Assemble your own Internet Security Suite

If your computer runs Windows and spends any amount of time online, it is essential to protect your computer from malicious software such as viruses, trojans, and spyware. There are several excellent Internet Security suites available that address a wide range of security threats. These suites typically include:

• A software firewall;
• Antivirus protection;
• Anti-spyware; and
• Anti-spam filters.

If you're in the market to purchase any of these Internet Security suites, expect to pay $40+ for the software, and $20+ every following year to renew your subscription to program updates and virus definitions. If that sounds like fun, check out:

• ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite
• Norton Internet Security
• McAffee Internet Security Suite
• Panda Internet Security

If you'd rather save that $40 + $20 per year, let me show you some free solutions, when combined, that can protect your computer at no cost.

• Internet Security Suite Step 1: Comodo Personal Firewall
• Internet Security Suite Step 2: AVG Anti-virus Free Edition
  
• Internet Security Suite Step 3: Windows Defender (anti-spyware)
  
• Internet Security Suite Step 4: Mozilla Thunderbird (anti-spam)

Dollars saved = $40