FireFox - Get it

After using the FireFox browser for a few weeks I almost forgot about pop-ups, hi-jackers and most spyware. If you are still using Microsoft's Internet Explorer you are missing the boat. FireFox is so much better you won't believe it, but it may take you a few days to realize it. Download and use it for a week, you will be doing yourself a big favor. Get it here:
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

Thank you for not using AOL.

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Every PC should

1) Every PC should have an antivirus program that either updates itself or reminds you to update manually at least once every couple of days.

2) Every PC should have multiple spyware scanners/filters installed which either update and scan automatically or that are updated and utilized manually at least weekly.

3) Every PC should be behind a software firewall. Dialup users using XP are probably safe in using the built in firewall, dialup users with 98, ME or 2000 should consider a free alternative like Zone Alarm.

4) Any broadband user should consider using a router, even if you only have one PC. A router acts as a hardware firewall through NAT routing by default.

5) Any broadband user should power down the PC when it will go lengthy periods of time (several hours) without use.

6) As a precaution against storm damage any PC should be disconnected from power, phone line and broadband connection (USB or Ethernet) during vacations or any other long-term absences.




From the PC Gurus News Letter at:
http://www.thepcgurus.com/

Google Alerts

What else can Google think of that's great ?
Google Alerts is the latest and can be found at:
http://google.com/alerts/
Take it from me, Google Alerts works great and
did I say Free .......