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McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007

Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customer support lacking.

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Norton Internet Security 2005

There's little new in Norton Internet Security for upgraders, and newbies can do much better with ZoneAlarm Security Suite.

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Norton 360

For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance.

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ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5

In the boldest security-software move we've seen, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5 has partnered with an identity management solutions provider to provide both offline and online identity-theft protection, making this suite well worth the price.

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CA Internet Security Suite 2007

CA Internet Security Suite 2007 feels like a pasted-together trial version of what CA offers in terms of consumer protection. The suite fails to integrate and lacks antiphishing, antirootkit, and basic IM protection found elsewhere.

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Windows Vista's half-cocked firewall

The new Windows Firewall in Windows Vista allows outbound connections by default.

Killer Downloads: Your PC needs a firewall

Protect your PC from Internet nasties by installing one of these easy-to-configure and free software firewalls.

Symantec pumps up Windows Mobile protection

Symantec is preparing to launch a mobile-security suite for Windows Mobile devices that it says will offer the same level of security for handhelds as is standard for PCs.

IM viruses finally come of age

Over the last four years, I've been saying that instant messaging (IM) is a security threat waiting to happen.

The black hole inside the Bagle virus

There are more than 188 variations of the Bagle virus loose on the Internet. The latest variations pack the means to hide new sorts of nasties inside your computer, and current antivirus software won't necessarily save you.

DIY: Parents' guide to online safety

Your children will surf the Web, chat, and download files. With some help from these software tools, you can protect them while they do what kids do.

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...

Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.

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.

Windows Vista Basics

Vista is more than a pretty new face for Windows; it has a bunch of new and re-designed features. We show you the ropes and help you get the most of Microsoft's lastest OS.

Spyware Central: Frequently Asked Questions

Check here to see answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about spyware.

CNET 2007 antivirus performance test scores

We hit the CNET Labs to compare the performance of antivirus apps.

The secure Mac: myth or legend?

Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?

Norton 2005 vs. McAfee 2005

Are you safer today with Norton or with McAfee?

Protect your home office - from your kids

There's nothing worse than setting up your home office, only to have the kids destroy the lot with an errant game install, virus infection or jam covered keyboard.

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eScan AntiVirus Edition 9.0.779.1

Protect your Windows system from viruses.

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Avira Premium Security Suite 8.1.0.245

Protect your workstation from viruses and online threats.

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McAfee VirusScan with Firewall 2008

Avoid suspicious sites and prevent malicious attacks while surfing the Web.

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Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0.25.378

Protect your PC from harmful threats.

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Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0.25.378

Protect your PC from harmful threats.