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Howtos & User Guides - Security

Guides to security utilities and applications (you can download or buy these applications by clicking on the 'Order from Amazon' or 'Download' links):

Firewalls (all operating systems)

Windows

  • ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite - Download and Save $20
  • Trend Micro PC-cillin 2008 integrated security - Download (UK)

Mac OS X firewall - Howto | Advanced Howto
Linux firewalls - Howtos

Anti-virus (Windows)
Norton AntiVirus - Howto | Download (UK) | Order from Amazon
McAfee VirusScan - Howto | Order from Amazon | Download
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Howto | Order from Amazon | Download
Trend Micro AntiVirus AntiSpyware 2008 Download (US) | Download (UK)

ESET NOD32 Howto | Download
For a comparative review of anti-virus software go to AV-Comparatives

Anti-malware/adware (Windows)
Windows Defender Howto | Download for free
Lavasoft AdAware Howto | Download for free

Anti-spam

Useful general advice: