PC TIPS
- Adaware by Lavasoft
- Spybot Search & Destroy by PepiMK - SaferNetworking
- AVG Anti-Virus Free
- Zone Alarm Free Firewall
- Microsoft Security Essentials
Free Anti Virus, Anti Malware and Firewall Software For a Secure PC.
If something strange suddenly happens to your computer, run your anti virus application immediately to rule out viruses. Run Adaware &/or Spybot monthly. (If you're going to buy an application, my favorite is Norton Internet Security Suite 2009.)
- Trend Micro - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
- Bit Defender - http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
- F-Secure - http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
- Kapersky - http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
If your Anti Virus application freezes or stops working (usually due to a virus infection), try any of these free ONLINE Virus and Malware Scanners:
- OPEN OFFICE (for Windows)
Equivalent to Microsoft Office, and it's free! http://www.download.com/OpenOffice-org-Windows-/3000-2064_4-10263109.html?tag=mncol;lst&cdlPid=10895350
- UBUNTU - Free Linux Operating System - You can do almost anything with Ubuntu that you can do with Windows. Try it out on an old system!
http://www.ubuntu.com/
- REVO UNINSTALLER
Does a more thorough job than Microsoft's Add/Remove Programs. http://www.revouninstaller.com/
- VLC MEDIA PLAYER
If you're having problems watching DVD movies due to CODEC problems, try this excellent open-source freebie:
http://download.cnet.com/VLC-Media-Player/3000-13632_4-10267151.html
Other Fabulous and Free Programs:
- In any browser, click the "Ctrl" and "+" keys to enlarge font size, "Ctrl" and "-" to reduce font size, and "Ctrl" and "0" to get back to default size. The same results can be achieved by going to "View" -> "Zoom" on the menu bar and choosing the appropriate magnification.
If you have a high resolution monitor and the print is too small to read: