I like the new Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta program. It seems to be more comprehensive than most antispyware programs. It has promise, but there are a few notable bugs that need to be ironed out before the release version debuts.

In the news: the most recent IE security flaws and the Firefox phishing flaw. No one is safe.

More snow and slush outside: we've had nearly seven feet (2.1336 meters) of snow in Reno, and up to 19 feet of snow (5.7912 meters) up in the Sierras. Wow.