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Internet Security	There are so many antivirus and spyware programs which ones do I pick?
Virus Protection Software Suggestions Symantec/Norton Antivirus NOD32 Grisoft AVG Antivirus (Free Trial) Avast (Free)	You only need one virus scanner. We have done a lot of research on which antivirus programs are the best and narrowed it down to these four. Any one of these will work just fine. We suggest that you pay for virus protection because there are a lot of hard working people making this software, and you get customer support if you need it.
Spyware Protection Software Suggestions Spybot Search and Destroy (Free) Spyware Blaster (Free)	These are the only two spyware programs you need. Spybot Search and Destroy is a really good spyware scanner. Spyware Blaster is real time scanner that stops threats before they even get a chance to install. Together they work beautifully. Another good scanner is Ad-Aware Personal SE if you want to remove the 1% of spyware the other two programs missed.
Things you need to know. Antivirus and Spyware programs don't protect you from everything. Practice good internet habits. Don't open email from someone you don't know. Viruses spread through forwarded emails.	The best Antivirus and Spyware software can't protect you from yourself. It is important to practice good internet habits. If you search the internet for, or download; porn, illegal software, software cracks, hacker tools, or any other questionable material, you are setting yourself up for a computer crash. Try using google to search the web because google warns you if you click on a site that will harm your computer. Email is a great form of communication but it is also a common way for malicious software to enter you computer. Be aware of what is in your inbox and if a message does not look familiar, delete it. Also be careful when opening forwarded emails, even if they are from your friends.