May 24, 2008 | computers, Microsoft, security, WinXP
A number of people have had the same problems after installing Windows XP Service Pack 3: Device Manager is emptySystem Restore is emptythe Network Connections screen is emptyother USB devices are not workingin some cases, My Computer will not open up or starts...
May 19, 2008 | computers, Internet, OneCare, security, Vista, WinXP
The best security software will not protect you if you click “OK” and install something from a web site. Adware/spyware was at epidemic levels until a couple of years ago when Microsoft released Windows Defender and the antivirus vendors reluctantly...
May 11, 2008 | computers, Microsoft, security, WinXP
Every time I think Microsoft is going to learn a lesson and show some communication skills, it makes another misstep.Windows XP Service Pack 3 is a collection of previously released security patches and updates, with a handful of new features and absolutely nothing...
May 7, 2008 | Internet, mobile, network, security, Vista, wireless
Vista’s firewall is significantly beefed up from the firewall in Windows XP – it monitors outgoing traffic, it’s able to adjust easily when a computer is moved from one network to another, and the settings are easier to find in Vista’s Network...
May 5, 2008 | broadband, computers, Internet, mobile, network, security, wireless
If you have a wireless notebook, there’s yet another way the bad guys can get past your defenses.When you connect to a wireless access point, normally you’re in “infrastructure” mode. Network traffic to all the computers using the wireless...
Apr 23, 2008 | computers, mail, Microsoft, Office, OneCare, photos, security, software, Vista, web_services
Microsoft is working on a package of software and online services that might be exactly right for students and home computer users. Although Vista includes important features out of the box, it does not include Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and Powerpoint....
