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Vista Service Pack 1
If you use Vista upgrading is a good idea as it supports more device drivers, applications and laptops. It also fixed a host of bugs and issues found since its release.

Fingerprint Scanner
A fingerprint scanner is a great way to map your password to your finger. Instead of writing down complex passwords, a simple touch of your finger on the scanner will pass your password to the application required.

Vista’s User Access Control
Vista’s User Access Control (UAC) is a new feature in the latest Windows operating system. UAC prompts the user for administrative credentials before performing admin tasks. UAC keeps the user informed on the config changes happening on the system.

Top 10 Reasons Security Pros Might Want Vista for Christmas
Why do security pros might want Vista under the Christmas tree. This article cna also be read all year around.

Top XP Security Picks
Windows XP has over 400 million licensed users and used by 75% of the people surfing the Internet. This creates a large target for hackers to attempt to exploit. Find out about the top things you can do to secure your Windows XP powered computer.

8 Reasons for Full Disk Encryption
Disk Encryption is used to protect the entire hard drive or portable storage device such as a USB thumb drive or portable hard drive.

AVG 7.0 Pro Edition
AVG is an effective anti-virus software for Windows and Linux. There is both a free and fee version of the software.

Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft's site that offers security guidance and many free security tools to help protect your Windows PC.

Understanding Windows Firewall
Windows XP has a firewall already built into the operating system. Find out how to leverage this built in security feature to help protect you from direct Internet attacks and hackers.

Windows Defender Anti-Spyware Free
Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. It features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against spyware when it's detected, and a new streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions and helps you stay productive.

Malicious Software Removal Tool
This is free software from Microsoft that finds and removes many of the common malicious software infections from Windows XP.