Below are some free resources to help keep your computer running smoothly.

Installation Links: Included are links to install each application via Ninite.com. Ninite.com is a free tool for home users that downloads and installs the latest version of a number of applications. It installs those apps without toolbars or unncessary bloat, and no need for user interation! Check out all the apps they provide at ninite.com

	Antivirus (Anti-malware) - Consistently at the top of my list of free AV software. Does a great job at preventing infection, including a "link scanner" on web pages. Install: http://ninite.com/avg/ninite.exe
	Antivirus (Anti-malware) - Microsoft Security Essentials is a great choice for average users because of the minimal user interaction required. It automatically updates and removes threats. No registration is needed, apart from a quick validating of Windows, and there are no nag screens or advertisements. Install: http://ninite.com/essentials/ninite.exe
	Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is an anti-malware application that removes most malware. Excellent tool for cleaning up infected PC. Real-time protection is not free. Install: http://ninite.com/malwarebytes/ninite.exe
	Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware. Spyware causes all sorts of problems like extra toolbars, browser crashes, and "hijacked" home pages, just to name a few. Install: http://ninite.com/spybot/ninite.exe
	For the slightly more technical user, OpenDNS filters your network traffic, with benefits such as improved security against malware and phishing, and also parental control filtering. Install - nothing to install, go to www.opendns.com for details