Mar 19, 2009 | Internet, security
Don’t miss the fascinating article in the New York Times today about the worldwide hunt for the authors of malicious software named “Conficker.” An extraordinary behind-the-scenes struggle is taking place between computer security groups around the world and the...
Mar 16, 2009 | Adobe, security, software
If your computer has Adobe Acrobat 9 or Acrobat Reader 9, you should have already installed an update to version 9.1, issued last week. Open the program and click on Help / About to check the version, or click on Help / Check for Updates to see if you’re up to date....
Feb 9, 2009 | computers, Microsoft, OneCare, SBS, security, software, Vista, WinXP
Small businesses running Microsoft Small Business Server have not had an easy time finding antivirus software. Security suites designed for large companies are frequently complex, difficult to install and configure, and all too often require an inordinate amount...
Feb 6, 2009 | computers, security, software, Vista, WinXP
In 2009, almost every security suite has been slimmed down and simplified. The vendors finally responded to years of criticism and have made their programs more stable, light on system resources, easier to understand, and less intrusive. Although you can easily find...
Feb 5, 2009 | backup, Microsoft, OneCare, security, Vista, WinXP
Many people have strong religious convictions about antivirus and security programs for PCs. I’m guilty of that too but let me try to step back and give you a reasonably unbiased overview of where we are in 2009. For the last few years, I’ve been recommending...
Feb 2, 2009 | security, software, Vista, WinXP
Many of you are seeing an update for “.NET Framework 3.5 SP1” that isn’t installed automatically; the little gold shield or Vista update icon appears by the clock looking for you to click the OK button manually. .NET Framework is a programming environment that...
