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How to make your PC more secure

A popular security writer has made some simple recommendations on how to make your computing experience less succeptible to the dangers of being connected to the internet: Schneier on Security: Safe Personal Computing

Take home points:

• If possible, don't use Microsoft Windows. Buy a Macintosh or use Linux.
• Don't use Microsoft Internet Explorer, period.
• Don't use Outlook or Outlook Express.

To the last two points, I'll take this opportunity to recommend Firefox or Safari for web browsing, and Thunderbird or Mail for email.