7 reasons why programming is fun...

1. The fun of creativity 
Programmers are creative folks. The programmer constructs a bunch of things in an imaginary universe, and then sets them all in motion, challenging laws and principles in the process. The programmer's mind is his creative ability!

2. The fun of learning
Some people enjoy taking things apart and figuring out how they work. Programming takes this to another level--not only do you figure out how things work, but

GENERAL COMPUTER SECURITY TIPS

No free lunch
A new round of bogus pop-ups offers to scan your computer for infections and vulnerabilities for free. Do not take the bait! By allowing this kind of scan, you may be giving Bad Guys access to your personal information.

Some Tips to Protect against Identity Theft
Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead put "PHOTO ID REQUIRED"; although merchants and their employees are still hit-and-miss on actually checking that ID, more of them are paying attention.
When you order your checks, don't list any telephone number. You can always write it on the check at the time of the transaction. If you have a PO Box, use that instead of your home address or