PC World's March Home Office column

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Products

Software Manufacturer Spybot Search & Destroy

This anti-spyware program is free, provides proactive protection, and is largely effective.

- Rated: July 21, 2011

License: Free

Remove spyware and protect your privacy with this popular free anti-spyware program.

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Lenovo Laptop Deals

IdeaPad U300s If there's a laptop that deserves the moniker "Ultrabook" it's the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s.
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ThinkPad X220 Fast and light, with great input ergonomics and battery life, this powerhouse ultraportable is best-of-breed.
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ThinkPad T420 Just about every IT person we know swears by the T series--for their clients and themselves.
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Best Prices on System Utilities

Downloads: Freeware, Shareware and Software to Buy

Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitoring every action executed by the user or by the operating system and being able to react promptly when a malicious program is detected. Actions include repair, delete, block, rename and quarantine programs or files.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition Free program protects against viruses and hackers.
3D Desktop This free Windows 7 theme includes dozens of gorgeous 3D images.