Microsoft has recently released a beta version of Security Essentials (previously Morro), their free anti-virus security software. I’ve taken a look, and I’ve come to a rather shocking conclusion: it’s good. I mean, really really good. In fact, I think it’s safe to ignore my last post about which free malware prevention software is the best. Let me just come right out and say it… Microsoft Security Essentials is the single best product, free or otherwise, to protect your computer from malware.
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Microsoft Releases Free Anti-Virus Software
June 25th, 2009Free Malware Prevention Software Roundup
April 8th, 2009When it first hit the scene, the free avast! virus scanner was a pretty new and novel idea. It was the first really good virus protection suite I had found that was not only free, but was free to update with the latest virus definitions. Not a free trial, like McAfee or Symantec, but a totally free virus protection solution that would last forever.
I’ve been a faithful avast! advocate ever since, but recently decided to test out some of the other free malware protection software available (Avira and AVG). Has my faith been shaken? Read on to find out!
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Geek Squad Reviews
November 21st, 2008Thinking about taking your computer to Geek Squad for service? Be sure to check out the top 3 results from a Google search for “geek squad reviews” first!
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Real Help From Real Nerds
November 18th, 2008“Everyone should have the right to a computer in good working condition, but no one should have to be nerdy enough to make that happen.” Those were the principals I had in mind when I decided to start myHelpfulNerd.
In case you haven’t noticed, computers and the Internet are kind of a big deal nowadays. We use them to work, to play, to stay organized and, most importantly, to communicate with each other. In short, modern society runs on computers… and if you’re not connected, you’re being left behind.
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