A few (possibly) helpful tips:
1. don't connect directly unless using dialup: get a router between you and your connection.
2. Get some antivirus if you don't already have some. I'd recomment either McCaffee or Norton. Only get one though, as the programs have been known to attack each other.
3. Get antispyware if you don't already have it. I'd recommend Microsoft Antispyware or Spysweeper. Only get one though, as the programs have been known to attack each other.
4. Blocking cookies isn't always necessary as some are good, but it can help prevent problems.
5. When asked to install programs, make sure it's legitimate. If you have antivirus and antispyware, they should pick up on it before it causes damage, but there's no guarantee of that.
6. Don't install something just because it's "cute". Things like Bonzai Buddy are spyware.
7. Scan your computer with both antispyware and antivirus (but not at the same time) at least once a week.
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