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How to install Windows 8 beta on a virtual machine for free

Don't have a dedicated PC on which to install Windows 8? No problem. Just install the OS on an existing PC using a free virtual machine (VM) utility. Here's how.

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How to family-proof your PC

You may be savvy about computer security, but what about your family and friends? Before loved ones wreak havoc on your files, make sure you take these four basic security precautions.

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How to remove keyloggers

Here's how to check for and remove a keylogger if you think somebody is recording your keystrokes.

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Uninstallers: how to get rid of unwanted software

Getting rid of applications that you do not need will help your PC run more efficiently. Here are two free unistallers that will help you get rid of unwanted clutter.

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Help! My PC is infected with malware (FAQ)

Here is basic information for how to figure out if your computer might be infected and what to do if you think it is.

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Viruses, spyware, rootkits, hackers — a new PC can be susceptible to the most insidious of plots. We've devised a list of essential and free security programs to protect your computer and your sanity.

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Snackr: RSS headline news ticker for your desktop

Add a nice little news ticker to your desktop for all your RSS feeds with Snackr.

CheatSheet: the ultimate Mac keyboard shortcut utility

Learn all the shortcuts you'll ever need in every Mac application with CheatSheet.

SizeUp: precise window positioning for Mac OS X

Keyboard shortcuts for precise window positioning can make your life on the desktop much more comfortable.

Cloak yourself on open Wi-Fi hotspots

Worried about using an open Wi-Fi hotspot? You should be. Thankfully, Cloak can help. 2

Why two-factor log-ins are a good idea

Passwords are fine, but when you really want to keep things safe, you should go for two-factor authentication. 2

Redundancy: the backups of your backups

If you really want to sleep easy, the ultimate backup solution includes backups for your backups.

Test your backups regularly

A backup isn't really a backup if it doesn't actually work.

Make backups faster by getting organised

Knock weeks off your backup process by getting your files in order.

The best backups are automated

If you have to remember to make a backup happen, it probably won't. Here's to automate! 1

Create a secure password you'll never forget

Passwords don't have to be hard to remember. Go long, and you'll even make it nigh unhackable. 1

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Norton Internet Security 2012

Norton 2012 suites mark the fourth year in a row that Symantec has made a solid, useful security suite.
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Ad-Aware 9

One of the first applications built to find and remove malware and spyware, Ad-Aware's reputation is well justified. The latest version ...
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LastPass takes the pain out of passwords

LastPass takes the pain out of passwords
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Trend Micro Titanium 2011

A new name heralds some big changes for Trend Micro's Titanium suites. The overhaul to Maximum Security 2011 brings users a faster suite with ...