July 16, 2007 9:10 AM PDT
Spybot Search & Destroy: Past its prime?
Spybot Search & Destroy has for years been a household standard in free antispyware protection. Originally winning respect for offering comprehensive malware-slashing features that competing software lacked, Spybot Search & Destroy has lost this advantage, as most reputable antivirus programs have added similar features. This First Look video takes you on a features tour, and hits upon the pros and cons that may have you standing by the sought-after program or searching for a spyware-busting alternative.
Jessica Dolcourt reviews the latest and greatest smartphone apps, in addition to a healthy dose of Windows software. E-mail Jessica and follow her on Twitter. 

- Come on, let's be fair!
- by Truckles July 19, 2007 1:40 AM PDT
- The kudos earned by SpyBot S&D over the years is thoroughly deserved. Had it been a paid-for product, it would've beaten the heck out of carp like McAfee Bloat. As a freebie, it's been remarkable. <br /><br />I still use Spybot -- but in tandem with the freeware "Spyware Terminator". I was really skeptical about this latter as I'm wary of loading anything onto my PC. But I've now been running Spyware Terminator for six months and have to say it's been excellent (especially the "real time shield": I don't think any other freeware of this type includes that kind of protection.)<br /><br />But surely, the point is that there's no single solution to protecting a PC, any more than there's no single solution to protecting a house -- no-one with any sense bolts the doors but leaves the windows unlocked!<br /><br />In my case, SpyBot continues to find the occasional threat which Spyware Defender misses. . . and vice versa. I also have Spyware Blaster. And AVG Free and ZoneAlarm Free. Taken together, all these free progs provide the equivalent of window locks, door bolts, interior and exterior alarms, and Closed Circuit Television in every room.
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