The following are links to applications which I find of great use. Most are freeware.

Hijacked by "mysearchnow"? Very nasty. Use the remedy with caution: http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

  Afflicted by Spam? Here's the solution: 'MailWasher'.  Not free.

  'EditPad': a fine alternative to NotePad.

  'Everest' ... the best tool to check out system information.

  'Avast' ... free (for home use), virus checker.

  'Lavasoft' ... a spyware remover.

  'Spybot   - Search & Destroy' ... another spyware remover.

  'SpywareBlaster'... yet another spyware checker and remover!

  'PestPatrol' ... the final anti-spyware application. The home user (and free) version is just fine if you are happy editing the Registry. I use each of the above applications with great success. They should all be updated regularly.

  Fed up with 'pop-ups in Internet Explorer'? Use the excellent Google Toolbar, or  Mozilla's Firefox browser.

  Fed up with Bill's email package? Here is a first class alternative: 'Pegasus'. I have been using it for years.

  'GetRight': an excellent download manager ... thanks to Rob for this one. Not free.

Please email me details of any broken links. Thank you!