Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or later is required to view .pdf files    Free Download

Computer Security Software

        Anti-Virus Software
                Symantec - Norton - anti-virus protection - commercial site - cost involved
                McAfee Store - anti-virus protection - commercial site - cost involved
                Trend Micro - Internet Security

        Anti-Hacking (Cracking) Software
                Zone Alarm - Homepage
                        anti hacking software - commercial site - some free shareware or can be cost involved
                        Zone Alarm - Download - free shareware
                        Zone Alarm Pro - commercial site - cost involved
                Tiny Software - Personal Firewall
                Black ICE - Network ICE - anti hacking software - commercial site - cost involved
                        Black ICE Firewall
                Symantec - Norton Personal Firewall
                McAfee Security
                Outpost Personal Firewall
                Kerio Personal Firewall
                One techie's views on personal firewalls, refer to: LeakTest - site temporarily down - perhaps permanently
                        firewallleaktester.com/index.html
                        Personal Firewall Scoreboard
                        Reliability unknown - found through link contained on Linksys (Cisco Systems) page

       Anti-WebBugs Software
                aka Web Beacons - internet users are being tracked without consent or knowledge
                        reportedly used by reputable and well known businesses or government as a common practice
                Webwasher anti web bug software free shareware has apparently been discontinued as of April, 2009
 

       Spyware & Adware Sweeper or Blocker Software
                Spybot Search & Destroy - vendor homepage - free shareware
                Spybot Search & Destroy - vendor download - free shareware
                Spybot Search & Destroy - PC World site - information & download - free shareware
                        PC World site contains information & downloads to other spybot or adbot sweepers & blockers

Adobe Acrobat Reader
            version 5 or later is required to view .pdf files in this website - Free Download

Software Conversion
            Advanced Computer Innovations, Inc. - commercial site - cost involved
                    converted old DOS based WordStar files for me

Data Recovery
            L.C. Technology International, Inc. - commercial site - cost involved
                    28100 US Hwy. 19 North  Suite 203,  Clearwater, Florida 33761
                    Phone: (727) 449-0891
                    Recover permanently deleted data - worked for me

Internet Domain Registration
            Buy Domains
            Register.com
            Network Solutions

Family Law Software - Child Support and Spousal Maintenance
            Pension * Irregular Debt Transactions
            Custom Legal Software
                    1919 14th Street #580
                    Post Office Box 7070
                    Boulder, Colorado 80306-7070
                    Phone:  (303) 443-2634

Hardware
            Computer Resources - merged with Silicon Valley Connection, Inc. - commercial business - cost involved
                    516 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO  80903-3929
                    Phone: (719) 471-9066     Fax: (719) 577-4656     Email
                    Computers built to customer specifications with local service * support
                    Silicon Valley Connection has built my computers for 20+ years

IP Address -  merged with Find Your Own IP Address

Search Engines - purportedly filtered for kids
        Ask Jeeves - Kids
        Yahooligans
        Pikes Peak Library District

Search Encyclopedia Britannica

Pikes Peak Library District
        Library - Kid's Web - a website for kids
        Library - Homepage

America's Library - Library of Congress kid’s site

Answers to Kid's Questions about Divorce
        CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
        Information regarding divorce - website designed for children - local to Colorado Springs

State of Colorado - Kid's Page - by State of Colorado

Colorado Chronological History
        Information for Homework by Colorado State Archives 
        probably best suited for late elementary grades and older

Public Broadcasting System (PBS)
        Rocky Mountain PBS
        PBS - Kid's Homepage
        PBS - Mr. Rogers   "It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood"   
                Fred Rogers is one of my most respected and favorite people of all time.  
                The messages he gave our children are that they are loved - cared for and cared about - unique and have worth to others and themselves.
                He showed children that adults can be kind and attentive.
                He dealt with many tough subjects such as illness, death and divorce.
                He took the time to personally reply to email - no photocopied or automated form letter or delegation to an intern.  My daughter is the richer for his individual attention when she was little, and she remembers it.
                At his retirement, he stated he had created a library for children on the topics he believed important.  Well done, Mr. Rogers - the world is a better place for you having lived in it.  We hope you enjoy your new neighborhood and that your trolley went to heaven with you.

Disney - commercial site - some areas free, some areas cost involved but can avoid cost areas

To provide a more secure internet experience for my child, I previously purchased, installed and tried Net Nanny and Guard Dog without success.  The only means to ensure safety and avoid inappropriate content is to physically sit with your child while he or she uses the internet or otherwise be able to view the screen at all times.  This applies to youngsters or teens.  Be careful your children do not fall victim to predators or get in over their heads.

The Colorado Springs Police Department provides the below link regarding safe surfing.
        CSPD Internet Safety for Children