System Security 2009

Alarm systems are useless no matter how much money you pay for one. They will not stop all but the most random drunken would be criminal. source

If the burglar is a pro determined to single out your house, you probably can't stop him short of a very sophisticated expensive alarm system, but you can stop most amateurs and lessen the odds of your being targeted. Most burglars look for empty houses, so take appropriate precautions when leaving town. Dogs and alarm systems are the most effective methods of prevention. If allergies and costs are a big problem, why not try an inexpensive electronic barking dog sensor system? Also, it doesn't cost anything to organize a neighborhood watch. source

Civic is still a very well known car to be stolen... I just use my factory alarm if someone wants to steal it go ahead I got insurance. You can be safe one way but I see alot of drunk drivers on the road at night coming from the bar, the chances of someone hitting your car or even drunk ppl walking by and hitting it is greater than it getting stolen and no alarm can prevent that. Get yourself some really good insurance and your good to go. source

Finally moved to win7 but now my anti-virus doesn't work. Apparently comcast gives a freeby version of norton security suite. I never used that before and I wondered if there was anything wrong with it, and if it'd be enough protection for me and more importantly the downstairs computer, some people in this house will click on just about any shady link. source

Hi all, I have formatted my laptop today as it was playing up a bit and like an idiot I forgot I lost my Nortons disc. With my dilemma I have installed AVG, and I would like to know whether this is sufficient enough security or should I purchase another copy of Nortons? source