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On One Hand: MailWasher Prevents Spam From Reaching You.
According to Gizmo’s Freeware, MailWasher Version 5 prevents spam from ever reaching your computer. It checks your email while it sits on the server and allows you to delete items it flags as viruses or spam from the server, before it reaches your computer. It has a few different ways to set it up, depending on your preferences and is relatively simple for most users to use. The other pro: it works for all mail clients.
On the Other: Cloudmark Desktop Protection Is Limited.
According to Gizmo’s Freeware, Cloudmark Desktop is also a good, free spam blocker, however, it only works for Outlook and Outlook Express. Cloudmark, however, doesn’t scan the server, it removes it before it gets to your inbox and puts it as trash.
Bottom Line
Ultimately, you never want spam to make it to your computer. Thus, MailWare Version 5 is your best choice for a good, free spam blocker.
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Gizmo’s Freeware: Spam Blockers: The Best Products for Home Use