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AVG 8.5 Free Released

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"For the free product – which the majority of our users are on – we acquired XPL whose technology was based on two separate things, safe search which we've already delivered in AVG Free and what we've delivered in AVG 8.5 which is safe surf," said Burke

"This means that any random website that you visit, we step in and check the webcode before it's executed to block any malicious code.

"This is the key enhancement for people using the free version – and it's very important bearing in mind the ever-increasing time we are doing we doing web searches or e-commerce.

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More Free Anti-Virus

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I often recommend free versions of AVG and even BitDefender.  Apparently now CA wants to attract more customers and is so giving away their Anti-Virus 2009 with a 1 year subscription.  While AVG and BitDefender aren't limited to a single year, I do know some that like CA's Anti-Virus and will be happy to get their 1 year free. If you want to give it a test, CLICK HERE to sign up and download it FREE.

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Free Protection

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Anti-Virus

I still recommend AVG Anti-Virus Free Version for people who need anti-virus software. It's less obtrusive and slimmer than Norton or McAfee, updates automatically, and does a very good job of virus protection. Paid versions are unnecessary as this combined with Spyware Doctor below with prevent most infections someone is likely to run across.

Download: AVG Free Edition

Anti-Spyware

People are still having a hard time avoiding and preventing spyware from getting on their systems. Google has partnered up with PCTools and offered a free version of their effective Spyware Doctor software. I use it often at work and highly recommend it as a primary protection against spyware. Unlike AdAware or SpyBot that some of you may be familiar with, Spyware Doctor runs continually like an anti-virus to keep you protected.

Download: Spyware Doctor Starter Edition 5.0.1.201 freeware

Browser

Internet Explorer is an effective browser, but it is also insecure, slow to adopt, and not very customizable.  I prefer and highly recommend the browser FireFox for it's increased security and customization.  You can install add-ons to do everything from show the weather at all times at the bottom of the screen, to blocking ads, to increased functionality with your favorite sites.   Check out this site for why it may be a good idea to switch if you haven't already.

Download: FireFox Browser

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