Tip 9 in an occasional series. Keep visiting regularly for more Windows Security Tips.

Your browser has built-in security features that ensure your browsing is relatively problem-free. Features such as limiting the amount of Javascript that can be run in your browser, disabling of the saving of passwords and the like, can be very useful. Likewise your email program will have a number of settings that help to protect you from some of the nasties in the world. Be sure to check the settings and options of both programs and set the security level to the highest practicable.

As with anti-virus and firewalls, software security settings are not a panacea, and caution should still be exercises, but it is nonetheless another useful tool in the prudent computer user’s arsenal.