Don't know it? Don't click it. If you see a pop-up window from an alleged "security suite" that you don't know, or if you have a random piece of software explaining that you're infected and to please enter a credit card number... do not click anywhere on the window... ever. "Think twice, click once." If you already fell victim to this kind of attack, we can help.

Anti-virus is not enough. For any Internet-connected windows-based PC, you need more than just one Anti-virus program.  There isn't one superior program that detects every infection, 100% of the time.  It's a good idea to install 2 or 3 programs that work in concert together, but you have be careful with conflicts. We know how to do it right.

"Password" is a horrible password. You need to stop using lower-case, easy-to-guess passwords, people! If a virus gets into your system with administrator rights, you may get a hard-to-remove "root kit." Secure your Wi-Fi with a similar password; everyone knows your phone number makes a good WEP key, dude.

Socialize with care. If you’re not careful, Twitter, Facebook, and other social sites can open the door to serious security threats.

Update, update, update. An update is the manufacturer's way of patching known vulnerabilities in your old system. So when Windows wants to update, let it.

Down with Toolbars! You need only your favorite search engine (Google?) to find things. Do not install the toolbar, the sign-on assistant, the password saver, the weather bar, the game bar, <whew> need I go on? Toolbars make an easy avenue of approach for virus and mal-ware threats. There are a few well designed and secure ad-ons that we recommend.