Aug 14, 2007 | security, Vista, WinXP
Microsoft will release nine security updates today, on its regular monthly schedule. If your computer is set to install updates automatically, then your computer will restart. Close all programs but leave the computer running tonight!It’s possible (but not...
Aug 12, 2007 | Microsoft, security, web_services
There are more web services in our future, and your entrance to each of them will be controlled by a name and a password. If you don’t already have some method of tracking your passwords, it’s time to get organized.Microsoft intended its Passport service...
Aug 1, 2007 | computers, Dell, security, Vista
In the last couple of weeks I’ve set up several Dell Optiplex computers running Windows Vista from Dell’s small business division. Dell has seriously cut back on preinstalled software; there’s been virtually no unnecessary programs to remove, which...
Jul 1, 2007 | mail, security, spam
The latest barrage of virus-laden spam e-mails announce that you’ve received “a postcard from a family member.” Here’s a security vendor confirming what you already knew – if you click on the links in the messages, you’ll be taken...
May 20, 2007 | Microsoft, OneCare, security, web_services
Microsoft continues to make progress with its security software.A preview is available of the Microsoft Malware Protection Center, a long overdue web site to gather information about viruses and adware/spyware, as well as information about the definitions and status...
May 15, 2007 | security, software
Software for security and computer maintenance is in sad shape. I wrote about some of the recent problems with Microsoft Windows Live OneCare (which has managed to avoid drawing attention to itself for the last couple of months, thank goodness).In fairness, then, I...
