Most people browse the web using the default web browser that came with their machine. However, using this, most people will see websites cluttered with advertisements, many flashing or blinking or in garish colour. Yuk. Many of these advertisements will also be offering to “Scan your machine for viruses”, or even saying “You are infected!!” – and you, or anyone using your machine, clicks on one of these links then you are very likely to end with some type of “malware” (a virus, trojan, rootkit, keylogger or whatever). Bad, bad stuff. So, what is the answer? THE ANSWER = Adblock Plus + Firefox Here’s what you need to do: Download Firefox from http://getfirefox.com/ Install Firefox, and say YES when prompted to “Make Firefox your default browser” Import all your old settings and Favourites via File, Import. Your “favourites” become Firefox “bookmarks” Install Adblock Plus by: Tools, Add-ons, Get Add-ons and search for “Adblock”. Select “Adblock Plus” – the icon is a stop sign with “ABP