Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Security Essentials Under Microscope A look at Microsoft Security Essentials, the free anti-virus application from Microsoft. Is Microsoft Security Essentials any good? Will it protect a Windows PC from most common threats? Can MSE compete with commercial security applications? Over the next few months we will see. Annoyed with Commercial AV Software. I have …

Computer Upgrade

Finally I have to do a computer upgrade for my main workstation. Maybe I should rather say forced into a computer upgrade. Last week my trusty old Windows box decided it had given around 25 000 hours of reliable service  and wanted to retire. Of course this was on start-up in the morning. I knew …

Open Source Software Popularity

Open Source Becoming Mainstream "Open Source is a development method for software that harnesses the power of distributed peer review and transparency of process" (Open Source Initiative) Considering a poll being conducted on eWEEKeurope open source software is gaining penetration with business users. 47% of respondents significantly favour open source applications, and a further 15% are …