Keeping your PC safe, v2

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If you are interested in keeping your computer safe, do what I do, use the following pieces of software:

Microsoft Security Essentials - excellent free antivirus software. There is no need for anything else, it is what I use. www.microsoft.com
If you are really worried about Mal-ware then you need Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - it is an excellent free malware detection and removal tool. I like it so much I bought the paid version. The paid version offers proactive blocking of potentially malicious access... and I see it block thing everyday. www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
Install Secuina PSI 2.0 - this software tells you which security updates you need for almost everythign on your PC. Very cool. www.secuina.com
Install the FileHippo Update Checker - this will tell you which programs have updates that should be installed. Very helpful. www.filehippo.com/updatechecker/
I used to use Mozy for online backup but have now moved to Carbonite. Pay for it and use it! It can really save the day! www.carbonite.com
I use Acronis True Image Home 2011 for local backup. I have it configured to image my boot drive every night to an external USB drive. www.acronis.com
I also backup my data files to a local FreeNAS server every night using SmartSync. SmartSync Pro is getting a little long in the tooth but it works great. www.smartsync.com