What Kind of Software do you need? You may have heard about viruses, spyware, adware, worms, trojans, and all kinds of other nasty software that can damage your computer or steal your information. What do you need in order to protect yourself? There are different tools that do different things. Firewall software can protect your computer from viruses or worms that try to connect to your computer from the internet. They can also prevent your computer from sending information out to hackers. Antivirus software can protect your computer from viruses that try to hide in other files, and can remove them if they manage to infect your system. Anti spyware software and adware blockers can prevent you from getting programs that generate pop-up ads and send your information to other people. These three types of software all work a little bit differently, and have different purposes, so it’s a good idea to use all three.