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October 2004
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Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage Fine-tune the settings in Microsoft's recently released Windows XP Service Pack 2.   |
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March 18, 2004
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Windows XP SP2 Turns 'On' Pop-up Blocking Microsoft's coming XP service pack adds a new Windows Security Center and a significant change to the default settings for pop-up blocking in IE. |
PC World
August 2003
Scott Spanbauer |
Internet Tips: Pay Less, Stay Private, and Block Spam in One Shot Get the most from AOL and MSN; reduce the flow of junk mail; download a free software firewall. |
PC World
August 28, 2001
Tom Spring |
First Look at Microsoft IE 6.0 Microsoft's updated browser eats cookies and sings a slightly new tune by adopting open standards... |
InternetNews
June 15, 2004
Clint Boulton |
Windows SP2 Comes Closer with RC 2 Microsoft reveals code for its oft-delayed second release candidate to developers ahead of the summer deadline for the finished product. |
PC World
August 28, 2001
Matt Berger |
Microsoft Internet Explorer Turns 6 Upgrade to Web browser now available online, featuring improved privacy protection and new storage options... |
InternetNews
April 19, 2004
Roy Mark |
FTC Urges Industry Solutions to Spyware Officials say better tools and intense consumer education are key to protecting users from invasive programs. |
PC World
March 2004
Paul Thurrot |
Windows XP's Big Security Fix Our test drive suggests that Service Pack 2 is a keeper--assuming no incompatibilities. |
PC World
March 2002
Scott Spanbauer |
Get That Spyware Off My Computer! Prevent spyware from installing on your PC, remove spyware already installed, and switch browsers at will... |
PC World
January 2005
Steve Bass |
Your XP Service Pack 2 Survival Guide How to handle Windows XP's latest bug fix and security update. |
BusinessWeek
August 30, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Windows: Security Is Suddenly Job One By attacking some of the worst security problems in Windows, Windows XP Service Pack 2 could save you a lot of trouble. Bite the bullet and install it -- the sooner the better. |
PC World
September 2003
Scott Spanbauer |
Internet Tips: Play It Safe With the Right Browser Security Settings Select the appropriate browser settings; improve wireless-network security with WPA. |
PC World
September 2004
Paul Thurrott |
Windows XP's Big Fix With Service Pack 2, Windows gets an array of much-needed patches, tweaks, and tools, all rolled into one free download. Here's what's in it for you. |
PC World
January 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
Better Browsing: Add-Ons, Plug-Ins, and Extensions Free Web image tool for Internet Explorer... Managing bookmarks in Mozilla... The best way to remove an add-on... etc. |
PC World
September 2004
Steve Bass |
A Two-Pronged Spyware Defense Keep the torrent of snooping software off your PC -- before and after it strikes. |
InternetNews
June 29, 2004
Susan Kuchinskas |
Gates on Spam Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates offered a "fireside chat" to beleaguered e-mail users Monday, bucking them up and promising them eventual relief. Redmond is on it, okay, guys? |
PC World
November 10, 2000
Tom Spring, PCWorld.com |
Don't Delete That Browser: Microsoft, @Home Scuffle New clients from AOL and MSN claim and aim to simplify the Net, but may complicate your surfing life with incompatibilities... |
InternetNews
December 13, 2004
Jim Wagner |
Microsoft Enters Desktop Search Fray Microsoft officials announced the release of its own desktop search application Monday, hoping to make up Google ground established two months ago. |
PC World
November 2003
Kandra & Brandt |
The Great American Privacy Makeover An exclusive PC World survey reveals that even savvy Web users can do more to safeguard their privacy and data. Take the quiz and find out how vulnerable you are; then use our tips to improve your score. |
BusinessWeek
October 4, 2004
Toddi Gutner |
What's Lurking in Your PC? Because it's so new and still evolving, many computer users don't understand spyware. Here's a quick tutorial to bring you up to date on this insidious problem. |
InternetNews
June 2, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2: Do's & Don'ts for Web Sites To help customers prepare for its Windows XP security overhaul, Microsoft advocates programming changes for users of several applications. |
BusinessWeek
July 12, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Why I'm Staying Away From Internet Explorer The browser's endless security woes make it dangerous to use. |
InternetNews
October 8, 2004
Roy Mark |
FTC Pursues Former Spam King in Court The Federal Trade Commission filed its first spyware case Thursday against the man once known as the undisputed king of spam and the various companies he controls. |
Entrepreneur
January 2005
Mike Hogan |
Opting Out? The federal Computer Emergency Response Team suggests sidestepping some Internet dangers by using a browser other than Internet Explorer. Here's how to explore your options. |
PC Magazine
February 2, 2005
Gottesman & Karagiannis |
A False Sense of Security Only 85 percent of the AOL/NCSA survey respondents were running antivirus software. Worse, while 71 percent of those people thought they were updating their protection at least weekly (including automatic updates), barely half of them actually were. |
PC World
April 2003
Zetter & Tweney |
Internet Fixes Sneakier spam, wilier worms, more aggravating ads... no wonder it feels like your PC is under assault. Fight back with these simple steps for keeping the latest pests at bay. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2005
Michael J. Steinhart |
Maximum Security: 94 Essential Tips for Staying Safe Dozens of our best security tips and pointers, broken down by category: system, networking and wireless, e-mail, Web surfing, malware, and mobile. |
InternetNews
February 15, 2005
Susan Kuchinskas |
IE 7.0: Missing the Search Boat? Gates promised a browser update with more holes plugged. But the biggest hole is not in security - it's in search advertising. |
PC Magazine
May 24, 2007
Neil J. Rubenking |
Outpost Security Suite Pro The old-school firewall is powerful, but Outpost Security Suite Pro's other components are a mixed bag... ZoneAlarm 7... |
Search Engine Watch
May 16, 2005
Chris Sherman |
MSN Toolbar with Desktop Search Officially Launches After five months in beta, Microsoft has released the final version of its desktop search application, incorporating many new features based on extensive user feedback. |
PC World
May 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
It's Time to Update Your Internet Security Arsenal Every tool you need to secure your Windows PC is free on the Internet. Here's where they are. |
InternetNews
May 27, 2004
Roy Mark |
Yahoo! Beta Testing Anti-Spyware Tool New toolbar plug-in aims to give consumers 'transparency' about what programs are actually on a user's computer. |
InternetNews
February 27, 2004
Roy Mark |
Lawmakers Launch New Anti-Spyware Bill Two champions of last year's Can Spam Act have introduced legislation in Congress to outlaw invasive software such as spyware and adware from being secretly installed on computers. |
PC World
September 2002
Andrew Brandt |
Privacy Watch: Just Say 'No' to Spam -- Again Sudden changes in some Web sites' policies can open the doors to spam. |
PC World
September 9, 2002
Scott Spanbauer |
Windows XP Service Pack Due Today Microsoft's first packaged update to the OS collects bug fixes and new drivers, adds leeway to the license monitor. |
PC Magazine
December 28, 2006
Russell Morgan |
The Art of Spam Here are some tips and tricks for fighting spam and spyware. |
InternetNews
May 20, 2005
Roy Mark |
House Panel Supports I-SPY Act Spyware vendors are targeted with tougher criminal penalties under legislation approved by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. |
PC World
May 2001
Brad Grimes |
Privacy Matters Marketers would love to find out all about you and your online activities. But what personal data should you let them obtain? We report on recent developments in Net surveillance and their effect on you... |
InternetNews
March 15, 2007
Roy Mark |
A Charming Third Time For Anti-Spyware Bill? House panel backs Spy Act again despite two rejections from Senate. H.R. 964 would require an opt-in, notice and consent regime for adware or spyware that collects personally identifiable information from consumers. |
InternetNews
June 8, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
Microsoft Launches Tabbed Browsing Tool Microsoft has included tabbed browsing in an update to its MSN Search Toolbar for version 6 of Internet Explorer. |
PC Magazine
March 2, 2004
Janet Rubenking |
Identity Theft: What, Me Worry? There are ways to minimize the risk of ID theft. If you have time to balance your checkbook, shop online, or apply for a passport, you have time to check up on your personal information and take action if something's amiss. |
InternetNews
January 25, 2006
Susan Kuchinskas |
Ganging Up on Badware Harvard and Oxford team with Google, Lenovo and Sun for an online neighborhood watch. It will write standards and testing procedures to define what badware is, a topic of much contention with online advertisers. |
PC Magazine
September 20, 2005
Neil J. Rubenking |
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2006 The suite's privacy, antispam, and firewall modules are decent, but it's the VirusScan module that really shines. |
InternetNews
November 18, 2005
Roy Mark |
A Senate Shot at Anti-Spyware Anti-spyware legislation found new life in the U.S. Senate Thursday when the Commerce Committee approved the SPY BLOCK Act, which outlaws a number of activities associated with unauthorized downloads. |
PC World
December 2004
Andrew Brandt |
Poor Defenders Some anti-spyware companies use confusing ads, and our tests show their $20-$60 products are less effective than free competitors. |
InternetNews
October 19, 2005
Clint Boulton |
Microsoft Looks to Mobilize With Exchange SP2 New mobile messaging tools in the Exchange Server Service Pack 2 (SP2) will help hardware partners and content providers deliver a device that "meets the demands of the end user for a rich mobile messaging experience." |
InternetNews
October 6, 2004
Roy Mark |
House Passes Anti-Spyware Bill The U.S. House of Representatives voted 399-1 Tuesday night to pass legislation prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices related to spyware. |
InternetNews
September 17, 2010 |
IE9 Won't Support Windows XP The newest version of the Internet Explorer browser from Microsoft won't run on Windows XP, still the company's most widely-used operating system. |
PC World
November 2005
Mary Landesman |
Best Defenders No, you don't need to put up with PC-clogging, privacy-invading spyware. New and potent tools for killing it dead. Spy Sweeper 4.0... Platinum Internet Security 2005... McAfee AntiSpyware 2006... CounterSpy 1.029... Interview with Gregor Freund on the future of spyware... |
PC Magazine
March 7, 2007
Neil J. Rubenking |
Security Super Guide The best ways to protect your PC, and your identity. |
