First Line of Defense
 
 
 
 
 
Freeware Anti-Virus 

    
Home PC Firewall Guide 
  
Free firewall and how to install it. 
 
 
Innoculate IT Personal Edition 

Free Anti-Virus software. 
 

Port Security 
 
Shields Up! 
  
Freeware that checks the security of your computer's connection to the Internet. 
 
Freeware Firewall 
 
Zone Alarm 

Personal Internet Firewall 
 

Spyware Detection and Cleaning 
   
Opt-Out 
 
Tell unwanted spyware to pack it's bags. 

Ad-Aware by Lavasoft  
 
I Call It Spyware. So Sue Me! 
  
"And the story continues to develop. In short, Radiate develops spyware that gets downloaded along with advertiser-supported freeware like Gozilla and CuteFTP. That software maintains a constantly updated flow of ads between Radiate's Internet servers and your computer and communicates back to that server information about your actions and demographics.
http://www.techtv.com/freshgear/mindthegap/story/0,3679,2495501,00.html 
 
 
Stop 'Spyware' From Following You on the Net  
 

Privacy 

FAQ: Web Bugs 
 
What they are and what they do. And what you can do about them. 
 

 Freeware Security 
 
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) from MIT 
 
A free encryption program, to send secure information over the internet. Can be used with major email providers. 
 
 
IDcide 
 
Protect your privacy. 
 
Blocking Banner Ads 
 
ICON Labs -  Surf in Peace 
  
This free program blocks those annoying banner ads from popping up when you surf to an ad-driven webpage. 
  
Sites with more links to freeware 

Lockergnome 
  
A mailing list for technical new-comers and experts alike. If you have a question, post it here to get quick, expert advice. Also features discussions about the latest technical news. 
   
   
Personalized PC Help 
  
This page features easy to understand instruction and explanations about common security programs, what works and what doesn't and why. Invaluable for the casual computer user. 
  
     
MY FAVOURITE FREE SOFTWARE 
 
Links to a lot of helpful free software.Only the cost of download time and they're yours! 
 
 
Cookie Monster 
 
Eats some cookies as soon as they arrive, but gives you the option to keep others.