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Experts weigh in on Mac vs. PC security
CNET security reporter Elinor Mills wants to know what the industry thinks about the age-old question, "Which is more secure, Mac or PC?" In her informal survey, she interviews security experts from around the Web.
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Norton Internet Security 2010 (1 User, 3 PCs)
Editor's rating:
4.0 stars

Norton Internet Security 2010 (1 User, 3 PCs)

The bottom line: Norton Internet Security 2010 builds on the immense progress it made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out.
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$26.29 to $79.48

Norton 360
Editor's rating:
4.0 stars

Norton 360 Editor's choice

The bottom line: For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance. We recommend it over McAfee Total Protection and Microsoft Windows Live OneCare.
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$39.84 to $77.98

Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware
Editor's rating:
4.0 stars

Vipre Antivirus + Antispyware

The bottom line: Vipre combines antivirus and antispyware technology in a fast and light application that also includes a worthy set of security tools.
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Computer and Internet security downloads

  • PC Tools Internet Security 2010Windows

    Keep your PC secure against online threats.

    Added on 2009-10-21 22:01:12.0
    4065
    total downloads
    225
    last week
  • IObit Security 360Windows

    Scan and remove the deepest malware.

    Added on 2010-02-08 02:30:59.0
    Editors' rating
    5 stars
    2357974
    total downloads
    118951
    last week
  • Kaspersky Internet SecurityWindows

    Get yourself & your family protected at all times automatically, whether you work, shop, play games.

    Added on 2009-11-03 22:09:00.0
    Editors' rating
    5 stars
    2645082
    total downloads
    11588
    last week
  • AVG Internet SecurityWindows

    Protect your PC from all kinds of Internet threats.

    Added on 2009-11-11 14:23:28.0
    Editors' rating
    4 stars
    1915957
    total downloads
    7478
    last week
  • Norton Internet Security 2010Windows

    Prevent viruses, spyware, and phishing attacks to enjoy secure Web connection.

    Added on 2009-09-09 13:55:40.0
    Editors' rating
    5 stars
    673707
    total downloads
    10301
    last week
  • Comodo Internet SecurityWindows

    Protect your PC from various harmful threats.

    Added on 2009-11-29 00:50:58.0
    Editors' rating
    5 stars
    1423077
    total downloads
    5432
    last week
  • Avira Premium Security SuiteWindows

    Protect your computer from malware of all kind as well as from e-mail spam and port scanning attacks.

    Added on 2009-11-24 14:51:33.0
    497231
    total downloads
    7151
    last week
  • USB Disk SecurityWindows

    Protect your computer against viruses trying to attack via USB memory disk.

    Added on 2010-01-13 20:22:46.0
    367232
    total downloads
    8563
    last week
  • Panda Internet Security 2010Windows

    Protect your computer with automated virus scanning software.

    Added on 2009-10-23 04:18:35.0
    1331785
    total downloads
    2638
    last week
  • Kaspersky Mobile Security (Symbian OS)Mobile

    Protect your mobile device against malware programs, unsolicited calls and messages.

    Added on 2009-07-02 09:49:12.0
    701143
    total downloads
    7915
    last week

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  • Google vs. China Google vs. China

    It may be the biggest story of the year: On January 12 the search company announced it was pulling out of China. We're going to discuss why Google did that, what's new in the story, and what's likely to happen as this story continues to unfold. Guests are Google reporter Tom Krazit, security writer Elinor Mills, and politics and policy writer Declan McCullagh.

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  • The terrible twos The terrible twos

    Monster buys Yahoo HotJobs, we have some early photos of the first WiMax phone from Sprint, and young people do not blog anymore. Plus: Loaded is 2 years old today!

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  • Browse safely in Internet Explorer Browse safely in Internet Explorer

    Secure Internet Explorer to minimize the chance of falling prey to a security vulnerability.

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  • Ep. 1150: Up the creek without a Bible Ep. 1150: Up the creek without a Bible

    The FCC is coming for the schools and churches just like that crazy guy on the corner told you! June 12 they'll require anybody using a wireless microphone that operators in the 700 MHZ spectrum, to stop using that mic. That's right. the purge is coming! For microphones! Actually it'll affect Broadway shows too. Will the FCC be able to round up the ne'er-do-wells? Will Google ruin US-China relations? Well that's another story. Literally.

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