Google Encrypted Search

Google now supports encrypted search through the https protocol.

Those using Opera web browser can quickly change the search bar to use Google's encrypted search.
1) In the search bar (upper right hand corner), click the dropdown arrow
2) Toward the bottom of the list, click "Manage search engines..."
3) Highlight "Google" and press EDIT button

4) Press DETAILS button
5) Replace the address line with:

https://www.google.com/search?q=%s

6) Press OK
7) Press OK

On a related encryption note, mobile phone voice security has been improved to include end-to-end encryption when using Android phones.

Save Memory, Remove Java Quick Starter

jqs.exe is the Java Quick Starter (jqs.exe) task that runs in MS Windows. It uses 2MB of virtual memory.

For those who infrequently use java programs or who need the CPU cycles, jqs.exe can be disabled from the Control Panel --> Java --> Advanced and unselected Java Quick Starter.

Microsoft Security Essentials

While I have been satisfied with products such as Spybot and Clamwin, Microsoft Security Essentials is free and may be worth a look.

Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.