Many organizations use a mix of PCs, servers and operating systems. Deploying software and data to them takes up time and manpower. At a college or university, for instance, the start of a new academic year means that the IT department has to set up thousands of PCs and user accounts so that new...
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Panda Internet Security 2011: Puts the pain on malware, but is also painfully slow Panda holds a ton of promise, and if it weren’t for a few niggling issues, we’d anoint it your favorite security suite. But there are some things that just can’t be ignored, like the same persistent pop-ups like in the...
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A valiant shot at redemption that clanks off the back rim Like Norton, McAfee’s struggling to overcome an unflattering reputation among the tech-literate in hopes of expanding its user base beyond the OEM crowd, and last year’s completely retooled version went a long way toward that goal. Not much has changed in the McAfee...
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An antivirus for geeks, not newbs With the release of Norton Internet Security 2011, it’s apparent Symantec is still trying to shed its lingering image in power-user circles as a resource pig, perhaps a little too hard at times. The new user interface is sleek and sexy with plenty of configuration options to drill...
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This Eset Smart Security 5, includes Anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall and anti-spam functions are combined in the latest version of Eset’s all-in-one security software. Thoughtful additions include a new Gamer Mode which helps the computer conserve system resources so that games run more smoothly. Another new feature is the Parental Control mode which filters offensive...
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1. Decide if you want single or dual boot If you want to keep your existing Windows 7 set-up but want to test Windows 8, the easy way is to go for dual boot. To do that, you need to create a second partition on your existing hard drive for installing Windows 8. Click...
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Network security provider Fortinet has launched a software solution for companies whose employees need to access corporate networks from their mobile devices. The FortiClient EndPoint Security Suite software prevents unauthorised devices from accessing the corporate network remotely. Working with FortiGate security appliances, it encrypts data via a virtual private network or Internet access and...
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