Protect Your PC—A connection to the Internet is powerful and convenient tool, but it also poses increased security risks to your personal information. Since the majority of our members are using Microsoft products we recommend visiting Microsoft's Security at Home website.

Many of our members are using an "always on" dsl connection which poses an even greater risk than dial-up services. If you have an Internet connection, you need to educate yourself on how to protect your personal computer.

Microsoft's site recommends 3 steps to protect your pc:
(1) Use an Internet Firewall
(2) Get Computer Updates
(3) Use Up-to-date Virus Software.
We also recommend scanning your pc regularly for "spyware". The site listed above is a good starting point to gain a greater understanding of what you need to do to keep your information safe. When connected to the Internet, your system is part of a world-wide network and by not protecting your own pc you might be contributing to the problem.