IT Resources

ONLINE BACKUP SOLUTION(s)

• Carbonite - Unlimited storage and two months free! We've used this service since 2009 and enjoy the peace of mind it provides.

UTILITIES

• Download.Com - http://www.download.com
  Many useful utilities for just about everything. Freeware, shareware, trial-to-purchase.
• TuneUp Software for your PC - http://www.tune-up.com
  (Very cool tool increases computer performance by tuning up various system resources.
• WinZip - http://www.winzip.com
  Common and easy compression software to reduce file sizes.

VIRUS REMOVAL

• Microsoft Security Essentials (Free)- http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials
  Security Essentials is a great option for protecting your computer. It's free and does a good job. However, scanning can be slow at times. In any case, we use this software on our computers.
• Symantec - http://www.symantec.com
  Recommended resource for virus and spam removal tools if you wish to pay for virus protection.
• McAfee - http://www.mcafee.com
• Trend Micro - http://www.trend-micro.com.
  Useful online HOUSECALL scan via the internet.
• AVG Antivirus Software (Free) - http://www.grisoft.com

SPYWARE/ADWARE REMOVAL

• Adaware SE, Lavasoft - http://www.lavasoft.com
  Excellent utility for removing current adware and spyware from your machine. Free version available.
• Spybot Search and Destroy, PepiMK Software - http://spybot.safer-networking.de/

OTHER RESOURCES

• eWeek Labs - http://www.eweek.com (Useful tech resources)