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Current Security Recommendations

Our choices are based on user feedback, testing, reviews, and our own experiences. We are reticent to recommend brand new products because they have not been field-tested.

Note these recommendations change periodically as we get updated information, test results, and new releases.

All in One


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  • Includes acclaimed MailFrontier antispam
  • Also includes antivirus, antispyware and much more
  • CNET and PC World awards
  • Auto-updates in the background with latest security
  • Supports MSN/Hotmail, POP3, MAPI email accounts
  • Imports address books
  • Helps protects against phishing scams, identity theft

Software Firewall


zonealarm pro firewall
  • ZoneAlarm Pro Firewall
  • Stops inbound and outbound threats
  • Makes your computer invisible to anyone on Internet
  • Immediate security updates
  • Checks for suspicious email attachments
  • Has many privacy protection features
  • Has many identity theft protection features

Antivirus


  • Highly ranked by PC World
  • Free customer support chat group
  • Has excellent 'in-the-wild' virus detection
  • Has silent automatic update
  • Automatically removes viruses when detected
  • Protects email attachments, browsing, instant messaging attachments, and Internet downloads

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Antispyware


  • PC Magazine winner
  • PC World winner
  • Over 10 million customers worldwide
  • Helps prevent keyloggers from stealing your passwords
  • Has rootkit detection technology
  • Alerts you if core computer functions change
  • Has silent automatic update

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Backups


Acronis True Image 11

USB Flash Drive: SanDisk Cruzer

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Hardware Firewall


  • Easy to set up
  • Contains hardware firewall (incoming)
  • Has NAT capability
  • Has 54 mb wireless capability 802.11g
  • 4 computer LAN

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Home and Home Office Paper Shredder


  • Cross-cuts 8 1/2 x 11 paper into about 300 confetti-like shreds
  • Cuts plastic (i.e. credit cards, debit cards)
  • Cuts staples
  • 3 year cutter head warranty
  • 5 gallon paper bin
  • 150 sheets per day
 

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Privacy


CCleaner - Freeware Windows Optimization

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Laptop Computer Protection


  • Works with Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
  • Easy to install
  • Over 90% recovery rate
  • Comes with cable, 2 keys, and a security lock
  • Good security for most public places
  • No screws, brackets, or glue to mount. Ready to go!
  • Attaches to the universal security slot on a laptop
  • Nothing to install - just attach the cable to USS and a secure place
  • Fits a PC or MAC
  • Works with any device having a USS - many of the new monitors, projectors, printers, docking stations, and tablet PCs
  • Attaches to USB port
  • Easy to set up
  • Usable either hand
  • Eliminate sign-in hassles
  • Uses your fingerprint as a login id
  • The alarm plugs into any available USB port, and features a cable to be wrapped around a secure object, safely anchoring your computer.
  • If this cable is cut or disconnected, the alarm sounds.
  • Set the alarm with an activation key, turn the alarm off by reinserting the key.
  • Extend the cable length by adding a standard USB extension cable.

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Software Firewall


zonealarm pro firewall
  • ZoneAlarm Pro Firewall
  • Stops inbound and outbound threats
  • Makes your computer invisible to anyone on Internet
  • Immediate security updates
  • Checks for suspicious email attachments
  • Has many privacy protection features
  • Has many identity theft protection features

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Wireless Access Point


  • Has wireless capability
  • Supports wireless g (802.11g) standard
  • Easy to set up
  • Contains hardware firewall (incoming)
  • Has NAT capability
  • 4 computer LAN

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