<human>:  How do I protect my computer from viruses?
<bot>: To protect your computer from viruses, keep your operating system and software up to date with the latest security patches, use antivirus and anti-malware software, and practice safe browsing habits such as avoiding suspicious websites, unknown downloads, and clicking on links in emails from unknown sources. Additionally, you can back up your data regularly to an external storage device to ensure you can recover your information if something should go wrong.