Antivirus Software

[s0mer]

I used to use dr. web, but then moved to Kaspersky PURE for some reason.
Never looked back since.

[Frankthetank1]

i used to use one now i do not and never looked back.

[theman5]

been using Avast Pro for a while now
though Kaspersky and Nod32 are very nice alternatives as well

[fantasy88]

Nice post

My opinion is Norton Internet Security 2011 It's the best

[Stabber]

prevx x64

[madnatdra]

I use Kaspersky Internet Security and works fine for me.

[Techfreakd]

Hey thanks to all
this is very good information about computer.
I have some problem about my PC.
I am read this article and happy to find best solution for my PC.
thanks to all gain.

[amnessia]

Using Eset NOD for couple of years now, very good program.

[mpampis]

I was using avira antivir for some time and i think that it is a very good program.

[c_woolley]

Good information. Another anti-virus most people forget to mention is the simple Microsoft Security Essentials. Free download and does a fairly good job with relatively low resource needs. I tend to keep MalWareBytes up to date, CCleaner and run Microsoft Security Essentials and the Microsoft Firewall on computers that are "acceptable risk" systems for my home. For systems that I use for anything work related or contain sensitive information, I use MWBs, CCleaner and run NOD32 with Sygate firewall (great mention btw).

I do try to keep my access lists clean with DAPE (Deny All, Permit by Exception) rules kept up to date as well. There are several apps out there for your smartphone that will also help to determine what ports are open on your home network and systems; this will greatly assist you with locking them down. Password protect your computers. While this sounds obvious, most people tend to leave systems open due to ease of access. The easiest way to access a system is leaving it vulnerable without a password. For better security practices, use a 10-character (or preferably more) password with Upper/Lower case Numbers and Special Characters included. Even if you don't do this though, just for the sake of making it slightly more troublesome to gain access to your system, toss on ANY password.

Keeping your systems up to date is probably the most important thing ilw mentioned. Whether you run Windows or some variation of UNIX, regularly check for system updates as well as application updates.