The release of Mozilla Firefox 2 further expands the capabilities and features of this highly regarded Internet browser, proving that just because you are popular doesn't mean you should slack off. Some of the new and updated features include: a visual refresh, integrated phishing protection, browser session resuming, live Titles and JavaScript 1.7 support, among others.

Regardless of how you feel about Mozilla Firefox, it's quite fair to say that much of the change and innovation in Internet browsers in recent years has happened because of it. This guide goes through numerous configuration tips and tweaks for Firefox 2, covering all aspects of the browser such as the options menu, preferences, CSS customization, interface, extensions and more.

Additionally, a TechSpot first - mini-videos are now sprinkled throughout the guide, better illustrating some of the content and options to be selected (all created using the excellent CamStudio).

View: Firefox 2 Tweak Guide @ TechSpot  

Comodo Firewall Pro will secure your system against internal attacks such as Trojan viruses, malicious software, and external attacks by hackers. With a user-friendly single click interface you can allow or block access to the Internet offering complete immunity to attacks and total protection of your personal information. Real time traffic monitoring enables you to react instantly to threats and identify bandwidth bottlenecks. Silent Security Technology means no needless alerts with out-of-the-box protection against hackers, Trojans and other unknown threats.

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As part of Microsoft's routine, monthly security update cycle, they have released the following security updates for both Windows and Office:

• MS07-005 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Interactive Training (KB923723)
• MS07-006 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB928255)
• MS07-007 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB927802)
• MS07-008 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB928843)
• MS07-009 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB927779)
• MS07-010 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, affecting Windows Live OneCare, Windows Defender and other antivirus clients (KB932135)
• MS07-011 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB926436)
• MS07-012 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, and Visual Studio (KB924667)
• MS07-013 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, and Office (KB918118 )
• MS07-014 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Word (KB929434)
• MS07-015 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (KB932554)
• MS07-016 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (KB928090)

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Comodo Firewall Pro will secure your system against internal attacks such as Trojan viruses, malicious software, and external attacks by hackers. With a user-friendly single click interface you can allow or block access to the Internet offering complete immunity to attacks and total protection of your personal information. Real time traffic monitoring enables you to react instantly to threats and identify bandwidth bottlenecks. Silent Security Technology means no needless alerts with out-of-the-box protection against hackers, Trojans and other unknown threats.

What's New:

* Fixed the vulnerabilities addressed here
* Fixed the incompatibility problem with ArovaxShield
* Fixed some bugs reported by users

Comodo Personal Firewall 2.4.17.183

MicroWorld AntiVirus Toolkit Utility based on the Kaspersky AV engine can scan & terminate Hidden Spy Software, illegal dialers, and illegal sniffers which normally are running in the background. Just download and run. No installation of this software required.

MWAV 9.1.1 Features:

* Scans your computer completely and provides reports of any viruses that it finds.
* Checks for all illegal dialers that are present on your computer and informs you of the same.
* Informs you of any background illegal sniffers or tools like spyware, adware, keyloggers etc. running in the memory of your computer.
* You can add this utility to the startup list of programs on your computer so that it scans your computer every time you start using it.
* When you download this utility you will get it with the latestupdated list of viruses so that it scans your computer for all knownviruses.
* No need to install. Just download and run the MWAV toolkit to scan for viruses.
* MWAV 8.x also provides multi-language support.

Note: MicroWorld is offering this FREE MWAV Toolkit to help you to "Scan and Clean" your PC/Computer for FREE up to 31st March 2007.

Download: MicroWorld AntiVirus Toolkit Utility 9.1.1

SAV32CLI is a 32 bit free command line scanner used in an emergency as a disinfection utility for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003. SAV32CLI 4.14 (February 2007) includes detection for 214956 viruses, trojans & worms.

To use the Sophos command line software follow the steps below:
1) Download SAV32CLI and extract the contents by double clicking the file.
2) Add the latest IDE (virus definition) files to the folder. These can be downloaded here
3) Reboot the infected computer and press when it is starting. In the Windows 2000 Advanced Options Menu select the option Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
4) Read Scanning Options with SAV32CLI

For more info please visit Sophos Knowledgebase

Download: Free Sophos Anti-Virus 4.14