» freeware</h1> <article> <h1>Microsoft Security Essentials</h1> <p>Steve — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:39:38 +0000</p> <h4><strong>Enhance your war on Spyware and Viruses.</strong></h4> <p>Now available for download, Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is a comprehensive Antivirus and Antispyware solution to keeping your PC safe from attacks.</p> <p>This free application replaces Windows Defender and is a strong competitor for current antivirus applications. It has been in Beta release since June and has received mostly positive reviews.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://windows7news.com/2009/09/28/microsoft-security-essentials-to-ship-sept-29th-apparently/">more information at Windows 7 News </a></li> </ul> <p>If you are looking for a free solution to combat both Spyware and Viruses, consider this Microsoft offering. It is highly recommended.</p> <p>/doc</p> <p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://pcuserclinic.com/online-safety-internet/all-about-windows-defender/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Windows Defender'>Windows Defender</a></li> <li><a href='http://pcuserclinic.com/freebies/best-free-antivirus-programs/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Best Free Antivirus Programs'>Best Free Antivirus Programs</a></li> <li><a href='http://pcuserclinic.com/online-safety-internet/safe-surfing/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Safe Surfing'>Safe Surfing</a></li> </ol></p> </article> <article> <h1>A Freeware PC?</h1> <p>Steve — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:40:41 +0000</p> <p>For the last several months, I’ve been using a PC that does not have any commercial off-the-shelf applications. Other than the Windows XP operating system, everything else loaded on the PC is freeware.</p> <p>I didn’t originally intend to do this, but after I loaded the OpenOffice suite, I thought what the heck, lets see how far I can take it.</p> <p>I ended up with the following free applications:</p> <ul> <li> <div><a href="http://www.openoffice.org/">OpenOffice.org 3</a> – Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Database, Drawing</div> </li> <li> <div><a href="http://www.smoothdraw.com/product/">Smooth Draw 3</a> – Image editing</div> </li> <li> <div><a href="http://www.photoscape.org/ps/main/index.php">PhotoScape</a> – Photo Retouching</div> </li> <li> <div><a href="http://www.irfanview.com/main_download_engl.htm">IrfanView</a> – Image viewing and batch processor</div> </li> <li> <div><a href="http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/download.php">Notepad+</a> – Text Editor</div> </li> <li> <div><a href="http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/">Thunderbird 2</a> – Email Client</div> </li> <li> <div><a href="http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html">Avast</a> – Antivirus</div> </li> <li> <div><a href="http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/">PDF Creator</a> – Creates .PDF files</div> </li> <li> <div><a href="http://net2.com/nvu/download.html">Nvu 1</a> – HTML Editor</div> </li> <li> <div><a href="http://www.blogdesk.org/en/index.htm">BlogDesk</a> – Desktop Blogging Client</div> </li> </ul> <p>Combine this with all the online Web 2.0 applications, and I’ve got everything I need to take care of business.</p> <p>How much did this save? Considering comparable off-the-shelf (OTS) applicaitions, you’re looking at a minimum savings of $1000 (USD) with no loss in productivity.</p> <p>Check out Gizmo’s Freeware at <a href="http://www.techsupportalert.com">www.techsupportalert.com</a> for listings and reviews of the best freeware offerings. For example, here is a comparison of free paint programs:</p> <ul> <li> <div><a href="http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-paint-program.htm">Best Free Paint Programs</a></div> </li> </ul> <p>So, before you head out to purchase any OTS retail applications, check to see if there are any comparable freeware versions. Download and try them, you may be quite pleased.</p> <p>/doc</p> <p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://pcuserclinic.com/featured-articles/your-new-pc-and-all-that-bundled-software/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Your new PC and all that bundled software'>Your new PC and all that bundled software</a></li> </ol></p> </article> <article> <h1>Your new PC and all that bundled software</h1> <p>Steve — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:36:21 +0000</p> <p>Many new PCs typically come with dozens of pre-installed applications, most of which you would never use.</p> <p>Needing to keep the retail price as competitive as possible, PC manufacturers pre-install these applications, and the fee they receive from the software developers is used to subsidize the final price.</p> <p>Some of the programs are common shareware items that you will eventually have to purchase for continued use, and others may be stripped down versions of a major off-the-shelf retail package. Either way, they are taking up resources.</p> <p>A friend of mine recently brought home a new PC that had 24 applications he didn’t want. He proceeded to uninstall them one by one, but it took him a little over an hour.</p> <p>Fortunately, there is an application that will eliminate most of these applications and allow you to start off with a fresh, clean PC. Download and install <strong><a href="http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/">PC Decrapifier</a></strong> which allows you to pick and choose which applications to remove.</p> <ul> <li> <div><a href="http://www.technologyjuice.com/pc-decrapifier-clean-computer/">Additional information regarding using PC Decrapifier can be found here</a></div> </li> </ul> <p>/doc</p> <p>No related posts.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Best Free Antivirus Programs</h1> <p>Steve — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:42:37 +0000</p> <p>Having quality, current antivirus software is essential for online safety, and you don’t need to spend a lot for a good antivirus product. In fact, these 3 choices are free and have performance and features to match some of the better commercial products.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://free.avg.com">AVG (free.avg.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-free-home-antivirus-antispyware.html">AVAST 4 (www.avast.com/eng/avast-free-home-antivirus-antispyware.html)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.free-av.com/">AntiVir Personal Edition (http://www.free-av.com/)</a></li> </ul> <p>About.com has a review and further information <a href="http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivirussoftwarereviews/a/freeav.htm">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>/doc</p> <p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://pcuserclinic.com/freebies/a-freeware-pc/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: A Freeware PC?'>A Freeware PC?</a></li> <li><a href='http://pcuserclinic.com/digital-lifestyle/microsoft-security-essentials/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Microsoft Security Essentials'>Microsoft Security Essentials</a></li> </ol></p> </article> </main></body></html>