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Hotspot Shield Protects Your Privacy Either Free With Ads or Paid and Ad-Free
Encrypt your wireless communications at non-secure locations with private VPN service Hotspot Shield.Reviews
Anonymizer Universal Shields You From Content-Targeting
Protect your Internet anonymity with easy-to-use VPN program Anonymizer Universal.Reviews
Private WiFi Protects Sensitive Data–For a Price
Protect your Wi-Fi communications with personal VPN service Private WiFi.Download This
Ad-Aware’s New Interface Appeals to Novices and Experts Alike
Lavasoft adds a new Ad-Aware version to the lineup, updates Pro, and renames Ad-Aware Internet Security Free Internet Security to Ad-Aware Antivirus+.Reviews
Avoid Ads and Creepy Tracking Scripts With Privoxy
Privoxy is a free, open-source local proxy for blocking ads and tracking scripts.Reviews
Kaspersky’s Free TDSSKiller Digs Up Rootkits
Fighting tenacious malware? A rootkit may be calling your PC "home." Kaspersky's free utility TDSSKiller can help.Reviews
McAfee Internet Security 2012 Review: Uneven Protection, Sluggish Speeds
McAfee's 2012 security suite posts mixed performance results, failing to keep up with top contenders.Reviews
Webroot SecureAnywhere Essentials Review: Fast Security Suite Falls Short in Cleanup
Webroot's revamped security suite has a lot to like, but its low malware disinfection scores prevent it from becoming a top contender.Reviews
Panda Internet Security 2012 Review: An Acceptable but Poky Antimalware Suite
Panda's security suite is a decent choice for keeping your PC safe, but its sluggish performance and mediocre interface drag down its score.Reviews
Avira Internet Security Suite 2012 Review: An Adequate Safeguard Against Malware
The 2012 edition of Avira's security suite gets the job done, but not much else.Reviews
Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2012 Review: A Middling Antimalware Utility
While Check Point's ZoneAlarm security suite is a reasonably solid protector, it may drag down your PC’s operations.Reviews
AVG Internet Security 2012 Review: Respectable Antimalware Capabilities
AVG's security suite will protect your PC, but it can’t quite keep up with the best performers in our latest test group.Reviews
F-Secure Internet Security 2012 Review: A Slow but Decent Malware Fighter
The latest F-Secure suite is quite capable of keeping your machine safe, but it may drag your PC down at times.Reviews
Eset Smart Security 5 Review: Significantly Improved Protection
Although not a top performer, Smart Security 5 is a strong, easy-to-use upgrade over previous versions of Eset’s security suite.Reviews
Avast Internet Security 6 Review: Good, Basic Malware Detection
Avast's latest security suite is effective in defending against malware, but it could stand to improve in cleanup.Reviews
Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2012 Review: No-Frills PC Protection
Despite its somewhat middling detection scores, Trend Micro's security suite is simple to use.Reviews
Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 Review: Effective Antimalware Performance
The Kaspersky security suite's on-access scans could be faster, but it’s very good at detection and blocking.Reviews
Bitdefender Internet Security 2012 Review: Great Protection, Excellent Interface
Bitdefender’s security suite blends a friendly design with top-shelf PC protection for novices and advanced users alike.Reviews
Norton Internet Security 2012 Review: Solid and Efficient PC Security
Symantec's Norton security suite will do a great job of keeping your PC safe, and the program is easy to use too.Reviews
G Data InternetSecurity 2012 Review: Top-Notch Antimalware Protection
G Data's security suite is one of the best defenders we’ve ever seen, and it takes the top spot among this year's crop despite a rough interface.Reviews
Best Security Suites: PC Bodyguards
These all-in-one defenders can block baddies, tackle Trojans, and drop-kick drive-by downloads. We test the top contenders.Reviews
How to choose a mobile carrier for your small business
Before you lock your company into a contract, consider these tips–they'll help you read between the lines of the carriers' fine print and make the smartest choice.Reviews
SafetyWeb Monitors Minors’ Online and Mobile Goings-On
SafetyWeb.com offers a comprehensive way to monitor your child's online and mobile activity.Reviews
Hide and Secure Data With Folder Lock
Folder Lock includes as complete set of security tools as you'll find, and it's as secure as your passwords.Reviews
Avast Launches Free Android Security Software With Special Features for Rooted Phones
Avast Software has launched a free Android security product that combines antivirus, anti-theft and firewall components and provides special features for rooted…Reviews
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 2012 Review: A Two-Way Firewall With Room for Improvement
ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 2012 gives good protection against hackers, but we'd like it better if it protected against Web-based exploits as well.Reviews
Gpg4win: Powerful Encryption for Free
Gpg4win is an easy-to-use installer for setting up powerful email and file encryption on your system.Reviews
Total Defense Mobile Security App Review: Lots Of Features, But Not Many Feel Finished
Total Defense's Mobile Security app does have a few good points, but they are overshadowed by what feels like a half-finished design and features that did not work.Reviews
Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition for Android Review
In a sea of mobile security apps, Trend Micro’s features put it at the top of the pack.Reviews
SocialShield Helps Protect Kids on Facebook, Google+, and Twitter
SocialShield offers a pricey but complete way to keep children safe across multiple social networks.Reviews
Keep an Eye on Kids’ Facebook Shenanigans With MinorMonitor
MinorMonitor offers a free and comprehensive way to keep kids safe on Facebook.Reviews
Free Internet Security for Small Businesses
Just because you run a business doesn't mean you need to spend a fortune on security software. These free security apps can keep your PCs secure and your budget intact.Reviews
Data Destroyer Disk Wipe
Write and rewrite over erased files for a totally secure purge, good enough for the Department of Defense.Reviews
Spyware Doctor
Award-winning spyware protection to secure your PC against privacy and tracking threats. Spyware Doctor is a top-rated malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes and protects your PC from thousands of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, spybots and tracking threats. Don't compromise your security with second best! – Recommended by experts and editors around the world as the best Anti-Spyware. – FREE customer support for all users. – Frequent advanced updates ensure that you are always protected. – Detects, removes and blocks all types of Spyware and Adware threats. – Easiest to use with intelligent automatic protection. – 100% Money Back Guarantee.Reviews
Best Free Utilities and Security Apps
Here are nine great no-cost programs designed to make your PC run more efficiently and safely.Reviews
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition
This freebie does a great job removing spyware–but since it doesn't have real-time protection, it's just one layer of armor.Download This
LastPass Is the Last Word in Free Password Management
Can't keep track of all of your passwords? Don't worry: Password manager LastPass does it for you.Reviews
LastPass (32-bit version)
Auto-fill forms and Web logins on all your usual PCs with this excellent freebie.Reviews
LastPass (64-bit version)
Auto-fill forms and Web logins on all your usual PCs with this excellent freebie.Download This
Still Smart, Still Free: KeePass Keeps Your Passwords Safe
Manage and secure your passwords with KeePass.Reviews
Spybot Search & Destroy
This anti-spyware program is free, provides proactive protection, and is largely effective.Download This
CyberGhost VPN Free Protects Your Web Browsing From Prying Eyes
Protect yourself online with free VPN program CyberGhost VPN.Download This