Internet Tools:

• PC Pitstop Download Bandwidth Test : A very good site to test your Internet Connection speed.
• Shields Up! Security Test : A way to test the security of your Internet connection
• Zone Labs : Zone Alarm Download : A free Internet firewall for personal (nonbusiness) use. You'll probably want to install it after you see the results of the security of your Internet connection. There is a business version available for sale.
• Mozilla Firefox - Reed, Blackwood recommends this Internet browser because it offers better protection from unauthorized use of your computer while you surf the Internet. It also has some very nice features not found in Internet Explorer.

Spyware Removal:

Reed, Blackwood recommends using multiple spyware products on your computer, because they each seem to trap or remove some types of spyware better than others. For better protection from spyware, use two or three products to protect your system and remove existing spyware.

• SpyBot - Search & Destroy - SpyBot - Search & Destroy is a great freeware (nonbusiness use) program that not only protects your system while you surf the Internet, but also scans your computer to remove existing spyware.
• SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster is a freeware (nonbusiness use) program that protects your system from spyware while you surf the Internet.
• Ad Aware: Ad Aware is a freeware (nonbusiness use) program that scans your computer to remove existing spyware.

Updates:

• Windows Operating System Updates
• Microsoft Office Software Updates
• Microsoft SQL Server Software Updates