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Has MSE Come of Age?
The recently released Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is free and may finally do away with the need for commercial security suites.
Experts Urge: Upgrade to IE8 Now, or Face Consequences
Microsoft has officially released a patch addressing a widely-reported critical zero-day flaw in its Internet Explorer browser. The patch addresses not just one or two critical issues, but ten in total, leading security experts to emphasize the importance in having all Internet Explorer users upgrade to Internet Explorer 8.
Security competition reveals new browser flaws
CanSecWest 2010's hacker competition results in public defeat for Apple's iPhone and three of the leading Internet browsers.
Apple, Microsoft, and other vendors are certain to release patches in the next few months for these holes, but what's a user to do in the meantime?
Patch arrives for IE hole targeted by Chinese
Microsoft is scheduled to release on Jan. 21 an update that fixes the Internet Explorer vulnerability behind the recent, highly publicized cyberattacks on Google and other major corporations.
Microsoft mucks up Windows 7 licensing.
Windows 7 is a great product with relatively few foibles, but there seems to be one major Win7 mess according to 'Windows Secrets'.
The pros and cons of moving to Windows 7.
8 Reasons to switch, 3 reasons not to.
7 Good Reasons to Switch to Windows 7.
Landing in stores October, Windows 7 is sparking a surprisingly heated debate (in our forums, at least) on whether or not upgrading from XP is a good idea.
If you're in the "nay" camp, we're going to lay out seven reasons why you should consider switching your stance to "yay."
7 Reasons to Avoid Windows 7.
Windows 7, which hits stores in October, is shaping up to be the best version of Microsoft's widely used operating system yet.
But nothing's perfect. Windows 7, like any product, has flaws - some of them big ones.
Opera 10 Internet Browser released.
Opera says 'Opera 10 showcases a sleek new design coupled with our new Turbo technology, which keeps Web pages loading lightning fast, even if your connection slows down Download Opera 10 for free and experience the difference'.
Use any version of Windows 7 free for 120 days
There's an easy way to stretch Windows 7's 30-day free-trial period to 120 days so you can determine whether Microsoft's new operating system meets your needs. Even better - if you know the secret - you can try out any version of Win7, from Ultimate to the lowly Basic, using a single install disc. August 20, 2009
Sun, Apple, Microsoft install chaff with patches
When you apply a security update for one of the programs on your PC, beware of uninvited software that wants to come along for the ride. Vendors are more and more often going over the line, piggy-backing unsolicited commercial products and services onto crucial security patches. August 13, 2009
Gmail flaw shows value of strong passwords
The disclosure of a back door allowing bad guys to repeatedly guess Gmail passwords should remind us all to protect our accounts with long and strong character strings. There's a straightforward way to protect your online accounts - use signin phrases that are easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. August 6, 2009
Install MS's out-of-cycle patches for IE, apps
Two emergency updates released by Microsoft this week correct flaws in Internet Explorer and potentially dozens of third-party programs. One of the patches is intended primarily for use by application developers, but how far the threat to apps extends - and how many end users will be affected - is not yet clear. July 30, 2009
Some versions of Windows 7 worth it, others not
With the arrival of Windows 7's release to manufacturing (RTM) imminent, our inbox is teeming with questions about the next version of every PC user's favorite whipping boy. You need to make a few key decisions to ensure that you pick the Windows 7 version that best meets your needs. July 16, 2009
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