GFi Software is ahead of the grain in this particular instance. Bearing in mind the woes of your ordinary home PC user, GFI have developed a product which assists the PC user and helps them understand the importance of data back-ups. The FREE version of GFI Backup 2009 – Home Edition, is perfect as it [...]
06.11.09 | Software Review | Computerexpert
Windows 7 builds upon the strong security lineage of Windows Vista and retains and builds upon the development processes and technologies that have made Windows Vista the most secure version of the Windows client to date. Basic security features such as Kernel Patch Protection, Service Hardening, Data Execution Prevention, Address Space Layout Randomization, and Mandatory [...]
06.2.09 | Windows 7 Tips | Computerexpert
The release candidate for Windows 7 is now available for download. Finnish anti-virus firm F-Secure, have observed that Microsoft persists in deceiving users on the true nature of file types, by hiding file extensions of known file types in Windows 7. The default behavior of Windows Explorer in every version of Windows from Windows 2000 [...]
06.1.09 | Software Review | Computerexpert
Panda Security has released a public beta of a new cloud-based antivirus offering that the company says provides advanced protection against new and unknown viruses. Available for a free download, Panda Cloud Antivirus consists of a lightweight AV agent that resides on the user’s PC and connects in real time to the company’s cloud-based servers. [...]
05.29.09 | Software Review | Computerexpert
The most common approach used by malware is to block the infected computer from connecting to the Web sites of antivirus and security companies. This block is a way to prevent you from getting help from your antivirus program in removing the infection. A group called Conficker Working Group is an industry formed to fight [...]
05.1.09 | Computer Safety Tip | Computerexpert
The recession is forcing smaller and mid-sized businesses to cut back on IT security, even though most companies expect security threats to increase, according to a survey by security software company GFI. According to a recent survey from the Ponemon Institute, six out of ten employees stole company data after leaving their jobs, while McAfee [...]
04.26.09 | Computer Safety Tip | Computerexpert
Vista Services Optimizer, is a free tool for Windows Vista that assists you with fine tuning and speeding up Windows Vista. This tool comes with many Windows services related tools such as automatic tuneup, manual tuneup and service test. Manual TuneUp option enables you to optimize Vista by disabling
04.22.09 | Windows Vista Tips | Computerexpert
HP is set to announce on Monday a free tool that developers can use to check for holes in the Flash applications they write, which can lead to data leaks and other security problems on Web sites. HP SWFScan decompiles Flash applications and searches the code for vulnerabilities and violations of Adobe’s best security practices [...]
04.16.09 | Computer News | Computerexpert
Microsoft has given a list of seven ways it recommends users should check whether an e-mail is a scam. Now-a-days, e-mail scamming is a serious problem and it’s often responsible for various phishing scams as well as the spread of malware. Here is the check list Microsoft offers: 1. It sounds too good (or bad) [...]
04.15.09 | Computer Safety Tip | Computerexpert
Getting Started: Below are some basic maintenance task you can do to start improving your computer’s security. Sign up for software update e-mail notices. Register your software. New software must be registered. This is
04.14.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks | Computerexpert
