Passwords play a prominent role not just in computing but also in everyday life. Download KeePass to organize and protect all manner of important data,
OpenDNS promises to protect your kids from online violence, pornography, phishing, and more. Guess what? It works. Even better, there's nothing to install. Simply sign up and point your PCs or router to the OpenDNS servers, and presto: bulletproof protection
SuperAntiSpyware is a robust, legitimate malware fighter.
- Pro: Capable malware detection
- Con: Confusing interface
- Bottom line: Solid antimalware protection.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.5
- Pro: Good PC disinfection
- Con: Slow on-demand scans
- Bottom line: Useful blocking of Web-based attacks.
- Pro: Excellent detection, disinfection process
- Con: Interface not novice-friendly
- Bottom line: Thorough protection and top-notch scan speed.
Microsoft Security Essentials (beta)
- Pro: Nearly perfect in disabling infections
- Con: Somewhat slow
- Bottom line: An effective utility.
you regularly back up local data. But what about Facebook contacts, Twitter feeds, and Flickr photos? If you don't trust the cloud, sign up for Backupify
Macrium Reflect Free Edition images your hard drive so that you can restore your system in the event of a disaster.
Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7, the Todo Backup
