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• Microsoft Issues Security Advisory on IE Vulnerability Microsoft has issued a security advisory that provides customers with guidance and workarounds for dealing with a zero-day exploit aimed at Internet Explorer.
• Buffalo Ships USB 3.0 Hard Drive First model available with next-generation USB 3.0 connectivity.
• Spyware Doctor With Antivirus: First Look A preliminary look at a new paid antivirus application.
• Picking the Right Security Software Here are some considerations to keep in mind when choosing security apps.
• Top Protection: G Data AntiVirus 2010 G Data led the field on almost all of our malware detection tests, but using this program means having to make more decisions than you do with other apps.
• ESET NOD32 Fails to Impress Unfortunately, ESET NOD32 doesn't keep up with other antivirus apps in blocking malware.
• Alwil Avast Professional Edition: Wait for the Update Avast Professional Edition's inconsistent malware detection and frustrating interface make it a less-than-ideal choice for protecting your PC.
• F-Secure Anti-Virus 2010: Cloud-Based Protection F-Secure Anti-Virus 2010 does a good job detecting malware, but it doesn't quite keep up with the top contenders.
• Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2010: A Polished Interface Norton AntiVirus is a good choice for nontechies, but those willing to deal with a less-refined interface can get stronger protection.
• Advanced Antivirus Hackers have shown that they can plant their malware even on mainstream sites--proving that you need antivirus protection now more than ever. We lab-tested eleven top security programs to find the best guardians for your PC.
• Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010: Loaded With Features Kaspersky Anti-Virus has plenty of features, but is inconsistent thanks to its below-average traditional malware detection and at-times frustrating user interface.
• BitDefender Antivirus 2010: Needs Better Interface BitDefender Antivirus 2010 will get the job done, but it needs a better user interface.
• Panda Antivirus Pro 2010: A Fair Performer Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 does a decent job at malware blocking but doesn’t stand out.
• Avira AntiVir Premium Edition: Lacks Behavioral Detection Avira AntiVir Premium Edition needs more features and a face-lift before it can become a top choice.
• McAfee VirusScan Plus 2010: Protection Issues McAfee VirusScan Plus has some good features and a decent interface, but it has too many performance problems for us to recommend it.
• Sanyo Delays Increase in Solar Cell Production The story headlined "Sanyo delays increase in solar cell production" and posted Nov. 17 has been removed from the wire. Online editors are asked to immediately...
• HP Sees PC Sales Jump in China HP's Personal Systems Group saw its fiscal fourth-quarter PC sales increase 40 percent in China over the same period last year.
• Asus UL80Vt-A1 Delivers Impressive Flexibility The UL80Vt-A1 delivers good battery life, a discrete GPU, and a surprisingly snappy user experience.
• Nikon Coolpix P90 Megazoom: An Easy-to-Use Powerhouse The 24X-optical-zoom Nikon Coolpix P90 concentrates on ease of use and manual controls, leaving the wow-factor extras to competitors.
• Top-Notch Laptop Repair? Expect to Pay Top Dollar Toshiba customer loses faith in vendor after unexplained failures render his repair bill nearly as high as his sticker price.
• Verizon Ads: Apple Strikes Back Not one to take the "misfit toy" comparison lightly, Jobs & Co. produce some indirect responses to Verizon’s recent iPhone/AT&T attack ads.
• RIM, Motorola Latest Defendants in Visual Voicemail Suit Klausner Technologies has charged Motorola and RIM with patent infringement.
• Intel Core i9: Six-Cores Of Speed Early tests prove positive for Intel's upcoming Core i9 CPUs.
• NBA Live for IPhone NBA Live, a $10 game from EA Sports, continues EA's march to port all its major sports titles (Madden, Tiger Woods, FIFA) to the iPhone. You might think it could...
• Apple Enters AT&T vs. Verizon Ad War Apple is defending its iPhone from attacks by Verizon Wireless with two ads that debut Monday night.