Whether you know them as Symantec or Norton (it’s all semantics at this point anyways), their newest installment of security software is on the way. Expected to release later this fall (or Autumn if you will), Norton’s security software lineup (Antivirus, Internet Security, Norton 360) will all see some significant changes. For now, you can download Norton Antivirus 2010 and/or Norton Internet Security 2010 in beta for free. Norton 2010: Bigger, Bolder, Beta. Security software has adopted the release schedule of new cars, releasing new products the fall prior to the new year (2010 in Sept 2009). Norton’s new technology is being likened to the automobile industry in another way, drawing an analogy to fuel-efficient vehicles. Wh…

Giving us yet another reason to use Firefox and hate IE, Microsoft Corp. announced today that there is a serious computer security vulnerability to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 operating software users on Internet Explorer. According to Microsoft, the “Zero Day” security vulnerability has been a problem for nearly a week where hackers can remotely take control of your machine and then have their way with it. Apparently the vulnerability has to do with a part of Microsoft’s software that plays video (Microsoft Video …

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PC gamers know that any hardware or software function that is not going into game play, is taking away from it. Both standard software games and, to a greater extent, online games are some of the most demanding applications a PC faces. When it comes to performance, everyday functions and utilities that typically operate without notice can become huge nuisances, or worse, make real time game play impossible. This is especially true with antivirus programs. Many PC gamers, in order to boost performance, turn off needed security measures, exposi…

Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue sales of its subscription security service, instead opting for a free version to help protect against computer threats like viruses and spyware. The sales halt won't be placed in effect until after the beginning of the third quarter, 2009. Yet, given the well-publicized shortcomings of Windows Live One Care, can its free replacement be expected to perfo…

Is Antivirus software really necessary?   Yes. Is Antivirus software the same as Internet Security/Antispyware/antimalware (the list goes on) software? No. Though several standalone antivirus software solutions include additional tools, they are not the same. Think of most antivirus software as the first step of computer security (sometimes composed of several sub-steps like antispyware and email scanning. To take your security to the next level, you need additional tools (firewall, identity protection, web filters) found in Internet Security software. The next step? Premium Security Suites. Is antivirus software enough? Probably not. When it comes rig…