Norton 360 2.0-Security for your Computer
Filed Under (MomCentral, Technology) by 
Elizabeth on 09-05-2008
Tagged Under : computer software, computers, MomCentral
When MomCentral asked for volunteers to review the new version of Norton 360 by Symantec, I signed up because I was interested in seeing if it really did make my computer run faster and protect it from phishing sites. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Norton 360 has other features that are making my online life easier.
I have read some reviews that said the user had problems with installation but I did not. I followed the setup instructions and had everything installed on my IBM ThinkPad laptop in no time. I was prompted to set up the Identity Safe feature, which creates a secure identity “card” for you. I created a username and password, and now every time I start up my browser, I am prompted to login. Here’s the best part, the part of Norton 360 that is making my life SO much easier.
The first time I log in to a website, Norton asks me if I want to save the login info. If I click yes, then in the Norton Toolbar at the top of my screen, the site is added to the drop-down Log-in menu. This helps me in two ways: one, I am notorious at forgetting login information. Some websites require passwords to have six or more characters, some require eight or more. I can never remember which is which. Now, I just go to the drop-down menu and find the URL I want-momcentral.com, for example-and I am taken directly to that site’s login screen with my username and password already filled in.
Norton 360 also has automatic scheduled backups, although it only comes with 2 Gb of storage space, which is barely enough for me to backup anything. I believe I can purchase additional space if needed. It does also seem like my laptop is running faster.
I’m really happy that I got Norton 360 2.0 from Symantec and MomCentral. It was easy for me to install and it’s making my use of my computer better. What else can I say besides try it for yourself?!
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I’ve been considering on going back to Norton for some time now since I’ve been using Trend Micro PC cillin. The reason I switched to Trend Micro was with the problem of re-installing if I formated and the fact of slowing down the computer. I’m just curious if you’ve run into any trouble installing on other computers. Also be careful with Norton storing passwords if it’s similar to Firefox since it’s easy for anyone to log on your computer and access the passwords with simple clicks.