Tools

Adapted from a blog post from years past, the following is a list of tools I use for computer work. Many of the best utilities and applications are available on the Internet for little or no cost. The following programs are some of my favorites.

Virus Removal/System Recovery

• Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
• SUPERAntiSpyware
• Ultimate Boot CD for Windows 
• Trinity Rescue Kit
• Puppy Linux
• Knoppix

Freeware Utilities

• System cleaner – CCleaner
• Encryption package – GnuPG for Windows
• File renaming utility – Bulk Rename Utility
• Drive encryption software – Truecrypt

GPL or Something Similar

• Secure file Eraser – Eraser
• Internet browser – Firefox
• Multimedia viewer – VideoLAN
• FTP client – FileZilla

Free for Noncommercial Use

• Antivirus software – AVG Anti-Virus
• Picture viewer – IrfanView
• Spyware remover – Spybot

Related Articles:

• Removing Spyware by Michael Horowitz
• Different Approaches to Removing Malware
• The Best Way to Remove Viruses, Spyware and other Malware
• How to Remove Malware: Booting from a CD
• The Best Way to Remove Viruses and Malware: The Clean-Up