Jul 5, 2005 | parents, software
Microsoft will release a new product later this month, Microsoft Student 2006. Here’s an article about the new software.It’s a big package, and a relatively pricey one – retail price is a hundred bucks. At its heart is a set of tutorials, toolbars...
Jun 28, 2005 | Google, software
Google Earth is another free service from the good folks at Google. After downloading and installing a 10Mb program, you have extraordinary access to satellite images of the entire globe, with intuitive controls that allow you to zoom in to your house or tilt the...
May 27, 2005 | security, software
The “Norton” brand name used to be synonymous with high-quality computer utilities. Sadly, there are almost no programs in its consumer lineup now that are good enough to recommend.Norton Internet Security is the suite that includes Norton Antivirus along...
May 13, 2005 | Apple, security, software
The Apple and Firefox evangelists won’t make eye contact with you for a while, since all the latest news of security flaws and exploits is aimed at them. Here’s a summary from Paul Thurrott, tech columnist: “There’s a certain poetic justice in...
Apr 18, 2005 | IE, Internet, security, software
Here’s an article about Firefox addressing the misconception that Firefox is somehow “more secure” than Internet Explorer. It’s not. It has its own security problems – more than Internet Explorer – and it is under increasing attack....
Apr 18, 2005 | security, software
Symantec finally released an antispyware program, filling an embarrassing hole in its lineup of security products. The Norton Spyware Protection program will be free and downloadable separately for the next couple of months; after June 1, it will only be available as...
