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*[http://www.avg.com.au/resources/web-page-scanner/ Avg link scanner]
 
*[http://www.avg.com.au/resources/web-page-scanner/ Avg link scanner]
 
*[http://website.informer.com/terms/Avast_Linkscanner Avast link scanner]
 
*[http://website.informer.com/terms/Avast_Linkscanner Avast link scanner]
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java-reader-and-flash.html Ditching the security risks of Adobe flash, Adobe reader and Java]
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== Windows diagnostic programs/utilities ==
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*[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb842062 Sysinternals suite]
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== Cleaning up a malware infected computer ==
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*[http://www.securelist.com/en/threats/detect?chapter=83 What do I do if my computer is infected?]
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*[http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-win32malware-gen/ 8 step malware removal process]
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==  Slow internet connection ==
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*[http://compnetworking.about.com/od/speedtests/tp/slow-network-connections.htm Causes of slow internet speed]
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*[http://www.wikihow.com/Speed-up-a-Slow-Internet-Connection Speeding up a slow internet connection]
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*[http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/why-internet-connection-slow#why-internet-connection-slow=windows-vista Slow internet connection causes]
    
== Running Windows in a virtual machine and computer security ==
 
== Running Windows in a virtual machine and computer security ==
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*[http://www.visiblerisk.com/blog/2013/4/15/analyzing-malicious-pdfs-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-a.html Analyzing Malicious PDFs or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Adobe Reader (Part 2)]
 
*[http://www.visiblerisk.com/blog/2013/4/15/analyzing-malicious-pdfs-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-a.html Analyzing Malicious PDFs or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Adobe Reader (Part 2)]
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== Windows limited user account ==
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== Windows 8 user accounts ==
    
*[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee623984%28v=ws.10%29.aspx Setting up a Windows limited user account]
 
*[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee623984%28v=ws.10%29.aspx Setting up a Windows limited user account]
    
*[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11248 Setting up a limited user account in Windows - Microsoft support center]
 
*[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11248 Setting up a limited user account in Windows - Microsoft support center]
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*[http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-security/how-to-create-a-limited-account-win-8/bba9dcae-7957-45dd-a006-5861f4c9ab2e Setting up a limited account and Admin account in Windows 8]
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Setting up a Local account:
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*[http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/windows-8-1-local-account.html How to set up a Windows 8 local account]
    
== How to make sure downloads are safe ==
 
== How to make sure downloads are safe ==
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*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/saferchrome/lgpkjjingioekjianemgdobchenebhek Safer chrome extension]
 
*[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/saferchrome/lgpkjjingioekjianemgdobchenebhek Safer chrome extension]
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=== Firefox addons ===
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=== Firefox ===
    
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript]
 
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/noscript/ NoScript]
 
*[http://noscript.net/ NoScript website]
 
*[http://noscript.net/ NoScript website]
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*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2039455/five-steps-to-ultimate-firefox-security.html 5 steps to secure your Firefox Browser]
    
=== Opera ===
 
=== Opera ===
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*[http://quickscan.bitdefender.com/ Bitdefender quick scan]
 
*[http://quickscan.bitdefender.com/ Bitdefender quick scan]
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== Almost Uncrackable passwords ==
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== Passwords ==
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=== General tips ===
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*[https://sites.google.com/site/passsectips343/ Password security tips and solutions]
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=== Encrypting Firefox profiles ===
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*[http://www.winability.com/encrypt-firefox-profile-passwords-bookmarks-cookies/ Encrypting firefox profiles]
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=== Almost Uncrackable passwords ===
    
*[http://strongpasswordgenerator.com/ Strong password generator]
 
*[http://strongpasswordgenerator.com/ Strong password generator]
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*[https://sites.google.com/site/pstrengthtest/ Password Strength testing software]
 
*[https://sites.google.com/site/pstrengthtest/ Password Strength testing software]
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*[http://www.passwordmeter.com/ PasswordMeter.com - keyword difficulty tool]
    
== Trend micro - layers of security - Are you safe online ==
 
== Trend micro - layers of security - Are you safe online ==
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