Aladdin Systems SpamCatcher

Spam is the curse of the internet but SpamCatcher claims to delete unwanted emails before they even appear in your inbox. SpamCatcher works best with Outlook and Outlook Express. If you use other email clients such as Eudora, it isn't as efficient.

Part of the secret behind SpamCatcher is that it talks to its developer, Aladdin Systems, to find out what's spam and what's not. This service is free for a year and can then be subscribed to.

When used in conjunction with Outlook Express, SpamCatcher managed to seize most spam. Some personal emails, such as mailing lists, were also caught but there is an option to add these to an 'allowed' directory of email addresses, which SpamCatcher will ignore next time round. The manual also has lots of helpful tips for reducing the risk of being spammed.

SpamCatcher isn't 100 per cent foolproof but it draws on the experience of millions of emails to make sure the amount of spam is greatly reduced.

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