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MyPorts Gives You Detailed Information On Open Ports
10:00AM Whitson Gordon | Windows only: If you’re looking for a simple solution to secure your connection, free utility MyPorts shows you what open ports are being actively used and which may be unnecessary. More »
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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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10:30AM Angus Kidman | There’s a lot of malware out there, and that’s a major nuisance, but here’s a glimmer of good news: Australians are a bit less likely than the average netizen to end up with viruses or other nasties on their systems. More »
Australians Less Vulnerable To Malware Infection
10:30AM Angus Kidman | There’s a lot of malware out there, and that’s a major nuisance, but here’s a glimmer of good news: Australians are a bit less likely than the average netizen to end up with viruses or other nasties on their systems. More »
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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 »
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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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 »
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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Use A Linux Live CD/USB For Online Banking
2:05AM Kevin Purdy | After reporting on how thieves used Windows malware to steal sizable sums from small banks and businesses, a Washington Post reporter recommends a fairly air-tight solution for net banking: boot up Linux from a live CD or USB drive. More »
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