Microsoft’s Windows Store got off to a shaky start when it first opened in beta mode in 2012, with virtual shelves that were… well… virtually empty. When Windows 8 and Windows RT were officially launched toward the end of last October, the store included fewer than 8,000 […]
Well known security company Kaspersky has launched a new online service called Kaspersky Application Advisor which provides users with vital information about files and/or programs included in Kaspersky’s massive database. We already have several useful services which check for malicious intent by scanning files through
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This Windows 8 user guide is available free from Microsoft under the rather fancy name of “Windows 8 End User Training Brochure”. In reality it is a pretty basic guide that doesn’t go into great detail but is however, because of that very reason, eminently
Whenever I am called out to a client’s machine which is running very slowly, one of the first things I check out is the list of programs auto-starting with Windows. It seems to be a pretty common practice these days for software developers to include auto-starting in their products.
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The “Gif” image format has a unique quality which isn’t available with other formats such as png, bmp, or jpg… it supports animation. Creating animated gifs is not generally an easy thing to do but I came across a free online service which makes converting
There is no doubt that the malware landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade. In today’s internet world, malware is more often than not linked with the criminal element and, because of the massive potential for ill gotten gains, is well financed and well
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iMobie is running a giveaway for its very good PhotoTrans software. PhotoTrans would normally sell for $19.90us but you can get it absolutely free right now… offer expires 5th June. The PhoneTrans Software: PhotoTrans has an array of features that helps you easily transfer iPhone
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You are likely all familiar with the scenario, where a fresh installation of the operating system is required and there is no full system image backup available, or maybe when migrating to a new operating system. We have our data backups in place so we’re
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Aimersoft has organized a brief giveaway for the excellent Aimersoft DVD Creator software. You will need to be quick on this one… the giveaway expires on 23rd May. This software would normally sell for $45.95us. The Software: A versatile DVD burner that lets you create
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A recent announcement from Tami Reller, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Microsoft’s Windows division, has now confirmed a number of previous speculations regarding the upcoming Windows 8 release. In keeping with Microsoft’s conventional naming policy, the update to Windows 8, which has
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Fake Anti-Virus programs and Ransomware have both been around for a while now. Fake Anti-virus (AKA Rogue Security Software) in particular was very prevalent during 2010, with Ransomware coming to prominence more recently. It appears the cybercrooks are now combining both these threats into a
When it comes to image viewers we freeware fanatics are very well catered for, with at least 3 top free programs to choose from… FastStone, IrfanView, and XnView. I am a diehard FastStone fan myself but I appreciate that most people have their own favorite.
