I just started giving Netvibes a trial and I like it so far. It's a great way to get the web sites and feeds I look at every day within the same browser window or tab. It has oodles of modules and a super-easy way to add RSS feeds. I really like it. Give it a shot, you may like it too.

Here's a Lifehacker guide to getting more out of Netvibes.

Alpha Geek: Trick out your Netvibes - Lifehacker

Since a lot of you have received new computers for Christmas, you may be confronted with a new browser, most likely Internet Explorer 7. While it is much improved, it has a lot of flaws, but, interestingly, Firefox (my favorite browser) has more.

So take some time TODAY and install a sound anti-virus program, along with some anti-spam and anti-malware software. Free versions can be found (google it), as well as paid-for.

And don't forget the most important piece: A firewall. ZoneAlarm is free and very good.