PC World Online gives you 7 hints to stay safe online.

For computer safety at the  library:

• Library owned equipment has have virus protection and after reboot removes any information or files left by the user.  (so remember to save your files to a flash drive)
• Do not leave your laptop or the library’s laptop unattended.
• Public wireless access including library wireless is insecure. Hint 2 of PC World article.  When logging into a site look for https (s indicates they use a secure connection) in address line of the web address you are logging on to.

If you have a Google account you can customize your Google start page by using “iGoogle”.  Add tabs, change themes, and add gadgets to you page including weather, TV guide news and more.  If you are using the tools Google Docs or Calendar you can add a feeds to iGoogle to see your a list of your documents or your schedule for the day.    A library volunteer created a gadget for the library catalog. To add gadgets click on “Add Stuff” link and browse or search for the gadget and click on the “Add it now” button.  Search Indian Prairie Library Catalog to find and add the catalog search gadget to your page.  The library offers a class to learn iGoogle, check the latest newsletter for class offerings.

Downers Grove Township Highway Department announces recycling solutions of computer & other equipment at no cost to tax payers.  Visit their Web site for more information and acceptable equipment.

Drop off your equipment at 318 E Quincy, Westmont, IL on the third Saturday of every month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (except Holiday weekends)

Additional recycling information or search for a recycling center by topic at earth911.com