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Newsletter computer tips

Only perform fixes on your computer that are within your ability. If you are not familiar with something it is always best to get an experienced friend to help or pay an IT guy. If you proceed with fixing your computer regardless, be willing to loose something. If you fix the computer we can celebrate, however if you ruin it, be prepared for the worst!

Newsletter special: Phishing (pronounced fishing) email tips

A Phishing email is an email sent to you with the sole intention of stealing or hijacking your identity. They appear to be from a legitimate business and often try to trick you into giving them even a glimpse of personal information.

• Don't open emails without scanning them with a current antivirus program

• Don't click on links in emails. Always type the address into the url bar in internet Explorer.

• Always be suspicious of all emails that involve wanting anything. Even if they only want you to reply to the message. Think about it.

• Contact the company involved to see if the email is legitimate.

Here are some common messages you may receive:

• My grandmother has died and left me an inheritance, can I put the money into your account?

• You have won lotto in an unknown country, which account do you want your money deposited to?

• Your paypal account information needs updating, click here to enter the site...

• We think your credit card has been stolen and the thieves have been caught shopping in France, please enter your credit card information to see if the cards match!

• Hi friend, can I deposit large amounts of cash into your bank account?

Of course there are the more serious phishing emails that really grab you hook, line, and sinker. The simple answer is to just be suspicious of every email.

How to erase your website history from the address bar in IE7

1. Open Internet Explorer 7

2. Go to the menu at the top and choose Tools

3. Choose Internet Options from the menu

4. Click on the General Tab

5. Under the heading Browsing History click the delete button

6. A menu with choices will appear

7. Choose to delete history

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