Protection For Your
Computer
The following
links will take you to sites which offer various tools and
utilities for protection of your computer and its files.
Some are free; nearly all are inexpensive.
Antivirus
AntiVir Personal
Edition is free antivirus software for Windows
machines. Free updates and support, too.
McAfee Security
offers a number of computer protection software
programs. They can also scan your computer on line
to check for viruses. Lots of information, too.
Symantec
is the manufacturer of Symantec Antivirus, one of
the best on the market. There's a lot of
information on the site concerning viruses, too, along
with their top-rated personal firewall.
Panda Software
makes Panda Antivirus, another popular antivirus
program. ActiveScan can check your computer on
line for viruses.
Trend Micro
makes PC-cillin Internet protection software.
This site also hosts the free House Call virus scanner,
which will scan your computer for viruses on line.
Firewall
ZoneLabs
manufactures ZoneAlarm, a very good computer
firewall product. Free and paid versions
available. Their tech support has a shaky
reputation, but the software is excellent.
Anti-Spyware
Lavasoft is the
maker of AdAware, a very nice spyware removal
tool. Free and paid versions available, in several
languages.
Spybot Search and Destroy is another very good
spyware removal tool, with options for regular and
advanced versions. Support forum is available.
Free. (Although they appreciate donations.)
Other
Protection Resources
Gibson Research has a
number of useful tools available for checking your web
site, as well as a number of excellent free and paid
utilities and plenty of information on keeping your
computer and files safe. This site also hosts the
Shield's UP! firewall-testing utility which can
see if your firewall is operating properly.
Home PC Firewall
Guide has a LOT of information and reviews
concerning software and procedures to protect your
computer. The firewall information is only a small
part of what's available here.
