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Has Dell kicked the crapware habit?: Has Dell kicked the crapware habit?5 versus 10The extra five minutes is not a big deal to me, but thanks for the pointer. I especially like the fact that Avast Free has a 64-bit edition.Avast is very nice.Good, free, and auto-updateable. The Best.Are you kidding me?NO software package should take...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Dell Software, Dell Computer Corp., computer, AVG, software, Avast; Discussion threads 2007-06-21
Avast Antivirus 4.7 Home Edition: Alwil is a Czech Republic security vendor that has been quietly producing Avast Antivirus for many years. There are two versions, Avast Antivirus Home edition, which is free and simplified, and Avast Antivirus Professional edition, which is paid and includes more advanced settings as well as additional features. In general,...; Tags: Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Alwil, Avast, antivirus; Product reviews 2007-05-03
Avast Antivirus 4.7 Professional Edition: Alwil is a Czech Republic security vendor that has been quietly producing Avast Antivirus for many years. There are two versions, Avast Antivirus Home edition, which is free and simplified, and Avast Antivirus Professional edition, which is paid and includes more advanced settings as well as additional features. In...; Tags: Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Alwil, Avast; Product reviews 2007-05-03
Most security tools not quite ready for Vista: Most security tools not quite ready for VistaGee, I WONDER why?Do ya think it might have something to do with MICROSUCKS stalling and refusing to provide the proper Vista info. required for COMPETING security products, in violation of anti-trust laws?Gee, whodda thunk MICROSUCKS would continue to violate anti-trust laws -...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), tool, domination, security tool, Avast, Sophos Plc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2006-11-30
Judge rules in class action against Direct Revenue: Judge rules in class action against Direct RevenueIt's about time . . .. . . that the courts were used to put an end to this. This is company and others like it is guilty of criminal trespass, resulting in everything from annoyance up to identity theft. Real...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Direct Revenue, spyware, class action, aurora, Avast; Discussion threads 2005-09-01

Another antivirus software flaw detected: Another antivirus software flaw detectedOh, how I love...I love it when software developers take such a strong stance in patching their faulty software. 'As long as you subscribe, and PAY PAY PAY through the teeth, we'll fix our mistake for you.'Yet another good reason to switch to Avast Antivirus, for...; Tags: SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, antivirus software, Kaspersky, antivirus, Avast, McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp.; Discussion threads 2005-03-17

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Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?: Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?AVG Freeware Ain't So Free After All...Man, am I shocked that AVG is doing this. Of course I don't use the product but have made recommendations in the past to folks who could not afford to purchase good...; Tags: Scanners, Web browsers, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Badware, server log, AVG, AVG LinkScanner; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Microsoft Equipt: good deal, lousy name: Microsoft Equipt: good deal, lousy nameJust what is "Equipt"?This name certainly does not contain any hint as to why someone would want it. Product names should be at least somewhat related to the purpose of the product.I also dont like software subscriptions. It seems that they are simply another way...; Tags: Microsoft Equipt, Microsoft Corp., lousy name, good deal, Microsoft Office; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Antivirus is 'completely wasted money': Cisco CSO: Antivirus is 'completely wasted money': Cisco CSOBUYING antivirus is a waste of timeBut honestly; from what I've read, freeware antiviruses such as Clam, and Avast do as good a job or better than overpriced commerical ones you have to subscribe too.In the last 4 years I've been on Win2k, and...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Viruses and worms, Black List, antivirus, security, Cisco Systems Inc., software, Using Virtual Machine, Stewart; Discussion threads 2008-05-21
Minimizing XP SP3 woes: Minimizing XP SP3 woesWhat did you expect......it to be as easy as apt-get ? ;]:)RE: Minimizing XP SP3 woesThats a lot of work to install a service packThemes are a problem.If your theme has replaced the logon screen the one with the animated vertical bars you have to remove...; Tags: Firewalls, Microsoft Windows XP, XP SP3, Minimizing XP SP3 woe, Minimizing XP SP3, firewall; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
First my kid hates Linux, now I have to buy laptops with Vista: First my kid hates Linux, now I have to buy laptops with VistaQuestionCan home users do that, too? My sister bought a new home system with Vista and hates it. I don't know anything about Vista but what I read here and on other technical forums, none of which seem...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Linux Now, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2008-04-15
AVG Antivirus Free Edition (Gallery: Free and essential Windows apps): AVG Antivirus Free Edition (Gallery: Free and essential Windows apps)Stupid questionHow is Paint.NET superior to Windows Paint? The blurb doesn't really say.RE: AVG Antivirus Free Edition (Gallery: Free and essential Windows apps)The best there is - I killed Norton on my computer and all of my clients...; Tags: Operating systems, NETWORKING, media player, AVG, essential Windows app, AVG Antivirus FREE EDITION, AVG AntiVirus, Windows App, Gallery, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-02-06
A+dozen+free+%26+essential+apps+for+Windows: A+dozen+free+%26+essential+apps+for+WindowsNot a very wide appeal to these toolsThere are only 2 or 3 mentioned here that most people would find useful, but still worth mentioning none the less.Reg Cleaners tend to scare meI like the idea of cleaning registries, but for some reason or another every time I attempt to...; Tags: freeware, AVG; Discussion threads 2008-02-06
Reports: Vista SP1 gold bits on track for next week: Reports: Vista SP1 gold bits on track for next weekHelpI got a new laptop July 2007 with vista home premium should i get the sp pack? I have been problems with page loading in internet explorer have to refreh page a lot to get the page to load...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), toolbar, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, software, vista; Discussion threads 2008-02-01
Why is my computer slowing down?: Why is my computer slowing down?Not exactly ....With NTFS only the metadata is written to the journal, not the file data. So technically it's not the same type of journaling as with ext3 which writes the metadata and the file contents. Now Reiserfs is a metadata only journaling system, but...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Nothing, file system, Microsoft Windows, fragmentation, computer, NTFS, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-01-22
Avast Professional Edition (exe): Avast 4 Professional Edition is a complete ICSA & Checkmark certified antivirus software for corporate and advanced home use. Avast Professional Edition includes an on demand scanner with two user interfaces, a skinnable simple interface: just select what you want to scan and in which way and press the play...; Tags: User Interface, ALWIL Software, Virus, Avast 4 Professional Edition, Avast Professional Edition, Scanners, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Hardware, Peripherals; Software downloads 2008-01-10
He likes it: Linux guy gives Windows Home Server a (qualified) thumbs up: It seems every time I do a Windows Home Server WHS post, the comments end up evolving/devolving into a debate over whether Linux or Windows is a better home-server platform. I decided to ask a Linux aficionado, Jason Perlow, to provide his take on WHS. Here's Perlow's WHS review: ...; Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Server, Jason Perlow, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2007-12-24
Gartner puts phishing tab at $3.2 billion: Gartner puts phishing tab at $3.2 billionI hate to say it, but...The government is not doing enough. NONE of the governments, especially in the countries where this stuff comes from. As I read it, China, Russia and Germany are the hot spots for this crap. That and...; Tags: Vertical industries, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, government, software, phishing, Gartner Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-12-17
Will consumers scrimp on paid security software?: Will consumers scrimp on paid security software?McAfee has more issues than consumer spending!!I recently was alerted that my subscription had run out. So I went to my online McAfee account and purchased my renewal. I then had to download the installer for the newest version. It gave...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, knee-jerk reaction, Norton Co., McAfee Inc., paid security software, software; Discussion threads 2007-12-17
Five secrets to faster Vista starts: Oh, great. Here we go again. The wise old men of mainstream tech journalism are once again repeating the conventional wisdom that Vista is slow to start up and slow to shut down. They're wrong. I proved this to my satisfaction last spring (see also the first...; Tags: Sony Corp., Network, Minute, Start-up, Problem, Microsoft Windows Vista, Leopard, Startup Time, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2007-11-26