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Norton AntiVirus 2008

As we await final code and therefore test results on the overall performance of this year's version of Norton AntiVirus, the new interface and features alone do not suggest an automatic KO in our latest antivirus roundup of 2008 products.

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Norton AntiVirus 2005

Norton adds worm protection to Norton AntiVirus 2005, but for the price, the company should have added a full firewall instead.

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McAfee VirusScan 2006

With VirusScan 2006, McAfee greatly enhances user protection against spyware and adware threats but slows your system down in the process.

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AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 Professional Single Edition

AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 Professional Single Edition is a pretty good, no-frills virus scanner. But you'll need to purchase antispyware software for complete malware protection.

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Sony to patch copy-protected CD

Sony BMG Music Entertainment and a technology partner are working with antivirus companies on a fix for a potential security problem in some copy-protected CDs.

D-Link SecureSpot All-in-One Internet security appliance provides triple protection

The D-Link SecureSpot device is a hardware/software solution that guards your home network with three layers of protection.

Windows security on your Mac

Here's a quick primer to help Mac fans stay safe in a Windows XP Boot Camp world.

New MySpace copyright tech turns heads, raises brows

Site launches feature to combat unauthorised use of copyrighted video content, but can "Take Down Stay Down" stay up?

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Tech nightmares: Windows XP SP2

To exorcise Windows XP's security demons, Microsoft recently gave it a thorough overhaul in the shape of Service Pack 2. But -- surprise, surprise -- it's not perfect...

Tech support for your parents

Perhaps the best gift you can give your parents this Christmas is some tech support. We offer some guidance on how to keep their sanity and yours.

Speed up Vista

Whether you upgrade an older PC to Windows Vista or have bought a new PC with Vista installed, you might think the operating system doesn't run as quickly as it should.

DIY: How to expose hidden file extensions

Here's how to display the true extensions on email file attachments which will help keep your computer safe from viruses and worms concealed in hidden extensions.

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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.

PC Starter Kit: 20 Essential Free Downloads

What are the first programs you put on a new PC? Find 20 essential applications for any Windows computer, new or old.

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.

Web 2.0 applications: Google vs. Yahoo vs. the world

CNET reviews Web 2.0 e-mail applications from major vendors Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft.

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ProtectMac AntiVirus 0.9.3

Protect your Mac from viruses and spyware.

AntiVirus Defender 1.01

Protect your computer from viruses and malware.

Autorun Virus Remover 2.3 build 1006

Protect your computer from autorun virus and remove suspicious autorun.inf files.

Guardon Anti-Virus and Spyware 5.3

Remove viruses and spyware and protect stored data and downloaded files.

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