NEVER forget your anti-virus!

Malware such as worms, viruses, Trojans and other malicious code are some of the worst impediments to a healthy PC. And even worse, new threats are created every day, so you need anti-virus protection to keep your computer safe from these threats.

There are different approaches to anti-virus and lots of options to choose from. Most good anti-virus programs allow you to choose to run in real time, or only when a file is accessed, and still others when the user tells the program to check. Many use a combination of these approaches and more.

We like real time, so you're always being protected. The resource usage is minimal, but the ability to eliminate potentially devastating problems is critical.

Here are a few anti-virus programs we would recommend. Of course, you should evaluate each of them on your own to see which you are most comfortable with and find which suits your unique needs.