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5 Steps to a Cleaner Safer Computer

1. Anti-Virus
2. Firewall
3. Safe Browsing Habits
4. Preventative Maintenance
5. Anti-Spyware

Anti-Virus

Choosing the right Antivirus is very important. There are many good selections on the market both comercial and free. Choosing the right product for you and your computer can be tricky at times. Because of this we will provide you of a break down of some of the pro's and con's about a few of the better anti-virus programs around.

Windows Live OneCare (Comercial)

This one seems to be overlooked by review sites fairly often, but it's not one that should be overlooked by the end user. We at TechToCall.com have thoroughly tested the features and user-interface of Windows Live OneCare as an answer to the throngs of Symantec's Norton dependant end users out there. With an easy to learn, intuitive user-interface, a powerful anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-adware engine, built native to the Windows APIs it quickly tracks down any errant programs that may seek to cause mischief with your files. Of course, as with many comercial anti-virus, Windows Live OneCare doesn't stop there. It includes real-time scanning and protection while you surf the web, meaning that every webpage, every e-mail and electronic interaction you perform is being faithfully guarded by OneCare. Also packaged within is an innovative two-way firewall program, disguising your presence from the world until the message being sent to or from your computer is confirmed to be safe. If it finds that the suposed connection to your computer is unwanted however, rather than explicitly telling the offender to go away, it makes the attacker believe you simply don't exist. Without a target, the attacking program or individual is forced to move on with his search. With everything included in the OneCare package, which can be installed to protect upto 3 of your family's computers for $49.99/year, this option is definitely one of the best bangs for your comercial buck.

Leonard Parker
Primary Technician

Avast Home Edition(Free)

Panda Anti-Virus(Comercial)

AVG Free Edition (Free)

Firewall

Choosing the right Firewall is very important.

Safe Browsing Habits

Practicing safe browsing habits will almost ensure a clean computer

Preventative Maintenance

Taking good care of your computer will help to prevent hardware failures and corruption of the operating system.

Anti-Spyware

In the wonderful world of spam mail it's important to protect your computers information from spyware.