Ghost Surf, by Rose City Software and Tenebril, Inc., is a product that will greatly enhance your Internet experience. And, it does so in a number of ways. I'm on the Internet all day long. And after awhile, the popup ads alone will make you crazy. But beyond that a big concern has become your privacy. Sites tracking where you come from, where you've been, finding out what things you like, and lots more. And that's where GhostSurf comes in. It gives you control over every aspect of your connection to the Internet. With some sites, like personalized home pages, you may want information to go back and forth, so you tell the program to allow it. With some sites you may need to have windows pop up, in those places you let that happen. The key thing here is that YOU are taking control of the process, not someone else.
GhostSurf gives you a range of tools to monitor what's going on. You can, for example, monitor all of the data that goes out and comes in. You can block popup ads as well as other advertising. You can route your movements through a series of anonymous "hubs", so that no one, and no site, can tell where you've been or even where you are! GhostSurf also has a tool for seeking out, and destroying, and spy software that's been placed on your computer. This "SpySweep" will scan your computers memory, hard disk, and the Windows Registry. When it finds a spy program, it'll show you and you can delete it! This stops companies from 1) leaving such software on your computer without your knowledge, and 2) stops them from gathering information about your surfing habits. The things you like and don't like. Again, that's what I like about GhostSurf -- it puts you in control!
GhostSurf, by Rose City Sostware and Tenebril, Inc., is a powerful tool that lets you take control over your Internet experience. It can eliminate ads and popup ads. It can seek out and remove spy software that's been placed on your computer. It can route your connection through anonymous hubs so no one will know where you are or where you've been. It lets you decide what information you give out, and what information you don't. So, if you're looking for a product that will help protect your privacy while you surf the Internet, take a good, long look at GhostSurf. I'm on the Internet all day long and GhostSurf is running on my computer the whole time. I recommend it!
Well, that brings us to a close for another week. I really hope you liked these Picks and that you take the time to try them out for yourself. These are all really excellent software products you owe it to yourself to try! You'll be glad you did. I'll be back next week with more Picks to tell you about. Until then, have a great week, a wonderful weekend, and happy downloading!
Doctor File Finder's Pick Archive
Michael E. Callahan, known around the world by the trademarked name "Dr. File Finder", is regarded as the world's leading expert on shareware. Dr. File Finder works with software programs and developers full-time, and in the average year he evaluates 10,000 programs. Since 1982 he has evaluated over 190,000 software and hardware products. He is an active member of the shareware community and a co-founder of the Shareware Industry Awards Foundation. Mr. Callahan is an honorary member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP), the President of the Educational Software Cooperative (ESC), and the chairman of the Shareware Industry Awards Foundation (SIAF). Dr. File Finder™ is also a recipient of the 1993 Shareware Industry Award for lifetime achievement and has been inducted into the ASP Hall of Fame. Mr. Callahan began evaluating software online in 1982 and no one has been at it longer. He currently works doing online PR and marketing for software companies.
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