Alright, so a lot of people have asked me lately, "hey jon, like what is some good free stuff to download to keep my computer a bit safer?" so as a general nicety, i am gonna list a few links...nothing special, in fact, this is common stuff...but if i can help (or avoid) just one person...it's all worth it.

Microsoft Antispyware Beta

AdAware personal edition

Trend Micro online virus scan

Spybot search and destroy

and if you can manage to pick it up...ace utilities is worth it. voila.