You’ve probably heard of the whole phenomenon of proxy sites, especially if you stay in or around a college campus. Proxy sites are easily some of the most useful tools you could get on the Internet, especially now that privacy and security are such top priorities. Here are a couple of reasons why you’d want to look for a proxy for your own use.

Microsoft has suggested that its latest baby, Windows 7, is the most secure OS ever built. Is this a bold marketing claim or does it have a ring of truth? Actually there are some very interesting security improvements implemented into Windows 7, some of which existed in Vista and have been overhauled for the new OS.

Antivirus firewall software has become the latest trend in the internet security space of information technology. It is a suite of software that uses a multi-pronged approach to protecting computers from evil-intending intruders, malicious viruses, pesky spyware and adware programs. To accomplish these goals, the security software uses a powerful antivirus engine, a robust firewall and antispyware code.

Spyware is a form of malware that gets into your computer and does everything from sending your internet browser to random home pages to stealing your personal identity. As such, it is crucial that you take preventive measures to keep spyware from getting into your operating system and eliminating it if it has already gotten inside.