[pchelpers] My computer is acting funny...

After the funny behavior of the past couple of days, I was reminded of 
something important. Both Scot and I have tried to encourage safe 
practices among our friends so as not to run into many of the nasty 
situations users encounter (often with monotonous regularity). It was at 
this point I came across Scot's comment of some years ago that still 
applies today:

"The biggest computer security problem is that most people still don't 
realise that safe computing and surfing habits are much more important 
and effective than even the best antivirus and other security programs."
http://local.nu/HelpDesk/index.php/Basics_of_safe_computing

Are your practices this careful? Admittedly I have had trouble at times 
(yesterday's news page problem was caused at moreover.com), or are you 
more inclined to browse blindly on with the protection of anti-spyware 
etc until something goes terribly wrong? Can you look over your own 
shoulder? What might you see if you could?

When the next tempting message arrives in your inbox (such as a sizable 
offer from overseas) will you think first, or just respond? Was the 
result think or thunk?
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