The 100 Best Products of 2005
When you're buying hardware, software, and services, you want the top combination of power, features, reliability, and value. That's what you'll find in these World Class Award winners--starting with the Product of the Year.
The Editors of PC World
Security
Cloudmark Anti-Fraud Toolbar
BROWSER SECURITY PLUG-IN (Free) Use it to block sites and IP addresses that try to install malware or that host ads appearing in spam messages. Review | Download
Cloudmark SafetyBar
SPAM FILTER ($40 a year) This tool (formerly SpamNet) garnered one of the best antispam filter accuracy rates in our tests. Review | Download
Moon Software Password Agent
PASSWORD MANAGER (Free for up to 25 log-ins, $25 for unrestricted version) Keep track of your passwords with this frugal and utilitarian tool. Company Web Site
ANTI-SPYWARE SOFTWARE ($20) Adept at rooting out troublesome apps, it uses real-time monitoring to help prevent further spyware infestations. Review
Tor
PRIVACY SOFTWARE (Free) Its onion routing service strips away information from Internet data packets that might reveal your identity while you are browsing. Tor goes a step further than paid competitors, anonymizing your e-mail, IM, IRC chat, or any other TCP/IP network data. Company Web Site
Winternals Software ERD Commander
DATA RECOVERY SOFTWARE ($149) It boots from CD to diagnose problems or to take data off a dead system (or to put data back on to help revive one). Review | Download
ANTIVIRUS AND FIREWALL SOFTWARE ($25) Take the premier software firewall, pair it with Computer Associates' capable antivirus program, and you have a winning combination. Company Web Site
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