http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=95&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Paul Pardien-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/1968.aspxWed, 25 Jun 2008 18:43:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:1968ppardiActiveX controls proved to be a significant source of trouble in the early days of Internet Explorer. In this article we continue to explore the custom security settings in Internet Explorer 7 looking at the ActiveX controls and plug-ins section. Can IE7 protect you from this potential threat? In the first article in this series, we looked at t...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/reviews/724.aspxWed, 21 Nov 2007 05:33:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:724ppardiWhile BoostXP provides many system-tweaking features to keep even the most technically inclined busy for hours, do the features do more for your system or more for your psychological disposition? And what's with the link to the website? Read on and find out. Introduction The very existence of a suite of utilities like Systweak BoostXP b...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/reviews/733.aspxFri, 30 Nov 2007 03:37:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:733ppardiiolo System Mechanic 7 is one of the best system utilities for Windows XP I have tested. It's solid, easy to use, and comes packed with features that are both functional and very helpful. Introduction The modern automobile would amaze someone like Henry Ford probably to the point of disbelief. The marvels of modern engineering not only transpor...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/enterprise-security/reviews/623.aspxFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:42:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:623ppardiA robust, powerful firewall with lots of extras, including a panic button and instant lockdown switch. ZoneAlarm Pro is a great security package. Introduction ZoneAlarm Pro by Check Point Software Technologies is a competitive security package that has carved a niche as a robust firewall that can be customized to your specifications. ZoneAlarm is d...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/enterprise-security/reviews/591.aspxWed, 05 Sep 2007 05:29:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:591ppardiWhen I hear the name "Norton," my mind immediately goes to Ed Norton, the goofy, sincere, sewer worker of "The Honeymooners." This Norton, however, is a smart, classy, powerhouse that will keep your computer secure and running well. Introduction Norton security products are widely used, popular security solutions. The "Norton" name ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/enterprise-security/reviews/634.aspxWed, 03 Oct 2007 04:24:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:634ppardiSimple, clean, and an able performer, the CA Internet Security Suite is a well-rounded package for the general home user. There is a lot in this offering and little not to like but is it worth the $70 you'll pay? Introduction Many security packages aimed at the home user are moving towards integration and ease of use. The advantages of ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/enterprise-security/reviews/630.aspxMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:19:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:630ppardiIf you're a fan of Seinfeld, you'll remember the Bubble Boy: a kid who, though good at Trivial Pursuit, could not leave a protected plastic bubble. Nothing got in and little got out. With Norton Personal Firewall, your computer will share the same fate. Introduction Microsoft's Charles Fitzgerald once said, "If you want security on the ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/enterprise-security/reviews/769.aspxThu, 10 Jan 2008 08:42:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:769ppardiCA Internet Security Suite Plus 2008 shines as a well-rounded computer security package. It offers the tools most users will need to keep their computers safe. But does this package meet the performance and usability standards set by other leaders in the field? Read on to find out. Introduction In general, Internet Security Suite Plus 2008 isn'...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/enterprise-security/reviews/767.aspxMon, 07 Jan 2008 04:35:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:767ppardiBitDefender Internet Security 2008 has been at or near the top of my list, as far as virus protection goes, for some time now. BitDefender has been a leader in computer virus protection and its latest offering, Internet Security 2008 doesn't disappoint. It's not perfect however. Introduction I positively reviewed a previous version of a Bit...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/reviews/738.aspxSat, 01 Dec 2007 01:05:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:738ppardiSymantec's Norton Ghost 12 supports some unique features that distinguish it from similar products. Still, the usefulness of single-task backup utilities is fading as more companies are bundling backup with other products. Is Ghost dying or does it have enough substance to maintain its corporeality? Introduction Before virtual machine techn...