Drive Encryption

Function overview of the FREE CompuSec® Software Version:

* Pre boot access control
* Encryption for Hard disk using 256-bit AES algorithm and in hibernation mode
* Encryption for CD / DVD for secure publishing and sharing of CD data using CDCrypt
* Encryption for Diskettes and Removable Media Devices such as ZIP drives, USB thumb drives or Memory sticks
* Encryption of Individual Files or data transmitted via Email and FTP using new DataCrypt
* Encryption of Server Files & Subdirectories using SafeLan
* Single-Sign-On at Windows
* Identity Management for password encryption, policy database query, and supports BioClick for secure transactions based on fingerprint recognition
* Local and Central Administration
* [ClosedTalk]® for secure VoIP communication
* Intergrated support for Tablet PC
* [DriveCrypt] for container encryption

FREE for both Professional Business use as well as
Personal use
http://www.ce-infosys.com/english/downloads/free_compusec/index.html

Ditch Your Cable Company With Free, Legal Alternatives

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ditch-your-cable-company-with-free-legal-alternatives from MakeUseOf.com

100 Ways to Use Your iPod to Learn and Study Better

http://oedb.org/library/beginning-online-learning/100-ways-to-use-your-ipod-to-learn-and-study-better

Make XP look like Vista

List of apps to transform XP.
http://lee-soft.com/?p=20

Make your computer look better

High-resolution widescreen wallpapers, desktop icons, and themes for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, and Linux.
http://www.interfacelift.com

FileBox eXtender

Makes a drop-down menu on the titlebar of folders you specify
Adds "stay on top"
Makes many unsizable dialog boxes resizable
Adds a roll-up button to hide window contents except for titlebar
http://www.hyperionics.com/files/index.asp

Open Source Alternative

Open Source Alternative
"Find open source alternatives to your favorite commercial products."
http://www.osalt.com

Vista Firewall Control

Vista Firewall Control
* Designed for Windows Vista
* Zone based network permissions management
* Integration with Window Explorer for direct access permission management
* Integration with Windows Security Center
* Instant notifications of blocked activity
* Free versions available
* Special editions for portable devices (USB flash/HDD drives, iPod etc)
* Special editions for U3 smart devices
* Protection from incoming and outgoing threats
* External network connection (firewall/router) box support
* Automatic network connection box detection/management
* External/worldwide access to selected local application
* Port Forwarding management
* Automatic Port Forwarding-to-applications synchronization
* Simplicity of operation
* Per-application security settings
* Group zone and application network access permission management
http://www.sphinx-soft.com/Vista/index.html

Update: It displays a message that my computer is under heavy load every so often. I click on the "switch to" button to go to the busy program and the Start Menu pops up.? It seems to work otherwise.