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Review: OtterBox Impact and Defender Series cases for the BlackBerry Bold

Review: OtterBox Impact and Defender Series cases for the BlackBerry BoldSound Echo ProblemProtection is great, but the phones functionality is greatly compromised.Callers hear a conversationally debilitating echo.It appears that the sound from the speakers on the phone gets caught in the case and is picked up by the microphone.Keeping the...

Tags: Defender Series, OtterBox Impact, BlackBerry Bold, Defender, RIM BlackBerry

Discussion threads 2008-12-09

Still more questions than answers about Microsoft Morro

Still more questions than answers about Microsoft MorroWindows Home ServerHopefully we will finally see support in Morro for Windows Home Server which I know people have been asking the OneCare Team to support for the last year.Backup?One of the prime reasons I use OneCare is to back up all my...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Morro, Defender, OneCare, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-11-21

(Images: Windows Live OneCare and Windows Defender)

(Images: Windows Live OneCare and Windows Defender)Morro versus DefenderI would like to know the difference between Morro and Windows Defender. Perhaps Defender is going to take the same path as One Care; they will both be obsolete.

Tags: Operating systems, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows, Morro, Defender, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare, Microsoft Windows Live

Discussion threads 2008-11-19

Vista 32-bit vs. Vista 64-bit - Benchmarked

Vista 32-bit vs. Vista 64-bit - BenchmarkedHad the choice.Had the choice recently, between 64 and 32 bit. I went with 32 bit because I'm not confident enough yet in the maturity of 64 bit drivers and applications for what I specifically want in my pc. It wasn't an easy choice,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Network technology, defender, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit, Vista 64-Bit, PassMark

Discussion threads 2008-02-21

GPL defenders say: See you in court

GPL defenders say: See you in courtOnly fair...If you are going to use the code then you must abide by the terms of the license.I completely understand the SFLC's position. There must be a penalty for violating the license. Otherwise it turns into a game of using the code in...

Tags: Strategy, commons, GPL, GPL defender, defender, patent

Discussion threads 2007-10-01

Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits market

Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits marketHEY YOUBULLSHIT!The problem is detectionDefender has done very poorly in malware detection.Spy sweeper and spyware doctor do much better. If you want a good process explorer you should try Process Explorerhttp://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.htmlEasily forgottenis the fact that Microsoft actually stopped defender from exposing some spyware because of...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Windows, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., Defender, Windows Defender, rep, anti-spyware

Discussion threads 2006-10-24

Beta of Microsoft's antispyware tech falls short in tests

Beta of Microsoft's antispyware tech falls short in testsAdAware and Spybot were among the also-rans.The comparison was to the results of two other programs. Those programs found more problems, but I'm uncertain so far about the significance.The reason for my patience is the chance for false positives and the...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, anti-spyware, Ad-aware, Microsoft Corp., Defender, SpyBot

Discussion threads 2006-03-08

Windows Defender Beta 2 vs. spyware

Windows Defender Beta 2 vs. spywareTraces or Apps ?Interesting. Is that "65% to 75%" number the traces or actual Spyware apps that were prevented from running again? I tend to subscribe to the theory that knocking out the spyware app is what counts, not necessarily all of the...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Suzi, Microsoft Windows, EXPLORERMENUEXT&Define, Microsoft Corp., spyware, anti-spyware, Defender

Discussion threads 2006-03-06

Windows Defender annoyances

I blogged last week about Windows Defender and complained about PCMag.com's review. I said I'd test Defender against some real spyware, not just 6 commercial keyloggers. The next day I started to install Windows Defender on one of my virtual machines. It was a no go because... my VM is...

Tags: service pack, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows

Blog posts 2006-03-01

Photos: Defender of the GPL

Photos: Defender of the GPLGod Bless RMSYou look leaner...mind if you release your new diet under GPL-v3? ;)

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Defender, GPL, photograph

Discussion threads 2006-01-18

Windows AntiSpyware becomes "Defender"

Windows AntiSpyware becomes "Defender"Windows AntiSpyware becomes "Defender"A fitting name for a fitting application. I guess I don't need to point out the fact that Microsoft is once again helping its customers by making them more secure. Anyone who thinks differently obviously doesn't value security.is the source code clouding...

Tags: Rootkits, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, rootkit protection, rootkit, Defender, anti-spyware, Microsoft Windows, security, Windows Defender, Microsoft Corp., computer

Discussion threads 2005-11-07

Defender of the Linux faith

Defender of the Linux faithsighCompliancy, Enforcement in Linux, I liked the freedom and the open-mindedness of this new and improved OS?I'm seriously considering taking my bong and going home.This guy is doing a real service!And, he is maintaining a very important project. This will encourage more to contribute.Why use GPL?This...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Regulations, Defender, GPL, Linux faith, USA PATRIOT Act, Linux

Discussion threads 2005-03-18

WyvernWorks Defender 2004 1.1 (Windows)

Concerned about protecting your computer from accidental misuse or reconfiguration? Want to keep Internet hackers from controlling your system? Computer security is a complex area, and you may not have the expertise necessary to secure your computer's operations. Thanks to Defender, you don't have to be a security expert. Defender...

Tags: Reconfiguration, Microsoft Windows, Computer, WyvernWorks, Defender, Productivity, Security

Software downloads 2004-04-06

Additional Resources

Blood Beach for iPhone 1.1 (Mobile)

In Blood Beach for iPhone you are the lone defender of a remote listening post in the Solomon islands. While you have an impressive arsenal including the M2 BMG, Bofors 40mm, and Thompson SMG. The Japanese have done their homework and your island is the lynchpin for control of the...

Tags: Firing, Apple iPhone, Mobile, CoreSoft, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-17

Process Hacker 1.7 (Windows)

Process Hacker provides a customizable tree view with highlighting showing you the processes running on your computer. You can see detailed performance graphs. A complete list of services and full control over them (start, stop, pause, resume, and delete). A list of network connections. Provides a comprehensive information for all...

Tags: Process, Performance, Microsoft Windows, Hacker, WJ32, Rootkits, Performance Management, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Software downloads 2009-11-17

My scareware night and how McAfee lost a customer

With their Comcast and AT&T dealsMcAfee has a huge market share hereit pretty much does nothing to prevent being infected by these rogue antivirus attacks.I have found Combofix (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix)is the most effective tool to remove these things but even that isn't 100%.Usually you will want to rename it before you...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Vista/7, software, McAfee Inc., AV Software, Malwarebytes

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Shadow Defender 1.1.0.315 (Windows)

Shadow Defender is an easy-to-use desktop security and privacy protection tool for Windows operating systems. It provides an excellent way to prevent unwanted or malicious changes from being made to a PC. With Shadow Defender you can run system in a virtual environment, called Shadow Mode. And all the attacks...

Tags: Environment, Virtual Environment, Attack, Shadowdefender, Microsoft Windows, Virtualization, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-12

Shadow Defender (64-bit) 1.1.0.315 (Windows)

Is your computer safe? New security vulnerabilities are found every day by which many malicious programs or people attack the Windows operating system. Your computer may HAVE been attacked. Please protect your system with Shadow Defender ASAP! Shadow Defender is the best easy-to-use PC/laptop security and privacy protection tool for...

Tags: 64-bit, PC, Virtual Environment, Laptop Computer, Attack, Shadowdefender, Microsoft Windows, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

Software downloads 2009-11-11

Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samples

RE: Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samplesyawnWho can I trust *now*....Even Ed Bott said '7' was more secure!The Windows Infect Season is not over yet.. Nothing's changed.... That people even USE Windows these days is quite remarkable.... It must be the power of habit...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, malware, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Copyright associations want enforcement for free

The defender of status quo?What a tired old rant. Use technology and the law to enforce ill advised and ill gotten copyright protection.The internet has revolutionized mankind's ability to communicate and share knowledge and culture, and you want to put it under lock and key to deny mankind that benefit?How...

Tags: Benefits, Federal government, Sales force management, Mickey Mouse, Internet

Discussion threads 2009-11-05