How do I uninstall unwanted programs?

Is there an easy way to quickly uninstall unwanted programs?
A few months ago, I installed a program called Plaxo, but after a short while I decided I didn´t want to use it any more.
The trouble is, it simply won´t go away!
Every time I start up the computer, I get an info that there is a new upgrade for the program - how do I get rid of it?
Kind regards
Willi Prochnow Sletten

If the application did not come with an uninstaller, I use a program like AppCleaner (free).
It will usually delete .plist files and cache files that were installed with the Application. This is useful if you don't know where to look.
Just dragging the App to the trash is often not enough as you may not be aware of all the support files that were installed in caches, preferences, application support.
If I no longer have the disc image of the program, I will search for it on google, download the installer again and look for an uninstall option. If there isn't one, I use AppCleaner.

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