Internet Router With Firewall
For your DSL or Cable Internet connection - we recommend LinkSys, a division of Cisco. They have great Internet routers with Firewall protection built in. Different models handle wired or wireless networks. You can get these from Garnet Secure Systems, at Best Buy or CompUSA. The Internet router with Firewall stands between your computer and the Internet.
Firewall configuration for maximum protection is best left to a pro!
For a software firewall for each PC, see the link below for ZoneAlarm.
Anti Virus
We Highly Recommend Computer Associates Anti Virus Solutions. They don't advertise much to the general public, but they are highly regarded amongst computer professionals! You will have to register an email address and some personal/business information but they do not Spam you.
Computer Associates Etrust Anti Virus
You can get a free 30 day download for 1 PC.
The real strength is a server based setup where all PCs are managed by the file server
ZoneAlarm- Integrated Firewall, AntiVirus and AntiSpyware
Integrated Firewall and Anti Virus Software. You can get a free 30 day download for 1 PC.
Recommended for PCs that connect to the Internet without a network Firewall.
Free Online Antivirus Scans
Follow either of the next 2 links, install the software and let it rip!
This works as a good "Second Opinion" for your normal anti virus or if your anti virus is not working
Free Online Anti Virus Scan from Computer Associates
Free Online Anti Virus Scan from TrendMicro
Anti Spyware Utilities
These get installed on your PC and should be run and updated every week. They will load a small part of themselves to keep you "inoculated" against known spyware but must be updated weekly.
You can download these for free but we do ask that you make a donation to these software developers as they are truly fighting the good fight for us.
A great simple tool which adds nice search features in your web browser along with the safety features is the Yahoo Toolbar.
Yahoo Toolbar - Anti Spyware and Pop Up Window Blocker
There are many, many more utilities available but the above utilities are the most straight forward to install and run and they won't get you into trouble.
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