Evo,
If you have someone not tech savvy, I would do a Broadband Router. That will give the firewall protection without the need of user input.
Then with email, there is an option in OLE to disable all attachments that could have viruses.
That should be a good start along with the usual Antivirus Program and Spyware Program.
Take Care,
Richard
P.S. Do not forget a little one on one teaching of Do's and Don't's will save a lot of headaches in the future.