Joe Strusz

ClamWin is the windows port of the notorious linux ant-virus scanner and daemon.  Brining awesome power, and reliability to the windows platform.  This is our recommended scanner, but can be used in conjunction with AVG Free, and other spyware/adaware applications to make a wonderful internet security suite.

It features:

• High detection rates for viruses and spyware;
• Scanning Scheduler;
• Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database.
• Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer;
• Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically.

Download ClamWin Anti-Virus now!

We believe every computer user has the right to protect their private information. We give you that right for free – no strings attached! Safeguard your personal information against cyber threats with the original Anti-Spyware solution.

Ad-Aware is an award winning adware protection and removal application. This version is free and fully functional.

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Microsoft has a collection of applications they call PowerToys. These are powerful Windows add-ons that enable functionality beyond that of the regular Windows XP interface. We recommend this collection for our Power Users.

The collection consists of the following:

• Color Control Panel Applet
• SyncToy
• RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer
• ClearType Tuner
• HTML Slide Show Wizard
• Open Command Window Here
• Alt-Tab Replacement
• Tweak UI
• Power Calculator
• Image Resizer
• CD Slide Show Generator
• Virtual Desktop Manager
• Taskbar Magnifier
• Webcam Timershot

Check out the collection here.

uTorrent is the world’s most popular BitTorrent client. Its lightweight, feature rich, and has great performance.

Download the most recent stable release here.