Resources

The Internet has many valuable resources available for users. HREC has compiled a recommended list of software for their customers in the areas of Web Browsing, Spyware Protection, Virus Protection, Virtual Private Networking, and Computer Recycling Disposal:

Web Browsing

• Mozilla Firefox
  www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
  Firefox is an award winning preview of next generation browsing technology from mozilla.org. Firefox empowers you to accomplish your online activities faster, more safely and efficiently than any other browser, period. Built with Tab browsing, popup blocking and a number of other seamless innovations, Firefox stands out ahead.

Spyware Protection

• Lavasoft Ad-Aware
  lavasoft.de/products/ad_aware_free
  This free anti-spyware product provides you with advanced protection against spyware that secretly attaches and takes control of your computer, resulting in aggressive advertising pop-ups, sluggish computer activity, even identity theft through stolen bank details, passwords, and credit card account numbers. If you want real-time scanning capabilities, consider upgrading to Ad-Aware SE Plus for real-time protection against spyware, all the time!
• Windows Defender
  www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
  Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected and minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.

Virus Protection

• avast! Home Edition
  www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home
  avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users and non-commercial use.
• AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
  free.grisoft.com
  AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is one of the most popular solution to provide basic security protection for home and non-commercial users.
  

Virtual Private Networking

• LogMeIn Hamachi
  secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi
  LogMeIn Hamachi is a zero-configuration virtual private networking (VPN) application. In other words Hamachi is a program that allows you to arrange multiple computers into their own secure network just as if they were connected by a physical network cable. Hamachi is fast, secure and simple. Its core version is also free.
  

Computer Recycling Disposal

• Hood River Valley High School
  Students Recycling Used Technology (STRUT) Program
  The STRUT program provides the local community an opportunity to recycle computers and peripherals every first Saturday of the month.
• Free Geek
  www.freegeek.org
  Free Geek is a 501(c)(3) not for profit community organization that recycles used technology to provide computers, education, internet access and job skills training to those in need in exchange for community service.

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