Windows Live OneCare 2.0 introduces the managed services concept to home PC users. The software optimizes your PC with three closely related sets of programs:nn1. ‘Protection Plus’ includes virus and spyware monitoring, anti-phishing filters and firewall to help keep the bad stuff away from you.n2. ‘Performance Plus’ optimizes your hard drive and repairs it in case something unwanted manages to get through or whenever you want to fine-tune your system; the set of utilities includes disk defragmentation, unnecessary file cleanup, scandisk for spyware/malware/viruses etc.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 is a premium security solution for home PC users. Select the express (default) or custom installation to take advantage of a suite of applications designed to protect your computer from viruses, spyware, adware, worms, dangerous email messages and other threats. Importantly, you have the option to participate in Kaspersky’s Security Network which enables you to share information about new threats and allowing you to download updates automatically whenever they are indicated.

First off, I suppose I’ll have to start by stating that I initially knew very little about the Japanese language, other than little snippets spoken to me from old Godzilla movies and various anime titles. To an outside viewer any foreign language can seem like a perplexing challenge to take on. It usually requires regiments of classes and years of complex study. When Rosetta Stone advertized itself as being able to teach foreign languages in an easy, concise manner, I was very skeptical.

I like that Corel has released WordPerfect Office X8, a suite of proven, extensive and affordable applications. X8 delivers a lot of value for people seeking an alternative for office productivity software solutions. In fact, WordPerfect and Quattro Pro were among the very first applications that I learned (yes, I’m an old timer). Learning to use them anew is like riding a bicycle: no problem at all. I suspect that new users will find them to be very intuitive, too.

McAfee Total Protection with Site Advisor Plus provides a lot of value to home PC users. At an affordable cost, you can protect and manage up to 3 PCs with an impressive array of preventative maintenance and network administration tools. Importantly, you gain the peace of mind knowing that the software you are using is from McAfee, who for years has been recognized as a leader in security software solutions for business.

I test security products and when I went to buy this, I was a little skeptical. The web protection it provides is GREAT! However, the actual file protection it offers is a little weak in my opinion. It still kinda seems to rely more on its web guard than it does actual file protection. The other thing I noticed with this product is it says it comes with a year’s worth of protection for Macintosh.

I’ve used Microsoft’s OS’s for a while now from XP all the way through 8. XP was great and so was 7 but now that 8 is out my new PC I bought this past summer unfortunately had it preinstalled which I wasn’t very happy about. I don’t know whose idea at Microsoft it was to think that Windows 8 would be more popular over XP and 7 because it is total garbage!

While using Kaspersky PURE, I have encountered a few attacks try to invade my machine but Kaspersky stopped them cold!

I love this server software! Setting it up didn’t take too long. The installation took a while but after that, it was smooth sailing. Having a lot of computer-related knowledge in server and internet security, it was easy to get all my network PCs and Macs connected and be able to access documents off the server from any machine.

For starters, I am a Kaspersky finatic and have recommended it to people like crazy! They are the #1 company in my opinion and have superior protection against threats. No complaints about the software from what I have seen.