About 50percent of the time, when I write a post (like this one) and hit post. I get an error/page not available page. Then I have to hit back and retype the whole thing. Is something wrong, or is it just me???

That's what I figured

Well I'm assuming you're running windows... right?

Well here are 6 things you should be doing to maintain your computer...

1. Stay up to date with windows patches. Make sure your autoupdate is turned on and every time you see that their is a security update you should install it immediately.

2. Stop using Internet Explorer. Almost all spyware comes via Internet Explorer. Download another browser like Firefox (mozilla.org) and use that.

3. Install a firewall. I recommend Zone Alarm. Set it so that programs have to ask you for permission before accessing the internet. If it's a trusted program select the box that says remember this program and then allow it to connect.

4. Install AdAware or Spybot and run it every few days... always checking for definition updates.

5. Install a virus scanner such as Norton or McAfee and run it weekly... always checking for definition updates.

6. Be cautious about what e-mail attachments you download and open. If you use Outlook or Outlook Express switch to a mail client such as Thunderbird (mozilla.org) and always be careful about what attachments you download and open. Familiarize yourself with bad file extensions such as .exe, .vbs and .bat. Even if someone you know sends you an executable file be wary about it what it might be and always scan it first with a virus scanner before running it. Also it's a good idea to unhide common file extensions so that all of the files display their extensions (.txt, .zip, .exe) it's common for viruse files to appear to be a certain type of file by changing their display icons to immitate that of a seemingly harmless file.

Follow those guidelines and you will have a much safer and much more enjoyable computing experience on your PC.

Just thought I'd let u know I finally re-formatted. Got a copy of Windows FD from a buddy and it works like a charm.
Also installed the sygate firewall, which I like, even though my other buddies say I'm sellin out to the man.