PC stat source: McAfee Global Unprotected Rates Study, 2011

Today, McAfee announced the results of a global study ( http://sawebdev.ca/mcafe /Global_Unprotected_PCs/ ) that set out to determine the percentage of personal computer (PC)  owners without any working security software and protection. Out of the 24 participating countries, Canada ranked as the 7th least protected country.

Key findings from the study include:

• Eighty-three (83) per cent of global PC owners have working basic security protection

• Seventeen (17) per cent of PCs scanned had no anti-virus installed or it was expired

• Canada is the 7th least protected country, with 17.9 per cent of consumers browsing the Internet without any protection:
  • of this group of users, 9.48 per cent of consumers have no protection installed
  • and 8.45 per cent of consumers have installed but disabled security, placing the country in the number two spot for this category behind Singapore

PRESS RELEASE

Consumer Alert:  McAfee Finds One in Every Six Personal Computers Have Zero Protection; Canada is 7th Least Protected Country; 17% of the World’s Personal Computers Are Unprotected

MARKHAM, Ontario, May 30, 2011 – Lack of consumer PC protection is a global problem.  McAfee, the world’s largest dedicated security technology company, today revealed findings from a global study set out to determine the percentage of personal computer owners without any working protection. In a study that analyzed data from voluntary scans of an average of 27-28 million computers per month, McAfee researchers found 17 per cent of the world is browsing the Internet completely unprotected.1  Out of the 24 participating countries, Canada was found to be the 7th least protected country while the United States landed in the top 5.

Browsing the Internet on an exposed computer not only increases the risk of identity theft and data loss, but it can contribute to the spread of harmful programs and nasty viruses. Even if you think your personal computer has basic protection installed, it is important to make sure your security software stays up-to-date. Research also found many of the scanned computers have disabled or expired software. In Canada, 8.45 per cent of consumers have installed, but disabled, security software. In comparison, 7.07 per cent of the United States has disabled security software installed on their computers.

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Nikon COOLPIX S9300

“Image quality overall was very good, though stability becomes difficult under any circumstances at the telephoto end of the zoom range.“

We’ve added a new Nikon COOLPIX S9300 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix S9300, a compact digital camera with 16MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CMOS), 18x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (24-450mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (921k-dot), Program AE, Scene Modes, and Full HD Movie 1920×1080 at 30fps with stereo sound.

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS

“Image quality, overall, is very good for a slim “style” camera and I even felt comfortable shooting with the Canon 510 at up to ISO 800.“

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Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Canon ELPH 510 HS / IXUS 1110 HS [Specs], an ultra compact ultra zoom digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CMOS), 12x wide-angle optical zoom (28-336mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.2-in. Touch Panel LCD (461k-dot), Smart AUTO, P, High Speed Burst at 7.8fps, Super Slow Motion, Color Accent, Movie Digest mode and Full HD 1080p Movie 1920×1080 @ 24fps.

Read the Canon ELPH 510 HS / IXUS 1100 HS Review @ Imaging Resource.

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Iceberg flipping over is not an uncommon sight, but it is certainly spectacular. The above video shows Argentina’s Uppsala glacier calving the iceberg and the resulting flip was captured by osibaruch while passing by it in a catamaran.

via Viral Viral Videos

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Pentax K-01

“The Pentax K-01 is a bulky yet stylish camera that offers excellent image quality when paired with a quality lens.“

We’ve added a new Pentax K-01 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DPReview has just published their review of the Pentax K-01, with 16.28MP resolution (on a 23.7 x 15.7 mm APS-C CMOS image sensor), sensor-shift Shake Reduction Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (921k-dot), No Viewfinder, PASM, Digital Filters, Sutter Speed 30-1/4000 sec. plus Bulb, Ultrasonic Vibration Dust Removal, In-camera HDR, RAW, built-in Flash, Hotshoe, Focus peaking mode, Continuous Shooting 6fps, and Full HD Movie 1920x1080p 30/25/24fps with built-in mono (or optional external stereo) microphone.

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Nikon D3200

“If you’re looking for an entry-level digital SLR that’s very easy to use, look no further than the Nikon D3200.“

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DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Nikon D3200, an entry-level Family digital SLR camera with 24.2MP (APS-C CMOS), Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder, PASM, Guide Mode, Scene Modes, Scene Auto Selector, 11-point AF, 3.0-in. LCD (921k-dot), RAW, Live View, and Full HD 1920 x 1080 @ 24 fps.

Read the Nikon D3200 Review @ DCRP (dcresource).

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Nikon D3200

“Image quality doesn’t disappoint, colour reproduction is good and you can use the camera at higher ISOs with confidence.“

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ePHOTOzine has published their review of the Nikon D3200, an entry-level Family digital SLR camera with 24.2MP (APS-C CMOS), Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder, PASM, Guide Mode, Scene Modes, Scene Auto Selector, 11-point AF, 3.0-in. LCD (921k-dot), RAW, Live View, and Full HD 1920 x 1080 @ 24 fps.

Read the Nikon D3200 Review @ ePHOTOzine.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

“The Sony Cybershot DSC-HX200V packs plenty of zoom and has good image quality, making it ideal for travel photography.“

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ePHOTOzine has published their review of the Sony DSC-HX200V, a 18.2MP resolution (1/2.3-in. “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor) ultra zoom digital camera with 30x wide-angle optical zoom (27-810mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, GPS, 3.0-in. LCD (921k-dot), iAuto, PASM, Continuous Shooting 10fps, EVF (201k-dot equiv.), Backlight Correction HDR, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D Still Image and Sweep Panorama, Natural Flash, Background Defocus, and Full HD 1920×1080/60p Movie.

Read the Sony HX200V Review @ ePHOTOzine.

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ILOTT Vintage takes beautifully engineered rangefinder film cameras, carefully and lovingly restores them, then takes them out on assignment. A distinctive feature is the replacement of worn-out leather with premium quality wood veneers tailored to each camera for a unique, elegant appearance. So far, they have restored: Argus C3, Canonet, Canonet QL17, Minolta Hi-Matic 9, Konica Auto S2, and Minolta Hi-Matic 7/7s. Pictured is the beautiful Canonet QL17 — which we are hoping Canon would take inspiration from when it introduces its compact mirrorless.

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