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Use Linux To Scan Unusable Windows Drives For Viruses

7:00AM Whitson Gordon | Often, even if we do catch a virus, it’s not so difficult to eradicate it using installed anti-virus—but if your system has been crippled, try using Linux to scan the drive for viruses instead. More »
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Panda USB Vaccine Protects Your PC From Autorun Viruses

8:00AM The How-To Geek | Windows only: Panda USB Vaccine disables autorun on your PC to protect you from being infected, but also protects your USB drives from spreading viruses when you use them in another PC. More »
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SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Handles Spyware Like A Champ

2:00AM The How-To Geek | Windows only: Spyware removal tool SUPERAntiSpyware has finally released an official portable version of their application, and, just like the installed version, it easily removes most infections on your PC in a single swipe. More »
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Avast Free Antivirus 5.0 Adds Behaviour Monitor, Heuristics Engine

8:00AM Whitson Gordon | Windows only: The newest version of the popular Avast Antivirus is finally available for download. It’s lighter, faster and more feature-filled than ever, bringing a new behaviour shield, heuristics engine and code emulator to keep you protected at all times. More »
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Resolved: Keep Your PC Clean, Safe And Backed Up In 2010

4:00AM The How-To Geek | It’s the start of a new decade, and while you’re busy making resolutions for yourself, you shouldn’t forget about your PC. We suggest making a resolution to keep your PC clean, safe and backed up for 2010. Here’s how to make it easy. More »
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Most Popular Hive Five Topics Of 2009

12:00PM Jason Fitzpatrick | Every week we look at a specific topic and ask, which is best? From malware removal to home servers and wallpaper, here’s a look back at the most popular Hive Five topics of 2009. More »
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Microsoft Security Essentials Ranks As Best Free Antivirus App

8:00AM The How-To Geek | Anti-malware testing group AV-Comparatives.org not only gave Microsoft Security Essentials a top rating for malware removal, but now they’ve given it their best ranking in their performance test as well. More »
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VirusTotal Uploader 2.0 Instantly Scans Files For Viruses Against 41 AV Apps

8:00AM The How-To Geek | Windows only: Previously mentioned VirusTotal Uploader automatically uploads any file to online virus scanner VirusTotal, scanning it for viruses with 41 different popular antivirus applications — and now it’s even better and faster, with instant hash checking, letting you skip uploads altogether. More »
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Diagnose And Protect Your iPhone From Worms

12:00PM Whitson Gordon | There’s been a lot of talk about malicious software on jailbroken iPhones lately, but if you haven’t been paying close attention, tech site Network World has a breakdown of the worms running wild and how to eradicate them from your device. More »
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Protect Yourself From Drive-By Browser Malware Attacks

4:00AM The How-To Geek | We’ve already shown you that you don’t need to pay for Windows security, but today we’re going to take a closer look at protecting yourself from drive-by malware that infects you by simply visiting the wrong web site. More »