Cyber Software (Blog #10)

For a few years I have noticed a rise in the amount of security that is available for a computer. Not only that, but new types of software have also been developed to keep the computer working properly and running as quickly and efficiently as it possibly can. When I was a kid I remember that Malware protection software and removal was something that you had to pay for. Now there are so many companies that produce free malware protection, a few of them better than non-free competitors. These companies are not secret either, by going on a site such as CNET, a person can find a ton of options in regards to computer security.

Recently there have been other additions to the software that is important for a computer to run properly I have noticed that within the last few years that companies are now pumping out software that is designed to ‘clean up’ your computer of unwanted trash and to fix problems in the computer that would be causing the computer to act strangely or not work as fast as it used to. It is almost like you can buy your own computer specialist that will work tirelessly to fix all of your computer problems. These programs however do have limitations and can break a person’s computer if the person is not careful.

I have in the past used too many programs designed to maintain my computer, and the end result was that I damaged my computer, so badly that I had to reformat it, losing all of my data on the computer. This has happened to other people in the past, who thought the same thing as me, more is better. This is unfortunately false because sometimes the programs that you are using will start fighting each other instead of trying to protect the computer (Security).  

Although frustrating at times I love computer software in all of its forms, more than that though I enjoy testing the computer to its limits in order to understand what is and is not possible with computers.

"When Is There Too Much Security?" IT News, Technology Analysis and How-to Resources. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://www.itworld.com/security/82437/when-there-too-much-security>.