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What is Sunbelt Personal Firewall?
One of the best firewalls around and it DOES NOT slow down your PC.
Sunbelt Personal Firewall used to be called the Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF). Kerio was going to discontinue it, but Sunbelt acquired it from Kerio to save the product from "going under". We needed a new name, and changed 'KPF' into the new 'SPF' (so much for software geeks being creative...)
Despite its boring name, Sunbelt Personal Firewall is a very good piece of code, and received many awards. Tucows gave it their 5-Cow Rating. Computer Shopper in the U.K. gave it their Budget Buy Award with: "A seriously good firewall for the money.". Firewall expert Scot Finnie said: " ZoneAlarm Free and Sunbelt Personal Firewall - the two firewalls I've pointed to in the past as having the best user interfaces in this field".
What's New In The Latest Version?
The biggest addition is support for Vista 32 bit (with 64 bit support on the roadmap). However, there have been a lot of under-the-hood improvements in many areas. These include:
- Significant improvement in network performance
- Significant improvement in packet filtering
- Enhanced Process Injection prevents code injection attempts into Windows
- Numerous stability issues corrected in the firewall service
- Significant improvement in overall product stability
- Updated Intrusion Detection rules
- Updated translation files for multiple languages
Rely on the free Windows firewall?
Unfortunately, this gives you a false sense of security. It only protects incoming traffic. But outgoing traffic, with your credit card info, social security number, bank accounts, passwords and other confidential information is not protected. The Windows firewall will let it all go out. (both in XP and Vista) But... Sunbelt Personal Firewall will block that data if you buy the FULL version! You absolutely need a better, weapons-grade firewall.
30-day money-back guarantee
Compatible with: Windows 2000, Windows XP (All) and now Windows Vista. This offer includes one year of upgrades, updates, new definitions and tech support by phone, from real people based in the U.S. Below is the comparison of the "free" vs. the "full" mode. Believe us; with the crime rates on the Internet skyrocketing, you really want to get the full version of Sunbelt Personal Firewall.
Something Else Important You Need To Know.
This firewall has a companion product: VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware. VIPRE is a full fledged, West Coast Labs Certified antivirus product with award-winning antispyware features integrated. VIPRE is an all-new high-performance security product that does not slow down your computer. PC Magazine's security expert Neil Rubenking just gave VIPRE an excellent review with 4 STARS!
Find Out How Bad Old-style Antivirus Resource Usage Really Is!
Old-style antivirus products have stacked layer upon layer of engines, and created bloatware in the process. They slow down your PC, have slow scan times and cause problems. See VIPRE's low impact on system resources compared to the competition. Click the chart to the right to enlarge.
VerificationEngine gives you the ability to verify that the site you are visiting (or directed to via a e-mail) can be trusted - essential in the current environment of fraudulent sites and faked emails.
Just mouse over the logo brand or image you want to verify and VerificationEngine will authenticate the different trust credentials of the site you are on. For example VerificationEngine will check logos such as credit card icons (for online purchasing) web site endorsements such as BBB online or TRUSTe or trade associations are legitimate. In addition simply mouse over a logo and a green border will indicate that the site is legitimately the company it claims to be.
During a secure communications session Internet Explorer users can simply mouse over the padlock to verify;
a) That the padlock is genuine and not a fraudulent graphic
b) The site uses an SSL certificate containing the true entity information about the company with which you have an encrypted https session.
All these tests are seamless. VerificationEngine will extract the credentials of the site from the IdAuthority service, including references to third party logos. All this happened in real time ensuring up to the minute confidence and assurance.
Verification of web page content (brands/logos) with BrandVerify™
VerificationEngine uses patent pending technology to authenticate that a website logo or brand is legitimate and authentic to the company it purports to be.
Verification of login boxes with SubmitVerify™
VerificationEngine uses patent pending technology to authenticate that a website loginbox is legitimate and authentic to the company it purports to be. Combined with anti-keylogging systems.
Verification of SSL session and encryption endpoint with SSLVerifiy™
VerificationEngine allows users of Internet Explorer to determine if the business credentials of the entity with which they have a secure SSL session are available from within the SSL certificate which is being used to encrypt the communication. - What this means is that no Man-in-the-Middle attack can take place as you can be assured of who it is you are communicating with.
Protection against Phishing attacks
Phishing attacks rely on using a link in an e-mail to entice you to a web site which claims to be a legitimate website but is in actual fact a fraudulent site. Now, even if you click on a link and arrive on what should be your banks website you can verify whether it is or not.
Protection against Pharming attacks using IPVerify™
Pharming attacks rely on a virus or Trojan program which corrupts a file on your PC which even if you type the correct URL into your browser send you to a fraudulent website. VerificationEngine supports IPVerify™ which prevents Pharming attacks from succeeding by not only checking the domain name of a sever but also it's unique IP address during the verification process.
Automatic Updates
VerificationEngine has a fully automatic update mechanism ensuring the best performance, highest security and instant availability of the very latest Identity and Trust Assurance services.
Suitable for Internet users with Visual Disabilities
VerificationEngine has been designed specifically to aid users with visual disabilities. Audio feedback can be employed as part of the verification test using a custom .wav file. The Trusted indicator width and colour can also be increased or changed accordingly to aid visual recognition.
Self Protection attack avoidance system
VerificationEngine features the very latest self protection and monitoring systems constantly looking at the performance of the product and alerting you if any spurious software tries to attack the application or shut it down without permission.
Artificial Intelligence System - identifying copycat attempts
Artificial Intelligence constantly looks for potential mimics and other software trying to display a similar 'trust indicator' around the outside of the screen. VerificationEngine will alert you of these fraudulent attempts; however it's always best to ensure you have the correct version of VerificationEngine. Never install a version which is not digitally signed by Comodo CA.
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- Run your applications at the speed of light
- Keep your old PC, you don't need to buy a new one
- Speed up your Internet, browser, Word, and more...
- Easy install, see the difference in your PC instantly
How The PC Booster works
- It knows which program you use right now and runs it faster
- It finds the programs you never use and slows them down
- Compatible with all Windows Operating Systems
- It's all about priority. Get the speed you need when you really need it!
Because...
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LogMeIn Hamachi is a VPN service that easily sets up in 10 minutes, and enables secure remote access to your business network, anywhere there's an Internet connection.
It works with your existing firewall, and requires no additional configuration. Hamachi is the first networking application to deliver an unprecedented level of direct peer-to-peer connectivity. It is simple, secure, and cost-effective.
- LAN over the Internet Arrange multiple computers into their own secure network, just as if they were connected by a physical cable.
- Files and Network Drives Access critical files and network drives.
- Zero-configuration Works without having to adjust a firewall or router.
- Security Industry leading encryption and authentication.
- Cost Effective Free for non-commercial use. Commercial begins at $4.95/month.
With Hamachi you can organize two or more computers with an Internet connection into their own virtual network for direct secure communication. Access computers remotely, use Windows File Sharing, play LAN games, run private Web or FTP servers or communicate directly.
Hamachi is fast, secure and simple. It is also free.
- Think - LAN over the Internet.
- Think - Zero-configuration VPN.
- Think - Secure peer-to-peer.
Why SpywareBlaster?
Spyware, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers are some of the most annoying and pervasive threats on the Internet today. By simply browsing a web page, you could find your computer to be the brand-new host of one of these unwanted fiends!
The most important step you can take is to secure your system.
And SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.
Multi-Angle Protection
Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware and other potentially unwanted programs.
Block spying / tracking via cookies.
Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted or dangerous web sites.
No-Nonsense Security
SpywareBlaster can help keep your system secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the web. And unlike other programs, SpywareBlaster does not have to remain running in the background. It works alongside the programs you have to help secure your system.
The 4 Principles
Software, especially security software, shouldn't make your life more of a hassle. It should make it easier. SpywareBlaster adheres to our four guiding principles of good security software:
- Must not interfere with what you do
Truly helpful programs shouldn't interfere with normal computer usage.
SpywareBlaster:
doesn't slow down web browsing
doesn't interfere with the "good side" of the web
doesn't slow down your computer
doesn't use up any memory or take any cpu
(you set it, close the program, and just remember to update it at least once a week) - Must co-exist peacefully with other software
We recognize that there is no complete solution for the ills that plague computers and software. And we understand the desire and need for an appropriate layered defense.
SpywareBlaster is built to work with any other software on your PC. You can add it as an additional, powerful layer of protection to whatever software you already have installed. In fact, SpywareBlaster's protection works well to augment nearly any combination of security and privacy tools, by focusing on prevention. - Must be simple to use, powerful, and effective
With a pleasant, easy-to-use interface, SpywareBlaster exposes the simple tools and protection that help keep your computer out of unwanted hands. Start it up, check for updates, and press "Enable All Protection" - your computer will be protected against thousands of spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, malware, and other potentially unwanted programs.
And because SpywareBlaster is built to utilize a multi-layered strategy, it's able to block these unwanted intruders from multiple angles, providing better, more powerful, and more flexible protection. - Must be ... free?
Most people expect to have to pay for something good. And many people have gotten used to paying for necessary tools like security and privacy software. We don't think that either has to be the case.
SpywareBlaster is available free for personal and educational use. Yes, free. We've always believed that effective, powerful security and privacy tools should be available to everyone to use, and we've helped ensure that from day one by offering them to everyone for free.
Over 8 million people use MailWasher as their spam filter
Introducing MailWasher, the leader in spam filter software, and the easiest way to check and manage your e-mails before you download them.
MailWasher is free to use and won't ever expire. It works with Outlook, Outlook Express and every other email program.
Use this powerful spam blocker software to effectively stop email spam. Discover the safe way to stop unwanted e-mails before they get to your computer.
No gimmicks here, it is so easy to set up and use that you'll be managing your email like a pro in seconds. It can even be used as an effective privacy tool.
I think you will find this to be the easiest, most effective way to manage your incoming e-mails and stop spam. You will be amazed at how quickly you will like using MailWasher.
Best regards
Nick Bolton - MailWasher.net and Firetrust Email Security.
Features and Benefits
Delete. unwanted e-mails before you download to your computer. You'll be able to see who the email is from, the subject, and the attachment. This will enable you to decide if you want to delete the email or keep it. A great way to stop viruses, large attachments or to just delete unnecessary emails from getting to your computer.
Preview. Easily preview the message in your email to see what the sender has to say before downloading it to your computer. This ensures you won't download any nasty emails to your computer. Additionally, spam is marked in a red color, and your good email is marked as a green color for quick analysis.
Anti spam tools. Comprehensive anti spam tools ranging from your personal friends list and blacklist, customizable filters, external blacklists, bayesian spam filtering which quickly learns to distinguish your spam and good email and email virus filtering.
Friends List. Add your friends email addresses to MailWasher and they will always be recognised. You can even hide your friends from the screen so the spam is easy to recognise.
Bounce back unwanted e-mails so it looks as if your email address is not valid. This will make the sender think your address is no longer active so your name can be removed from their list. This unique feature is great for privacy and it couldn't be simpler!
Filtering. Effective filtering to automatically spot spam, plus it uses a customisable list of blacklisted e-mail senders and/or regular expressions to filter out potential spammer addresses and messages.
Bayesian spam filtering. This clever type of spam filtering learns which of your email is spam and which is not very quickly and accurately.
Fast download of messages, we have clocked speeds of 25 email message per second.
Simplicity. No flashy gimmicks, so easy to use that you won't feel like you have to learn a whole new program. In fact it has the familiar look and feel of Outlook Express. It's as easy as 1,2,3. Just check mail, mark for deletion/learning, then process mail.
Other features: Check mail at different intervals. Don't check mail at certain times. Play a sound when an email arrives, or be notified visually. Email log. Comprehensive help documentation on this site.
This program is so simple to use, just leave it going and process your mail when you want to.
In depth tool for scanning your computer for Spyware.
HijackThis scans areas of your registry and hard drive and returns a log of items which it detects. As this tool is recommended for advanced users only, we recommend you run a scan and then post your log file on a support forum, where someone will be able to suggest which entries to remove.
HijackThis is a free utility which quickly scans your Windows computer to find settings that may have been changed by spyware, malware or other unwanted programs. HijackThis creates a report, or log file, with the results of the scan.
IMPORTANT: HijackThis does not determine what is good or bad. Do not make any changes to your computer settings unless you are an expert computer user.
Advanced users can use HijackThis to remove unwanted settings or files.
Not an expert? Just save the HijackThis report and let a friend with more troubleshooting experience take a look. A large community of users participates in online forums, where experts help interpret HijackThis scan results to clean up infected computers.
To analyze your computer, start HijackThis and run a scan. HijackThis will display a list of areas on your computer that might have been changed by spyware. Do not change any settings if you are unsure of what to do. There are many popular support forums on the web that provide free technical assistance by using HijackThis log files to diagnose an infected computer.
Internet Security combines the power of COMODO's award-winning Firewall and AntiVirus software to protect your PC from malicious software and Hackers. Best of all it's FREE!
- Award-winning Firewall Protection
- AntiVirus Software
- Proactive Security
Comodo Internet Security will help you detect and remove viruses, Trojans, and other malicious software and hackers, and keep them out of your computer. In one easy-to-use bundle that won't slow down your computer. All free, really! No Credit Card Required for this download.
Firewall Protection:
A firewall is your first line of defense in protecting private information. Our award-winning firewall is designed to prevent unauthorized hackers from obtaining your private information.
AntiVirus Software
Prevent, Protect and Defend your computer against attacks. Comodo's AntiVirus Software will scan your computer AND remove viruses on a schedule that works for you.
Proactive Security
Defense+ proactively protects your critical operating system files, registry entries and personal data from internal attacks by root-kits, key-loggers, Trojans and other malware.