THE ANTIVIRUS

Free Holiday Gift: Clean a Loved One's Computer
Planning to visit family or friends for the holidays? If so, take the time to clean up the computers of family members and loved ones who may not share your computer savvy. Take along a homemade (and free) F-Prot CD, scan their system in Safe Mode, then check for and apply any missing security patches for their operating system, browser, and other Internet-accessible software. Don't forget to patch baked-in tools like QuickTime and Adobe Reader, too. And don't forget the Apples - there have been a slew of needed security updates for that OS as well. Check out the Computer Safety Tips to find out where to get these patches, plus find links to free firewalls, antivirus software, and tips for making email and IM safer.

Remember, 'tis the season for giving and what better gift than a labor of love to ensure your loved ones are safer in the coming year? Best of all, it's free, environmentally friendly, and sure to please even the most discriminating of folks. Happy Holidays!

Suggested reading:
How to Make an F-Prot CD
How to Boot Into Safe Mode
Computer Safety Tips and Patch Information
Free Virus Removal Tools and Tips

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