Computers

1. Defrag your hard drive regularly. Download free tool from Auslogics.

2. Ant-virus. We suggest you use Microsoft Security Essentials to begin with.

3. Anti-spam. Use the free MalwareBytes.

4. Browser. Our favourite is IE9. Also check out Chrome.

5. Operating System: Windows 7 !!!

6. Office Software. Microsoft Office 2010. The new Outlook 2010 is awesome! Everything works better together.

7. Backups. We support Genie-backup. Contact us for more details how to purchase.

8. PDF Reader. Try Nuance PDF Reader. It is only 19MB!

9. Graphics/Photo Editor. Picasa works for me!

10. Online backups. We prefer Sugarsync (5GB space) but you can use DropBox or Box.net as well. For unlimited storage space at a nominal fee, look at OnloneStorage Solution. The new Windows Live Mesh with Skydrive is also ready for prime time!

11. Running a smooth system. Try CCleaner and CCEnhancer

12. Stardock Fences to organise your desktop

13. Try Connectify to share your Internet Connection wirelessly.

14. Download your apps from AllMyApps. Everthing you need from one place!

Did I mention Windows 7 ?

Financial Systems

1. LPF Express for the small business.

2. LPF AgriBusiness for the farmers.

3. Business plans. Palo Alto You can get a copy via the ABSA Business Advantage program. More details at the small business network.

4. Marketing plans. Palo Alto You can get a copy via the ABSA Business Advantage program. More details at the small business network.