How to protect your computer? Before going into your cyberspace date, install first a firewall and anti-virus programs in your computer that will protect your equipment and systems from invaders in your email, and surfing websites and interacting online. Here are the two solutions for this problem at no cost at you provided that it will not be used commercially.

Free Firewall Download: ZoneAlarm www.zonelabs.com
Free Anti-Virus Download: AVG Anti-Virus www.grisoft.com

How to choose reliable online dating sites? Begin to ask your circle of friends, neighbors, co-workers, and others you know who have tried online dating, and try to visit they will recommend. You can also google online dating services and copy their URLs or site links, the fees, rules and regulations, complete contact information of each and any other useful information that hook your interest. Then analyze the best place for your needs and try only the sites that you think you are safe. Avoid all other suspicious sites if you feel you are in danger.

With sound tools and knowledge of how to become safe, you can enjoy and have fun dating online.