Out-Of-The-Box Windows 7 Install Is Vulnerable To 8 out of 10 Viruses Tested [Windows 7]
SophosLabs didn′t believe claims that and its User Account Controls were any more secure than previous versions of the OS, so they tested (albeit somewhat oddly) a clean install. Result? A reminder that you should always use protection.
The way the test was conducted is that ten viruses were introduced into a clean install of Windows 7 with the UAC settings on system defaults. While only one virus was blocked, two technically did not function properly for whatever reason. Still, this doesn′t leave much hope for those who decide to skip automatic patching, firewalls and anti-virus applications. Let’s do the whole “Safer Computing” thing, shall we? []
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er on the Dell but acceptable on the Asus. I definitely have not experienced the problems another reviewer mentioned about the Wi-Fi. I have used it on many different routers with no problem. It runs MS Office 2007 without a hitch. Surfing the net is a breeze, but I did have one “blue screen of death” when dealing with one demanding internet site. I have experienced no other serious problems in the month since I have had it.
Battery life? I would say it is not all that far from the advertised 10 hours, depending on your settings. The Atom 280 processor seems faster than my Dell 700m or Mini 10v (although this is purely subjective), and I do plan to upgrade the memory to 2 gigs, thankfully quite easy with the small removable door on the bottom. The bottom of the computer does get a little warm after long use, but nothing like the heat of the Dell Mini. I have not experienced the problems with the battery charger mentioned by other reviewers either. It charges quickly and shuts off when f