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How to secure your PC: pile on the layers
July 1, 2009
It used to be so simple. To secure your PC, you simply shelled out 30 or 40 notes for an internet security suite, it checked your system's files against a database of known malware, and then removed any that matched up. Safe.
Matt Egan | Read more...
Microsoft Security Essentials is a no brainer
June 26, 2009
People often turn to me for advice regarding what anti-virus package to get. Usually I recommend McAfee or AVG, but Security Essentials will be my go-to anti-malware package once it's released from beta. For small-business and home users, the price, performance, and ease-of-use of MSE can't be beat.
Michael Scalisi | Read more...
Panda security software
June 25, 2009
Panda Security has unveiled four new security programs Panda Antivirus for Netbooks, Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 and Panda Internet Security 2010, and Panda Global Protection 2010.
Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...
McAfee and Symantec automatic renewals a disgrace
June 15, 2009
Back in the 1980s and 90s, many people believed that antivirus vendors were writing and distributing viruses to create a need for their products.
Ira Winkler | Read more...
Remove sensitive data before you sell an old PC
June 13, 2009
It's vital to consider the security implications before passing on an old PC. Will the new owner be able to access secure data left in the hard drive?
Lincoln Spector | Read more...
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