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Virtual Machines

Recently I decided to look at free virtual machine software. I have used the commercial VMWare in the past and that is my benchmark. The host machine is running Windows XP SP3.

1. Microsoft Virtual PC 2007

Virtual PC 2007 only runs on Windows operating systems. It installed easily and I installed a Win2K client on […]

Which Security Tool?

We are often asked about security measures for PC Workstations… Which Anti-Virus? Which Firewall? etc.

Firstly, we should mention the main elements of a sound security plan for your PC —

Protection against viruses, worms and Trojans, including email viruses
Protection against rootkits
Protection against spyware or “malware”
Protection against phishing
Protection against access to your computer from the internet (Firewall)
Protection […]