Windows 8 Security

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By Vamien McKalin - October 8, 2013

Microsoft admits Microsoft Security Essentials is designed to be worse than other anti-virus

If, for a moment, you thought Microsoft Security Essentials was a capable antivirus system for Windows, then please think again. The software giant has admitted that its Security Essentials software is designed to be provide just ...

Tip / Trick

By Tu Nguyen - November 27, 2012

[Windows 8] How to disable AutoPlay and AutoRun

Since Windows XP, Windows comes with ‘AutoPlay’ and ‘AutoRun’ features. AutoPlay will show you a popup dialog whenever you insert external media (drive, CD, DVD, etc.) to choose what to do with your inserte...

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By Enrique Manalang - November 20, 2012

Windows 8 is hacked by security firm, details about the hack can be had… for a price

Some companies, and individuals, find and disclose vulnerabilities — may those be on websites, operating systems, programs, whatever — for the betterment of society. Others do it for a “finder’s fee”....