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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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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 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.

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Ad-Aware 2008

This year's update to user favourite Ad-Aware is quite a significant overhaul, and the result is faster scan times and a new interface.

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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.

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.

"Trusted" Web sites can no longer be trusted

Restricting your Web surfing to "trusted" sites is no longer enough to keep your machine safe from malicious software, according to security experts. Many of today's most popular sites draw on content produced by third parties such as advertisements, widgets or user-contributed content. This content can be used as vehicles for distributing malware without the knowledge of the site's owner.

Norton AntiVirus gets a spotty update

Symantec has released Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac OS X Leopard.

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How to avoid suspicious Web sites

Nine tips to help you spot -- and avoid -- scandalous, spoofed, and spyware-prone Web sites.

Beat back that Trojan horse

Accidents happen. Somewhere, somehow you've clicked the wrong link and a Trojan horse has piled your PC with adware and spyware. Learn some basic techniques for beating back the assailants.

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, download these precautionary apps.

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.

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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.

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A-squared Anti-Malware 4.0.0.50

Enhance your PC's defenses with extra shield against malware.

iPMS - iSergiwa Portable Malware Scanner 2.1

Remove malware from your hard drives, network drives, floppy disks, and USB flash disks.

Malware Sweeper Free 2.2

Remove destructive malware from your computer.

RRT - With Removable Media Malware Defender 4.8.0.3

Fix what the virus had disabled on your system.

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