Symantec released Norton Online Backup 2.0 supporting Windows and Mac on up to five computers linked together with one central account. The new version also supports 90 days file versioning information for Windows and ability to send file download links via E-Mails. The Norton Online Backup service is available worldwide in 24 languages.
A 30 days free trial is also available for Norton Online Backup 2.0.
Norton Online Backup version 2.0 New Features:
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Cross-platform functionality for Windows and Mac computers supports Microsoft XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OS X (including Mac OS X 10.6, “Snow Leopard”);
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Users can email any backed-up file via download links sent through the redesigned Web dashboard;
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90-day file versioning saves previous versions of backed-up files for up to 90-days, so older versions can be easily retrieved;
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Advanced search allows users to search for backed-up files by name, date, size and/or type of file;
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Open file backup stores the most current file, even if it’s open (especially important for email files);
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File purge and storage management makes it easy for users to remove previously backed-up files in order to clear up available storage space;
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Additional new features include improvements to file migration, the automatic initial setup, user settings and a more intuitive redesign of the user interface.
Pricing and Availability
Norton Online Backup version 2.0 is now available for purchase in the U.S. through select retail outlets and the Symantec online store at www.symantecstore.com. The new version of Norton Online Backup will be updated automatically for current subscribers within the coming weeks.
The suggested retail price for Norton Online Backup is US$49.99 per year, which includes 25 gigabytes (GB) of online storage to backup files from up to five computers. Additional storage space can be purchased incrementally at any time.
In January Symantec released Norton Online Family beta a security program that help parents to know more about their kids online activities and also educate them how to use internet. Today Norton online family is comes out from beta tag and it’s free till January 2010.
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Security software company Symantec has rolled out a new program called “Norton Online Family”, currently this program is available in beat. Symantec basically wants to educate parents abut their children’s online activities through Norton Online Family. Norton Online Family is basically a paternal control offers multiple levels of restriction and an emphasis on usage reporting.
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Windows7 is creating a real buzz around the globe. People are really loving the beta version of Windows operating system, becomes really important for Windows7 users to protect their computers from attackers. To do this Windows users normally install some security software on to their windows computer. Microsoft has putted a list of security software vendors, so that their security software can be downloaded and installed on computers running Windows7 beta. The list as follows
On October 14, 2008 Symantec launched two new services named as PC Checkup and PC Tune-Up. Currently both of these services are only available for Windows XP and Windows Vista. With Symantec PC Checkup and PC Tune-Up both non-Norton and Norton customers benefit with trusted, remote PC help. PC Check up service will cost $29.99 per year while PC tune-up service will cost $69.99 per year.
The service provides comprehensive PC help offerings including a Norton PC Checkup Service (available 24×7) to identify performance problems, provide a custom PC report card and identify hidden spyware and a PC Tune-up Service – akin to an “oil change for your computer” – to boost performance and stability, and make a PC feel like new.
How Both Services Will Work
Customers simply call 1-800-917-9152 to get PC help. Without the hassles of having to drop off or pick up their computer, customers get a reliable way to diagnose and repair computer problems over a secure Internet connection. While the customer is on the phone, a Norton PC expert remotely connects to the customer’s computer to perform a diagnostic check and recommended service. Once the Norton PC expert performs an initial diagnostic service, the customer is not required to wait at his or her computer while the agent fixes the PC problem. The services include:
Norton PC Checkup Service
A Norton PC expert identifies hidden spyware, viruses and performance problems and provides detailed reporting and recommendations on issues affecting your computer’s operation and security.
Price: $29.99.
Norton PC Tune-up Service
It can be frustrating for today’s busy computer user to work on a system with sub par responsiveness. A Norton PC expert fixes problems affecting your computer’s speed and stability and fine-tunes your PC so it starts and runs at optimum speed.
Price: $69.99.
Source : Symantec Launches New PC Help Service Norton Premium Services Take On Today’s PC Problems Press Release
Norton antivirus is one of the most trusted antivirs programs that many computer users use to protect them from various vulnerabilities like virus programs, mailware and many other vulnerabilities, but what if the antivirus program latest patches contain the vulnerabilities that can harm your computer system. This is what several people found that thses vulnerabilities affecting the ActiveX control. What are these vulnerabilities have a look
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