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On Wednesday, AVG released the 2014 versions of its antivirus and Internet security programs. Available for immediate download, the programs range from the no-cost AVG AntiVirus FREE 2014 to higher-end paid software such as AVG Premium Security 2014 and AVG PC TuneUp 2014.

You've probably read at least one story with warnings about using unsecure public Wi-Fi hotspots, so you know that eavesdroppers can capture information traveling over those networks. But nothing gets the point across as effectively as seeing the snooping in action. So I parked myself at my local coffee shop the other day to soak up the airwaves and see what I could see.

Fend off malware, phishers, and their ilk by exercising Firefox's built-in security features and picking some useful add-ons.

It's not enough to offer the latest wireless standard. Make sure the router that will support your office is up to snuff.

Offering free Wi-Fi can increase foot traffic and earn goodwill for your small business. Here's how to get started.

Investing in a good VPN is one of the smartest steps you can take toward improving your online privacy. We'll show you how to do it right.

Ekahau offers most comprehensive set of Wi-Fi site survey features in three-product test

If you have multiple PCs in your home or small office, you can save time and look professional by storing your documents and media on one PC and using network sharing to access them across all your computers and devices. This prevents you from having to store duplicate copies of files and reduces confusion when trying to find which PC a file is stored on. Additionally, you only really need to worry about backing up one PC (though for safety's sake you should always back up everything on a regular basis.)

Deploying the enterprise mode of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) with 802.1X authentication provides great Wi-Fi security, but complicates the client configuration and connection process.

Oversharing: It's become standard operating procedure in our social-media-obsessed world. Still, there's a difference between Facebooking embarrassing party photos or tweeting about your celebrity crush, and actually releasing critical private information to the Internet at large.

Implementing 802.1X authentication, which includes everything from setting up a RADIUS server to keeping end users connected, isn't easy.

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