What is Adware:  Our definition: Any software application in which advertising banners are displayed while the program is running is called Adware. And any software that sends data back to a third party - WITHOUT ASKING the user - is Spyware. This means that a software can be Adware and Spyware at the same time! More importantly, not all Adware is Spyware and most Spyware is NOT easily detected by displaying ads.

  What is Spyware:  Our definition, Spyware is software that transmits information back to a third party without notifying the user.  Note: Some privacy advocates also call legitimate computer monitoring, filtering, Internet monitoring, password recovery, security or surveillance software "Spyware" because it could be used without notifying the users.

  What is a Web Browser HiJacker : Web Browser Hijackers are programs that change settings in your browser without your knowledge. These programs will often times change your browser's homepage and searching features and often reset itself again and again and will not let you remove it. These "browser hijackers" do this to try and make money from ad revenue from their homepages, search pages and spyware or virus software that they force onto your pc. These browser hijackers can also transmit your searching habits and well as other personal information. 

E-Mail Filters What is an e-mail filter? A mail classification program that can help separate your spam from the mail you really want to read.  SPAM PAL Lockspam Free 3.0 OSPAM	Virus Protection There is the list of specialized utilities for virus removal.   The list is updated on regular basis. avast! 4 Home Edition AVG Antivirus Stop Sign Tools Virus Tools for Removal after infection	AdWare - SpyWare - Hijacker Protect your computer from POP-UP ads that download without your knowledge Ewido Ewido Online Scan and Clean Ad Aware Download Spybot Dearch & Destroy Microsoft Anti-Spyware
Earth  Explore the world from your PC  Fly from space to your neighborhood.  Type in an address and zoom right in.  Search for schools, parks, restaurants, and hotels. Get driving directions.  Tilt and rotate the view to see 3D terrain and buildings.  Save and share your searches and favorites. Even add your own annotations.	Mozilla Firefox is one of the best customizable browsers out there on the market, and it's free. Mozilla Thunderbird is one of the best customizable e-mail programs out there on the market, and it's free.	Google Toolbar..Search with Google from any web page.  It's free and installs in seconds SpellCheck - Check your spelling whenever you type in web forms  WordTranslator - Translate English words into other languages  AutoLink (US only) - Turn street addresses into links to online maps