Latest browsers offer greater security and efficiency

Browsers keep getting better and better. The latest and best browser seems to be Firefox 3. But Internet Explorer still enjoys the highest market share

http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp

Review: Strong, innovative Web browsers emerge

http://ap.google.com/article/
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With all the recent attention on the new Firefox 3 Internet browser, it’s easy to miss two strong, innovative rivals. Add it all up, and Microsoft Corp.’s market-leading Internet Explorer has some impressive challengers.

Free Proxy server FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about free proxy servers:

http://www.freeproxy.info/en/free_proxy/faq/

Proxy FAQ for beginners:

• What is a proxy server?
• Why I need to use proxy servers?
• How to setup my browser to use proxy?
• What is an anonymous proxy server?
• What is a free proxy server?
• Proxies Classification for “Dummies”
• Where to get and how to check proxy lists?
• Is the “anonymous proxy” I came across on the Internet really an anonymous one?
• Can a proxy make me anonymous to HotMail, Yahoo! Mail, etc, so that I can send anonymous e-mail?
• I have downloaded a free proxy server, but proxy doesn’t work, though it’s a successfully tested. What could be the reason?
• How to bypass a corporate proxy server?

Free software to secure Net access on Windows PCs

Diagnostic Software

Advanced WindowsCare Personal 2.7.2 (6.25MB)

http://www.download.com/Advanced-WindowsCare-Personal/
3000-2086_4-10407614.html

• License: Free
• Editor’s Rating: 4 star editors rating
• Average User Rating: 4 star user rating (out of 4183 votes)
• Downloads: 6,629,844
• Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• Limitations: No limitations
• Date Added: May 04, 2008

Publisher’s description of Advanced WindowsCare Personal

From IObit: Slow down, freeze, crash and security threats are over. Advanced WindowsCare Personal is a comprehensive PC care utility that takes an one-click approach to help protect, repair and optimize your computer. It provides an all-in-one and super convenient solution for PC maintenance and protection. All work will be done with 1 click and 1 minute. This fantastic program is available free of charge. Compared with its nearest competitor, Advanced WindowsCare Personal provides the more essential and practical formula for Windows: Removing Spyware and Adware, Preventing Security Threats, Privacy Protection, Fixing Registry Errors, Temporary Files Cleanup, Startup Cleanup, Repairing Windows, Speeding up System and 1-click Mechanism.

Version 2.7.2 is a bug fixing release.

Also try:

CCleaner 2.07.575 (2.76MB)

http://www.download.com/CCleaner/
3000-2144_4-10315544.html