Tips and free software

Whatever computer you have, it will work better if you take care of it. Here are a few tips and links to software all available free of charge.

• Viruses

Update your anti-virus definitions regularly. Your protection is only as good as the nasty things it recognises and knows how to deal with. If program updates are available for your software, they will usually improve recognition of viruses so install those too.

No anti-virus software?

Download AVG FREE EDITION Anti-Virus

Think you might be infected? Not sure you can trust your anti-virus software?

Run a free online virus scan

Panda ActiveScan

Trend Micro HouseCall

 

• Spyware, adware and malware

Run a regular scan for adware and spyware. Update your software and definitions regularly. Different products recognise different nasties. To spot everything, it's a good idea to use all four products below.

No anti-adware or ant-spyware software?

Download Lavasoft Ad-Aware

Download Spybot Search & Destroy

Download Ewido

Download Microsoft Anti-Spyware

 

• Firewall

You can stop unwanted programs from accessing the internet, and protect yourself from unwanted PC intruders (hackers) with a firewall. Keep your firewall software updated to ensure maximum protection.

No firewall?

Download ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm

 

• Skype

Pay nothing for your phone calls.

Download Skype, free software which allows you to talk to friends and family anywhere in the world for free.

 

• Register your own domain

Buy the email address that you want, then you'll never have to change email addresses again!

yourchoice@domainofyourchoice.com

 

• Open Office

Can't afford Microsoft Office?

Download Open Office, a FREE alternative

 

• Sluggish computer?

Unnecessary software hogs system resources. Remove any software that you don't use.

(Use Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel)

Use MSConfig to check your startup programs and remove unnecessary entries.

(Click Start, Run MSConfig and click OK)

 

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