The Internet is great, it offers a wonderful opportunity to improve your knowledge and capabilities, but it is always the safest place to hang out. Security is a prime important thing to think about when running your computer. Especially on the Internet. I have put together this guide for you to make life easier on your PC. This doesn’t mean that your computer will run perfect but it will probably run a lot better than if it didn’t have the software on it. Safety first.
1. Firefox - this is a fantastic browser. Seriously, if you’re using Firefox you don’t know what you’re missing. It absolutely beats the pants off of Internet Explorer and other browsers. Did I mention it’s free? What else do you need? Oh yeah, it’s pretty fast too.
2. Spybot Search and Destroy - gets rid of adware, spyware, and malware. Blocks the installation of spyware before it occurs; works in conjunction with anti-virus software, not as a replacement for one.
3. AVG Antvirus - offers basic antivirus protection including scanning email attachments for viruses and scanning of all hard drives, removable drives, and external drives on your computer. A paid version does some additional tasks and includes technical support.
4. Zone Alarm - if you’re on the Internet your computer needs a firewall. Newer versions of Windows do come with a firewall, but it is not what some would consider completely adequate. If you don’t have a firewall installed, you should really try the software. Even if you do have a firewall, it might be good enough.
5. Notepad++ - the notepad that comes with your computer does read text files, but that’s about all it does. After decades, Microsoft still hasn’t improved their software. Then again, at least they haven’t broke it right? If you are hankering for a much better version of notepad. You really deserve to try the software. You don’t know what you’re missing.
6. OpenOffice.org - Word documents or PowerPoint presentations are everywhere. Working with Microsoft Office documents no longer means that you have to buy Microsoft Office. OpenOffice.org works with all of the popular Microsoft formats as well as the newly popular Open Document formats. It is great for kids who need to write papers for school, or business is on a tight budget. It is also completely free.
It is also important to remember that while you can pay for software. You don’t always have to. There are many fantastic free programs available that can solve many of the problems that need to be solved on your computer. That being said, sometimes the paid version is the best version and is most certainly worth the money.
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