Tools & Utilities
Virus Protection & Security Links
- Ad-Aware - Free program that scans your memory, registry, hard, removable
and optical drives for known datamining, aggressive advertising, and tracking
components
http://www.lavasoft.de/ - CERN Security - http://wwwpdp.web.cern.ch/wwwpdp/ose/security/cern/documentation/toc.html
- MacAfee Security - http://www.mcafee.com/
- Symantec AntiVirus Research Center (SARC) - http://securityresponse.symantec.com/
- Trend Micro's free online virus scanner - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
- Real-time up to date virus info from Trend Micro:
- Windows Critical Updates
The Best Method: Automatic Updates and Installs
The latest Microsoft® Windows® operating systems—Windows XP and Windows 2000—give you the option of installing updates automatically so you stay current with important updates. The Automatic Updates feature works in the background, so it doesn't interfere with your computing. To check for and download updates, your computer simply needs to be turned on and connected to the Internet. It does the rest for you. But even if you are using an earlier version of Windows, there are still some simple steps you can take to stay informed of important updates.First Determine Your Operating System
The steps you take to automatically install or to be notified of new updates depend on which Windows operating system you are running. If you are not sure, check by doing this:
- On the taskbar at the bottom of your screen, click Start, and then click Run.
- In the Run dialog box, type: winver
- Click OK.
A dialog box displays the name of the operating system that you are running.
Now Get Started
Once you know which Windows product you are using, you are ready to take steps toward keeping your computer up-to-date. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided at http://www.windowsupdate.com
- Alternative Web Browsing - http://www.w3.org/WAI/References/Browsing
- A-Prompt Project - http://aprompt.snow.utoronto.ca/index.html
Accessibility Prompt has been developed to assist Web authors in improving the accessibility and usability of HTML documents. By checking Web pages for barriers to accessibility and making repairs to correct any problems, A-Prompt will ensure that you are reaching the widest possible audience. A-Prompt is based on the guidelines for accessibility which are created and maintained by the Web Access Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium. - AccRepair from HiSoftware - http://www.hisoftware.com
- AWARE Center Homepage - http://www.awarecenter.org/
- Eye disease simulations - http://www.nei.nih.gov/photo/sims/sims.htm
- Hearing impaiment simulation - http://www.hearingcenteronline.com/sound.shtml
- IBM Home Page Reader 3.0 - http://www-3.ibm.com/able/hpr.html
- InFocus from SSB Technologies - http://www.ssbtechnologies.com
- Lynx-It - http://www.delorie.com/web/lynxview.html
- LIFT Online from UsableNet - http://www.usablenet.com
- Evaluation of web pages that require authentication
- Section 508 Checklist - http://www.webaim.org/standards/508/checklist
- Web Accessibility Initiative - http://www.w3.org/WAI/
WAI, in coordination with organizations around the world, pursues accessibility of the Web through five primary areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development.
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