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Long URL Please Reveals Web Links’ Real Names
See the original long links on URLs created by URL-shortening services, thanks to Long URL Please.Download This
MobileNetSwitch Saves Network Profiles For All Your Haunts
Automatically set a group of network settings based on customizable profiles with MobileNetSwitchReviews
SXSW Festival: Top Five New Apps from Austin
The best apps I saw here are social, location-aware, useful and entertaining. And pretty geeky.Download This
Rizone Security Restore Rolls Your Security Settings Back to Defaults
Get your PC's security settings back to basics with freebie Rizone Security Restore.Reviews
Windows 7 Firewall Control Free (32-bit version)
If you want true outbound firewall protection for your 32-bit Vista PC, use this to help manage Vista's built-in firewall.Download This
VirusTotal Uploader Links You to 40 Antivirus Programs–For Free
Supercharge your security with VirusTotal Uploader, which uploads your files to a free online scanner.Reviews
VirusTotal Uploader
Supercharge your security with a free online scan for your downloads using 40 different antivirus engines.Reviews
RoboForm Online Adds Web-Based Synchronization but Needs More Polish
RoboForm Online is a major plus for current RoboForm users, but it isn't as smooth as other password sync options.Reviews
McAfee SiteAdvisor for Firefox
This Firefox browser plug-in alerts you to risky Web search results.Download This
Trend Micro HouseCall Helps Find and Destroy Malware
Free utility HouseCall scans for and removes viruses, Trojans, and other malware.Reviews
HouseCall (64-bit version)
This free utility for 64-bit Vista and 7 scans for and removes viruses, Trojans, and other malware.Reviews
HouseCall (32-bit version)
This free utility scans for and removes viruses, Trojans, firewall vulnerability and other security problems.Download This
Don’t Lose Everything When You Lose a Laptop: Use FireFound Firefox Add-On
Add location tracking and a remote-wipe feature to Firefox with the Firefox add-on FireFound.Download This
Expert Tool SysInspector Shows What’s Chugging Away On Your PC
Get a wealth of technical info about what's running on your PC with freebie ESET SysInspector.Download This
Capsa Keeps Tabs on Your SMB Network
Monitor your network down to the packet level with Capsa Network Analyzer.Download This
Freenet Lets You Browse the Web Freely
Protect your privacy when you browse the Web–wherever you may be–with Freenet.Reviews
Spyware Doctor With Antivirus: First Look
A preliminary look at a new paid antivirus application.Reviews
McAfee Antivirus Plus 2010: Protection Issues
McAfee Antivirus Plus has some good features and a decent interface, but it has too many performance problems for us to recommend it.Reviews
Trend Micro Antivirus + Antispyware: Lackluster Protection
Trend Micro Antivirus + Antispyware's nice user interface can’t make up for its lackluster malware detection.Reviews
Panda Antivirus Pro 2010: A Fair Performer
Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 does a decent job at malware blocking but doesn’t stand out.Reviews
BitDefender Antivirus 2010: Needs Better Interface
BitDefender Antivirus 2010 will get the job done, but it needs a better user interface.Reviews
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010: Loaded With Features
Kaspersky Anti-Virus has plenty of features, but is inconsistent thanks to its below-average traditional malware detection and at-times frustrating user interface.Reviews
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2010: A Polished Interface
Norton AntiVirus is a good choice for nontechies, but those willing to deal with a less-refined interface can get stronger protection.Reviews
Top Protection: G Data AntiVirus 2010
G Data led the field on almost all of our malware detection tests, but using this program means having to make more decisions than you do with other apps.Reviews
Advanced Antivirus
Hackers have shown that they can plant their malware even on mainstream sites–proving that you need antivirus protection now more than ever. We lab-tested eleven top security programs to find the best guardians for your PC.Download This
Expert FreeFixer Tool Removes Malware With A Little Help From Its Forums
Hunt for Trojans and other malware with free, professional PC analyzer FreeFixer.Download This
Ad-Aware Pro Includes Extra Tools and Network Protection
Ad-Aware Pro protects against spyware, malware, rootkits, viruses, and network dangers–and gives you a moderately useful toolkit–but you may do just as well with free programs.Download This
New Ad-Aware Free Protects Against Rootkits, Adds Heuristic Detection
Protect yourself against spyware, malware, and rootkits for free with the latest version of the popular Ad-Aware Free program.Download This
Ad-Aware Plus Adds Features Above The Free Version–But Is It Better?
This for-pay version of the popular antispyware program Ad-Aware includes antivirus protection.Download This
Better Privacy Deletes Sneaky Flash Cookies From Firefox
Delete Flash cookies that can track your surfing with Firefox add-on Better Privacy.Download This
Network Magic Essentials Makes Your Home Network Easier to Handle
Manage and troubleshoot your home network with Network Magic Essentials.Download This
Opera 10 Release Candidate: Sleeker, More Feature-Laden
Surf the Web with fast, power-packed browser Opera–and its new features for privacy and customization.Reviews
Clamwin Free Antivirus Software
This open-source antivirus software fails to get the job done, with disappointing malware detection and no real-time scanning.Reviews
Panda Cloud Antivirus (Beta) Free Software
Panda Cloud Antivirus provides great protection in an easy-to-use application, but it's still too deep in development to recommend.Reviews
Comodo Internet Security Free Antivirus Software
Comodo Internet Security is not a good antivirus choice, owing to its lackluster malware detection and its tendency to produce false positives.Reviews
Microsoft Security Essentials (Beta) Free Antivirus Software
An effective but somewhat slow utility, Microsoft Security Essentials will be a solid contender when it comes out of beta around the end of 2009.Reviews
AVG 8.5 Free Antivirus Software
Though AVG 8.5 Free has a good, straightforward interface and useful blocking of Web-based attacks, its malware blocking is below average.Reviews
Avira AntiVir Personal Free Antivirus Software
Avira AntiVir Personal offers great, thorough protection and top-notch scan speed, but some nontechies might find its interface frustrating.Reviews