What sort of virus and malware protection do you use?

Reply to What sort of virus and malware protection do you use? on Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:31:49 GMT

bluehue — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:31:49 GMT

I can't wait for RIM's Blackpad, so I can crunch numbers on the subway in excel…lol

Seriously though, I am interested in how is will stack up against the Ipad.

Reply to What sort of virus and malware protection do you use? on Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:00:24 GMT

raphjd — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:00:24 GMT

Macs are over priced.

Reply to What sort of virus and malware protection do you use? on Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:15:13 GMT

bluehue — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:15:13 GMT

those smug apple users ::)

i don't even have an ipod. i use a sandisk product as it puts out better sound and has an equalizer. :cool2:

i think apple is a good investment though. the products just aren't for those who value performance for price: people like me.

Reply to What sort of virus and malware protection do you use? on Sun, 19 Sep 2010 16:30:44 GMT

cigarboyrick — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 16:30:44 GMT

I don't use Anti-Virus software and the reason is simple… I've got a Mac

Though on my PC laptop (Yuk!) I use Microsoft Security Essentials - Which is pretty good considering it's from MicroShit.

cigarboyrick

Reply to What sort of virus and malware protection do you use? on Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:52:25 GMT

bluehue — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:52:25 GMT

@trentreviso:

May I recommend Ubuntu?

Install it alongside Windows in a dual boot (or into a virtual machine, if you have a multicore processor).

When you want to surf, just boot into Ubuntu and use Firefox or Chrome or any number of other browsers.

Surf anywhere you want. They can't hurt you. No malware, no viruses, no anti-virus software, and no problems.

thanks. i will do just that. i bet ubuntu will be crazy fast on my new system… well oc'ed i5 fast anyway.

Reply to What sort of virus and malware protection do you use? on Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:41:42 GMT

trentreviso — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:41:42 GMT

May I recommend Ubuntu?

Install it alongside Windows in a dual boot (or into a virtual machine, if you have a multicore processor).

When you want to surf, just boot into Ubuntu and use Firefox or Chrome or any number of other browsers.

Surf anywhere you want. They can't hurt you. No malware, no viruses, no anti-virus software, and no problems.

Reply to What sort of virus and malware protection do you use? on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:14:42 GMT

bluehue — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:14:42 GMT

Oh yeah cumeaternc… you always offer the best insight--maybe i'll show you and only you the after pics of my other topic... :cool2:

I do have ubuntu as well, but lets be honest it's not a complete substitute.

Reply to What sort of virus and malware protection do you use? on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:12:51 GMT

cumeaternc — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:12:51 GMT

Even though it is not preventative maintenance software I would recommend downloading Hirens Boot CD. It has a wealth of valuable programs to help you recover damaged operating systems from viruses and malware. It does a lot more than that also. It can be downloaded as a bootable cd or a bootable usb device if your computer allows that. This is a staple that I use with my job. Just Google it and you should find plenty of places to snag it.

Reply to What sort of virus and malware protection do you use? on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:11:48 GMT

twinkletoes — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:11:48 GMT

@bluehue:

I'm wondering if anyone could recommend better and still 'free' alternatives?

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