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Disable Autorun Script
Disable the Windows XP Autorun feature for better security with this script.Reviews
Internet Explorer 8 Offers Improved Privacy and Security
Here's a look at some of the key features that will be included in IE 8, and why companies may be better off using it than Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.Reviews
Kingston DataTraveler Vault–Privacy Edition Encrypted USB Flash Drive
Kingston's encrypted drive provides ultimate data protection in a portable flash model, but for a steep price.Reviews
Lenovo ThinkPad USB Secure Hard Drive
Lenovo's cool, capable, and encrypted data-sharing device will appeal to business users and techies alike.Reviews
Data Locker Pro AES Edition Encrypted Hard Drive
The touch-screen controls on the Data Locker Pro encrypted drive look like a gimmick, but they make common tasks far easier.Reviews
SanDisk Cruzer Contour Secure USB Flash Drive
The SanDisk Cruzer Contour U3 flash drive can take a licking and still maintain your data, but it lacks high-end encryption.Reviews
LaCie d2 Safe Encrypted Hard Drive
The solid, relatively inexpensive d2 Safe is one of the few encrypted hard drives suitable for both Macs and PCs.Reviews
Apricorn Aegis Bio Encrypted Hard Drive
The Aegis Bio encrypted hard drive has a fingerprint scanner and software that secures both the drive and the contents of your PC.Reviews
Seagate Maxtor BlackArmor Encrypted Hard Drive
The BlackArmor encrypted hard drive is tops for its intuitive out-of-the-box experience, good utilities bundle, and reasonable price.Reviews
Encrypted Drives Keep Your Files Safe
In the war against lost or stolen information, these secure, portable drives are the special forces.Reviews
Internet Explorer 8 Focuses on Improved Security and Privacy
Some of the features of Release Candidate 1, now available to the public, are similar to functionality that’s already included in Firefox 3.Reviews
Top Internet Security Suites: Paying for Protection
Using security software is more important than ever. Our tests of the latest all-in-one security suites show that good protection can shut down the nastiest viruses, spyware, and adware.Reviews
F-Secure Internet Security 2009 Security Software
F-Secure's suite has decent detection and a clear, informative interface, but other security packages offer stronger protection.Reviews
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 Security Software
A mix of pluses and minuses lands McAfee's security suite only in the middle of the pack.Reviews
Panda Internet Security 2009 Security Software
The Panda security suite covers all the bases with its features, and it scans quickly, but it lags behind some rivals at malware detection.Reviews
BitDefender Internet Security 2009 Security Software
BitDefender's security suite offers good protection for a great price if you're willing to put up with a few interface annoyances.Reviews
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 Security Software
The strong Norton security suite may cost a little more than some competitors, but it's easy to use and good at blocking malicious software.Reviews
Windows 7 Security Features Get Tough
Windows 7 includes several new security features that are likely to convince even the most stubborn corporate client to upgrade.Reviews
The PC World Challenge: 72 Hours of Windows 7!
We challenged one blogger to make the switch: a full conversion from Windows Vista to Windows 7 for three days. From gaming, to business, to screwing around on the Internet: Did our intrepid upstart make it through until the bitter end? And what's up with that buffalo?Reviews
Thank You, Porn! 12 Ways the Sex Trade Has Changed the Web
The sex industry is behind many innovations that today's Netizens can't live without, as well as some nasty bits we wish had never existed.Reviews
McAfee SiteAdvisor for Internet Explorer
This IE browser plug-in alerts you to risky Web search results.Privacy Watch
Latest Foxmarks Add-On for Firefox Tackles Password Backups
The most recent version of the popular Foxmarks utility permits you to sync passwords stored on your browser.Reviews
Rohos Disk Encryption
Create a password-protected, encrypted virtual drive for storing sensitive files.Reviews
Build Your Own Free Security Suite
A no-muss, no-fuss guide to free security tools that work together to protect your PC.Reviews
15 Great, Free Privacy Downloads
These free products can save you from malicious software and eavesdroppers. Don't leave your PC exposed and vulnerable.Reviews
Haute Secure Toolbar (32-bit version)
Block known malicious Web sites from displaying in Firefox or Internet Explorer.Reviews
Kruptos 2
Worried about someone getting access to your most private files? With this freebie, you'll worry no more.Reviews
Lavasoft Personal Firewall 3.0 (32-bit)
Protect your PC with this advanced smart firewall in an easy-to-use interface.Reviews
Identity-Theft Protection: What Services Can You Trust?
New online services offer to protect you from identity theft, and some claim to help you undo damage after it happens. But when we tested the services, we found that many fall short.Reviews
Symantec Norton 360 Version 2.0 Software Suite
Security suite covers all the bases in an easy-to-use package, but doesn't ace PC protection.Reviews
RogueRemover Free
Remove phony anti-spyware and anti-virus software, and other malware masquerading as useful programs.Reviews
DropMyRights
Though other apps provide more-expansive security, DropMyRights gives you simple yet effective protection against malware by limiting user rights-and it works with any program.Reviews