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If you are new to computers you may need a little help.
I have put this site together to help you.
you will find some usefull things here.
you will need a firewall to keep out the bad guys.
you will also need an anti-virus program
and something to get rid of spyware.
 
firewall-A system designed to protect a computer network from unauthorized access, especially via the Internet.
 
anti-virus  A program that provides a layer of security to protect the user's computer from a computer virus.
 
spyware- A general term for a program that surreptitiously monitors your actions. While they are sometimes sinister, like a remote control program used by a hacker, software companies have been known to use spyware to gather data about customers. The practice is generally frowned upon.

update these programs at least once per week.
there should be a update button.
point your cursor (arrow) over a button, it will tell you what that button is for.
 

update
put your cursor over this button without clicking

click here for a free firewall

click here for a free anti-virus program

click here for a free version of ad-aware spy remover