What I am using now

It's been a while since I posted, so I will list my current configuration and favorites:

Operating system: Windows 8 Professional
Antivirus/Antimalware: Built in Win 8 Windows Defender
Firewall: Windows
Startup monitor/control: WinPatrol Free (lets you set what starts and allows for delayed startup programs)
Cleanup: CCleaner current version; RevoUninstaller
Malware scan on demand: Malwarebytes Antimalware and SuperAntiSpyware
Backup: FBackup4 backing up using the mirror option to 1ea connected external 500gb drive (daily backup); 1ea WD Passport 500GB carried when traveling; 1ea 128GB SanDisk flash drive (weekly backup and carried always); Documents backed up to 25GB Skydrive; Music and Videos backed up to Box; Pics backed up to mega.co.nz 50GB free (waiting on an app to make it easier). As you can see I am paranoid about backups. I've seen too many customers lose everything.
Drive encryption: Truecrypt
Password manager: Lastpass
Update checking: File Hippo Update Checker
Boot Speed Monitor: Bootracer
Virtual Computing: Oracle VirtualBox
Office Suite: Libre Office
Video Player: VLC Media Player
Photo Manager: Picasa
Email: Gmail (syncs with my Android phone)
Newsletter: Windows Secrets
Tech Websites: Cnet; InfoWeek; PCWorld; PCMag; MaxPC; Daily Rotation