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Internet Security
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Viruses, Spyware, Pop-Ups, Identity theft. Some of these programs can protect you
from all of them and more. Because this software is free, it takes more work to keep your
computer safe with it. These are mostly single programs to deal with a single
problem, as oposed to complete internet security suite. Also some of more advanced
options such as automatic updates are not available. Current updates for security software
are a must...
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Antivirus
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Automatic updates
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Windows and Linux.
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AVG is a great antivirus program. The light hard drive and memory footprint is exeptional.
The free version has English as the only language, and has 'low speed' or low
priority updates.
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Internet browser, security
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Automatic updates
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Windows
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Personalize this browser: 1000s of add-ons available, choose between different search engines for your search.
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Protects from:
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Identity theft, spyware, adware, suspicious Inernet sites. Blocks pop-ups
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Firefox is a betrer browser. It protects you by warning you of suspect web sites, blocks popups, stops spyware downoads, or any downloads without your agreement. I will alow you to erase private data more completely, and easier than any other borwser. Get rid of browser history, download history, even ofen viseted and typed in addresses from the address drop-down menu.
Google toolbar gives you an advanced search facility, lets you check spelling in your web based e-mail, or in any text you type in your browser. The toolbar also has an 'auto fill' option that allows you to automaticaly fill in your name, e-mail, and other often used data.
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Antivirus, Spyware/Adware
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online service
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Windows, Linux, Solaris
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Free scan, some free removal.
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HouseCall is a good online tool. It offers free infected file removal for first time users,
or with a promotion code. Needs Internet connection to work. Can take a long time.
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