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Free security software to protect your PC from malware
Firewalls
A good firewall will also make your computer more secure. Firewall programs render your computer invisible to hackers' probes. Hackers run scanning programs over the Internet, looking for computers with electronic openings, called ports. Good firewalls make your computer invisible to the scanners. As with antivirus software, don't run multiple firewalls. They will conflict.
Free firewalls:
• Zone Alarm
• Outpost Firewall
• PC Tools Firewall
Anti-spyware software
Spyware and adware are other big threats to computer security. Spyware tracks your Web surfing and reports your interests to a computer on the Internet. Adware sits on your computer and feeds you ads. Both spyware and adware will slow your machine.
You need programs to keep spyware and adware from taking root. And you need other programs to annihilate spyware and adware that collects on your computer. You should use multiple anti-spyware programs on your computer. Unlike antivirus software and firewalls, they won't conflict.
Free anti-spyware programs:
• Ad-Aware
• Spybot Search & Destroy
• Microsoft Windows Defender
• SpywareBlaster
Safe Browsing
Microsoft's Internet Explorer is rife with security holes. Over the years, many of these security problems have been patched through Windows updates. But new ones continue to appear. I recommend that you switch to the Firefox browser. It's free. I think it is inherently safer.
• Firefox Web Browser
Get more help with computer security:
• Test your computer security
• Secure your home wireless network
• Drive-by downloads and other online dangers
• Rootkits: a new security threat
• Secure data before PC repairs
• Secure your new Mac
• So your e-mail was hacked. Now what?
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Securing your comuter before going online
First, you’ll need a firewall. I recommend enabling the Windows firewall for now. Then, download ZoneAlarm. Turn off the Windows firewall and install ZoneAlarm.
Next, you’ll need one antivirus program. I recommend avast!, PC Tools AntiVirus or AVG. Finally, you’ll need two or more anti-spyware programs. Unlike firewalls and antivirus programs, anti-spyware programs won’t conflict. Try Windows Defender, Spybot and Ad-Aware. They’ll all do the trick. Now, that’s only part of the security equation. You’ll also want to make sure you’ve locked down your wireless network. I’ve got a tip that covers that in depth. For Mac users , my helpful tip will tell you what you need.
Cool freebies for digital photos
PhotoFilmStrip – Slide shows have been around since, well, photos came on slides. They’re still a great way to share photos. And constructing them is easier than ever. This program produces high-quality slide shows.
Pictomio – This is an attractive tool for organizing and viewing photos. You can create photo albums without moving or copying files. And its geotagging features are really well done. You can plot entire trips using photos and Google Maps.
Google Picasa – Taking and editing photos is fun. Keeping them organized is not. And digging through folder after folder looking for photos is the worst. Google Picasa makes organizing them easy. You’ll never lose your photos again. GIMP – Some photo-editing software is extremely powerful. Photoshop is the standard. But it’s expensive. Try GIMP instead. It can handle nearly any editing task. Advanced users will feel right at home. virtualPhotographer – You may be really into photography. If so, paying for a photo-editing program might make sense. But they include so many tools. Even pros get confused. This program plugs into tools like Photoshop. You can apply professional effects with a single button.
An easy way to install must-have programs
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Retrieve lost Windows product key
Computers occasionally break down. And sometimes reinstalling Windows is the best fix. It gives you a clean slate to begin again. Now where did you leave the box your Windows disc came in?If you can’t find it, you could be in trouble. To combat piracy, Windows requires a product key for installation. That key is printed somewhere on the packaging. But many people keep the disc and toss the box.
A better calculator for your PC Everyone needs a calculator. And the one in Windows works well. But here’s one that provides a simulated tape. Cost: Free Link: www.moffsoft.com Systems: Windows XP and Vista
Make movies of your computer screen Showing someone how to do something is easier than telling. Today's download helps you record your PC screen. Cost: Free Link: www.bbsoftware.co.uk System: Windows XP and Vista
