When it comes to computer software not many people know where to turn. Many people get sucked into scams or download spyware unexpectedly thinking they are actually downloading helpful software. Also with the computer age here, software is getting more and more expensive.
There are lots of safe and reliable programs out there but its the case of finding them that's difficult! This article explains three pieces of software I would not be able to live without...
- AVG anti-virus
- CleanUp!
- Ad-Aware
- AVG Anti-virus
AVG Anti-Virus is a product from Grisoft and you have the choice of choosing the free version or the AVG internet security package.
Obviously the free edition is very basic but will still scan your hardrive for virus's and delete them if any are found, scan emails and also schedule hardrive scans. AVG updates every day so you know that you will always have the most up to date protection.
The Full protection edition can be bought for as little as 52.95 USD and contains anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, a firewall and technical support. Definitely worth investing in.
"It has all the essentials, including a resident memory scanner, an e-mail scanner, and scheduled hard disc scans. But what really amazes us is the frequency of the virus definitions and application updates available from GRISOFT."
- Maximum PC
CleanUp! is a program written by Steven Gould. CleanUp! Is a quick and easy way of deleting temporary files from your computer freeing space allowing your computer to run faster.
“CleanUp! frees disk space and reduces the "clutter" on your computer helping it to run more efficiently.”
Amazing that such a good piece of software is free.
Ad-Aware is a product from Lavasoft, with the ability to scan your RAM, Registry, hard drives, and external storage devices for known data-mining, advertising, and tracking components, Ad-Aware 2007 easily can clean your system, allowing you to maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the Web.
Not much else to say about Ad-Aware but, two hundred and seventy seven million eight hundred and eighty five two hundred and seventy eight people cant be wrong.
