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Keep your privacy online
Online tracking is invasive to many Web surfers. To reduce the privacy risks of online tracking, you should protect your IP
address.
A proxy is an effective way to obscure your IP address. The proxy fetches Web pages and other online communication for
you. Web sites see the proxy's IP address rather than yours.
Privoxy is a combination proxy and filter. Its filter features can be set to block cookies and Web page advertisements.
Privoxy is relatively easy to set up, but filters may require some know-how.
Privoxy will work with Windows or OS X systems and most Web browsers.
Cost: Free
Link: www.sourceforge.net
Online tracking is invasive to many Web surfers. To reduce the privacy risks of online tracking, you should protect your IP
address.
A proxy is an effective way to obscure your IP address. The proxy fetches Web pages and other online communication for
you. Web sites see the proxy's IP address rather than yours.
Privoxy is a combination proxy and filter. Its filter features can be set to block cookies and Web page advertisements.
Privoxy is relatively easy to set up, but filters may require some know-how.
Privoxy will work with Windows or OS X systems and most Web browsers.
Cost: Free
Link: www.sourceforge.net
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Prevent spyware from installing
Along with firewall and antivirus programs, anti-spyware is a security must-have. Spyware is a particularly unpredictable
type of threat. It can trigger pop-ups or cause your computer to slow to a crawl.
Even worse, spyware can work in the background without noticeable symptoms. You should use a few anti-spyware programs
to ensure that each possible threat is detected.
SpywareBlaster is an effective anti-spyware tool. Unlike most anti-spyware programs, it does not scan the hard drive for
spyware. Its strategy instead is to prevent modifications of your files and settings. For example, it can block browser toolbars
from installing themselves.
SpywareBlaster can be used to prevent changes to Windows' HOSTS file. It also has a System Snapshot feature similar to
Windows' System Restore. SpywareBlaster will report any changes to your system since the last snapshot.
Cost: Free
Link: www.javacoolsoftware.com
Along with firewall and antivirus programs, anti-spyware is a security must-have. Spyware is a particularly unpredictable
type of threat. It can trigger pop-ups or cause your computer to slow to a crawl.
Even worse, spyware can work in the background without noticeable symptoms. You should use a few anti-spyware programs
to ensure that each possible threat is detected.
SpywareBlaster is an effective anti-spyware tool. Unlike most anti-spyware programs, it does not scan the hard drive for
spyware. Its strategy instead is to prevent modifications of your files and settings. For example, it can block browser toolbars
from installing themselves.
SpywareBlaster can be used to prevent changes to Windows' HOSTS file. It also has a System Snapshot feature similar to
Windows' System Restore. SpywareBlaster will report any changes to your system since the last snapshot.
Cost: Free
Link: www.javacoolsoftware.com
Protect your computer with a firewall
This program will render your computer invisible to hackers’ probes. Hackers run scanning programs over the Internet,
looking for computers with electronic openings, called ports. A good firewall such as this one makes your computer
invisible to the scanners.
The goal of these intruders is to place a Trojan horse on your computer. The rogue program uses the open port previously
identified by a scanner.
ZoneAlarm blocks those transmissions. They can only go through if you agree. Always say no, unless you recognize the
program.
Cost: Free
Link: www.zonelabs.com
This program will render your computer invisible to hackers’ probes. Hackers run scanning programs over the Internet,
looking for computers with electronic openings, called ports. A good firewall such as this one makes your computer
invisible to the scanners.
The goal of these intruders is to place a Trojan horse on your computer. The rogue program uses the open port previously
identified by a scanner.
ZoneAlarm blocks those transmissions. They can only go through if you agree. Always say no, unless you recognize the
program.
Cost: Free
Link: www.zonelabs.com
Detect keyloggers red-handed
This is a small keylogger detector. It aims to detect any keylogger without requiring constant updates and definition files.
Keyloggers typically record keystrokes, log the information and send the log off to the thief. This program monitors your
hard drive for newly saved keystroke logs. It provides a list of these logs along with their location on your computer. It also
reveals which program saved each log. Of course, many other programs create logs. So look for unfamiliar programs.
As I mentioned, KL-Detector is small. The program itself takes only about 100 KB of space and requires no installation
process. So it's extremely portable. It could easily fit onto a CD along with other handy utilities. You can even put it on a
thumb drive and take it along to check other computers that you use.
Requirements: Windows 2000/XP
Cost: Free
Link: www.dewasoft.com/privacy/kldetector.htm
This is a small keylogger detector. It aims to detect any keylogger without requiring constant updates and definition files.
Keyloggers typically record keystrokes, log the information and send the log off to the thief. This program monitors your
hard drive for newly saved keystroke logs. It provides a list of these logs along with their location on your computer. It also
reveals which program saved each log. Of course, many other programs create logs. So look for unfamiliar programs.
As I mentioned, KL-Detector is small. The program itself takes only about 100 KB of space and requires no installation
process. So it's extremely portable. It could easily fit onto a CD along with other handy utilities. You can even put it on a
thumb drive and take it along to check other computers that you use.
Requirements: Windows 2000/XP
Cost: Free
Link: www.dewasoft.com/privacy/kldetector.htm
Security
Find duplicate photos
This program only searches for duplicate photos. Point it to the folder(s) where you
store your photos. It will analyze all of them. You can then tell it to find duplicates.
If you have a large collection this can take some time.
It is very good at finding duplicates. It doesn’t rely on file names. Instead, it actually
compares the content of the photos. It will find all of your duplicate photos. And it
can also find near duplicates. You can easily clear out photos you don’t want.
You can use Dup Detector on Windows Vista and XP.
Cost: Free
Link:www.keronsoft.com
This program only searches for duplicate photos. Point it to the folder(s) where you
store your photos. It will analyze all of them. You can then tell it to find duplicates.
If you have a large collection this can take some time.
It is very good at finding duplicates. It doesn’t rely on file names. Instead, it actually
compares the content of the photos. It will find all of your duplicate photos. And it
can also find near duplicates. You can easily clear out photos you don’t want.
You can use Dup Detector on Windows Vista and XP.
Cost: Free
Link:www.keronsoft.com
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Make it convenient to use Microsoft Windows.
The Pitaschio includes a large number of useful functions.
For example :
Snap a window to other windows when moving and resizing
Restrict a window position to inside of the screen
Always keep a window above all other windows
Minimize a window to the system tray
Use small icons in the desktop
Disable Windows key, Insert key, Alt key etc.
Lock the mouse or keyboard while cleaning them
Take statistics about mouse and keyboard
Calculate Moon's age
Control the sound volume using the mouse wheel
Display the sound volume level on the screen
The Pitaschio is a essential tool to use windows efficiently.
Cost: Free
Link: www.pitaschio.ara3.net
The Pitaschio includes a large number of useful functions.
For example :
Snap a window to other windows when moving and resizing
Restrict a window position to inside of the screen
Always keep a window above all other windows
Minimize a window to the system tray
Use small icons in the desktop
Disable Windows key, Insert key, Alt key etc.
Lock the mouse or keyboard while cleaning them
Take statistics about mouse and keyboard
Calculate Moon's age
Control the sound volume using the mouse wheel
Display the sound volume level on the screen
The Pitaschio is a essential tool to use windows efficiently.
Cost: Free
Link: www.pitaschio.ara3.net
HijackThis lists the contents of key areas of the Registry and hard drive--areas that are used by both legitimate
programmers and hijackers. The program is continually updated to detect and remove new hijacks. It does not target
specific programs and URLs, only the methods used by hijackers to force you onto their sites.
As a result, false positives are imminent, and unless you're sure about what you're doing, you always should consult with
knowledgeable folks before deleting anything. Version 2.0.2 includes unspecified updates.
Cost: Free
Link: Hijack This
Ashampoo
The Ashampoo FireWall makes it easy for anyone to set up an effective, free firewall. Its Configuration Assistant guides
you through every step of the the setup process. Easy Mode makes using it a breeze. You dont need any special technical
knowledge, and everything is explained clearly. Even with its additional security tools, Ashampoo Firewall is a tiny
program that uses very little memory and computer resources. You get heavy-duty protection without a heavyweight load
on your system. The Ashampoo FireWall user interface explains itself every step of the way. The information is right there
on the screen where you need it so that most users will never need to consult the help files.
Cost: Free
Link:AShampoo
The Ashampoo FireWall makes it easy for anyone to set up an effective, free firewall. Its Configuration Assistant guides
you through every step of the the setup process. Easy Mode makes using it a breeze. You dont need any special technical
knowledge, and everything is explained clearly. Even with its additional security tools, Ashampoo Firewall is a tiny
program that uses very little memory and computer resources. You get heavy-duty protection without a heavyweight load
on your system. The Ashampoo FireWall user interface explains itself every step of the way. The information is right there
on the screen where you need it so that most users will never need to consult the help files.
Cost: Free
Link:AShampoo
Test Internet Speed
Cost: Free
Link: Speed test
Cost: Free
Link: Speed test