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Lavasoft Digital Lock

Overview

If you need to send sensitive information electronically, there’s a chance that the file could be intercepted by someone other than your intended recipient. With Lavasoft Digital Lock, you can lock your files with strong encryption that can’t be cracked. Only those who hold the key can unlock the data within.

Features

Lavasoft Digital Lock is a software utility that is loaded with useful features including:

• Strong encryption including AES 256-bit encryption - This encryption technology ensures that only those who are intended to view the information have the ability to do so.
• Free encryption reader - When encrypting files for transmissions, your recipients need a way to decipher the file on their end. The Digital Lock includes a free encryption reader so that your recipients can read the file.
• Shreds original file after the encryption takes place - After encrypting a file, it’s important that the original unencrypted file cannot be opened. By electronically shredding the original, the integrity of the data is maintained.
• Encrypts all file types - for easy transmission and storage

Benefits

The added security of encryption ensures that the data that you need to remain private and confidential remains that way. Only those who have the required permissions can open the files. There’s no better way to lock a file than with a digital lock. Several encryptions are available for added security. When using Digital Lock, you can send confidential data without fear of the data falling into the wrong hands.

How it Works

Digital Lock uses advanced encryption technology to transform your data into an unreadable format, a format that only those with the proper deciphering “keys” can unlock. An easy-to-use interface makes selecting and encrypting the data a simple matter of point and click. Whether the data is residing on a hard drive or intended for transmission, strong encryption technology protects it from falling into the wrong hands.

This product is sold using an annual license. You can purchase Digital Lock in one, two, or three year terms.

Recommendations

Anyone who needs to send confidential information electronically should protect the data’s integrity and privacy by using Digital Lock. Whether the data is a financial transaction, a contract, mortgage application, health care transaction, or any other confidential transaction, digitally locking it ensures privacy.

Lavasoft Products

• Lavasoft Ad-Aware - Ad-Aware comes in several editions including Free, Plus, Pro, and Enterprise editions. Each version adds additional features. For example, Ad-Aware Plus adds protection against computer viruses and real-time protection - both features not found in the free version of Ad-Aware.
• Lavasoft Personal Firewall - This product helps secure computers from hackers and other network threats.
• Lavasoft Registry Tuner - The Registry Tuner software keeps computers running at their best by finding common errors in the Windows registry and repairing them.
• Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox - The Privacy Toolbox is a combination product containing File Shredder and Digital Lock - two applications designed to protect private data from prying eyes.
• Lavasoft File Shredder - Because deleted files and formatted hard drives are easily recoverable, it is important to completely shred electronic files or risk data falling into the wrong hands. Lavasoft File Shredder is a tool for such a purpose.
• Lavasoft Digital Lock - For computer users who must store or send sensitive information, encryption is a must. Digital Lock locks and encrypts data, making it impossible for those who don’t know the password to crack the code.

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Lavasoft File Shredder

Overview

Don’t throw that old PC or hard drive away until you’ve shredded the hard drive!

Did you know that even formatting the hard drive won’t actually erase data? Criminals do. Criminals have ready access to data recovery tools that make recovering sensitive information a snap.

Imagine your formatted hard drive falling into the wrong hands. In just a matter of minutes, a criminal can recover your banking software data, estate planning documents, and other sensitive information. Lavasoft File Shredder is an easy-to-use application that completely shreds your electronic files for good.        

Features

Shredding files is easier than you may think when you use a product designed for the task. File Shredder offers the following features:

• Easy to use - File Shredder is easy to use with a graphical and intuitive user interface.
• Completely shreds files - File Shredder ensures that your deleted files cannot be recovered with data recovery tools.
• Shredding Bin - A convenient Shredding Bin icon is located on your Desktop for easy, drag-and-drop shredding.
• Military-grade deletion technology - File Shredder uses the same technology that the military uses to shred electronic documents.
• Shreds temporary and Internet files - By shredding temporary files and Internet histories, your activities online are wiped clean - permanently.

Benefits

Shredding files and hard drives is a new necessity. By using government-grade shredding technology, you can be sure that your sensitive information is completely unrecoverable. When disposing of an old computer, you no longer have control over who accesses your hard drive. Taking the precaution of shredding your files beforehand puts you back in control of your sensitive, personal information.

Not only is it necessary to shred files completely before disposing of a PC, it’s often desirable to shred files on your existing computer. For example, when filling out loan documents on your computer, you’ll likely print them out and send them to your lender. Once the transaction is complete, shred the original electronic version so that others will never have access to this sensitive data.

How it Works

File Shredder is offered using an annual license with one, two, and three year licenses offered.

Recommendations

If you have never used a file shredder before, you’ll be smart to invest in a product such as Lavasoft File Shredder before handing over your old computer to recyclers and resellers or donating it to charity.

Lavasoft Products

• Lavasoft Ad-Aware - Ad-Aware comes in several editions including Free, Plus, Pro, and Enterprise editions. Each version adds additional features. For example, Ad-Aware Plus adds protection against computer viruses and real-time protection - both features not found in the free version of Ad-Aware.
• Lavasoft Personal Firewall - This product helps secure computers from hackers and other network threats.
• Lavasoft Registry Tuner - The Registry Tuner software keeps computers running at their best by finding common errors in the Windows registry and repairing them.
• Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox - The Privacy Toolbox is a combination product containing File Shredder and Digital Lock - two applications designed to protect private data from prying eyes.
• Lavasoft File Shredder - Because deleted files and formatted hard drives are easily recoverable, it is important to completely shred electronic files or risk data falling into the wrong hands. Lavasoft File Shredder is a tool for such a purpose.
• Lavasoft Digital Lock - For computer users who must store or send sensitive information, encryption is a must. Digital Lock locks and encrypts data, making it impossible for those who don’t know the password to crack the code.

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Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox

Overview

Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox is an easy-to-use application that provides you with both digital file locks as well as a file shredder for keeping your electronic data private.

Features

Today’s computers contain sensitive data including financial accounts, Social Security Numbers, and personal information. Unfortunately, computers also give up the contents within fairly easily. Data recovery tools make it possible to restore files that you thought had been deleted long ago. In fact, even reformatted drives contain easily recoverable data. Because of this, a file shredder is essential, especially when donating or recycling the computer. Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox offers a variety of features to keep your private data private including:

• Digital Lock - Encrypts files using strong encryption technology.
• Encryption Reader - When sending encrypted files to recipients, the Privacy Toolbox also allows you to send a free encryption reader so that the intended recipient can decipher your files - but no one else can.
• File Shredder - Military-grade shredding ensures that deleted files are completely unrecoverable.

Benefits

When sending sensitive data over the Internet, you run a risk of interception by unscrupulous individuals and bots. Instead of risking data falling into the wrong hands, encrypt it with the included Digital Lock software. You can rest assured that only your intended recipient will be able to unlock the file and view its contents.

In addition, the File Shredder included in the Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox securely shreds electronic files so that they cannot be recovered with data recovery tools. This is useful under a variety of circumstances including when disposing of a hard drive. Rather than reformatting the drive, shred it with File Shredder. 

How it Works

The Privacy Toolbox is made up of two useful applications, the Digital Lock and the File Shredder. By bundling these two products into one comprehensive privacy solution, not only do you get the tools you need to protect your data in transit, you also ensure that your files can only be read by those holding the key and that files that you want to delete are gone for good. You also save money compared to buying the products separately. The Privacy Toolbox is offered using an annual subscription with one, two, and three year licenses offered by Lavasoft.

Recommendations

If you regularly transmit sensitive data with e-mail or over the Internet, encryption is the only way to ensure that only those who need to see the data have the key to unlock it. Likewise, if you’re concerned about deleted data being recovered, file shredding is necessary. This bundled Privacy Toolbox addresses your privacy concerns.

Lavasoft Products

• Lavasoft Ad-Aware - Ad-Aware comes in several editions including Free, Plus, Pro, and Enterprise editions. Each version adds additional features. For example, Ad-Aware Plus adds protection against computer viruses and real-time protection - both features not found in the free version of Ad-Aware.
• Lavasoft Personal Firewall - This product helps secure computers from hackers and other network threats.
• Lavasoft Registry Tuner - The Registry Tuner software keeps computers running at their best by finding common errors in the Windows registry and repairing them.
• Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox - The Privacy Toolbox is a combination product containing File Shredder and Digital Lock - two applications designed to protect private data from prying eyes.
• Lavasoft File Shredder - Because deleted files and formatted hard drives are easily recoverable, it is important to completely shred electronic files or risk data falling into the wrong hands. Lavasoft File Shredder is a tool for such a purpose.
• Lavasoft Digital Lock - For computer users who must store or send sensitive information, encryption is a must. Digital Lock locks and encrypts data, making it impossible for those who don’t know the password to crack the code.

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Lavasoft Registry Tuner

Overview

If your computer is underperforming or generating multiple computer error messages, Lavasoft’s Registry Tuner is an excellent tool for repairing errors residing deep within the registry and optimizing performance.

Features

Lavasoft Registry Tuner is able to repair corruption that starts at the registry level. As a result, many common computer errors are eliminated and the operating system no longer struggles to function. The software offers several features including:

• Computer Repairs - Registry Tuner finds invalid registry entries, orphaned entries, obsolete entries, and other problems in the registry and makes the repairs. This process solves common computer problems at their root and helps Windows run as it should.
• PC Tune-ups - Keeping the registry from becoming too overburdened in the first place is a vital step in keeping the computer running in optimal condition.
• Automatic Registry Scans - A built-in scheduler regularly scans the registry in search of corruption, errors, and invalid entries. Regular registry cleaning takes place on a schedule of your design.
• Full Backup and Restore - Registry Tuner backs up the registry prior to cleaning, ensuring the safety of your computer system.
• One-Click Optimization - A single mouse-click is all that’s needed to optimize the registry.   

Benefits

The Windows registry is at the heart of the Windows operating system. This registry contains instructions and information that Windows regularly accesses in its routine operations. However, as the computer ages and goes through changes, such as new software or hardware installations or uninstalls, its registry isn’t always updated properly. In addition, spyware and computer viruses often make changes to the registry. When the registry has too many invalid entries, the operating system follows incorrect instructions. These instructions may lead to computer errors or sluggish performance as the computer tries to follow directions.

By clearing out the invalid instructions, the computer no longer flashes error messages because it is no longer being told to load drivers that don’t exist or follow an incorrect path to a file and so on. In addition, performance improves as the operating system no longer goes through the motions of following invalid instructions.

Reducing computer errors and crashes by using Registry Tuner is a smart way to further protect the integrity of the data on the system because every computer crash has the potential for causing further damage to files.

How it Works

Registry Tuner works by scanning the registry and comparing its findings to a complex algorithm. Once an entry has been determined to be invalid, the Registry Tuner corrects it. The software is available on an annual license basis with one, two, and three year licenses offered by Lavasoft.

Recommendations

This product is an excellent tool for keeping the computer running at its best. Not only will it solve numerous existing computer errors, it will also prevent future ones from occurring. Best of all, system performance improves - and remains running at its best through regular registry cleaning.

Lavasoft Products

• Lavasoft Ad-Aware - Ad-Aware comes in several editions including Free, Plus, Pro, and Enterprise editions. Each version adds additional features. For example, Ad-Aware Plus adds protection against computer viruses and real-time protection - both features not found in the free version of Ad-Aware.
• Lavasoft Personal Firewall - This product helps secure computers from hackers and other network threats.
• Lavasoft Registry Tuner - The Registry Tuner software keeps computers running at their best by finding common errors in the Windows registry and repairing them.
• Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox - The Privacy Toolbox is a combination product containing File Shredder and Digital Lock - two applications designed to protect private data from prying eyes.
• Lavasoft File Shredder - Because deleted files and formatted hard drives are easily recoverable, it is important to completely shred electronic files or risk data falling into the wrong hands. Lavasoft File Shredder is a tool for such a purpose.
• Lavasoft Digital Lock - For computer users who must store or send sensitive information, encryption is a must. Digital Lock locks and encrypts data, making it impossible for those who don’t know the password to crack the code.

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Lavasoft Personal Firewall

Overview

Do you know who’s trying to get into your home network or Internet-connected computer? Do you know what programs are transmitting information or connecting to remote sites without your knowledge? Did you know that your computer can be hacked? Protect your computer from hackers and 3^rd party transmissions with Lavasoft Personal Firewall.

Features

Lavasoft is well known for creating spyware prevention and detection products. Now, it also protects your computer from hackers with the Personal Firewall. Numerous features include:

• Two way firewall protection - Not only are intruders blocked from coming in, applications are restricted from calling out without your permission.
• Self-protection features - Personal Firewall does not allow itself to be deactivated by malware.
• Proactive monitoring - Personal Firewall actively monitors and blocks attempts at stealing your data. Does not allow malware to steal your information and transmit it elsewhere. It also blocks hijacking attempts and unauthorized intrusions.
• Web filtering - Personal Firewall filters out unsafe or malicious Web sites.
• Anonymous surfing - Surf the Internet anonymously behind Personal Firewall.
• Easy to use - You don’t have to be a network professional to set up and use Personal Firewall. The user interface is user friendly and easy to navigate.

Benefits

Today’s attacks come in many forms including hackers and spyware. With Personal Firewall actively restricting incoming and outgoing traffic, you can rest assured that your computer is protected from malicious attacks. Even if your computer has an undetected keylogger secretly recording your keystrokes, the spyware is unable to transmit this sensitive information back to its host. The personal firewall defeats the spyware from successfully stealing your data.

In addition, Personal Firewall actively restricts unsafe Web sites further protecting your computer from driveby downloads and intrusions.

Today’s computers are under attack like never before. With the added protections of Personal Firewall, you have a solid, first line of defense against intrusions and hackers.

How it Works

Personal Firewall from Lavasoft is sold using a one, two, or three year subscription. This product is also available bundled with Ad-Aware Plus for a complete security solution that blocks hackers, spyware, adware, malware, and computer viruses.

Recommendations

If your computer connects to the Internet for any length of time, a good personal firewall is highly recommended. Lavasoft’s Personal Firewall actively blocks both incoming and outgoing traffic, further insuring the integrity of your data. Try the 30-day free trial and see for yourself how comforting a good first defense is.

Lavasoft Products

• Lavasoft Ad-Aware - Ad-Aware comes in several editions including Free, Plus, Pro, and Enterprise editions. Each version adds additional features. For example, Ad-Aware Plus adds protection against computer viruses and real-time protection - both features not found in the free version of Ad-Aware.
• Lavasoft Personal Firewall - This product helps secure computers from hackers and other network threats.
• Lavasoft Registry Tuner - The Registry Tuner software keeps computers running at their best by finding common errors in the Windows registry and repairing them.
• Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox - The Privacy Toolbox is a combination product containing File Shredder and Digital Lock - two applications designed to protect private data from prying eyes.
• Lavasoft File Shredder - Because deleted files and formatted hard drives are easily recoverable, it is important to completely shred electronic files or risk data falling into the wrong hands. Lavasoft File Shredder is a tool for such a purpose.
• Lavasoft Digital Lock - For computer users who must store or send sensitive information, encryption is a must. Digital Lock locks and encrypts data, making it impossible for those who don’t know the password to crack the code.

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Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2008 Free

Overview

Lavasoft’s free Ad-Aware product is almost legendary. This is one of the first software products that targeted adware and spyware. The free 2008 edition of Ad-Aware continues its legacy, offering powerful protection against adware, malware, and spyware - all for free.

Features

Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2008 Free offers quite a few features for a free product including:

• Protection from adware, spyware, browser hijackers, and Trojans - Ad-Aware free protects your computer from a variety of malware.
• Protection from hard-to-find root kits - Root kits are notoriously hard to detect but Ad-Aware Free is a worthy tool for finding and removing these difficult programs.
• Protection from keyloggers, password stealers, and dialers - Ad-Aware protects your identity by removing unwanted applications that are designed to steal and transmit your personal information.
• Minimal resource requirements and usage - Your computer won’t come to a screeching halt just because you are scanning it with Ad-Aware.

Benefits

Adware and spyware is both annoying and potentially harmful and you do not have to live with it. When you use Ad-Aware Free, you have a powerful tool that will scan your computer for intrusive adware, spyware, and other forms of malware. Once found, these unwanted applications can be removed for good.

After removing malware infestations, not only will your computer no longer be compromised, it will likely start to improve performance-wise. That’s because computers infected with spyware is often infected with LOTS of spyware. All of these programs slow down your system and hog resources such as memory and processing power. Get rid of the resource hogs and performance improves!

How it Works

Ad-Aware Free is available as a free download. As Lavasoft’s introduction product, it has limited abilities. These shortcomings are addressed in the commercial products such as Ad-Aware Pro in the form or more advanced features.

Recommendations

If you need basic antispyware and adware protection and do not want to spend a great deal of money, Lavasoft Ad-Aware Free is an excellent, entry-level product that provides decent protection from most malware threats. If you don’t mind spending a bit of money for better protection, consider upgrading to one of the commercial editions.

Lavasoft Products

• Lavasoft Ad-Aware - Ad-Aware comes in several editions including Free, Plus, Pro, and Enterprise editions. Each version adds additional features. For example, Ad-Aware Plus adds protection against computer viruses and real-time protection - both features not found in the free version of Ad-Aware.
• Lavasoft Personal Firewall - This product helps secure computers from hackers and other network threats.
• Lavasoft Registry Tuner - The Registry Tuner software keeps computers running at their best by finding common errors in the Windows registry and repairing them.
• Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox - The Privacy Toolbox is a combination product containing File Shredder and Digital Lock - two applications designed to protect private data from prying eyes.
• Lavasoft File Shredder - Because deleted files and formatted hard drives are easily recoverable, it is important to completely shred electronic files or risk data falling into the wrong hands. Lavasoft File Shredder is a tool for such a purpose.
• Lavasoft Digital Lock - For computer users who must store or send sensitive information, encryption is a must. Digital Lock locks and encrypts data, making it impossible for those who don’t know the password to crack the code.

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