I’ve been wanting to write this for ages: my guide to staying safe online is now available in the Tutorials section. It’s a best practice guide covering lots of general advice for identifying and dealing with malicious websites and emails, and it applies to Mac and PC users equally. This was written, essentially, for my parents, parents-in-law, and rockin’ octogenarian internet-using grandmother, but even if you’re not one of that select group, you should still find it useful; if you do, please forward it to ageing relatives, reckless friends and web n00bs of every stripe. Oh, and give it a Digg, why not?

Tech-savvy colleagues and pedants are welcome to suggest corrections and additions, but only after they have carefully read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page. But really, chaps, let me know if you think if I’ve goofed or missed out some vital details.