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Norton 360 is arguably the best-known software security suite in the world, but that doesn't necessarily make it the best. However, in this latest version Symantec responds aggressively to user complaints concerning resource-hogging while including improvements in botnet detection, warnings for suspicious online retailers, and virus-definition file updates pushed every 15 minutes.

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  • NEW! Blocks botnets — Automatically detects botnets to prevent hackers from taking control of your PC and accessing your private information.
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is arguably the best-known software security suite in the world, but that doesn't necessarily make it the best. However, in this latest version Symantec responds aggressively to user complaints concerning resource-hogging while including improvements in botnet detection, warnings for suspicious online retailers, and virus-definition file updates pushed every 15 minutes.

The suite includes antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, antispam, antirootkit protection, a firewall, Symantec's SONAR (Symantec Online Network for Advance Response) behavioral-monitoring software, and a vulnerability assessment tool to see what Windows updates your computer might be missing. It also rolls in 2GB of free online storage for backing up your most important files, which can be upgraded for a price. The resources manager lets you streamline your boot cycle to start faster when the computer's off. The new install time is blazingly fast, and should clock in for most users at under or around one minute.

The interface overhaul is much easier to manage, with horizontal navigation and clearly delineated categories. Advanced options are available from two text links on the top nav, Tasks and Settings. From here, users familiar with Norton 360 will find more choices than ever before to customize and tweak protection behavior. In many ways, this version of Norton 360 has finally caught up with the times. Although it may pain the cynics to hear this, Norton 360's revamped approach to security and ease of use and its emphasis on speed make the program worthy of consideration again.


Key Technologies

Close all
  • Antivirus
  • Botnet Protection
  • Norton Safe Web™
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  • Norton™ Identity Safe
  • Firewall Protection
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  • Botnet Protection
  • Norton Safe Web™
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Why Choose Norton 360™?
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  • NEW! Provides industry-leading security without slowing you down — Runs fast and uses less memory than competing programs, so you won’t sacrifice performance for security.† Take the Performance Challenge and see for yourself.
  • NEW! Blocks botnets — Automatically detects botnets to prevent hackers from taking control of your PC and accessing your private information.
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  • Protects your PC, online activities and your identity 24/7 – Delivers award-winning protection against viruses, spyware, worms, phishing, hackers, and more in one complete, fully automated solution.
  • NEW! Provides industry-leading security without slowing you down — Runs fast and uses less memory than competing programs, so you won’t sacrifice performance for security.† Take the Performance Challenge and see for yourself.
  • NEW! Blocks botnets — Automatically detects botnets to prevent hackers from taking control of your PC and accessing your private information.
  • NEW! Makes online shopping safer — Warns you of unsafe websites and suspicious sellers so you can shop without worry.
  • Protects your identity when you buy, bank or browse online —Validates authentic sites and identifies fraudulent sites to protect you from “phishing.”
  • Offers secure, one-click login to web sites — Automatically stores your logins and passwords so you can sign into sites with a single click. Blocks keystroke loggers and other programs that can steal your information.
  • Secures your browser from attacks — Prevents cybercriminals from using vulnerabilities in your web browser to load malware onto your PC.
  • NEW! Delivers up to the minute virus protection — Automatically checks for new virus definitions every 5 to 15 minutes and downloads them in the background.† You get continuous protection without sacrificing performance.
  • NEW! Protects your important files from loss — Automatically backs up files when your PC is idle, so backups won’t slow you down or get in your way. Includes 2 GB of secured online storage (with option to purchase more).* Watch Watch Now
  • NEW! Speeds up PC boot time — Turns off unnecessary startup programs to get your PC up and running faster.
  • Defends your wireless network from intruders — Prevents unauthorized users from stealing your bandwidth and accessing your files. Warns you when you connect to an unsecured wireless network.
  • Helps make your PC run like new again — Deletes unnecessary files, defrags your hard drive, fixes common problems, and tunes up your PC to keep it running at peak performance.
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Download managers are one of the most important component of any PC users' tool kit since so many e-mails contains attachments that need to be downloaded on a daily basis.

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Unknown internet : Who controls the internet?


The official answer is no one, but it is a half-truth that few swallow. If all nations are equal online, the US is more equal than others.

Not that it is an easy issue to define. The internet is, essentially, a group of protocols by which computers communicate, and innumerable servers and cables, most of which are in private hands. However, in terms of influence, the overwhelming balance of power lies with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, based in Marina Del Rey, California.

ICANN is a not-for-profit organisation that regulates online addresses, known as domain names, and their suffixes, such as ".com" and ".org". Since ICANN reports to the US government's Department of Commerce, the domain name process is effectively overseen by the US government. China, Russia and Europe have all expressed concern at this situation because it means the US has leverage over the global coordination of the internet. "It has a role that is different from the role of all other governments," says Massimiliano Minisci, a regional manager at ICANN. "That's a concern around the world."

It is not hard to see why. Take, for instance, a scenario in which a country wants to change certain aspects of its domain names. Any changes carried out at the "top" level - adding new country-level suffixes, for example - have to be checked by the US Department of Commerce, which verifies that proper procedure has been followed. Once that check has been done, the actual implementation of the change is carried out by Verisign, a US-based private company that manages the root name database, which contains the full official list of recognised suffixes. "The US government could block a modification to this database," Minisci says. "So the US can, theoretically, decide who is on the internet and who isn't."

This unsatisfactory situation will be up for discussion by the parties involved in September 2009. So what can be done?

One drastic option would be to break the internet into chunks. A more realistic idea is for more governments to get involved with ICANN, while the most straightforward option would be for the US government to release its grip on ICANN. Milton Mueller, an internet governance expert at Syracuse University in New York, considers this outcome unlikely. "No one wants to let go. The thinking is that, at the crudest level, it's something under our control, so why mess with it?"


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Some people like to say that "size doesn't matter." We think that those people have never seen the gigapixel photographs taken with a GigaPan Epic Sytem. David Bergman, a self-described "All Access" photographer took his GigaPan Epic to the recent inauguration of President Barack Obama:

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Western Digital is first in the world to create a 2TB hard drive.

As they say, you can never have enough storage space. Somehow no matter how much space I have available it will get filled. I guess it’s the collector in us that like to keep stuff. Maybe one day I will need it? The other thing is that more and more people are becoming aware of the risk of loosing all the data. So not only do we want to store a lot of data, we also need to back it up.

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Sony Announces High Definition 1080i HDR-FX1; First 3 CCD HDV Camcorder

"The HDR-FX1 is what we will consider to be the benchmark in video technology available for consumers and prosumers alike," said Linda Vuolo, Product Manager for Sony Camcorders US, as she announced the world's first HDV 3 CCD camcorder.

Although the HDR-FX1 is technically the first HDV camcorder, the HDV specification is based on a compression standard first introduced in a JVC camcorder HDV specification. That camcorder from JVC was the first consumer HD camcorder, the GR-HD1. The GR-HD1 also had a companion camcorder, the JY-HD10U, based on the same technology in JVC's professional line. "JVC is proud of our leadership in helping to launch the HDV format with the introduction of our GR-HD1 18 months ago. We welcome Sony’s decision to join us in supporting the format," said Dave Owen, General Manager of Video at JVC in reaction to the Sony announcement.

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SIDEWINDER FROM MICROSOFT


It’s been a long time since Microsoft made any Sidewinder gaming peripherals, or any gaming peripherals in house at all. The Microsoft Habu Mouse and the Microsoft Reclusa keyboard were both designed by Razer.

Today Microsoft is rolling out their latest mouse, and the first gaming peripheral designed from the ground up at Microsoft. The SideWinder gaming mouse is being shown off today at the Games Convention in Leipzig.

Microsoft says the SideWinder mouse was designed for meeting a gamers needs, and they packed it with some interesting and useful features. A hot key allows one-touch browsing of Windows Vista Game Explorer and Quick Turn, which is a macro that allows gamers to check their perimeter from wherever they are in the game.

Microsoft also included the first ever LCD screen on a mouse, which is used to view DPI settings and macro recordings. Like the high-end mice from Logitech, the SideWinder Mouse has an adjustable weight cartridge and ships with additional feet featuring three different glide materials to change the feel even more.

Macros can be recorded that bind multiple mouse button presses to one key and the mouse has five main buttons that are all programmable. The laser engine of the mouse has 2000-DPI sensitivity and three switches behind the scroll wheel allow gamers to change sensitivity on-the-fly.

One of the more interesting features of the Sidewinder mouse is the built-in cable management system that holds extra cable to keep it from getting caught on items on your desktop during play. The compartment can also be used to hold the extra weights and mouse feet. The Microsoft SideWinder Mouse will be available in October 2007 for $79.95.



Sony Newest Laptop Is A Desktop Killer, The AW Series


Dubbed the ‘Super Notebook’ by Sony, the Vaio AW series is loaded with all the goodies to negate a desktop purchase. There’s two models, the AW170Y/Q ($3,300) and AW120J/H ($1,800), and expect them to ship 10/2. Both models sport a Blu-ray burner, 18.4-inch LCD with LED backlight, 4GB of RAM and Nvidia graphics support. Back breakers they are, weighing in at over 8lbs.



VGN-AW120J/H

  • 2.26Ghz Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400
  • 18.4-inch LCD with baclight LED
  • Blu-ray burner/player
  • 320GB hard drive + 4GB of RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9600M and 512MB of VRAM
  • Bluetooth & WiFi N
  • Motion Eye webcam, Fingerprint reader
  • Media card reader
  • 8.2lbs
  • 1.5 - 2 hour battery life
  • HDMI out

VGN-AW170Y/Q

  • 2.53Ghz Intel Core2 Duo Processor T9400
  • Glossy Piano Black finish
  • 18.4-inch LCD with baclight LED
  • Blu-ray burner/player
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9600M and 512MB of VRAM
  • 1TB of storage with RAID 0 (500GB x2) 5400 rpm
  • TV Tuner
  • Bluetooth & WiFi N
  • Motion Eye webcam, Fingerprint reader
  • Media card reader
  • 1.5-2 hour battery life
  • 8.8lbs

IE8: A Valiant Effort but Not Amazing Enough to Switch

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Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

Brilliantly fast

With faster, intelligent, multi-core technology that applies processing power where it's needed most, new Intel® Core™ i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance. They are the best desktop processors on the planet.¹

You'll multitask applications faster and unleash incredible digital media creation. And you'll experience maximum performance for everything you do, thanks to the combination of Intel® Turbo Boost technology² and Intel® Hyper-Threading technology (Intel® HT technology)³, which maximizes performance to match your workload.


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