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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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PLAY/CONVERT
MP3, AIFF, WAV, MPEG-4, AAC, .AL
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Windows, Mac OS
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Apple iTunes
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Apples FairPlay DRM
Requires Apple Quick Time for some advanced options.
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Great program, lots of features, it even has a good file converter.
iTunes Media Player has very good support for most portable audio players, and native
support for iTunes online audio service, and iPod music players.
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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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Spyware, Adware
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Manual updates
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Windows, Windows Mobile, Symbian (cell phone)
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Open source development and popularity ensure a well supported, full-featured application.
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Since 2000
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Available in over 50 languages
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Includes real-time monitoring, and suspicious site blocking for Internet Explorer. Manual updates and scans.
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Spybot is a great spyware removal tool. The updates are not automatic, but timely and frequent. Included are real time monitoring, and suspisious site blocking for Internet Explorer.
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PLAY
MP3 WMA WV
With plugin:
OGG MPC AAC AC3 APE FLAC
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Windows, Mac OS(WMP ver. 9)
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Napster, MTV Urge
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Free with registered copy of Windows
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PlaysForSure Janus DRM
Many plugins are available to increase functionality.
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You have it. Might as well use it. Supports PlaysForSure Janus portable media
players, and PlaysForSure services.
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