I've subscribed to various newsletters as long as I've had an internet conection, and one of the best is Windows Secrets:(Formerly The Langa List) http://windowssecrets.com/ I switched to Microsoft Security Essentials a few months ago and have been very happy with it, and have seen only positive reviews, so it's nice to see Fred Langa, a true Guru, feels the same way. http://windowssecrets.com/2010/05/06/01-The-120-day-Microsoft-security-suite-test-drive This excellent article also addresses the Windows firewall. ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts. -zxdjhu-