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Apple removes statement, no antivirus needed

Crave Apple's previous security message in its KnowledgeBase, which serves as a tutorial for Mac users, was: "Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so that virus programmers have more than one application to circumvent...

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3 December 2008, 8:53

Apple: Mac users may need antivirus software

Crave Apple quietly signalled its shift with an item titled "Mac OS: Antivirus utilities" posted on its Support Web site 21 November: "Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so that virus programmers have more than one...

Tags: apple, mac os, antivirus, operating system

2 December 2008, 9:33

Microsoft to offer free PC antivirus software

Crave Microsoft on Tuesday said it is changing its strategy for offering PC antivirus software, with plans to discontinue its subscription-based consumer security suite and instead offer individuals free software to protect their PCs.

Tags: consumers, consumer, protect, customers

19 November 2008, 10:09

Crave Podcast 107: Let's spam the universe

Crave We also found out that Japanese Asus Eee Box PCs were shipping to customers with a bonus -- a free virus. This week's Crave Podcast crew -- Ian, Rich and Nate -- were scrabbling around for stuff to talk about, but luckily there was a small...

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17 October 2008, 11:37

Crave Podcast 107: Let's spam the universe

Crave We also found out that Japanese Asus Eee Box PCs were shipping to customers with a bonus -- a free virus. This week's Crave Podcast crew -- Ian, Rich and Nate -- were scrabbling around for stuff to talk about, but luckily there was a small...

17 October 2008, 11:37

Crave Podcast 107: Let's spam the universe

Crave We also found out that Japanese Asus Eee Box PCs were shipping to customers with a bonus -- a free virus. This week's Crave Podcast crew -- Ian, Rich and Nate -- were scrabbling around for stuff to talk about, but luckily there was a small...

17 October 2008, 11:37

Asus recalls Japanese Asus Eee Box PCs due to virus

Crave According to ChinaTechNews.com, Asus announced a recall yesterday of its Asus Eee Box PCs that it had sold in Japan because it was shipped with a virus. While the virus is disturbing, the good news is that only about 300 allegedly infected Eee Box...

Tags: virus, pcs, box, line

15 October 2008, 10:13

Crave Podcast 105: The Great Game Robbery

Crave This week's 'cast includes the shocking revelation that Rowan Trollope -- head of Symantec's anti-virus products -- uses an Apple MacBook, not a Windows PC. It's podcast Friday, y'all! Episode 105 is brought to you by Rory Reid, Ian Morris and...

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3 October 2008, 13:00

Crave TV: Going Zero-gravity with Norton AntiVirus

Crave Welcome back, gadget fans, to another Crave TV first. Our intrepid host, Rory Reid, dons his space suit to enjoy a real-life zero-gravity flight -- all in the name of the latest Norton AntiVirus software.

29 September 2008, 16:47

Norton AntiVirus 2009: First Norton not to suck?

Crave After some initial trepidation (did we mention anti virus blows? By keeping itself aware of what is 99.9% likely not to be a virus (e.g. Antivirus blows. We know it, you know it -- hell, even the people who make the stuff know it.

Tags: antivirus, watching, activity, scans

17 September 2008, 11:47

Photos: Lenovo IdeaPad S10 is officially gorgeous

Crave Why, that's Lenovo's OneKey Rescue System, which helps recover data at the touch of a button should a system error or virus occur. Here are some excellent pictures courtesy of our pals over at CNET Taiwan.

7 August 2008, 14:13

Crave Podcast 63: Open-source anti-virus on trial

Crave But he's back in podland to judge The Trial, which this week concerns open-source anti-virus applications. Thank goodness for small mercies -- Rupert Goodwins has been found alive and well. His three-week absence prompted many to believe he'd hired...

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14 December 2007, 10:46

BullGuard Internet Security 8: No bull, this is good

Crave But virus protection is something we all need, and what better way to protect ourselves than to use the scariest-sounding anti-virus software on the planet? BullGuard Internet Security 8 launched recently, and immediately appealed to us as it...

Tags: anti, microsoft outlook, virus, ups

28 November 2007, 8:00

CNET.co.uk Speed Pack: 7 free downloads for a faster PC

Crave AVG Anti-Virus Free EditionComputers can't sneeze, cough or spew luminous phlegm, but they can still act pretty strangely when affected by viruses. AVG is one of the best free anti-virus applications on the market.

7 November 2007, 9:19

Yoggie Pico: Security on a stick

Crave It runs a stripped-down version of the Linux operating system, has anti-virus and anti-spyware from Kasperski Labs, and Web filtering and parental controls by SurfControl. It actually says it will make your PC faster than if you used traditional...

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19 June 2007, 10:20