Software

Here are some software recommendations.  I reviewed this page in 6/2010 and realized that I needed to update it!  More of my favorite software is now listed here.  I use all of these programs almost daily and they are excellent at getting what I need done.

1. Kaspersky AV, excellent antiVirus protection!
2. Super AntiSpyware, the best antispyware software available.  Pick up a great deal on a lifetime license here.
3. Acronis True Image, easiest and best paid program for backup and imaging.
4. WinRAR, most feature packed “zip” utility.
5. MozBackup, if you use FireFox and/or Thunderbird you need this excellent tool to backup these programs data.
6. BatteryCare, great program that provides a lot of information on the battery in your laptop/netbook.
7. Invisible Hand for FireFox, great tool that helps you find the lowest price when shopping.
8. Web Of Trust, community based tool that helps you surf the Internet safer.

This is only a small start on my list.

You will notice also that most of this software isn’t free???  What’s going on with that?  While I do provide freeware solutions for computer users, I also understand that people NEED to get paid.  I started UBCD4Win when I was a “home” computer fixer guy.  I’ve been working in a “real” shop for over 4 years now and I feel that for some tools, you do have to pay.  I’m not “taking a dump” on the freeware solutions out there.  I have personally donated to many freeware projects when they have helped me and will continue to do that.  However, I just love some of these tools and know that you would too if you gave it a chance.

If you are hellbent on free tools, this IS where you need to go:
Gizmo will not disappoint!