Most new computers come pre-installed with trial or subscription versions of software to keep you home computing and internet experience safe and clean from hackers, viruses, spyware and other malicious attacks. The problem is these applications are either very limited in functionality - tempting you to purchase the "Pro" version, expire after a limited trial period, or force you into an ongoing subscription to keep the software up to date. None of these options are necessary, there are plenty of alternative tools available that free for home and personal use, and are often (in my opinion) superior to their costly competitor. So save your $$$, uninstall that beast of a "Security Suite" that came with your computer and try out the applications listed below. In addition I've also listed a number of additional utilities and system tool replacements to keep your computer running safe, clean and health state. Anti Virus Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition I've be...
A log of my tinkering the various cloud and development tools I try out from time to time, and other software and internet related musing.