On the help desk, we get quite a few virus and spyware-related issues. While all of our users have anti-virus software, like Microsoft Forefront, not all spyware is detected by it. One program we use regularly is Malwarebytes. It has proven to be effective at catching what Forefront does not.

One of the ways I keep myself productive at work is to make sure my computer is running without a hitch. Besides running anti-virus and anti-malware programs, it’s a good idea to clean unwanted files from your computer. The best program I have found for doing this is CCleaner, available from Piriform.