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News

ClamAV Confirms Critical Bug, Offers Patch
A vulnerability in the popular open-source ClamAV anti-virus scanner can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious code... 15-Apr-2008
Patch Tuesday Next Week: Five Critical Updates Promised
Microsoft plans to release eight security updates on Tuesday, five of which are rated critical by the software vendor. 03-Apr-2008
Who Patches Bugs Faster, Apple or Microsoft?
Apple's ads imply its software is safer than Microsoft's, but the facts show it's worse at patching zero-day flaws, study says. 29-Mar-2008
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How-To

Install Windows XP SP3 Right
Plus: Step on Vista and IE bugs; block QuickTime and Flash Player risks. 11-May-2008
Hackers Focus Efforts on Firefox, Safari
Internet Explorer goes unscathed, but Office is hit with new, dangerous bugs. 25-Apr-2008
Vista Service Pack 1: 573 Fixes in Limbo
Plus: Patch IE, update Reader and Skype, and crush Yahoo Jukebox bugs. 01-Apr-2008
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Opinion

Disappointing Upgrades, iPhone Update, and eBay Ads
Readers discuss new and improved software that really isn't, ways to reverse Apple's iPhone update, and the plethora of ads on eBay. 11-Oct-2007
Microsoft Plugs a Gallery of Critical Holes
Also: Vista improvements that are unavailable via Automatic Updates. 26-Sep-2007
Full Disclosure: Your Chance to Help Test This Column!
Are new ideas better? Never-ending betas let you judge for yourself. 17-Mar-2006
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Reviews

Old Software--and Why I Hate Upgrading
Our crotchety columnist and his compatriots explain why they're loathe to upgrade their favorite apps, plus some terrific time-wasters. 09-Oct-2007
Microsoft Glitches Hamper Critical Fixes
Crucial patches for IE and Office hit snags; a fix for a Norton security hole. 21-Jun-2007
PC Security in the Zone
ZoneAlarm Pro 3 protects your PC from hackers and blocks ads, cookies, and spyware. 30-Apr-2002
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