network Security1. Buy and connect a VPN account to a router that has VPN capabilities
A VPN (virtual private network) gives you the possibility to encrypt every bit of traffic that goes through your network (it doesn't matter if it is going in our out). A VPN gives you the possibility to create something like a tunnel that is able to protect a lot things, and first of all your privacy. It can also give you anonymous browsing and there a lot of other options that can be used. Some years ago, a VPN could only be found in a wealthy company, but that is not the case anymore. It is possible for you to buy a VPN account and only have to pay 5 dollars per month.
2. Always get a firewall
This step doesn't depend on whether you bought a VPN account that was mentioned in the previous point, you should always have a firewall. Firewalls give you a lot of protection, especially if there is a single computer and you plugged it in directly into your cable modem, that is just risky. If you buy a cheap router, it doesn't matter if it is wireless or wired, but make sure it has firewall generically built in.
3. Set up the firewall properly
If you already have a firewall it is great, but it is not a perfect kind of protection. You have to make sure that it is always turned on and you need to set it up the right way, otherwise it won't give you any protection. They can stop inbound threats, but also protect other computers from your computer in the case that a virus or other malicious software infected your computer. 
4. Install antivirus and anti-malware software
This is really needless to say, but it is a must. Buying antivirus software is probably the most basic and simple, yet one of the most effective ways to protect your computer from malicious software. Many people don't want to pay, so for them there are great options that are totally free.
5. Install a second opinion malware scanner
Even you have installed an antivirus software, there is always the need for a backup piece of protection. A second virus scanner can do harm, so you should get one. There is always the possibility that the first scanner misses something, so you better have this as a backup.
6. Strong passwords are necessary
Let us think like a hacker for a moment. You are doing you hacker work, hacking, and you spot an unsuspecting target. You are just about to break through through all his defenses, when you hit the password barrier. You try, and you try but you can't get past it. This is because whoever created that password knows his business. Long and complicated password are your last line of defense against hackers. Create a password that is difficult to crack and you are safe. But, don't make it easy to guess either, it can be long, and it can be with uppercase and lowercase letters, but if this is your name or something like that, it almost like you don't have a password. The most common thing to do is to just stack random letters or to let a password making tool create it.
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