Being known as a computer guru is something I try to keep a secret when I meet someone new, but it always comes up at some point. I'm sure many of you have the same problem. You are known by your friends and family as the "computer guy" and are always being asked about PC problems and spending your time removing toolbars from their browser (IE usually).

What techniques do you use to remedy these issues?

For viruses I now use AVG, was recently using avast.

For Spyware It's a toss up between the free edition of spyware doctor(from google) or Spybot Search and Destroy. If neither of those work then I pull out the Ad-Aware.

For the Headaches... Ibprofen.