Is your computer only plugged into a power bar? While that might protect your PC from electrical surges, it can’t prevent you from losing valuable documents and data in the event of a power outage. For the best protection a battery-powered uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is always a worthwhile investment.

In late October Microsoft issued a rare emergency security bulletin for Windows computers. A security update has been rushed out ahead of the normal update schedule to address a critical security hole that affects Windows 2000, XP and Vista. To keep your system safe, visit Microsoft Update and keep your system current.

Do you really know what’s installed on your office computers? Taking a software audit is remarkably easy. The sponsor supported Spiceworks tool is able to show you what’s hiding on your network in minutes.

Remote desktop software has come a long way. It’s now easier than ever to remotely connect to your home or office computer, with a number of free services offering convenient and secure connections from any high speed connection.