Most of us are pretty good about keeping our personal information private and secure. There are ways, though, that some computers can get viruses or even be hacked into. Here are some pointers on how to keep your computer safe:

1. Keep your spyware up to date:
   1. Run your anti-virus and spyware software at least once a week in order to make sure you don’t have any viruses or spyware lurking around on your computer.
2. Secure your router with a password:
   1. If you have a wireless router, make sure to encode it with a password. This keeps others from using your internet for free and possibly hacking into your information.
3. Keep your Windows software and Internet Explorer up to date:
   1. Run any updates that pop up for Windows and Internet Explorer to keep these programs running smoothly.
4. Filter your email for spam:
   1. Spam can clutter your email very quickly. Make sure your spam filter is turned on. If you do not know who the email is from, do not click on any links or follow any hyper links from the emails.

These suggestions were taken from HTS Tech Tips on www.htstechtips.com.