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Five portable antivirus and antimalware tools to carry with you at all times

October 15, 2012 8:49am PDT

Jack Wallen lists his five favorite portable antivirus / antimalware tools - the tools you keep handy for that inevitable security emergency.

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The best free IT tools for cheapskate admins

August 11, 2012 11:30pm PDT

Jack Wallen lists 11 free applications that can be useful to any IT admin adhering to a strict budget. From antivirus software to a backup utility and more, we've got you covered.

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10 things you should do before, during, and after reinstalling Windows

October 15, 2008 11:19am PDT

There are some very good reasons why you might want to reinstall Microsoft Windows. Alan Norton documents the steps needed to properly reinstall Windows.

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10 free anti-malware tools worth checking out

December 6, 2010 11:43am PST

The cost of anti-malware apps keeps rising. Luckily, there are effective tools you can use to prevent and remove infections without spending a dime.

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10 ways to avoid viruses and spyware

June 19, 2009 11:28am PDT

To have a fighting chance against today's rampant security threats, end users have to be informed and proactive. Here are some practical guidelines they can follow to minimize the risk of...

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Review: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall 2013

April 17, 2013 12:03pm PDT

ZoneAlarm looks to bolster options for consumers and businesses, with the inclusion of a free Antivirus and Firewall edition.

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Five free tools to keep your Windows PC running malware-free

October 24, 2011 1:09pm PDT

You know you have to stay on top of those insidious malware threats, but what's the most effective (and affordable) solution? Here are some solid options.

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Review: Cover all the bases with Malwarebytes

February 8, 2013 12:55pm PST

To cover all your bases, anti-malware software is great to have running in conjunction with any anti-virus application.

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10 free tools for admins on a tight budget

September 7, 2012 5:25am PDT

From diagnostic tools to antivirus to backup utilities, this list of freebies will help you do more with less.

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Five enterprise-ready antivirus systems

February 26, 2013 10:21am PST

Wally Bahny examines five enterprise grade antivirus systems that you may have overlooked.

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Four ways to deploy and manage Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010

May 10, 2011 12:00pm PDT

John Joyner details Microsoft's Forefront Endpoint Protection anti-malware platform and how it can benefit organizations of all sizes.

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DIY: Free tools for removing malicious software

February 22, 2011 5:23am PST

Fighting the malware battle really hurts when you're spending a good deal of your IT budget (if you even have an IT budget) on software to protect machines from attacks. Here's how to do it for free.

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The best Mac antivirus applications

April 11, 2013 5:30am PDT

Erik Eckel recommends two antivirus solutions for Mac protection.

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The end of antivirus software? Not so fast

February 18, 2013 6:00am PST

The value of antivirus software is controversial. Michael P. Kassner asks an AV-testing expert why, and if it needs to be this way.

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Are antivirus applications necessary on the Android mobile platform?

April 29, 2011 1:35pm PDT

To install antivirus applications or not to install antivirus apps is a conundrum that confounds some Android mobile users. Jack Wallen weighs in on this debate.

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