Instead of talking about the joys of family and Thanksgiving – all most people can talk about is Black Friday Sales (the day when retail outlets traditionally do enough sales to take them out of the red for the year).  So before you head out into cyberspace on Black Friday, here are some handy tips to read and remember:

Ten Safety Tips for Online Shopping  (not just at the holidays)

USA TODAY’s Tech Holiday Shopping Guide  (what’s new, what’s hot, what’s not and tips – updated daily until 12/24)

FAQ: Recognizing Phishing Emails  (from cnet news – watch out for weird offers, fraud alerts, etc – don’t get so busy shopping that you drop your guard)

And most importantly of all – HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!