In every issue of my weekly online computer tips newsletter, I have my current security software recommendations. In that article, I write about the programs that I choose for antivirus, antispyware/antiadware, firewall and antispam. I also include a paragraph in the article on using a cable / DSL router.
But, I guess I haven’t had enough [...]

AP has a good article about yesterday’s “Patch Tuesday” updates from Microsoft. Microsoft releases almost all updates on one day each month — the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
This time, there were 6 crifical updates, including one for the “malicious software engine” that powers Windows Defender, including on Vista.
What kind of problem? [...]

Microsoft has released patch for IE7 that speeds up the built-in phishing filter, which otherwise can slow down your web surfing.
Unfortunately, MS did not push it out in their December updates on Tuesday. If you can pass the Genuine Microsoft test, you can download the patch from Microsoft’s site.
Thanks to Infoworld for [...]