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A $99 Desktop Comes With Software, Backup and Too Many Catches

Walt Mossberg tests a $99 desktop computer that comes with software, online backup, and has a design that cuts energy use. However, there are several catches that prevent him from recommending the computer.

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Ways You Can Avoid Getting Junk Programs on Your New Computer

Many people are furious about so-called craplets, the unwanted programs that come loaded on most new PCs. Until computer makers stop dumping these junk programs on us, here are some strategies for avoiding them.

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Some Safety Tips To Help You Avoid Latest Theft Scams

The fastest-growing computer-security problem isn’t a virus. It’s called “social engineering,” and it consists of tactics that fool users into giving up sensitive financial data. Here are a few tips to help you avoid these schemes. (Video)

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GreenBorder Traps Computer Bad Guys Inside a Virtual Fence

Walt Mossberg found GreenBorder’s new product, which protects your computer by isolating the Web browser from the rest of the computer, to be a novel and very promising weapon against malicious software.

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