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ReviewsD-Link DWL-G520 AirPlus Xtreme G wireless PCI adapter
Reviewed on September 21, 2004 The DWL-G520 offers solid speed and security, but like all PCI adapters, it's a pain to install. -
ReviewsApple AirPort Extreme Base Station (draft 802.11n)
Reviewed on April 16, 2007 The Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station is a solid router that keeps up with the Draft N competition. Unfortunately, we've yet to test a Draft N router that lives up to the promise of 802.11n. As with the rest of the .11n routers we've tested, we advise you postpone your purchase until the spec is finalized. -
ReviewsNorton 360 2.0
Reviewed on March 2, 2008 A near-perfect all-in-one solution for brand new PCs, Norton 360 v2 may be hard to install and run on legacy machines. However, don't count on Symantec's time-consuming and expensive technical support for help. -
NewsLimited 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. - News
Windows-based cash machines 'easily hacked'
March 4, 2008 ATMs that rely on desktop PC technology--and that's a lot of them--are at risk from worms, key loggers, and denial-of-service attacks. -
ReviewsU.S. Robotics USR5410 802.11g turbo PC Card
Reviewed on November 7, 2003 The speedy USR5410 can't escape its installation, security, and support shortcomings; D-Link's DWL-G650 is a more polished alternative. - News
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 - News
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. - News
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. - News
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. - News
Microsoft security tools go global
August 14, 2006 Free Web-based PC-scanning service made available worldwide, part of an international push for its security tools. - News
Porn sites exploit new IE flaw
September 19, 2006 Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites. -
ReviewsKanguru Bio Drive (256MB)
Reviewed on August 12, 2005 The Kanguru Bio Drive is a great way to protect your mobile data, but Mac and Linux users are out of luck. - News
Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs
October 24, 2006 Of 4 million Windows PCs found to be infected with malicious software, half were running malicious remote control software. - News
Is your cell phone due for an antivirus shot?
February 24, 2006 Security software industry focuses on mobile phones but runs into resistance from service providers. - News
No fix for 'critical' hole in Windows 98, ME
June 9, 2006 Repairs would require so many changes to the older OSes that it might break applications, Microsoft says. - News
Hollywood, Microsoft align on new Windows
August 30, 2005 Vista, the next version of the operating system, has unprecedented features for guarding against video piracy. FAQ: Vista's strong, new antipiracy protections - News
Windows Mail bug may expose Vista users
March 23, 2007 Possible security vulnerability in Windows Mail could be exploited by attackers to run programs on Vista PCs. - News
Mozilla mulls Windows cursor flaw fix of its own
April 4, 2007 Open-source Firefox browser is vulnerable to attack using the Windows flaw.
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