100 Essential Downloads for Windows: Page 9

RSS Tools

69. FeedReader

This RSS Reader boasts an extremely easy-to-use interface that makes it easy to customize and filter feeds. And at 4MB, it's too small to hamper overall system performance. Price: Free

70. KlipFolio

Calling itself "the world' smallest personal dashbar and sidebar," KlipFolio monitors RSS Feeds and other Web services without taking up too much desktop real estate. With more than 4,000 "Klips" currently available, it's easy to find exactly the information you want. Price: Free

71. FeedForAll

FeedForAll makes it easy to create, edit, and publish your own RSS feeds and podcasts. Key features include automatic feed repair, automatic date management, image support, unlimited feeds, and a WYSIWYG editor. Price: $39.95 and up

Security Suites

72. AVG Anti-Virus Plus Firewall

This package integrates the free AVG Anti-Virus software with a firewall for protection from hackers. It's easy to use, and the subscription includes 24/7 technical support. Price: $49.95 for two-year subscription (30-day free trial).

73. McAfee Total Protection

McAfee has combined all of its separate security products for home users into one complete package. This suite boasts 10-in-1 protection that "stops viruses, blocks spyware, stops hackers, improves pc performance, backs up & restores files, secures your identity, prevents spam & e-mail scams, protects children online, eliminates network hassles, and protects your wireless network." Price: $59.99.

74. ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite

ZoneAlarm calls itself "the most complete" Internet security suite, and numerous reviewers have agreed. In addition to the standard anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-spyware, and firewall, this package adds robust identity theft protection, an operating system firewall, IM protection, and the unique "game mode" which suppresses security messages so they won't interrupt game play. Price: $69.95 (15-day free trial).

75. Windows Live OneCare

OneCare is Microsoft's attempt to bundle everything you need to secure and maintain your computer into one foolproof package. An annual subscription gets you antivirus, antispyware, anti-phishing, firewall, performance tune-up, and backup and restore services. Price: $49.95 per year (90-day free trial).

76. Kaspersky Internet Security

Building on the popularity of its highly rated anti-virus software, the Kaspersky Internet Security Suite includes anti-spyware, anti-spam, and firewall protection. It also includes parental controls and several features designed to prevent identity theft. Price: $79.95 per year (30-day free trial).

77. Norton Internet Security

Winner of numerous industry awards, Norton Internet Security is one of the most popular options for integrated threat protection. This suite includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, phishing protection, rootkit detection, and more. Price: $54.99 per year (Free trial version).

78. BitDefender Internet Security

BitDefender's all-in-one security option includes anti-virus, firewall, anti-spam, anti-spyware, and parental control technology. The latest version adds several new features including hourly updates, keyword filters, enhanced privacy protection, port scan detection, and rootkit detection. Price: $59.95 (Free trial version).

79. Steganos Security Suite

If you have confidential information on your computer, the Steganos Security Suite provides some of the best anti-theft protection you can buy. This suite isn't about anti-virus and firewalls; this is a set of encryption apps, shredders, and other tools designed to hide your data from prying eyes. Price: $69.95 (Free trial version).