Dec 3, 2004 | Apple, security
I’m sure this will get lots of attention in the paper tomorrow as a gesture of fairness, given all the criticism of Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer lately. But hey, perhaps you’ll be busy and miss the headline. Apple Computer released security...
Oct 6, 2004 | security, WinXP
I’ve recently discovered “TV Media” on the Add-Remove Programs list of several computers. It’s just the usual adware, installed on a computer to generate popups popups popups. Like many of the other adware/spyware programs, it doesn’t...
Sep 16, 2004 | security, WinXP
You can still screw up your computer after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2. Web sites might ask permission to install “ActiveX Controls” or other kinds of programs. Trustworthy web sites can use ActiveX controls to offer valuable services; you should...
Sep 6, 2004 | security, WinXP
Symantec is dragging its feet about allowing its programs to communicate with the new Windows Security Center – resulting in the balloon in the lower right corner of the screen that says your computer “might be at risk.” I don’t know why...