not a computer guru? don't worry! that doesn't mean that you can stop viruses. simple precautions can help you avoid the possibility of getting viruses over the internet or from other computers.
here is the first most basic tip that i have learned over the years...
make sure you have an anti-virus program. i personally recommend AVG. The FREE edition is GOOD (just download the updates regularly). You may download the program here: FREE AVG . It detects a lot of different types of viruses.
Additional Tip! USB and removable disks are prone to virus infections from other computers. So ALWAYS scan your removable disk. When the window pops up asking you what you want to do, select take no action. Go to My computer. Right click on the USB/Removable drive, then run the virus scan!
Tada! You have just avoided a possible virus infection.
More tips to come!
-k
PS. If your web browser is acting funny (slows down, takes time starting up, easily redirected to unwanted sites) maybe you should change. I suggest you switch to Mozilla Fire Fox. You can download firefox here in the link to your right, that's the orange button just below "blog archive" =)
how to avoid viruses