Microsoft’s newest version of their browser, IE11, is now released. Previously, I recommended that users upgrade to IE version 10, as it was the most secure version to date. Does IE11 further increase user security? Read on to find out. New IE11 Security Features There are no significant advances in …

Java has a long history of being insecure. Luckily, we can curb most of the threat by just unplugging it from our browsers. Disabling the Java plugin is a good compromise between uninstalling it completely and leaving it on all the time. That way, if you ever need it you …

More than likely, this desktop icon looks familiar to you. Chances are that you’ve had this installed on your computer once or twice and wondered where in the world-wide-web it came from. So who did put it on there and why do they think you need it? How Did McAfee …

Note: IE10 is no longer the most secure version. It has been superseded by IE11. If you must use the Internet Explorer browser, then the least you could do is make sure it’s upgraded to the latest version. Internet Explorer (IE) has a poor reputation for security. This is largely …

One of the major problems with Java is that it doesn’t do a very good job of uninstalling old versions of itself when it updates. I’ve been on some client’s computers that have eleven different versions installed, going all the way back to version 1. This is bad. Java is …

Most everyone has Java installed on their computers whether they realize it or not. Is this good or bad? Java has a long reputation for poor security, so let’s explore why, and what we can do to stay safe. What Is Java? In addition to being a wonderfully tasty beverage, …

Programs are leaky. Much like boats. Given enough time, all boats get leaks and need patched up. So do programs. They all have vulnerabilities that could give bad guys a way to gain access to your system. It’s just a matter of time until those holes are discovered. A typical …