Here is the list of 10 free applications that help you to secure and control you personal computer.

Secunia Personal Software Inspector

This application scans scan, detect, checks and secure all software installed on your computer looking for vulnerabilities and gives you direct links to update programs that are older and potentially not secure. This tool analyses EXE, DLL and OCX files and collects all information about installed applications.

OpenDNS

It is free ‘mast have’ service that hastens web surfing through Web content filtering and protects you from phishing. It redirects web traffic through its DNS nameservers. OpenDNS also provides an opportunity of parental control.

GMER anti-rootkit

This free application scans you PC for rootkits and removes them. It is said to be perfect tool for search of hidden processes, services, threads, files, modules, registry keys, inline hooks and drivers.

Netcraft Toolbar

Netcraft Toolbar community is a giant neighbourhood watch scheme. Once the first recipients of a phishing mail have reported the target URL, it is blocked for community members as they subsequently access the URL.

CCleaner

It is free system optimizer and cleaning tool. It can help to find unused system files and allow Windows to run faster. Beside it traces all online activities and has built-in registry cleaner.