Do you keep a log of computer faults and errors to help your IT support person to you identify and solve your tech problems? Here's a sample error log you could use.

If your computers have Internet Explorer 6 or 7 installed, you can get a free upgrade to the latest version, 8.

Defender is a Microsoft product that integrates well with Windows XP and Vista. It runs unobtrusively in the background and continuously protects your computer against spyware and adware.

A computer hard drive can be likened, in part, to an office filing cabinet - it's where you store all your day-to-day work. And, like a filing cabinet drawer, it can become untidy and need an occasional clear out. Similarly, it won't tidy itself - so that's where this short guide to keeping your computer clean and tidy comes in. Examples in this article are based on computers running Windows XP, but other operating systems have similar utilities.

Maintaining your computer, avoiding, and dealing with problems that arise.