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• Access Manager - This British Web site is undoubtedly home to one of the best password managing programs ever created. It's fast, easy-to-use and very reliable. Features of this 3.51MB package include the ability to remember Web site passwords, e-mail passwords, banking codes, PIN numbers, computer logon passwords and even door entry and alarm codes. (Recommended)

• Spybot Search & Destroy - An easy-to-use and popular anti-spyware tool. Spybot Search & Destroy, as its name suggests, searches for malicious applications stored on your system, then either deletes or heals the infected files. Not only does this program act as an excellent tool for countering spyware, it can also deal with "adware" and application hijacking programs.

• Handy Password - An easy-to-use free password manager, ideal for storing your various log-in details in one convenient place. This smart program attaches to Internet Explorer browsers as an extra toolbar and operates by only requiring the use of one "master" password. If you wish to continue using Handy Password after the trial period, you must complete a free registration.

• Ad-aware - Here's another good program to combat "spyware" programs from relaying information about your surfing habits to advertising companies. Ad-aware will thoroughly scan your system registry and other folders to safely delete these packages. Inexperienced computer users will also find Ad-aware easy to use. Its "wizard-style" interface allows for step-by-step deletion of spyware.

• Windows Defender - This free program developed by Microsoft provides a range of countermeasures to help protect you from spyware and similar security threats. Windows Defender's simple interface is a joy to use and enables you to both monitor and protect vulnerable system areas. The program can detect spyware before it causes any harm or eliminate rogue files once they become installed on your computer.
  > Microsoft provides automatic definition updates for Windows Defender to ensure the most recent security threats can be counteracted. To benefit from this, you must update the definition file regularly.
  > Unlike other "anti spyware" programs, Windows Defender constantly runs in the background and springs into action if a security threat is identified.

• Cryptainer LE - A powerful and free encryption program that uses strong 128 bit encryption to protect your files from prying eyes. Cryptainer LE is simple to use and features a "drag and drop" interface. With this program, it's also possible to create an encrypted file vault to store any type of data. You can also send secure e-mails to people, who can decrypt them by using a password.

• SpywareBlaster - Are you wary about spyware? You needn't be if you install SpywareBlaster. Unlike similar programs that scan, detect and then clean your computer of any programs attempting to monitor your actions, SpywareBlaster takes a different route and prevents them from being installed in the first place. Nobody has to put up with spyware thanks to this clever little program.

• ZoneAlarm - ZoneAlarm is widely regarded as the most popular freeware firewall. This program protects your computer from malicious hacker attacks, viruses and intruders. It will also notify you of any attempted break-ins and then advise on how to deal with them. As a user, you can customise your level of protection and also surf the Internet in "stealth mode", invisible from the outside world. (Recommended)
  > Whilst ZoneAlarm is a reliable firewall for home usage, users of older computers have often complained of the program hogging system resources. A system specification of Windows 2000 Pro/XP, with a Pentium III (450 MHz) processor or higher is recommended.
  > ZoneAlarm is free for individual and not-for-profit charitable entity use (excluding governmental entities and educational institutions).

• Eraser - A fine privacy and security tool for Windows based systems. Using a drag and drop facility, Eraser permanently deletes files so they cannot be recovered, even by the most advanced software. It's ideal for covering your tracks or for removing sensitive information from your PC. No uninstall utility (free or commercial) can bring back the files once you have deleted them with Eraser.

• Cookie Cruncher - This is one of the best known cookie-killer programs on the Internet. The idea behind this piece of kit is to stop the activity of cookies on your machine. After browsing, all cookies collected can be deleted instantly, meaning any site looking for the information it cached earlier won't find it. Note: Cookie Cruncher is always being updated and now is very easy to upgrade.

• We-Blocker - A handy little program that blocks adult-themed Web sites from young children and filters out other inappropriate Internet destinations. Features of this package include: the ability to choose content to block (pornography, violence, drugs and alcohol, gambling, hate mongering, adult subjects, weapons, etc.), view sites that children have visited and change different "user" profiles.

• HandyBits File Shredder - This cool program works in a similar way to a virtual shredding machine, permanently deleting your "sensitive" files so that they can never be retrieved. To use the program, you simply drag amd drop documents, etc. into a window, which in turn prompts you to confirm the deletion. If you accept to delete the document, it will be deleted, never to be read again.

• MultiProxy - MultiProxy is a freeware proxy server design specifically to protect your privacy whilst surfing the Internet. It can also completely hide your IP address from anybody by dynamically connecting you to various "non-transparent" anonymising public proxy servers. Note: this free version of MultiProxy is for personal and non-commercial use only. You may share it within the guidelines.

• ScrubXP - ScrubXP runs automatically when you start up your computer and offers a number of great features, ideal for keeping your computer private. When activated, the program will delete all Internet Explorer History entries and temporary files, cookies and documents listed in the Windows "Start" menu. The Recycle Bin is also emptied and auto-complete on IE is refreshed.

• Whisper - Whisper stores all of your passwords in a locked file so that only authorised users with a "Whisper passcode" can access them. The program comes as freeware and has many features like automatic backups, the storage of every password in one secure file, private key encryption and much more besides. Whisper comes in a .zip file, so a compression utility would be useful.