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Maxtor Black Armor (160GB)
Reviewed on June 18, 2008
The impenetrable Maxtor Black Armor is the Fort Knox of external hard drives, but the added security comes at a hefty price tag. This device might appeal to those who need the most protection possible, but the competition offers more space for less money.
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Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits market
October 24, 2006
Windows Defender is a direct challenge to products from security vendors and notches up Microsoft's competitive push.
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Microsoft to fix Windows patch
April 21, 2006
Updated version of fix will repair problems some people had after installing first version of "critical" security patch.
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Microsoft to release four critical patches
June 7, 2007
Software giant plans to issues fixes next week for vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP.
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Windows, Office to get 'critical' fixes
July 6, 2006
Microsoft plans to issue patches for at least two high-risk flaws as part of monthly security updates.
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Microsoft patches 20 security flaws
February 13, 2007
Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for 20 vulnerabilities in a variety of products, including one that is part of Windows Vista.
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Microsoft probes Windows DoS flaw
June 2, 2006
Newly discovered vulnerability could cause certain Windows applications to crash if a user clicks on an overly long Web link.
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Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006
Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spyware
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Microsoft: Here's how to halt WGA alerts
June 27, 2006
Along with a new release of Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications, Microsoft shares how to remove the controversial antipiracy tool.
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Microsoft piracy check comes calling
April 24, 2006
Expands program to alert people who run illegal copies of Windows and starts a campaign to fight Office piracy.
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The next generation of security threats
December 5, 2007
Forget widespread worms. Nowadays, limited-scale threats like targeted e-mail attacks are causing the most concern.
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Microsoft disables Internet Explorer 7 validation process
October 8, 2007
Software giant says security reasons were behind the move, but it could help in the race against rival browser Firefox.
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Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts
February 22, 2007
If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves.
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Microsoft probes Outlook Express patch trouble
April 21, 2006
Software giant looks into user complaints about trouble with Outlook Express after last week's security update.
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Microsoft fixes Office, Windows flaws
March 14, 2006
Patches released in Microsoft's monthly security update cycle tackle six holes in Office and one in Windows.
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Microsoft tags IE 7 'high priority' update
July 26, 2006
Browser update will be delivered automatically to Windows XP users, but those who don't want it can opt out.
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Windows, Office to get 'critical' fixes
January 4, 2007
Software giant plans on Tuesday to release eight security bulletins with fixes for an unspecified number of security holes.
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Microsoft to patch zero-day XML flaw
November 9, 2006
Fix for XML Core Services to arrive in one of six security bulletins expected on next week's Patch Tuesday.
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Critical patch coming for Windows Media Player
February 10, 2006
Monthly patch program will include seven bulletins for flaws in Windows and other Microsoft products.
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Fighting Microsoft's piracy check
June 20, 2006
The software pushes ahead with a piracy check tool for Windows as some users complain about system troubles and unwanted data collection.
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