Category Archives: Security

Real vs. Rogue: Can you pass this test?

As we’ve mentioned many times before, viruses and Trojans are very nasty things, but the chances that you’ll be infected by one of them are far less than the chance you’ll install a rogue software program on your computer. And if you think Rogues aren’t as bad as viruses and Trojans, keep in mind that most Viruses and Trojans can… Read More »

Direct Download Links for free Anti-virus programs

This tip was inspired by the following question submitted to us by Carma: “My computer won’t allow AVG to download and I tried to download Avast (free) and it goes to CNET downloads and that has bundlers in it when you download from them. I have SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes – is that enough to protect me from viruses, etc.?… Read More »

Windows 8 security patches to be released

Windows 8’s first security patches will be part of a package of fixes to be released on Tuesday. According to PC World, “Microsoft announced the Windows 8 security fixes in a recent security bulletin. The bulletin was issued days after a security company in the business of selling zero-day vulnerabilities, Vupen, announced that it had found multiple vulnerabilities… Read More »

When in doubt, check it out

Listen up, class. We’re featuring a serious choice for today’s site pick. Come on, turn those frowns upside down. Our Cloudeight Site Pick class can’t always be fun and games. I know, I know, you all love to see me pick on EB, but we have to feature some useful sites every once in a while or Windows… Read More »