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Article: Security suites of 2007: Norton Internet Security 2007 and MCAFEE Internet Security Suite 9.0. (FIRST LOOKS).(network security software)(Product/service evaluation)
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- Australian PC World
- Article date:
- January 1, 2007
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Both Norton and McAfee provide essential one-stop solutions. Each offers the core requirements and neither will be a poor choice, but your own requirements could make either one slightly more desirable.
Each product has refined its interface for easier navigation and usage. Both products' firewalls protect users against harmful traffic, though the enhanced Smart Firewall in Norton can simplify setup for inexperienced users. An important feature of both applications is that they will monitor wireless networks and you can customise a list of trusted programs that are allowed to access the Net.
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