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Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) Update for Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition 2006.1 (Windows)

The Security Configuration Wizard SCW is an attack-surface reduction tool for the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1). SCW determines the minimum functionality required for a server's role or roles, and disables functionality that is not required. The ISA Server Security Configuration Wizard Update adds...

Tags: Internet, ISA, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Internet Security, Security Configuration, Security Configuration Wizard, ISA Server Security Configuration Wizard Update, Servers, Security, Hardware

Software downloads 2007-09-04

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QNAP TS-239 Pro dual-bay NAS server

If you want to get a lot out of your NAS server, the QNAP TS-239 Pro may be the right choice for you, provided you don't mind getting your own hard drives and you possess a decent amount of networking knowhow. The QNAP TS-239 Pro supports an Ajax-based Webinterface...

Tags: Network-attached storage (NAS), QNap, QNAP TS-239 Pro, NAS, server, NAS server, TS-239 Pro, storage

Product reviews 2009-09-17

Geek Sheet: Virtualizing Free Linux Distributions in Windows Server 2008 R2

It's been a while since we've had a hardcore Geek Sheet installment, and I promise that this one will be a real winner. Some of you may be aware that the updated Hyper-V bare-metal hypervisor virtualization layer in Microsoft's upcoming Windows Server 2008 R2 (Which is due...

Tags: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Distribution, Mouse, Network, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, SLES, LinuxIC, OpenSUSE 11.1, ENTER, Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-08-09

XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.8.0 (Windows)

XM easy Personal FTP Server is a secure and easy to use FTP server for win2000/winxp/win2003. especially for personal user. Key features include a simple, intuitive and cool looking user interface, with several pages for managing the users, configuration and security, easy setup using the build-in FTP Server Setup Wizard,...

Tags: XM Satellite Radio Inc., FTP Server, Microsoft Windows, FTP, Dxmsoft

Software downloads 2009-07-09

Pano Logic adds remote access in version 2.6

Pano Logic has been offering desktop virtualization products since 2007 if my memory serves me well. Their take on desktop virtualization is based upon a a cute little box having ports for a monitor, keyboard, mouse and other things, called a Zero Client. The high level view is that the...

Tags: Remote Access, Virtual Desktop, Pano Logic, Desktop Virtualization, Desktops, Hardware, Virtualization, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2009-04-13

SMN - Implementing Security Manager for Cisco Networks v1.1

View Available Dates and LocationsCisco Security Manager is an enterprise-class management application designed to configure firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention IPS security services on Cisco network and security devices. Cisco Security Manager can be used in networks of all sizes-from small networks to large networks consisting of...

Tags: Policy, Cisco Systems Inc., Security Manager, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking

Training 2009-04-01

How to ruin a perfectly good Sunday with Windows Vista

The HP J4580 Multi-Function Inkjet Printer, Scanner and Fax. The $99.00 multifunction device that was the icing on the cake that ruined my Sunday. I always know when my weekend is going to be ruined. It usually starts like this: ...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Windows Vista, MFD, Printers, Scanners, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Fax, Hardware, Peripherals, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-12-17

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

We were disappointed with Kaspersky Internet Security 2009. While there are significant improvements to the anti-malicious-software engine in Kaspersky Internet Security 2009--it is faster--we only saw evidence of that during the file scan test. In our application and boot tests, the numbers were actually worse than last year. This highlights...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Kaspersky, KIS 2009, Kaspersky Internet security 2009, Kaspersky Internet Security, Microsoft Windows

Product reviews 2008-11-14

OPC Server for Siemens S7 PLCs 1.1 (Windows)

The MatrikonOPC Server for Siemens PLCs provides industrial strength connectivity to the S7 family of PLCs via Ethernet. Features such as built-in security, offline mode, redundancy add to the robust connectivity this OPC Server provides. The MatrikonOPC Server for Siemens S7 PLCs also provides complete support for Siemens S7-200, S7-300,...

Tags: Siemens AG, MatrikonOPC, Ethernet, Microsoft Windows, Network Technology, Networking, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-10-02

iolo Personal Firewall 1.5.3.4 (Windows)

iolo Personal Firewall puts up a barrier against Internet threats by only allowing desired communication to and from your computer. It prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to your PC and stealing information or causing damage. Use iolo Personal Firewall to prevent identify thieves from stealing private information, protect against...

Tags: Personal Firewall, Microsoft Windows, Iolo Technologies, Firewalls, Network Security, Security, Networking

Software downloads 2008-09-17

Thecus N3200

The Thecus N3200 is an empty, three-bay NAS drive that sells for approximately $330. Though it doesn't provide any storage out of the box, it's still reasonably priced for a device that supports RAID and up to 3TB of storage. The device boasts a useful set of features, including printer...

Tags: Network-attached storage (NAS), RAID, Storage, NETWORKING, Network technology, Thecus N3200

Product reviews 2008-09-09

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009

Despite winning our Editors' Choice award two years in a row, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 did not impress us enough to extend that run another year. Granted, there are significant improvements to the anti-malicious-software engine in KAV 2009; it is faster, although we only saw evidence of that during the file...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, KAV 2009, Kaspersky

Product reviews 2008-08-01

Fixing Windows Vista, Part 2: Taming UAC

The User Account Control feature in Windows Vista has been known to drive normally level-headed people over the edge with frustration. If you find it annoying, you might be tempted to turn it off. According to Microsoft research, somewhere between 12 and 16 percent of all Windows Vista users do...

Tags: Program, Account, Microsoft Windows Vista, UAC, Dialog Box, OK, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2008-04-29

ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware 7.1

ZoneAlarm is best known for its award-winning personal firewalls, but it also makes its own killer antispyware application. After starting from scratch a few years ago, ZoneAlarm has steadily improved its scanning and detection capabilities so that the latest version of ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware now provides top-notch antispyware protection and as...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, SECURITY, ZoneAlarm, anti-spyware, ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware

Product reviews 2008-02-01

Backuppoint Lite Backup ACB client 5.2.4.0 (Windows)

Easy to Use A configuration wizard is prompted after installation to guide users on backup settings. Manual backups or restores can be accomplished with a click. Set it and Leave it Backuppoint will back up all selected files automatically on schedule. Simply create a 'backup set' then...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Backuppoint, Backups

Software downloads 2008-01-19

Trendnet TEW-633GR Wireless Router (draft n)

Last year, when we reviewed TrendNet's first Draft N router, the TEW-631BRP, we came away wishing it was based on a finalized Wi-Fi specification. Now our wish remains with TrendNet's latest, the Wireless N Gigabit Router TEW-633GR, as the Draft 802.11N standard isn't expected to be finalized until late in...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, wireless router, Wireless-N Gigabit Router TEW-633GR, router, TEW-631BRP, network, TRENDNet, Wi-Fi, Draft-N

Product reviews 2007-12-16

Windows Defender (version 1593)

Microsoft Windows Defender is perhaps the best free antispyware application we looked at this year, but we disagree with Microsoft's aggressive need to verify our Windows license--not once but twice--before allowing us the opportunity to download and install Windows Defender. Given that it's a free app, we would prefer that...

Tags: Operating systems, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Microsoft Windows Defender, Windows Defender, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Product reviews 2007-12-13

Mobius Amsterdam 2007: Windows Mobile present and future, welcome to the HTC MAGIC Labs

Introductions: Today was the first full day of discussions and presentations at the Mobius 2007 event in Amsterdam following last night's evening reception. John Starkweather started off the day by laying out the ground rules for the event where most everything was completely open and we were invited to interact...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Chipset, Chipsets, Components, Device, Handhelds, Hardware, High Tech Computer Corp., MAGIC Labs, Marketing, Matthew Miller, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Mobius, Operating Systems, Photograph, Qualcomm Inc., Semiconductors, Social Computing, Software, Sony Reader

Blog posts 2007-11-29

Is it ethical to turn on wireless security for an open access point?

One of my readers sent me the following question and I thought it posed an interesting question on ethics.  I'll post his email and then I'll answer his questions. I helped a friend move, and re-established her wireless network working with a new ISP. While working, I encountered 7...

Tags: Password, Router, Network, WPA-PSK, Access Point, Wireless Security, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking, Wireless, George Ou

Blog posts 2007-11-19

Panda Antivirus 2008

This year, Panda offers two distinct antivirus products. To compare with other products tested and reviewed by CNET this year, we chose the Panda Antivirus 2008. A second product, Panda Antivirus plus Firewall 2008 was not reviewed. The $39.95 price for a three-user license is at the low end, which...

Tags: Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Kaspersky, Panda, Panda Antivirus 2008, antivirus

Product reviews 2007-10-12