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Cheat sheet: What you need to know about 802.11ac
The newest wireless networking protocol is 802.11ac, due to be ratified sometime in 2013. Michael Kassner does the research and tells you what you need to know.
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Five tips for speeding up Windows boot time
The time required to start a PC has improved dramatically. Yet to many, it's still agonizingly slow. Here are a few ways to fix that.
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Windows kernel-mode vulnerability: Will it be the next Conficker?
Conficker is one successful piece of malware, residing on seven million computers, with more infected every day. Experts are concerned the kernel-mode driver bug has the same poten...
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Windows 7: Don't forget to update
In all the fanfare of releasing Windows 7, Microsoft forgot to mention something. Michael Kassner explains why you should immediately install updates to your new system and get to ...
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Behavioral targeting: FTC still prefers self-regulation
Just last week the Federal Trade Commission released new guidelines specifically aimed at behavioral targeting and online privacy. The FTC still wants the advertising industry to m...
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New zero-day IE7 exploit is in the wild
A new IE7 exploit is now making the rounds. It has already been incorporated in toolkits that install information-stealing trojans. Read on to learn more.
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CSRF attacks: Home DSL routers are vulnerable
Home DSL routers aren't secure from specialized CSRF attacks. Once the DSL router is owned, attackers can have their way with the internal network. Read on to learn about CSRF and ...
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Google changes data retention policy for Google search
Google just announced changes to their data retention policy. Are you curious about the policy? What it means to use Google search? It might be a good time to review the policy.
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Behavioral targeting: The government wants some answers
It appears Behavioral Targeting and similar applications are more prevalent than anyone knew. It's important for anyone using the Internet to understand this, especially if their I...
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Storm Worm: The energizer bunny of botnets
In the world of botnets, Storm isn't king anymore, but the Storm botnet's owners aren't giving up. This article is a reminder by Michael Kassner of the need to remain vigilant and ...