Links to some useful software - all free to home users.

 

Mozilla Firefox 3

If you haven't already tried it, Firefox 3 is our preferred browser.

Faster, slicker and more secure than Internet Explorer.

This websites statistics show that 29% of you already use it.

http://www.mozilla.com/firefox

 

Speed Test

Test the real speed of your broadband downloads. 

http://www.speedtest.net/

 

AVG

One of the better Anti-virus programs with daily updates - free to home users.   

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

 

ZoneAlarm

Probably the most famous and effective Firewall - free to home users. 

http://www.download.com/3000-2092-10039884.html

 

Adaware

Detects and removes unwanted cookies and spyware - free to home users.

http://www.download.com/3405-8022-5153545.html

 

Spybot Search and Destroy

Detects and removes known Spyware, Keylogers, Trojans etc. - free to all.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

 

SpywareBlaster

Use this software in conjunction with Spybot - free to all.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

 

Ccleaner

Detect and remove unwanted temporary files etc. - free to all. http://www.ccleaner.com/download/

 

Please note*

Always carefully read the on screen instructions when installing or configuring all or any of the above software.

Check that it is compatible with your operating system before installation.