A good reason to update our Computer Security

While working on ways to increase our web presence, a lot of time will be spent connected to the Internet. We can't afford to lose sight of the importance of having our computers secured against any possible malware that might show up unexpectedly.

It's important to keep our operating systems and protective software up-to-date with the latest highly rated programs available.

Here are some shortcuts to products that you can download without fear of Rogue software. The good news is that many of these quality products have free versions.

Anti-Virus, go to c|net download at
http://www.download.com/Antivirus-Software/3150-2239_4-0.html?tag=dir

Download AVG at http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/

AVG Anti-Virus Free EditionAVG Free is the most popular free solution available at no cost to home users and provides the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers.
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Spyware Remover - CounterSpy
License: Free to try; $19.95 to buy

Download here
http://www.download.com/3001-8022_4-10705277.html

c|net Editor's review of CounterSpy - 5 Stars

"Along with its solid ability to remove spyware, CounterSpy includes a few features we don't normally see in a spyware remover. Scanning times are on par with other spyware removers such as Ad-Aware and Spybot, and seem pretty thorough. CounterSpy's publisher updates its definition file frequently and runs a fully staffed spyware research department."
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Firewall software - go to Firewalls and Virus Protection
http://www.firewalls-and-virus-protection.com/index.html

for links to Download Sunbelt Kerio Free Trial
(which can also be purchased for $10) or ZoneAlarm's free version.

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It's also important to keep your Operating systems current. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Netscape and others have features you can select to alert you to their latest updates.

Why not take a few minutes now and check the status of you security software?