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Norton AntiVirus 2009
Norton AntiVirus 2009 hits all the right security notes, and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though for some, technical support may continue to frustrate.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7 continues to outshine its competition with its ease of use combined with thorough antivirus protection.
BitDefender Antivirus 2008
BitDefender Antivirus 2008 has greatly improved since last year; we'd like more access to configuration options beyond simple enabling and disabling features.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 is light and fast and consistently wins detection awards against the competition; it's worthy of our Editors' Choice designation.
Norton AntiVirus 2005
Norton adds worm protection to Norton AntiVirus 2005, but for the price, the company should have added a full firewall instead.
Your antivirus software has BO
With security researchers rushing to find the next big flaw in Internet Explorer, is anyone checking the security apps? One researcher is, and what he's found is that most antivirus apps suffer from critical buffer-overflow errors. Fortunately, most security vendors are responsive.
First iPhone antivirus app released
Paris-based computer security firm Intego late last week said it had released the first antivirus software for Apple's iPhone handset.
Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure Vista
Microsoft's own antivirus software, Live OneCare, is unable to fully protect Vista users against viruses, and one of security firm McAfee's antivirus software packages also fails to protect users, according to independent research released Friday.
Smaller, more agile security software gets it right
I have an evolving theory that the best software today is coming from newer and more agile companies.
Symantec wants another chance
Computer security firm Symantec this week claimed 300 changes in the new versions of Norton Internet Security and Antivirus would address past performance problems.
Secure your mobile wireless device
Worried about malware attacks on your mobile device? Discover software and tips to stop gate-crashing spyware, viruses, and thieves in their tracks.
Ten things you should do to a new PC before surfing the Web
A Microsoft Windows PC that has not been updated for security vulnerabilities will be compromised by some from of malware within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take steps to protect yourself before you start Web surfing.
DIY: Wipe Your Hard Drive Clean
Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy. A full Windows reinstall is the ultimate cure-all for inexplicable errors, crashes and glitches. Our step-by-step primer leads the way.
CNET 2008 antivirus performance test scores
Kaspersky Anti-Virus earns our Editors' Choice as the best standalone antivirus application we reviewed this year. But, as the performance charts below show, the competition is knocking at the door.
MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition
Now that Macs are migrating to Intel processors, the Mac vs. PC argument can finally be put to a fair test. See which one won the debate.
Windows Vista pros and cons
What you'll love and hate about Windows Vista.
Outlook horror stories
Microsoft Outlook is the Jekyll and Hyde of the Microsoft Office suite. When Outlook is good, it's very good. But when it's bad, it's a horror show.
Windows XP SP2: almost here
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) promises serious security fixes, and it's almost here. But you may not want to jump on it too fast. We'll tell you why.
PC Tools Firewall Plus Free Edition 4
Protect your computer from intruders and malicious network traffic.
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Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 Pro: Photos
It's that time of year again, with security companies releasing their 2009 range. This gallery gives you an insight into Trend Micro's offering.
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