Windows Vista – An Overview by Lucy Bartlett
After a gap of nearly 5 years, Microsoft released the latest version of Windows which is named as Vista. With a name change from Longhorn to Vista, the stable version of Windows is expected to be released during November 2006. The beta version of this software is already available as a free... The most common criticism of Windows XP is its unstable security and its inability to protect the system from buffer overflows, viruses and malware. ... If you want to try Vista on your desktop computer then your system should have a processor which should be at least 800MHZ speed, 512 MB RAM and...

Safeguard Your PC With An Antivirus Software by Cher K Markov
Firstly, a few words on viruses, a computer virus is a program or programming code that replicates by being copied or initiating it’s copying to another program, computer boot sector or document. So a virus is nothing but a small program made up of binary code i.e ones and zeroes just like the... Antivirus software consists of computer programs that attempt to identify, thwart and eliminate computer viruses and other malicious software (malware). ... When you purchase antivirus software you receive the software but the definitions that you receive are the real value in your purchase.

Monitoring Software Can be Used for Spying as Well by Alexandra Gamanenko
We all already got used to computer monitoring both at work and at home. We got used to advertising monitoring software products as tools for parental control and workplace surveillance. These programs are indeed helpful tools -- to a certain extent. ... And security experts confirm-- remote deployment of surveillance software is sharply on the rise. ... (Person with administrator privilege installs major software products, and in case of a home computer, it is usually the person who owns the PC).

How to Detect and Remove Spyware and Adware by Debbie Jacobsen
Spyware and Adware Facts: · Of the more than one billion computers on the internet today, 80% are not protected against spyware and adware. · Spyware is the most common and most dangerous internet security threat today. · Spyware is designed to steal our personal information so it can be used... The most common signs that your computer is infested with spyware is: · Your computer is running much slower than usual . ... · Free software and cheap software usually contains spyware and/or adware.

Virtual Machines - Rapid Security Tool Deployment by Darren Miller
Virtual Machines - Many of you have probably heard of them, and/or even used them . But for those of you who have not, here is a brief description. Virtual Machines, or OS Virtualization, allows heterogeneous operating systems to run simultaneously on the same physical hardware. ... How We Use Virtual Machines In Security Assessments ------------ Each time we perform a security assessment for a customer, we utilize specialized and proprietary software / tools. ... Before we conclude this article on how virtualization is used to rapidly and securely deploy security toolsets, we will...

Backup Software by Eddie Tobey
Creating a backup for the data in a computer or any electronic storage device is very important. Most equipment, including personal computers, have a good chance of “crashing,” which is the failure of the hard disk on which the data is stored. When a hard disk crashes, all the data is inevitably... Backups can also be made into fixed media like another part of the hard disk or to another computer on the same network. ... The main criteria to be considered while purchasing a backup software program are the ease of operation, ability to backup without continuous monitoring, ability to handle...

Microsoft Windows and Computer Security Spotlight by Sid Kato
Recent newsmaker stories regarding Microsoft Windows security highlighted the recurring theme that there are “care and feeding” issues related to using computers in the dynamic, connected world of the Internet. Just days ago this month, computer users of home PCs, businesses, and mobile laptop... Security issues related to Windows fall under many names (beyond malware), which specifically equate to hardware, software, network and user components too numerous (and specialized) to adequately address in this article.

The Peer-to-Peer Fiasco – A Tax Time Warning! by Greg Richburg
It has been almost 2 years since I last visited this topic, and to my amazement, this problem has grown to enormous proportions. Napster, Morpheus, Bearshare, Kazaa… Sound familiar? Well the originals are still available, but the new kids on the block that are really making a stir are Shareaza,... If you install these applications wrong, you could be offering your livelihood to any number of hack attempts on your personal PC, your office network, and most importantly of all, your financial security.

Windows Vista, What You Should Know Before Buying by Rayman L
Choosing which version of Windows XP to buy was a pretty easy decision for most people. If you needed basic features you bought the Home version. If you were a business person or wanted dual processor support and remote access you bought Windows XP Pro. ... In this case Microsoft swaps out the multimedia centric software like Media Center, DVD Maker and Movie Maker for data backup, remote desktop and network security. ... With the release of the New Windows Vista, consumers now face a much more confusing selection and which version you purchase must be carefully considered as the Vista...

A Brief Introduction To Bluetooth by Oliver Dvorak
Bluetooth was designed to allow low bandwidth wireless connections to become easy to use so even those who are new to wireless can use them. Version one.One of Bluetooth describes a low power, short range wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to send data at rates up to 720... Offering advanced security mechanisms, Bluetooth ensures a high level of security. ... Security is also important. ... The radio is power friendly and the software for Bluetooth is very configurable, limiting the power consumption of equipment.