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MSE Update Utility Keeps You Secure Without Windows Update

6:30AM Whitson Gordon | Windows only: If you’re a fan of Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus (and many of you are) but not a fan of the pesky Windows Update, MSE Update Utility will keep your virus definitions up to date without Windows’ unwanted help. More »
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Stop Paying For Windows Security; Microsoft’s Security Tools Are Good Enough

5:00AM The How-To Geek | When it comes to keeping your Windows PC secure, all of the scare tactics and overblown virus stories out there make it hard to feel safe online. The fact of the matter is that you don’t need to pay for Windows security. More »
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Panda Cloud Antivirus Available For Download

1:15AM Kevin Purdy | Windows: Panda Cloud, the constantly updated, cloud-run antivirus app that promises almost real-time protection from burgeoning web threats, is out of beta and available for a free download. More »
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Five Best Antivirus Applications

4:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Computer viruses are increasingly sophisticated and pervasive. If you can’t afford to run your computer without some sort of antivirus software installed, check out these five popular options to protect your PC. More »
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Update Microsoft Security Essentials Without Windows Update

6:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Windows: Some people have been hesitant to install Microsoft Security Essentials because you can’t update the definition pack automatically without Windows Update. If you like manually patching your system, you can easily do so with Security Essentials too. More »
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AVG 9 Free Now Ready For Download

4:00AM Adam Pash | Windows only: AVG 9 Free—one of the most popular free antivirus apps on the market—is now available for download. More »
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AVG 9 Antivirus Improves Performance, Adds Identity Theft Tool

4:30AM Adam Pash | Windows only: One of our readers’ favourite antivirus applications, AVG, has updated, claiming faster scan times (up to 50%), boot times (10-15%), and less memory usage. On top of that, it has added a new feature to assist with identity theft. More »
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Microsoft Security Essentials Free Antivirus App Leaves Beta

1:35AM Adam Pash | Windows only: We took a first look at Microsoft Security Essentials, the free antivirus application from Microsoft, back in June, but today Microsoft Security Essentials has left beta and is ready for your PC. More »
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Video Demonstrates The Danger Of Shortened URLs

5:30AM Adam Pash | Computer security company Symantec highlights just how easily shortened URLs can direct users to malicious sites and software in this video. More »
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Snow Leopard Malware Only Protects Against Two Trojans

3:45AM Adam Pash | Earlier this week we got a little excited about Snow Leopard’s new malware-blocking skills. Upon closer examination, however, it looks like the malware blocker is a bit underwhelming. We’re talking “I block two trojans” underwhelming. More »