computers!! ARRRGGH!!

ok...I'm back. My PC blew up the other day and I've been busy trying to save the data and get it back up and running. Must have been hit with a nasty worm or virus, but I'm now back and will continue to update this blog with financial tidbits and tips on saving money.

My experience made me appreciate the need to back up files and protect your PC from malware that wants to hurt your computer. Fortunately I back up my data fairly often, so the loss was minimal. But if you are not doing the same you could be in big trouble if your PC goes kablooie.

Investing in virus protection and maybe a firewall is well worth the cost. If you lose passwords, personal files, digital pictures, or financial information, you'll lose a lot more than the cost of the protection.