People have been asking me about my computer security.

@abellemusic

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Why it worked

The video taps into nostalgia for older technology and addresses a common concern (computer security) in a unique context, making it relatable and informative while also being entertaining.

Summary

The creator addresses questions about the security of their Windows 98 PC, explaining that it is not connected to the internet and therefore not vulnerable to online threats. They demonstrate that the computer is isolated and any potential malware would need to be introduced manually via physical media.

Structure

1Addressing security concerns about Windows 98
2Explaining the PC is not connected to the internet
3Demonstrating the lack of network connectivity
4Discussing the unlikelihood of manual virus introduction
5Concluding with a humorous 'virus' scare

Product placement

Windows 98 (operating system): installed on the PC, the OS is the environment for the video's content. Removing it would change the video's topic. Internet Explorer (web browser): appears as an icon on the desktop, part of the Windows 98 OS. Removing it would not change the video's topic.

On-screen text

Reply to @esmarjoensen What about security using win 98. Is it secure? Reply to @jacobondrums What do you do for malware or virus security?

Original caption

Replying to @esmarjoensen My account would be way more popular if this had dialup! /// #windows98 #retropc #90s #windows #internetexplorer

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Transcript

People have been asking me about my computer security. How do I keep my Windows 98 PC from getting infected by a virus or malware? Well, the simple answer is that this is not connected to the internet in any way, shape or form. It doesn't have Wi-Fi capability. I don't have dial-up for it. It's not connected to any kind of network. It's completely local. Don't let this icon right here fool you. Internet Explorer came with Windows 98 SE and I installed it for fun. Can this PC still be at risk in some way? Technically, I would have to put a virus on here via floppy disk or CD ROM or something. That's very unlikely to happen though, because most of my software I put on here are commercial products and most of the files that go on here from other sources are made by me on other computers. I would probably have to do it deliberately, which I've thought about. Now, if you stayed this long, there's a cute little ending joke at the end of the video. It's your reward for watching my video all the way through. Congratulations! Here it is. Oh no. Hell me. I am sick. Oh no. Hell me. I am sick.