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A reader asks: "I got a new computer and my friend is telling me that the first thing I should do is remove the Norton antivirus software that came with it. He calls it 'bloatware' and recommends some free program instead. I've always used Norton or McAfee for security, so I'm nervous about switching. What is your opinion?" I've been extolling the virtues of free antivirus protection for several years. 
If you have several computers and want them to share one Internet connection, a wireless router is the best solution. Even if you have only one computer and don't see any need for a "network" there are still good reasons for installing a wireless router. But you have to do it right or you may end up exposed to identity thieves, computer hijackers, and other online predators. 
Hey, check out the dude in Starbucks with his shiny new iPad. But wait... is that really Windows running on it? To Apple fans, it may sound as heretical as putting steak sauce on a vegan burger. But some people have found ways to run Microsoft Windows on an iPad. It's not all that hard, and the trick may even have some business applications. 
It's a widely-believed myth that you can only catch viruses and other malware from executable files. Many people are surprised to learn they can also be infected by PDF files, the ubiquitous Portable Document Format. In fact, PDF files were implicated in more than 65 per cent of malware attacks during 2010, according to researchers at Symantec. 
Any time you install and run software from an unknown source, you run the risk of damage to your computer system. Even if the software is not designed to make mischief, there's still a chance that it's vulnerable to exploits that could wreak havoc. One way to insulate your software from potential security threats is a sandbox, a controlled environment where it cannot access most of your system resources. 
What do the words ambigram, rozzle, and LOL have in common? Which new video game encourages kids to shoot their friends in the face? And should you move to Kansas for a faster internet connection? Get the scoop on gadgets & hardware, online happenings, computer security, social networking, web tech and search engines. 
