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64-bits of protection?

Microsoft claims that the 64-bit version of Windows 7 is actually safer than ordinary Windows 7. They actually have a point. Sort of.

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Poisoned Google search

Even simple Google search results can lead you into malware, so never ever go on the Web without anti-virus protection.

| Opinion | Endpoint security | Internet | Security | Windows | 11/17/09 at 7:08 pm |


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Crashing Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 with SMB

Something seems off with Microsoft's networking quality assurance in Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2. Yet another SMB bug has shown-up.



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Avoiding the Windows Fonts of Doom

Another day, another Windows security hole patched, but don't delay putting the latest patch in for Web font problems or you may be in for a world of hurt.



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Child Porn: Malware's ultimate evil

If malware starts storing child pornography on your PC, your life is likely to be ruined forever. Don't let it happen to you.



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| Opinion | Endpoint security | Operating systems | Security | Windows | 11/18/2009 - 22:48 | 5 comments | 16I like it!

Poisoned Google search

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Avoiding the Windows Fonts of Doom

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Patch and Patch Again

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Avoiding Password Hell

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Windows 7: Unimproved Security

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Time to look for an AVG replacement?

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