Handy Free Software

[donvito]

Thx for all the links guys, checking a few of them out.

Got a little Acer netbook for use on campus and work, using unsecured WiFi and running AVG free anti virus. Can anyone recommend a good free Firewall to minimize threat? I guess windows includes their firewall, but don't think it's good enough.

Thx V 

On way would be to keeping filesharing turned off, and having a password for your useraccount helps. also not using an admin account when possible.

otherwise the free version of zonealarm used to be ok as I recall... still on a netbook, you want as little as possible using up your resources.

I'll second zonealarm for a free firewall.

My main laptop is running Zone Alarm, and must say for bout 4 years now no problems. Thx for the input 

[Medic82]

I was recommended this software by a very good friend of mine that is working for the biggest ISP in Norway in the online security department.

The program is called Secunia and it (copied this from their page since I’m lazy) “Scan, detect, and update vulnerable programs. The Secunia Software Inspectors are the first internal vulnerability scanners that focus solely on detection and assessment of missing security patches and end-of-life programs - the result is an unprecedented level of scan accuracy. Scanning for missing security patches and vulnerabilities have never been easier or more precise.
The Software Inspectors are perfect supplements to Windows Update as they inform about missing patches for thousands of third party programs.”

I have used it for almost 2 weeks and so far I am pleased with Secunia.
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/

[AHB]

I have used it for almost 2 weeks and so far I am pleased with Secunia.
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/

I'm scanning my PC right now, so let's see what we can see....    

[Medic82]

I have used it for almost 2 weeks and so far I am pleased with Secunia.
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/

I'm scanning my PC right now, so let's see what we can see....    

It detected that I needed to upgrade Java and Adobe reader. I have a fetish when it comes to keeping my programs up-to-date.

[AHB]

I have used it for almost 2 weeks and so far I am pleased with Secunia.
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/

I'm scanning my PC right now, so let's see what we can see....    

It detected that I needed to upgrade Java and Adobe reader. I have a fetish when it comes to keeping my programs up-to-date.

Alot of Java stuff and latest Quicktime were missing, but now it's taking care of... Thanks for sharing..   

[Tinnie]

I was recommended this software by a very good friend of mine that is working for the biggest ISP in Norway in the online security department.

The program is called Secunia and it (copied this from their page since I’m lazy) “Scan, detect, and update vulnerable programs. The Secunia Software Inspectors are the first internal vulnerability scanners that focus solely on detection and assessment of missing security patches and end-of-life programs - the result is an unprecedented level of scan accuracy. Scanning for missing security patches and vulnerabilities have never been easier or more precise.
The Software Inspectors are perfect supplements to Windows Update as they inform about missing patches for thousands of third party programs.”

I have used it for almost 2 weeks and so far I am pleased with Secunia.
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/

for the heads up

I'll have a look at it now

[toothrot]

For those of us who can't afford photoshop:

Paint.NET

GIMP