Security questions

I have MacAfee Firewall installed, so should I have the Windows Firewall turned off? Or is one better than the other?

My MacAfee is set to expire any day now. Should I renew it or get something else? I had planned on switching to Norton, but hubby's been getting cr@p left and right on HIS 'puter (he has Norton) - and I've gotten NOTHING.

Better than Norton and Mcaffee and uses less processor, auto updates for free for life

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For Firewall get Zone Alarm, also free

ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL- or cable-connected PC from hackers. This program includes four interlocking security services: a firewall, an application control, an Internet lock, and Zones. The firewall controls the door to your computer and allows only traffic you understand and initiate. The application control allows you to decide which applications can and cannot use the Internet. The Internet lock blocks Internet traffic while your computer is unattended or while you're not using the Internet, and it can be activated automatically with your computer's screensaver or after a set period of inactivity. Zones monitor all activity on your computer and alert you when a new application attempts to access the Internet.

http://www.download.com/3000-2092-10039884.html


Yes turn off windows firewall once you install a different one.

Also if you haven't yet dumped IE, do so, Firefox is much faster and has less bugs and problems
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/


You will have to download plug in for Firefox for flash, media players and shockwave ect.

Download them here
https://pfs.mozilla.org/plugins/?application=firefox

AVG, ZA & Firefox are really good products.