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When we first move out of our home and start our lives either alone or with a partner, most of us are slow to invest in things like bathroom accessories. We may start with a soap dish and a toothbrush holder, but most of us don't go a lot further than that. Maybe we buy a few matching towels to put out when company comes over, but for the most part, bathroom accessorizing is not a high priority. As you become older and start wanting to make a better impression on people, you realize how important your home is and how it actually reflects you as a person. Bathroom accessories may seem like of minor importance, but they are one of the most noticed items in your home. This is because when your company comes over, the only time they are actually alone and able to inspect what you have is when they are in the bathroom. And, they do look around! So, when you are looking for bathroom accessories, the first thing you should do is consider who will be in the bathroom. Most of us have one bathroom that we use as our day-to-day bathroom and one that stays primarily untouched for company. Because each of these bathrooms has a different function, they should be designed differently. The "company" bathroom should really reflect your style and be luxurious for your company. The nice towels, the nice fixtures, and the nice amenities all go in this bathroom. But that doesn't mean that you can't have nice bathroom accessories in your day-to-day bathroom! When you are choosing accessories for your bathroom, you need to make sure that they are sturdy and easy to clean. By choosing a bathroom set - cup, toothbrush holder, soap dish, etc. - that is dishwasher-proof, you can save a lot of time. And, by making sure all of these items are clean, you will prevent germs from spreading through your household. Other accessories such as towel racks, tissue boxes, places for extra towels or guest soaps are always nice to have and will make you feel better about your bathroom. Because your bathroom is such a busy place, though, make sure there isn't too much clutter. The less you have on your counter, the better. Just make sure that all of the items match the color scheme, style, and theme of your bathroom. You may be tempted to go to the high end department stores to look for bathroom accessories, and there is no doubt that you won't find some spectacular items there, but you will be paying way too much. By shopping online or in a discount store, you will have a better variety of items to choose from and by saving money, you will even be able to change your bathroom with the seasons or for special occasions. After all, a nice holiday motif is great in the winter when family comes to stay, and when they're gone, you can go back to your everyday accessories and towels. Malware is short for malicious software, or something that's designed to do harm. There are three kinds of malware – viruses, Trojans and worms. Worms are the most damaging kind of malware because only worms are automated and designed to spread very quickly across any network they infect. Like viruses, worms replicate themselves - this basically means they reproduce. Unlike viruses, however, worms are completely self-contained. While viruses need a ‘host program’ to spread, worms can spread on their own so this makes them very dangerous. Even though worms can be designed to create the same kind of problems that viruses can (for example, file deletion, corruption of the program etc.), worms usually affect whole computer networks. Because networks operate by means of servers and routers, worms can do much more damage. Servers aren't massively different to your typical personal computer except they operate at far higher speed and provide massive amounts of storage and resources for the end users. Routers are like specialized servers and they help to route network traffic from one computer to another. The server then operates with the router, to help the other systems by making various resources available to multiple users at once. Routers use memory and processor time, and worms, like viruses, can overload the routers causing them to become unstable or to slow down. Worms are released into the network and they self-replicate, which is where the problems begin. While viruses don't have to delete programs or files to do harm they usually can cause the central processing unit or CPU, to be busy all the time. That means no other resources are available for other programs or other users and whatever job the server was doing grinds to a halt. Worms, though, carry ‘payloads’. Some of these payload options include malware such as spyware or backdoor installation programs. Spyware monitors your activities on the computer and they can be exploited by hackers to steal data from your computer or to send spam. For individual computer users, the biggest threat is the worm's payload. Payloads can be designed to be dangerous and harmful to the computers and networks they wind up infecting. They can work around computer security by turning off antivirus programs or by opening up various computer data ports. Because ports are used by the network to move data in and out, opening up these computer ports leaves the computer open to data thefts or other malicious acts like the deletion of files. If you want to avoid worms, you can install a firewall, which are fairly effective in protecting your computer against worms. They can help to protect your computer and to restrict network traffic. If your computer is protected, or ‘cloaked’, it can't be seen and therefore infected by worms which can spread over your network. But worms can also be distributed through e-mail, see you should always be careful when opening e-mail from people you don't know or from addresses that you don't recognize. If someone sends an unexpected file attachment you should check with them first before opening the file to make sure that they meant to send you that file in the first place. This might seem like overkill and being too cautious but it's much easier to prevent a worm infection than it is to clean one up. Want to add some extra touches to your bathroom but don't have a lot of cash to spend? Some discount bathroom accessories are all you need to complete your bathroom. Get more bathroom decorating ideas here -> www.bathroomcentral.com
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