With a new year comes new computers, and that means new security problems. Viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers, a fresh machine can be susceptible to the most insidious of plots. Lucky for you, here we’ve devised a list of essential and free top-rated security programs to protect the honor of your computer and ensure that your sanity will last longer than your resolutions.

Categories:

• Firewall,
• Antivirus,
• Spyware remover,
• Web-surfing adviser,
• Parental control,
• Pop-up blocker,
• Encryption.

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