For Viruses, AVG is free and has a high rating from both CNET and their Users: [link] I have not used it personally, though.
For Spyware, as others have said, Spybot (but don't install the "Tea-timer" function as it is annoying and not so helpful) Ad-Aware and MS Anti-Spyware are good (I use a combination of all three at home and at work.) I also use Spyware Blaster [link] which works in conjunction with Spybot's immunize function to prevent some spyware from installing itself in the first place.
ETA: MS Anti-Spyware will run in the system tray, so it will be noticeable if you're trying to do this on the sly. The other stuff you can tell not to make desktop icons when you install it and only actually "run" when you tell them to scan, which would be less noticable. (Though there will still be Start Menu icons)
Ha! My parents just called from their hotel. I didn't realize they were coming! We had talked about maybe, but never confirmed. Good thing I'm showered and whatnot.
I'm always all fretful that he'll end up alone because people keep red-flagging the shortness and the emoticons and not sticking around long enough to notice his Washy Xanderness.
Awww. Sweet geekboy. I'd go out with him. (If you'd let me, that is.) I love geekboys.
BLESS WashXander guy. Bless him. He sounds like a Very Good Egg. In fact I think that perhaps I shall crush on him respectfully from a distance, if that's okay? (On the basis that glasses are removeable, and he might be talked out of the emoticons thing in the fullness of time. The height/ears/teddybearshape things not being an issue.)
eta
...proving, once again, that Teppy and I
are the same person.
Ha. I have realised that I find geeks who can kill more attractive than just geeks or just kill-capable. Which is interesting, and makes me wonder if I'll ever be able to settle. I mean, if the situation should ever arise, which seems...statistically unlikely.
Luckily, you're surrounded by people in at least one of the categories making it much more likely that you'll find someone in both.
you're surrounded by people in at least one of the categories making it much more likely that you'll find someone in both
Any time now, I'm sure.
I've been catching up on family goss today, and I really haven't been doing my part. My poor mother and her two underachievers...
Any time now, I'm sure.
I didn't say it would be easy!
morning? See how good I am with the sleeping in?
David, I own it on DVD too and VHS for that matter. hee.
RIO! such a cutie dog, I am happy for you and Saget and what a lucky puppy (whichever you end up with).
ita, I really don't have any candidates yet, but I will get RIGHT ON IT!
Allyson, I hope your visit stays content and that dinner tonight is wonderful.
I can't believe I am actually getting to still watch a parade, this late. Not a premiere parade, but still. I should also get food.
ita, my mom saw that SWAT cop and her(female) partner take a guy down yesterday. She said it made her think of you.
As for the bfs, as a perennial single, I'm kinda inclined to believe the men here suck.
But I'll keep an eye open.
