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Security coverage from Techdows: malware removal and antivirus guides, safe download practices, privacy settings, and news on threats that affect Windows users. Clear, practical steps to help keep your PC and accounts protected.

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Avira Scout: Avira’s secure browser to come preinstalled with HTTPS Everywhere & Privacy Badger extensions

October 18, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment

Avira Scout, in beta testing turns out to be interesting browser comes integrated with security and privacy extensions and DuckDuckGo as default Search Engine

Posted in: Security
Security

Should I Enable Self-Protection Module for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware?

October 15, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Though self-protection module adds extra layer of safety to Malwarebytes anti-malware, you should only enable it on an infected computer

Posted in: Security
News

Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.2.0 Final

October 13, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Stable version of Malwarebytes 2.2.0 has been released with full Windows 10 support, improvements and bug fixes.

Posted in: News, Security
News
Avast free antivirus 2016

Avast Free Antivirus 2016 Beta adds Password Manager and SafeZone Browser features

October 2, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Avast free antivirus 2016

First beta version of Avast 2016 is now available for testing with completely new interface, Password manager and SafeZone browser features. And this beta … [Read more…]

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News

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.2.0 Beta adds Full Windows 10 Support, now available

September 29, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Current (stable) version of Malwarebytes is 2.1.8, the first beta for next version 2.2.0 is now available to public for testing. MBAM 2.2.0 is … [Read more…]

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News

Avira Crashes the Windows 10 Store

September 25, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Avira flags Windows Store app dll file in Windows 10 as virus and blocks it,  when you try to launch Store app, it flash … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security
Freeware

AVG Antivirus Free 2016 Includes AVG Zen

September 19, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

AVG Free Antivirus 2016 is now available with AVG Zen. AVG Zen included in the AVG Free antivirus lets you add unlimited devices to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Freeware, News, Security
News

Avast Free Antivirus 2015 R4 Fixes HTTPS Certificates Issue in Firefox after Upgrade to Windows 10

September 18, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Avast 2015 R4 bug fixing version with build number 2015.10.3.2233 has been released and available for download. Avast Free Antivirus 2015 R4 version addresses … [Read more…]

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News

Bitdefender 2016’s installation, Activation, Upgrade and Windows 10 Shutdown Issues

September 12, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Bitdefender 2016 product range is now available, but the users have trouble in installing Bitdefender Internet Security 2016, Bitdefender Central is only allowing to … [Read more…]

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News

Download Full 30-day Trial Versions of Bitdefender 2016 Products

September 11, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

You can try Bitdefender Internet Security 2016 or Bitdefender Total Security 2016 for free for 30 days. Bitdefender has released its 2016 product range: … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security
How to

How to install Bitdefender Total Security 2016 on your computer

September 11, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Bitdefender 2016 products are now available, to install  Bitdefender Total Security 2016 on your computer, follow the instructions below. Installing Bitdefender Total Security 2016 … [Read more…]

Posted in: How to, Security, Tips and Tricks
News

Norton Releases a Fix Tool to Stop Desktop Flickering in Windows 10

August 21, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

After upgrading to Windows 10 from a previous Windows version that has a Norton product installed (or if you’ve installed the latest version of … [Read more…]

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