Smart online security

Are you safe when you go online? Are you sure? We wanted to be, especially after changing from a dial-up to wireless satellite ISP. So, we installed what the new ISP and my PC security magazines recommeded - Zone Labs' ZoneAlarm. To begin with, I opted for the free ZoneAlarm Version 3. It's as simple as going to the Zone Labs website. You just answer a few brief questions and are directed to the download area. However, I took it one step further and chose the Managed Download option. The price is only $5.95 ppd. and includes a CD containing not only the free version of ZoneAlarm but also an electronic user guide and a 3-month trial version of other Zone Labs products. ZoneAlarm Pro sells for $49.95 and contains quite a few more features then it's FREE cousin. But, it's well worth the price. I do recommend that you try the free version first.

Specs

Runs under Win9x/ME/NT, Win2000 and WinXP
3.69MB download & 3.67MB final size
Easy to install & configure
Provides up-to-the-minute information on threats to your PCs security
Freeware & Registered versions

Verdict

For most users, it's a set and forget with the preferences. Once it alerts you to your browser, e-mail program, anti-virus program, etc., ZoneAlarm will remember those by you simply checking a box. If you go on the Internet, you need this utility.

What are you waiting for? Click here to download your free copy of Zone Labs' ZoneAlarm.

Happy Computing, Lee De Bevoise, Computer Tutor