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Hardware and software we think is the best


 

Here's a chart with links for each of the products which we recommend.  We have conducted or reference comparative tests and believe these represent the best value for their function.  Please Contact Us with any experiences you wish to pass on regarding these or any other hardware or software products.

Please note these products are not listed in any particular order.  As the list grows, we may add some organization to the list.  And please note, we do not receive any compensation or recognition for our endorsement of these or any other products - we strive for the most objective and unbiased review possible.


Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2010 is our top-rated security suite, offering protection against threats to your computer
$70 for 1-year protection up to 3 computers at www.norton.com
Secunia
Secunia's OSI or PSI are free scanners that can detect applications you have on your system that are out-of-date. Coupled with Microsoft Update, this can help you keep your system up-to-date and protected. Free, at www.secunia.com
Network Solutions
Network Solutions offers excellent webhosting, domain, and email services.  While there are many that are cheaper, we find them to be the best value in terms of functionality and support.
Pricing at www.networksolutions.com
Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes Anti-malware is a great tool for identifying and removing malware
Free, at www.malwarebytes.org
MS Security Essentials
As a 2nd tool for identifying and removing malware from your system, Free, at http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

F-Secure's Blacklight Rootkit Eliminator is good at detecting and removing nasty rootkits
Free, at http://www.f-secure.com/en_US/security/security-lab/tools-and-services/blacklight/index.html
Webroot Spy Sweeper
Webroot's Spy Sweeper is a good spyware removal and protection tool
$40 at www.webroot.com


Iolo's System Mechanic 9 is great at fixing Windows registry problems
$40 at www.iolo.com
Online backup software from Carbonite
Carbonite has a good online backup solution, also offers remote access to your files
$55 a year per computer at www.carbonite.com
Home
LogMeIn offers remote access that is easy to use, and very safe.  We use it exclusively for remote access to our clients' computers.
Free and fee versions at www.logmein.com
support.com tech support community
Support.com (yourtechonline.com merged with them) offers quality telephone and remote tech support
$50 and up for one-time fixes, $20 per month (and up) per computer for support contract plans at www.support.com
Award-winning spyware protection to secure your PC against privacy and tracking threats. Award-winning registry cleaner to fix Windows® errors and optimize PC performance.
PC Tools offers both Spyware Doctor and Registry Mechanic, good tools for cleaning up your system
$30 each at www.pctools.com


 

 
 


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