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Internet Software
All modern Windows versions come with a web browser and an email program. Unfortunately, these are full of security holes and bugs that ruin your internet experience. I've put together some of the best alternatives to these programs.
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Firefox is a compact web browser that is faster, safer and easy to use; offering tabbed browsing (so you don't have loads of windows open), popup blocking, supports the Web standards and so much more!
You can apply themes and expand its features using the extensions manager.
Some example extensions you may wish to consider:
| Extension | Description |
| Adblock Plus | Hides or removes banner ads and any content you don't wish to see using filters |
| Flashblock | Replaces flash with a play button |
| PDF Download | This extension enables you to choose what you want to do with your web PDF files. |
| IE Tab | Open IE windows in tabs to open stubborn Internet Explorer only websites |
Website: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
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Thunderbird is a compact, yet feature packed email program designed to be a drop in replacement for Outlook (or Outlook Express); Thunderbird features the smartest SPAM filtering, built in spell checker, enterprise and government grade security features such as S/MIME and message encryption.
Thunderbird prevents scripts running in the email program so helps to prevent the spread of email viruses and trojans. You can also apply themes and expand its functionality using the extensions manager.
Website: http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/
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Sea Monkey offers something different; Sea Monkey includes an email program, web browser, webpage editor, calendar and chat are in the same program.
Naomi is an internet filter program designed to protect children from inappropriate online material - such as obscene or violent contents; pornography, paedophilia and erotism in the form of images or texts; sites that popularize drugs; gambling games; terrorism; hate propaganda; occultism; sects; blasphemy, etc.
The program is very simple to install, and on installation will ask you for a password or phrase that will keep it secure. Choose a phrase or password you can remember but your children wouldn't know, like your first pet's name or postcode of your parent's or grandparent's home.
Website: http://www.radiance.m6.net/
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WackGet |
WackGet is a download manager that will retry and resume any failed downloads, so you won't find your download incomplete or corrupted by a disconnection.
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Zone Alarm |
Everyone needs some sort of firewall between their computer and the Internet. A firewall prevents outside users from accessing files and programs on your computer. Zone Lab's Zone Alarm provides a free firewall solution together with a message alarm system when someone tries to access your computer from outside. You can add programs you wish to allow or block access to the Internet.
Website: http://www.zonealarm.com