So here are the steps… Short simple and to the point!

Follow the list….. IN ORDER!

First, check for updates by going to Start > All Programs > Windows Updates. Choose the ones that you want and select OK to download them.

Now download ccleaner. (Remember, “run” not “save”) With it, you are able to schedule routine checks. What the program does is delete all cache, cookies, and temporary internet files(both on and offline). Just close your browser while you run it. Go ahead and use the ccleaner now.

We’ll need to make several alterations in various areas of your computer now. Go into your Start > Control Panel. From here, you’re going to have a lot to do. Start with Hardware > Devices > uninstall or delete those devices that you no longer use. Next, User Accounts > change your settings so that Windows doesn’t notify you EVERY time you make a change to your system (simply bc it is annoying). Follow this up with Appearance & Personalization > Display > adjust resolution to the highest setting (warning: the screen will go funky while it adjusts). This one is a doozy: Taskbar & Start Menu > this is where you are going to choose what is displayed at the bottom Task bar and when you click on Start….. Taskbar > choose how you want your taskbar (right hand side at bottom normally) to look. Start Menu > choose what you want to show in your Start Menu. Lastly, Toolbar > choose those programs that you want to show their toolbars in the taskbar. Click Apply and then OK.

Next in the Control Panel is System Security > System > System Properties > Hardware tab > Device Installation Settings > change this to update automatically (this way you dont have to constantly check for updates for what you use with your computer. Now go to the Advanced tab > Performance Settings > Visual Effects > Let Windows choose what is best. Advanced tab > best Performance. Data Exectution > run for essential programs. Click OK.

After this, you’ll be back at System Properties > Advanced > Start Up & Recovery Settings > Make changes as you would like. Click OK. If there are any other changes you want, do so. Click OK.

Now, go to Start > Computer > right click on Hard Disk C: drive. From here, you are going to do a few different tasks.

Go to Tools tab. Check for Errors (won’t do it until you restart the computer). Then click on Defragment Now (will take quite some time- an hour or so). ****DO NOT DO ANYTHING DURING THIS PROCESS**** When this finishes, go to General tab & select the checkbox to compress all files on the disk then uncheck the box that indexes file contents. Click Apply. Make sure that you choose to do this action to the disk and all files, subfiles, and subfolders. Not all of them will be able to make the changes > click ignore all. Next, still on the General tab, click on Disk Cleanup. This is going to clean up all the space on your computer. Once again, this takes some time.

After this, Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Choose those programs that you don’t use or need & uninstall them. NOTE: If you aren’t sure- LEAVE IT!!!! Some programs download other programs to run their software. One thing you will want to uninstall is Java & J2SE. At this point, Now you are going to go to Adobe and make sure that you update any programs that you currently use (will be listed in the Programs list for the uninstall section). When ALL of this is done, go to Java and click on Free Java Download. This will scan your computer and download the newest versions of Java to your computer (which is essential for almost all internet access).

Now, restart your computer. When it boots up, it will look like DOS. DON’T WORRY!!!

Congrats, you have just made changes to your computer so it will run better & more efficiently.  This process may be time consuming but it will prevent massive delays in performance.

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Welcome to the internet, is this your first time?

I’m sure that most of you out there and our avid readers are aware of the interworkings of the interweb but there are those whose ‘working knowledge’ doesn’t necessarily provide them with the details.

Privacy is a big deal today. Consumers refuse to provide even basic information due to cyber criminals and even Facebook has been criticized for their practices regarding user data. Of course, not everyone understands what the threat is. Yes, the public at large is aware of identity theft. They know that junk mail is decreasing and spam email is increasing but what few realize and most fail to notice is where it all comes from – Data mining.

The realm of people that I come into contact with each day, have dealings on the internet. They have a Facebook or Twitter account. They use email and instant messenger. They have a blog and, in a lot of cases, their own website- sometimes both. None of these things are bad, even letting the world know that you have them isn’t bad.  The bad part comes in when you fail to do the simplest of tasks to protect yourself.

Facebook users- don’t let your profile be public or viewable through search engines. You can still show up on your high school alumni page without enabling every single detail you’ve posted show up for all to see. Tweeters- if you are going to ‘tweet’ anything that could be traced back to you, personal; lock that account up and don’t approve strangers (ie: people you don’t know) to “follow” you.

All you IM’ers- stop adding “friends” automatically! And if you are going to send one- for goodness sake, take the time to write three little words: “hey, it’s ___” because not everyone knows you via your ‘nickname’. As for email, it is time to set up more than one account. One- use for IM, friends, and family but the other- use for everything else. Signing up for a store account? Email #2. Correspondence with your European cousin? Email #1.

As for the bloggers out there, you need to realize that your blog is actually a website. So joe.blog.com is an actual domain name <joe being the subdomain, blog being the main or root domain, and .com being the top level domain= your own URL>. And unless you signed up with privacy options, this blog is treated just like every other website out there.

Websites are actually just another word for the name of a domain. The URL and IP address may be the full enchilada but the domain name is the key ingredient.

All domains are registered through ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). This organization runs the international database (aka registry) for every domain on the internet. At the beginning of the internet, when computers were merely accessible within a particular network, users had to use a command to look up other users. That command was ‘WHOIS’ and with the birth of the ‘www’, the government (known for holding on to antiquated rituals) continued using the term for the actual database of what was on the internet. When the oversight ceased being run by Uncle Sam and started being not-for-profit, WHOIS became the official name for the registry databases.

So when the company that you bought your website through gets your contact information, unless you say otherwise- it is about to become available on the worldwide web. Why? Because it has to be. That’s right, if you don’t deem it otherwise- ICANN and InterNIC (Internet Network Information Center) govern the internet by requiring that every presence on it ‘register’. By signing up, you have become a ‘registrant’ and the company that you went through is either a ‘registrar’ (responsible organization that lists domains in the registry) or a ‘reseller’ (company that sells domains but goes through a registrar for the actual registry submissions).

Because the registry is public, anything you provide is too. There are people and organizations that “mine” the WHOIS for their nefarious purposes. Don’t believe me? Go check for yourself!

Go to who.is or whois.net and type in your domain name. Suddenly, a plethora of information will pop up before your eyes and this is where you will find your name, address, email, phone number, and any other information that you provided when you signed up for your website.

Hate the idea of being www viewable? Then do the same thing that you did for your Facebook page, make the site private. Your registrar or reseller likely offers a “proxy” service. You’re going to have to pony up the fees (because, hey, service isn’t free) but a buck a month seems like a fair trade to keep John in Nigeria from using the WHOIS information in any search engine to steal your security.


The conversations that I’ve had with other women (and men) have made me see that this taboo act is more misunderstood than anything. Only those who are really into it are really sure how to do it. The rest of the population seems to be grappling in the dark for the right approach. Now I won’t go into my personal preferences and I’ll admit to not being an “anal expert” but if you need some points- let me show you the direction.
#1- Kill the pain
There is a product call “Anal Ease”; use it. A small squirt rubbed around the inner and outer rim to the entrance is plenty. Then wipe off the finger and start another activity because it takes about ten minutes to kick in. Starting too soon will kill his ability to feel sensations which is bad juju.
#2- Lube is your friend
The ass is the one orifice used for sex that does not self-lubricate. Due to this fact, you need to provide your own. Your best bet is something water based because silicone based products can have negative reactions (ie: fusing) to condoms and other toys. You’ll need to add a squirt to the entrance and then slather it on the shaft. This is the one instance where there really can’t be too much of a good thing.
#3- Try before you buy
Regarding the rear end, you need to realize that trying it out before you buy into the entire concept is the best approach. Fingers and toys will help “ready the area”. It is definitely a case of practice, practice, practice.
#4- Slower is better
Please understand that until you are used to it. It is going to hurt. The guy MUST be patient when starting out. Make sure that you are inserting into the hole because it can be hard to be sure exactly where it is without looking. As he inserts, you are going to need to pause when it starts to hurt too much. The feeling will subside and then he can push in a little more. It can take a while to get it all in there and he needs to maintain an erection the whole time or efforts will have to be abandoned for another day. Once in, slow and steady is the best pace until you are ready for more.
#5- Sporking!
I know that some people are partial to spooning for cuddling and this is a great starting position for beginners with anal forking. Ladies, lift your top leg, stick your butt out, and rotate your hips. Sometimes this position can be challenging for those with smaller packages but it is still the best starting point.
Just because a girl has done anal with one guy does not mean that she’ll like it with another. It is an act that can be pleasurable under the right circumstances but the majority of women have to really trust a man before “going there”. Since so many folks have the “exit only” strategy, don’t push the idea. This is normally about the shit-factor and; let’s face it, if the guys can’t deal with a little shit on his dick then he isn’t ready for anal. Word of warning for after though: Zac and Miri were right- it will “loosen you up”.
If you are ready to give this particular variety of fornication a try, this is the one time that you’ll need that Boy Scout motto. “Be prepared!” Also, practice makes perfect (but that’s just my opinion)!

My cell phone lets me use Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress, and any other internet site. I can email, text, and talk- all at the same time. The device is virtual link to the outside world and I’m not alone.

Recently, a good friend of mine was in the midst of a fling. He was enjoying the private moments but feeling the sting of rejection because things weren’t destined to go anywhere. It led me to be the Taker Of The Phone.

In moments of weakness, we are all tempted to pursue that person that we have an interest in but can’t be with. What was once drunk-dialing, has become drunk-texting, drunk-emailing, and even drunk-tweeting. I freely admit that I’ve been guilty of some (if not all) of these actions at one point or another but I have learned from my mistakes and pass my lessons on to you!

Should you be one of those unfortunate people who has been recently released from a relationship or are suffering from the sting of rejection; do not resort to the use of your phone!

Find a friend that you can trust (who won’t turn the handing over of the phone into an opportunity for pranks) and give up the cell. You don’t want your loneliness, inebriated, or otherwise vulnerable states of mind to cause you to recklessly contact someone.

When my friend was going through this, the NRE was great but short lived. Both of them knew that it was a temporary arrangement with more attachment on one side than the other. As I sat on my sofa, watching Super Troopers for the three hundred and sixty seventh time; I saw the phone get set down and the beers get opened. Then came the glances at the phone. Then the checking of missed calls. Then the listening to voicemail. Then the reading of text messages. Then the checking of email. Then the logging into Facebook. Then the look of consideration about using one of these methods of communication to contact this unrequited crush. I realized that I was bearing witness to the ritual of all those who are experiencing uncertainty/rejection. As the BFF, I knew it was my duty to say just one thing:

“Hand over the phone and no one gets hurt!”

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#1- You are not his mother

Yes, men like to feel cared for and taken care of. Who doesn’t? When they have a bad day, they want someone to listen. When they are tired, they like it when they don’t have to worry about getting dinner. However, there is a line. It isn’t your responsibility to do things FOR him. Not a single of my guy friends wants a chick that tells them what to do or treats them like they are incapable of handling the details of their own life. You don’t earn brownie points with the guys by acting like their mother; you just remind him that he should probably call her because it has been a while since they last talked.

#2- Men want a partner

The world has changed since our parents and their parents started out. Marriage is happening later in life for a lot of people and “traditional” gender roles don’t really exist anymore. I don’t know about you, ladies, but I date grown men- who can do their own laundry, make their own lunch, balance their own checkbook, pay their own bills, and make their own life plans. Guys want the same! My buddies have expressed, on numerous occasions, just how much it bothers them when they meet a girl who has fits the checklist and then, as things progress, they find out that she wants to step back in time fifty years. Guys like it when women have goals and plans. They like it when we can support ourselves and are moving forward in our lives. Knowing that we don’t NEED them; lets them see that we keep them around because we WANT them.

#3- Handle your business

When a recent friend ended a relationship, he told me how he had felt like he was the life-preserver to the sinking ship. Every time his ex had a problem, it was the end of the world and he was expected to be the superhero. While I don’t discount the mental picture of my significant other being my personal hero, I recognize that men hate the pressure of having to “fix” every situation. Guys want a girl who can take the bad in stride. Yes, your car will break down but that doesn’t mean they know how to fix it and, even if they do, they might just prefer that you call the mechanic. Consulting a guy for his opinion isn’t the same as expecting him to take care of it for you. So handle your business; after all, it’s yours.

#4- Smile

Ask any man what the most attractive feature is on a woman and they will tell you: her smile. I admit that they appreciate other “assets” but when it comes to true beauty, a smile tells all. Your smile is the window to your personality and every version of it opens another door into the world of “you”.

#5- There is a time and place

To quote the great Ludacris, men want a “lady in the street and a freak in the bed”. In public, men appreciate when you can mind your manners. Knowing what is appropriate to say and the context of the situation for how to act is incredibly important. But in private, let loose. When you are naked and rolling around in the sheets, it is the last place a man wants to worry about holding back. Your body issues or lack of self esteem are a turn OFF. You didn’t shave? He’ll deal because, though the packaging may not be as pretty, the machinery still works. If you get a guy in the bedroom, don’t be afraid to try things out. You can maintain your comfort zone but acting like a dead fish will kill your romance.

I could go on and on about how girls should act in relationships. I’ve had my share of good and bad ones. I’ve made mistakes and I’ve done stupid shit. And every time, my “boys” have shaken their heads at me and said “what the hell did you do that for?” Girls, stop trying to be someone that you are not to please a man. Stop acting like you are perfect and, by default, deserve perfection. Accept that you are fallible but you don’t need to change for a guy. Men aren’t looking for a façade. They don’t want the copy, the print, the reproduction; they want the true work of art- the original you.

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Our good friends over at Big Fan Boy originally published this review. Go check out their site, because they are awesome!

As I’m just now getting my hearing back and my heart has finally stopped racing, I guess it is as good of a time as any to nail down my thoughts on the newest TWILIGHT SAGA movie. It may be too ambitious for me to jump right in and declare my undying love for Jasper…oh wait, I mean ECLIPSE (Jasper is a character, not a movie! Get your hormones in check Reyes!). But I’ve never been one to do what is expected of me. I’m an adult and I love/hate Stephanie Meyers’ TWILIGHT SAGA, that’s just something you need to know about me.

The two previous films, TWILIGHT and NEW MOON, bring out a certain level of 16 year-old girl in me that is not always pretty. I live in a magical world full of unicorns and cupcakes when I watch these movies, simply due to their engaging nature. I imagine what it would be like to live in Forks, Washington straddling the werewolf and vampire boundaries, tied to both sides by my love for two men. And just before our final, epic kiss/battle/death match I come crashing back to reality. Let’s be honest, this is a make-believe world for teens, and I’m no longer a teen.

Walking into ECLIPSE I had the same sickening feeling in my stomach when NEW MOON finished—the feeling that this movie was actually TRYING to be good. It no longer embraced the camp, and instead favored the serious. It didn’t work for me in NEW MOON, but ECLIPSE is a different story entirely. This time around I went with it and was rewarded with a guilty pleasure that I’m not ashamed to admit to everyone I really liked.

The recently reunited Bella Swan and Edward Cullen (Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson) are relaxed and incredibly comfortable with each other, a level of comfort we hadn’t seen in the previous movies. Yes, wolfy Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) is still trying to win Bella’s affection, but he (and any TWILIGHT fan) knows that Bella belongs with Edward. It doesn’t stop him from brooding around and breaking stuff when he gets mad after learning that Bella loves both him and Edward.  But unlike the book versions of these characters, Jacob and Edward both allow Bella to choose who she wants. Brownie points for that.

Director David Slade (30 DAYS OF NIGHT, HARD CANDY) brings another positive element to the saga—the visualization of the fan-favorite vampire army battle. I won’t go into too much detail, since there is something to be said for an intense fight scene, but trust me when I say even guys who are tricked into seeing this movie will be pleased. The special effects and action in that final scene are fantastically choreographed and amazingly satisfying. It was a moment even the most arduously judgmental Twi-hard will admit matched the book’s fervor.

I’m not saying that I love these movies because they are great works of sweeping romance and Oscar-worthy writing and acting, that would be laughable and a lie. I love them because they are so campy, cheesy, and downright hilarious that it’s impossible not to like them. If you go in ready to enjoy the next 2 hours full of teen angst and acting only a termite would love, then you are already in the right place.

And just so you know I’ve NEVER made a TEAM JASPER shirt. Okay, I totally have.

I’ve never had a problem balancing the different demands on my schedule because I happen to be organized. Very organized, actually; to the point of prioritizing my to-do lists and then giving them deadlines and blocking off specific times to accomplish the task. Yes, I know, I’m weird.

You would think that my immense mastery in the game of time juggling would make balancing my life and a new boyfriend easy. I mean the transition of bringing him into my life was very smooth, so setting aside nights just for each other should be too. But it isn’t.

My partner travels quite a bit for work. His schedule takes him away from home, out of town, or even out of the country- every few weeks and the trips are never less than a week. It means that the time I get with him is precious because there isn’t a whole lot of it. When I started dating the boyfriend, my partner was willing to give up some of “his” nights while the romance developed. Now that things are more stable, it is different.

The solution seems simple: when the partner is gone, spend time with the boyfriend. Except after a while, that starts to feel like one is replacing the other.

Finding the answer to this problem came when the three of us sat down together and talked it out. We each had to lay out our expectations and needs. I like my privacy and there are times when I don’t want to spend time with anyone. I like retreating into my shell to focus on work or school and it can be days before I resurface. The guys seemed much easier to please.

We all agree that spending consecutive nights together was okay but that the boyfriend needed spend most of his time at his apartment. Then it was about the partner wanting me to visit if he was close by for work or talk on the phone without restraint. My partner also said that he didn’t mind giving up some of his nights home so that I could go out.

The revelation came when the two of them admitted that they liked it when the three of us hung out together more than anything. Those nights that we go out together, the three of us, with friends were also preferred. We came to an understanding regarding sleeping arrangements that meant that everyone gets a fair amount of time and my partner stays my primary relationship. Dates are scheduled in advance too.

Managing this poly life used to mean a constant Tug-Of-War for time; now it means updating the shared calendar app on our phones.

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So for those of you who are still PC users, I have some recommendations to make your systems run faster. Before starting- it is important that you create a restore point for your computer so that if something goes wrong, you are safe!

1-      Uninstall it all

It is amazing just how much crap we have to install on our computers to use them. Some of these programs aren’t even actual programs, they are programs designed to help you install other programs. So from Start, go into Control Panel. Select Programs & Features and let the work begin. Go through the list of everything on your computer. If it isn’t software that you are currently using then uninstall. Most of the time, we have to download plug-ins and then totally forget about them. If you come across an item that is unfamiliar- STOP! Just because it is something you aren’t aware of, do NOT get rid of it automatically. Use the internet and search to find out what it is for. If you don’t need it for the essential part of your system then feel free to delete.

2-      Program files store everything.

Despite uninstalling programs, the files are still going to be on your computer. You have to manually get rid of them. In order to do this, you will need to go back and forth between the Control Panel’s Programs & Features and the main file folder. From Start, select Computer. The drivers on your machine will come up- choose the local disk (usually C). Find the “Program Files” folder. At this point, you will need to go line by line to get rid of the data. Don’t worry about opening the folders unless you aren’t sure what is in it. If it has been uninstalled from Programs & Features, then you don’t need the file folder anymore. Be careful though! Your system will warn you if you are attempting to delete folders that contain data that is essential for function.

3-      Shadow files are the enemy

What few of us realize is that Windows is set up to save multiple copies of files. When software or programs are installed, the item is stored in more than one location. When an item is created, it is saved in every single version that Windows uses or has ever used. Suddenly, you have five copies of the same information. There is really no need for this. To prevent your system from taking up the extra space, get rid of the shadow program. It is different depending upon the version of Windows that you use but it isn’t necessary.

4-      External hard drives are your friend

We often save programs and files to our computers out of convenience when we don’t need to. Hooking up an external hard drive enables us to save programs that are vital without losing portability. If the computer crashes, the data is stored somewhere else and safe. Externals aren’t a replacement for full system storage. Many people are now using online back-up programs instead of traditional hardware devices but that is a personal preference. Change the automatic download and save location to your external for your default setting. Then make sure that you regularly create restore points on your back-up. Think of this as your “just in case”.

5-      Fix those drivers

Few people realize that their PC can be running so many drivers and devices at one time that the memory is full before they even open a program. The lack of memory available is what slows your computer down. A big way to boost the speed of your machine is to stop your system from running operations that aren’t being used. In other words, if you don’t need them to be running; they shouldn’t be.

If you are frustrated with the speed and overall operation of your computer, it isn’t a difficult process to make changes. Even small alterations can make a difference!

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Note: It is a bad idea for anyone who isn’t knowledgeable to start changing the way a computer works without consulting an expert. So don’t start tinkering around unless you are certain about what you are doing. And create a restore point before changing anything!

Men like their own space, their own stuff. I guess it is territorial but I’ve found that most guys prefer to sleep in their own home. In my relationship with my partner, this isn’t a big deal because we live together. In my relationship with my boyfriend, the solution wasn’t so obvious.

Many times, the end of the night would come and we’d be curled up on his sofa. But rather than stay, I’d head home- to my bed. I think my boyfriend thought I was crazy at first. He hated watching me leave and saying goodbye took up to an hour sometimes but I always left.

One day, he confronted me and I was forced to confess. I prefer my own bed to any comfortable space he could possibly offer in his apartment. It had been a preference that I’d hidden because I was ashamed to admit such selfishness. Instead of it angering him, he laughed.

He told me that he liked the idea of being with me, no matter where we were, and if I’d rather be at my house then he was fine with that.

I brought up the subject with my partner of having my boyfriend sleep at our place. He was hesitant about sharing the space that has always been designated as “just ours” but agreed. Having your partner trust your boyfriend is definitely a perk when you are asking to change one of the main rules in your relationship.

The first time he stayed with me, I had to remind the boyfriend that he would need a change of clothes. The second, not to forget his toothbrush. The third, to bring deodorant. The fourth, again to not forget his toothbrush. The fifth, to just keep a toothbrush at my house. In the beginning, he stayed one night. Then it became part of the next day and then most of the next day. Eventually, we were spending days together while my partner was out of town for work.

The bed issue which had seemed so serious a few months ago has now become a non-issue. He admits mine is more comfortable anyway.

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Think again.

Those who would infect your computer aren’t just out there to steal YOUR information. They know that by gaining access to your computer, they can monitor your every key stroke. They can see what username and passwords you use for everything, not just financial. This allows them to create a world of opportunity for themselves and all on YOUR computer.

Look at it this way- if they can take over your computer then doesn’t that mean that they can use it to do whatever they want? Suddenly, you have the FBI knocking at YOUR door because it was your system that they traced. How would you go about combating that charge? I mean if the virus originated from your ISP address then, in their eyes, you are a suspect. Or look at another scenario- a hacker uses your saved key strokes to log on (as you) to your work’s intranet from your home computer under the guise of doing some work but instead they have gained access to your company’s internal and protected files. There is a different possibility- suddenly every single contact that you have on Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, Google, Skype, AIM, everything: is going to get an email from YOU with a virus. Even if it isn’t your fault, who are they going to blame?

I have a few recommendations for those of you that think you are safe and for those of you that don’t.

First, turn off your computer if you aren’t using it. I don’t mean let it “sleep” or “hibernate”; I mean “shut down”. When your computer still has the power on but you aren’t using it, there is no need for it to be left on. One- it drains your electric bill. Two- it is still running. No, you may not be using it but the system itself is still up and going. By cutting the power supply to your computer, you prevent anyone from accessing it while you aren’t sitting in front of it. If all else fails, hit the switch on your surge protector to completely cut power.

Second, don’t access every website. Just because your friend posted a link with a funny line next to it does NOT mean that you have to visit the site. How many times have you seen a friend put just such a link up on Twitter or Facebook and then, the next day, post that they were hacked? I’ve lost count of the times this has happened to people that I know. Even if you receive a private message or email from a friend, don’t access the site. Answer their message and ask what it is that they want you to view. Facebook is dandy when it comes to posting links because they put a preview of the site up with the original post. If it isn’t legitimate, then there won’t be a preview.

Third, protect your browser. In your internet browser’s security settings, you need to limit what sites can be accessed. If it is going to be something for adult eyes only then password protecting isn’t going to be a big deal. The major reason however is that most browsers will warn you if you are going to be accessing a website that can’t be verified through security settings. It goes beyond using a pop-up blocker. Some of the most well known corporations today have had their websites compromised by hackers and simply going to their site can mean your system has become at risk for a virus and malware.

Fourth, BUY ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE! I don’t mean once either. I mean annually. Buying a computer means that you are allowing a portion of your private life to be accessible via the internet. You have to protect yourself! Using the anti-virus software that comes with your system isn’t going to keep you safe. It is usually only a trial offer. It is the lowest rung of the ladder of self-protection. Oh and it expires. You have to renew your subscription to keep getting the latest versions of these programs. Most of them will automatically update throughout the time of your subscription and they will warn you if you haven’t scanned your computer for a period of time or if something is found. For the scan, I set up mine to do so every time I turn my system on. Yes, it does slow down the initial start-up but better to be safe than sorry.  As for the “if something is found”, most anti-virus programs will isolate whatever the file is from the rest of your computer. It will then allow you to decide whether or not it should be removed from your system.

No one wants to feel like they are at risk when they are online. No one wants to admit that they are putting themselves at risk. Just remember that it is diligence and forethought that will keep your identity, your computer, your email, and even your friends safe. It is four simple steps to online safety and even those are 100% guarantees. But at least they are steps in the right direction.

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