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Review: DiskCryptor a worthwhile encryption program that’s easy to use
Encrypt entire drives with DiskCryptor, which runs as a service and is configured via a dialog. It also works in Windows 8 desktop mode.Reviews
Lock down your social media with essential security add-ons
Are you doing everything you can to protect your kids and yourself on social networks? These apps and services can keep an eye on their and your accounts and alert you to any dangerous activity.Reviews
Lock down your files with Folder Lock 7
Folder Lock includes as complete a set of security tools as you'll find, and it's as secure as your passwords.Reviews
Scrub Sensitive Data From Your PC With Free PrivaZer
PrivaZer removes all the traces of your activities from your PC.Reviews
Stop Snoopers From Spying on Your Web Activity With ProXPN
Through the ProXPN virtual private network, you can maintain your privacy and identity.Reviews
Can You Trust Your Browser With Your Passwords?
Most current Web browsers include some kind of password management. But can you trust your browser? We take a look.Reviews
MultiMi Brings Your Entire Online Presence Under One AVG-Secured Client
MultiMi is an original take on social clients, but in its current form, it's not necessarily better.Reviews
Store Your Logins in Norton Identity Safe
Norton Identity Safe is an efficient and effective password manager.Reviews
Network Cameras Go HD: We Review Three New Models
The latest IP cameras promise high-definition video. We tested them to see whether they can deliver.Reviews
WinPatrol 2012 Takes Aim at New Malware
The 2012 version offers new ways to protect you from malware that's particularly tricky, but unfortunately, one of its key new features is only available in the $30 Plus version.Security Alert
How to choose an office security system
Antivirus software protects your data, but a robust security system protects your PCs and everything else in your office.Reviews
Antivirus on Windows 8: Looking at Your Options
Windows 8 will come with bundled antivirus software, but will you need to supplement it with other programs? We look at some of your options.Reviews
LogMeIn Hamachi Gives Small Businesses Most of the VPN They Need for Free
Free for up to five users, the Hamachi hosted VPN service is certainly worth a look.Reviews
Free TrashMail Browser Add-On Protects Your Email and Information
Eliminate email spam forever with superb Firefox add-on and Chrome extension TrashMail.Reviews
The Best Freeware for Small Businesses
Looking to trim your IT budget? Start with your PC software.Reviews
Trendnet SecurView Pro Outdoor PoE Megapixel IP Camera Review: As Complex as It Is Powerful
This camera delivers maximum performance–and maximally complex software to support it.Reviews
Swann DVR-4 2600 4-Channel DVR & Camera Kit Review: Supereasy Setup, Limited Range
You don’t need a PC to deploy this video surveillance system.Reviews
Logitech Alert 750e Outdoor Master System Review: Terrific Resolution, but Supports Only Six Cameras
This surveillance system's cameras are easy to deploy, configure, and monitor, but you're limited to six of them.Reviews
Keeping an Eye Out: We Review Three Video Surveillance Systems
Software can protect your business from cyberthreats–but these tools can help keep it physically secure.Reviews
What Separates Business Routers From Consumer Routers?
Small-business owners shopping for a new router should avoid the flashy new 802.11ac models. Here’s why.Reviews
Find and Update Out-of-Date Drivers With RadarSync PC Updater
RadarSync is a comprehensive, complete tool for identifying and updating outdated drivers.Reviews
Imation Defender F200 Biometric Flash Drive Review: Secure but Slow
Slick biometric finger swiping and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification make this flash drive especially secure.Reviews
Stop Spyware in Its Tracks With Open-Source HijackThis
HijackThis, useful as ever but now open source, helps you spot anomalies in your Windows and program installations.Download This
First Look: ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall Launches Today
ZoneAlarm's first free antivirus/firewall suite makes its debut. PCWorld examines its features.Reviews
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.1
We liked Microsoft Security Essentials' interface, but other products did a better job at blocking malware.Reviews
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free's defense against zero-day exploits makes it a useful addition to your antimalware toolkit.Reviews
Panda Cloud Antivirus
Panda Cloud Antivirus did well at detecting malware infections, but had trouble cleaning them up.Reviews
Avast Free Antivirus
In our tests, Avast Free Antivirus did well at battling known malware and less impressively at recognizing new threats.Reviews
PC Tools ThreatFire Free
Best as a supplement to your existing antivirus software, ThreatFire Free excels at detecting and blocking new threats.Reviews
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
Good test results in malware detection–and best-in-class at removal–bring AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition to the top.Reviews
Free Antivirus You Can Trust
Can a free download really protect your PC? Yes, but you have to choose the right one. Our lab tests identify the most reliable no-cost security programs.Reviews
Hotspot Shield Protects Your Privacy Either Free With Ads or Paid and Ad-Free
Encrypt your wireless communications at non-secure locations with private VPN service Hotspot Shield.Reviews
Anonymizer Universal Shields You From Content-Targeting
Protect your Internet anonymity with easy-to-use VPN program Anonymizer Universal.Reviews
Private WiFi Protects Sensitive Data–For a Price
Protect your Wi-Fi communications with personal VPN service Private WiFi.Download This
Ad-Aware’s New Interface Appeals to Novices and Experts Alike
Lavasoft adds a new Ad-Aware version to the lineup, updates Pro, and renames Ad-Aware Internet Security Free Internet Security to Ad-Aware Antivirus+.Reviews
Avoid Ads and Creepy Tracking Scripts With Privoxy
Privoxy is a free, open-source local proxy for blocking ads and tracking scripts.Reviews
Kaspersky’s Free TDSSKiller Digs Up Rootkits
Fighting tenacious malware? A rootkit may be calling your PC "home." Kaspersky's free utility TDSSKiller can help.Reviews
McAfee Internet Security 2012 Review: Uneven Protection, Sluggish Speeds
McAfee's 2012 security suite posts mixed performance results, failing to keep up with top contenders.Reviews
Webroot SecureAnywhere Essentials Review: Fast Security Suite Falls Short in Cleanup
Webroot's revamped security suite has a lot to like, but its low malware disinfection scores prevent it from becoming a top contender.Reviews
Panda Internet Security 2012 Review: An Acceptable but Poky Antimalware Suite
Panda's security suite is a decent choice for keeping your PC safe, but its sluggish performance and mediocre interface drag down its score.Reviews
Avira Internet Security Suite 2012 Review: An Adequate Safeguard Against Malware
The 2012 edition of Avira's security suite gets the job done, but not much else.Reviews
Check Point ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2012 Review: A Middling Antimalware Utility
While Check Point's ZoneAlarm security suite is a reasonably solid protector, it may drag down your PC’s operations.Reviews
AVG Internet Security 2012 Review: Respectable Antimalware Capabilities
AVG's security suite will protect your PC, but it can’t quite keep up with the best performers in our latest test group.Reviews
F-Secure Internet Security 2012 Review: A Slow but Decent Malware Fighter
The latest F-Secure suite is quite capable of keeping your machine safe, but it may drag your PC down at times.Reviews
Eset Smart Security 5 Review: Significantly Improved Protection
Although not a top performer, Smart Security 5 is a strong, easy-to-use upgrade over previous versions of Eset’s security suite.Reviews
Avast Internet Security 6 Review: Good, Basic Malware Detection
Avast's latest security suite is effective in defending against malware, but it could stand to improve in cleanup.Reviews
Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2012 Review: No-Frills PC Protection
Despite its somewhat middling detection scores, Trend Micro's security suite is simple to use.Reviews
Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 Review: Effective Antimalware Performance
The Kaspersky security suite's on-access scans could be faster, but it’s very good at detection and blocking.Reviews