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Helpful Links

• Carbonite
  Current internal hard drives and external back-up devices fail... often putting your pictures and other data at risk (one of my own Samsung hard drives failed after only 6 months). It is important to understand that all critical data must be stored in 2 places at all times! To that end, Carbonite provides a valuable service. They can back up your critical data automatically on a daily basis. If you are paying for antivirus software, you  may want to cancel it and use the money for Carbonite. "Windows Security" built into Windows 10 and 11 tests well, making paid antivirus software unnecessary in many cases.

• AV-TEST and AV Comparatives
  "What is the best antivirus security software?"  I am asked this question almost daily. AV Comparatives and AV-TEST.org put top security software to the test every quarter and allow you to answer that question. When deciding which antivirus software to use, be sure to look for consistency in testing scores across several previous quarters. You will also find that some very popular paid security software scores poorly.

• Virus Total
  Free screensavers, free music, free games, unknown video viewers and free adult sites are used by the creators of malware to infect your computer. Think twice about installing applications from (or even viewing) these sites. Before you install a free application, Google it first to see what others say about it, and then use the Virus Total link above to scan the installation files with over 40 different anti-malware tools.

• ESET Online Scanner
  This online scanner will try to remove any malware that it finds. However, newer malware is becoming increasingly difficult to remove and may not be completely eliminated by the free online tools such as this one.

• Crucial Upgrade Memory
  Crucial has a tool you can download to determine what type of memory is needed for an upgrade. They make it easy to buy memory, and guarantee it will work in your computer. This site is very dependable but not perfect. You should always open your case and verify your memory type, before you purchase additional memory.

Virus & Spyware Protection

 Norton does well in testing by AV-Test.org and AV Comparatives. It is easy to find in retail stores or online. If you have Windows 10 or 11 the built in "Windows Security" tests well and is free.

FREE SOFTWARE

Malwarebytes
This is a superior malware removal tool. Install this along with your regular antivirus software, and run it once a week. Be sure to update it before you use it, since new definitions are released daily.

Ninite.com
Downloading free software is risky if you are not aware that the majority of free tools come with additional unwanted changes to your browsers or software that can wreak havoc on your computer. Ninite allows you to download one or more free tools without getting the ride alongs.

Libre Office
Free Office Suite that allows you to open or create Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Access files.

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