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It's time to toss out your antivirus software

It's time to toss out your antivirus softwareI've got a word .doc for youas a reply.George, your glasses are a little foggedOf course anti-virus is an overhead. It's a performance, useability and cost overhead that's been integrated into Windows by necessity ever since the days of the Brain virus for...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, antivirus software, Geoge, Anti-Virus Programs, Microsoft Windows, virus, malware, PC, software, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-05-26

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S10 Password Vault 3.1 (Windows)

Store all your usernames/passwords and other account info on your PC with S10 Password Vault, strongly encrypted yet easily accessible using a single master password. It can auto-type the appropriate information for you in any website or program, without having to switch between windows as with copy/paste. Also features launching...

Tags: Password, Microsoft Windows, S10 Software, S10 Password Vault

Software downloads 2009-11-25

A-Squared Anti-Malware 4.5.0.27b (Windows)

A-Squared Anti-Malware uses two full scan engines in the battle against Viruses, Trojans/Backdoors, Spyware/Adware, Worms/Bots, Keyloggers, Dialers and all other types of Malware that are waiting on the internet. But there is no doubling of the scan duration as it would be the case with two separate scanning programs. Considerable...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Engine, Emsi Software, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Internet, Security

Software downloads 2009-11-17

I'm in a nanny state state of mind

Business can help ...if employees who smoke during the workday are not allowed "smoking breaks" to do so. Alternatively, if non-smoking employees demanded equal breaks with smokers, business might get the drift.Some businesses do helpThere are businesses that offer smoking cessation programs on their own dime, knowing the money they'll...

Tags: Taxes, Financial Planning, Free trade, Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, insurance, TFB, agony, smoker, tax

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

EAV Antivirus Suite Free Edition 6.3 (Windows)

EAV Antivirus Suite can detect and eliminate spyware, Trojans, key loggers, adware programs, browser hijackers, cookies, spy bots, trackware, and other malware, even new and unknown ones, on your PC. EAV Antivirus Suite is able to block ARP attacks. EAV Antivirus Suite can recover all damages with Internet Explorer caused...

Tags: Adware, Trojan Horse, Microsoft Windows, EAV Software, EAV Antivirus Suite, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Web Browsers, Internet

Software downloads 2009-11-13

OpenOfficeMouse - Put an end to button envy!

it looks like a...parody advertisement on The Onion, it even looks cheesy...can't imagine it being very comfortable and easy to use, how does one remember which button to press?Looks like...A Mouse designed by commitee.A Mouse with ADD.A mouse for a centipede.A mouse named "Sybil"A mouse decorated by color blind kindergardners.Come...

Tags: Mice, mouse, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

What's the hurry? You can still see Miami from the plane.

Add another choiceHarry, you need to add another choice on your survey."If the climate [b]IS[/b] warming, it is part of a natural cycle and has very little to do with mankind's actions, and there is very little that we can do to affect it."another choice being added--Harry FullerFuller, why the...

Tags: launch-pad, global warming

Discussion threads 2009-10-31

Microsoft's Windows 7 challenge: Selling Live services (without being sued)

What competitors?Other than iLife, who is competing with Live Essentials?These seem like little trivial programs to be fighting over. Besides the people complaining about bloat (Even though these programs don't take up much space), I don't think anyone would complain even if they were included in Windows to begin with.The...

Tags: Operating systems, Patches, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Why is Microsoft opening up its Outlook file format now?

Customer says: nopen/tPartner: Can't hurtIf I had to list out things I'd like to see from Microsoft, this would not be on the top of the list, but it's a great move I think.People looking to move away from other mail systems could see more tools available that make the...

Tags: E-mail, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Outlook

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Faronics Anti-Executable Standard 3.40.1111.391 (Windows)

Faronics Anti-Executable allows only approved applications to run on a computer or server. Any other programs -- whether they are unwanted, unlicensed, or simply unnecessary--are blocked from ever executing. Anti-Executable works on a "whitelist" principle. Any program that is not on the white list is considered unauthorized and will not...

Tags: Faronics, Faronics Anti-Executable, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-27

lARP64Pro 1.0 (Windows)

lARP64Pro is a 64 bit anti-piracy and anti-cracking program with implemented compression, based on LZMA technology. Our 64 bit protector works on any windows x64 operating system. lARP64'ing does not affect the original application's functionality in any way nor does it require additional coding. Unpacking and decryption are performed automatically....

Tags: Antipiracy, Microsoft Windows, lARP64Tech, lARP64Pro, 64-Bit, Piracy, Network Technology, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Networking

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Looking beyond Windows 7 and Office; Pondering the alternatives

No reason to look beyond Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Office, its a complete solution out of the box for every business need. Pondering the alternatives will take all of 5 seconds before realizing the alternatives won't live up to what Microsoft has to offer.Preceding message brought to you...

Tags: OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Loverock Davidson

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Mozilla blocks dangerous MS .NET Firefox add-on

RE: Mozilla blocks dangerous MS .NET Firefox add-onIf it had to be blacklisted or not I really don't care now. Implementing code without end user permission is enough reason. We all know MS ways so I am glad Mozilla people used this way and hope they keep doing it in...

Tags: Web browsers, .NET, Linux Distro, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Corp., MS .NET Firefox add-on, MS .NET, vunerability, plug-in

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Why Mac open source gets no respect

"Since Macs generally cost less than PCs"THEY ARE? Since when? And that doesn't jive at all with "Macs are upscale"... and cheaper. Mmmm no.No counterpart to XBMC?There are a ton of Media Center applications for windows, including Windows Media Center, which is fairly adept at just about...

Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Mac people, Apple Macintosh, XBMC, MCE, Unix

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

iTopsoft Anti-Spyware 2.0.0 (Windows)

Spyware grows more sophisticated every day. There's more of it, and it's more malicious than ever before. Experts agree: ITopsoft Anti-Spyware delivers the most advanced spyware detection, blocking and removal available to beat dangerous spyware programs. Dangerous and annoying spyware can infect your system in many different ways when you...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, iTopsoft, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-14

10 more ways to detect computer malware

TechRepublic members have spoken. Here are 10 anti-malware programs they find indispensable.This download includes both a PDF and a PowerPoint version of this 10 Things blog entry.

Tags: Malware, Computer, Michael Kassner, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Security, Internet, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2009-10-05

Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro 2009 6.7.1 (Windows)

Outpost Firewall Pro delivers proactive defense against hackers, spyware, Trojans, botnets, keyloggers, ID theft and other Internet-borne threats. The integrated anti-spyware module defends against the broad range of malicious programs. Its on-demand scanner enables scanning custom locations, while the real-time monitor is constantly on guard against the activation of spyware....

Tags: Outpost, Microsoft Windows, Agnitum, Outpost Firewall Pro, Anti-spyware Module, Host Protection Module, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Firewalls, Managed Hosting, Identity Theft, Scanners, Cloud Computing, Networking, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2009-09-24

Ubuntu reveals plans for Lucid Lynx

Linux distro's = futureLinux distro's have a BRIGHT future since the developers are driving this and the code is superior to ANY closed source proprietary lethargic old software vendor. RE: Ubuntu reveals plans for Lucid LynxSame boring linux distros trying to promise the world but don't deliver. Nothing separates...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux Distro, Ubuntu, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

ForceBindIP 1.2 (Windows)

ForceBindIP is a freeware Windows application that will inject itself into another application and alter how certain Windows Sockets calls are made, allowing you to force the other application to use a specific network interface / IP address. This is useful if you are in an environment with multiple interfaces...

Tags: Dynamic-link Library, Microsoft Windows, Richard Stanway, ForceBindIP, Productivity

Software downloads 2009-09-17

Google reCAPTCHA could raise bar in anti-bot, anti-spam battle

Well what are other options?I'm not knocking your concern because it is a valid point. But does that mean we just leave everything open to bots and spammers? What could be done for the disabled? I thought reCAPTCHA had some ways of handling this.What about for the deaf-blind?Implement CAPTCHA or...

Tags: anti-spam, reCAPTCHA, Amazon.com Inc., CAPTCHA, bot, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-16