secret computer cookies are not yummy

I know I don't post much on my blogs, but I read the Wall Street Journal and found an article about web tracking and how it's getting smarter. I don't like it. I did some searching and found a page that had a pretty good discussion. It's a bit technical and involves some code, so may not be for everyone.
The programs I use to keep my computer "clean" seem to do a pretty good job. They are all free and if you keep them UPDATED they should keep the little nasties off your computer as well.
A bit of cookie basics.

1.CCleaner
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

2.Avira
http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

3.Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php


http://forums.comodo.com/other-security-products/automatically-blockdelete-super-cookies-t39123.0.html

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903480904576508382675931492.html

http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/importance-updating-antivirus-definitions

http://www.infocarnivore.com/2010/08/04/web-cookies-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/