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Nine reasons why Blu-ray will succeed

We've been seeing a lot of articles lately about how Blu-ray's doomed, but we think it will do just fine. Here are nine reasons why.

Kaiser Baas 1.8-inch Digital Media Keyring

Though the Kaiser Baas digital media keyring sounds like a novel idea, the reality is hampered by its tiny size and cumbersome navigation system.

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Reviews

  • 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.

  • eTrust PestPatrol AntiSpyware 5 Home Edition

    eTrust PestPatrol offers fast spyware protection, but you can find better protection with Lavasoft Ad-aware.

  • Spyware Doctor

    With its quick scanning and multiple tools for stopping malware before it infects your computer, Spyware Doctor is a solid spyware remover.

  • MyWebEx PC

    MyWebEx PC offers powerful remote-access features for free, plus some extra capabilities for a low monthly subscription, making it a great solution for telecommuters.

  • GoToMyPC 4.1

    After years of flying high with no competition, GoToMyPC falls to earth against stiff competition from MyWebEx PC, which is free.

  • F-Secure Internet Security 2005

    F-Secure Internet Security 2005 is the Mercedes-Benz of Internet security suites, offering first-rate tools in one well-integrated package.

  • McAfee VirusScan Home 9.0

    Improved customer support and spyware detection once again make McAfee VirusScan a contender, but new users should opt for a combined antivirus and firewall package instead.

  • Microsoft Windows XP SP2

    We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

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Features

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  • Don't buy stand-alone antivirus: Trend Micro

    Stand-alone antivirus applications were dangerous because they could not adequately protect users and so created a false sense of security, according to the top malware expert at Trend Micro. However, the company continues to sell its stand-alone antivirus app because of 'customer demand'.

  • Numbers game: Macs safe but not so secure

    The scalp of Mac OS X has been waved trophy-like after being hacked in controlled environments, yet security researchers are hard pressed remembering the last time a Mac was compromised in the wild.

  • iPhone Trojan discovered in the wild

    The first iPhone Trojan has been seen in the wild, according to security vendors.

  • Malicious software disguised as Skype Defender

    Skype is sounding the security alert, and users should take note before using the Internet calling service.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How to make your smart phone smarter

    You don't have to be a brain surgeon to boost your smart phone's IQ. Downloadable software offers maps and directions, an instant messenger, and the latest news to go.

  • 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...

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Downloads

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