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App Directory: The Best Antivirus App For Windows

5:30AM December 7, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Windows has more antivirus programs than we can count, but we keep coming back to Microsoft’s own offering, Security Essentials. It’s easy to use, lightweight and does everything in the background, so you rarely need to interact with it. More »


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App Directory: The Best Antivirus App For Mac

5:30AM December 6, 2011 | Adam Dachis

It’s pretty rare that you’ll see a virus or any malware pop up on a Mac, but it can happen. That said, we don’t feel you need to be using any antivirus software to protect yourself because your diligent mind should be sufficient. Here’s why, and also a few antivirus software options that are worth a look should you want a little more protection than you can provide yourself. More »


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Do Android Antivirus Apps Actually Do Anything?

3:00AM November 23, 2011 | Alan Henry

If you’ve been watching tech news headlines over the past week, you’ve likely heard that Android malware is growing at an alarming rate, up something like 472 per cent from May of this year. Should you be worried and run off to purchase and install an antivirus package for your Android phone? Not so fast; there’s just as much controversy over those utilities as there is over the malware itself. More »


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Norton’s One-Stop-Shop Security App For Android Comes Out Of Beta

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12:30PM August 12, 2011 | Elly Hart

The exponential growth of the Android Market is a bit of a double-edged sword. More apps are a good thing for the end user, but how do you know those apps aren’t secretly bundling in nasties? Norton wants to take care of this and all things security for you with its new app. More »


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Ask LH: What Kind Of Maintenance Do I Need To Do On My Windows PC?

3:00AM June 25, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Dear Lifehacker, You guys recently talked about Mac Maintenance, but I’m frankly still a little lost when it comes to Windows. Should I be defragging, cleaning my registry, and running programs like CCleaner? What do I actually need to do to maintain my Windows PC? More »


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How To Install Antivirus Software (For Beginners)

11:00PM June 1, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Anyone running a Windows computer knows how important it is to have good antivirus software. If someone you know still doesn’t have antivirus software running, here’s a quick guide you can send them to help them set it up. More »


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How To Protect Your Computer From Mac Defender And Its Counterparts

6:55AM May 26, 2011 | Adam Dachis

While it hasn’t infected a lot of computers yet, Mac Defender has been making a lot of noise as one of the first major Mac security threats. Here’s a look at how to protect yourself from it and avoid it altogether. More »


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Antivirus Faceoff: Non-Alarmist’s Guide To Mac Malware Protection

10:00PM May 11, 2011 | Matthew Rogers

The vast majority of Mac users do absolutely nothing to prevent malware or viruses from infecting their systems, and very few of them have experienced anything that would make them think twice about it. The fact is, however, that Mac malware does exist, and there are tools available to ensure that your Mac is as safe as possible from emerging threats. More »


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Computer Viruses Turn 40 This Year

12:00AM March 16, 2011 | Kevin Purdy

Coding experiment “Creeper” invaded ARPANET in 1971, and clicking things on the internet has never been the same. Sure, we’ve got decent, free defences , but it’s worth knowing the deep roots of your co-workers’ problems. [Help Net Security via Slashdot]