Software

ESET, the maker of award-winning NOD32 antivirus, has just released the beta versions of its upcoming ESET Smart Security 6 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6 software with new features and are now available as free download to all users. ESET Smart Security 6 and NOD32 Antivirus 6 comes with a …

On Friday of last week, we reported about the availability of beta versions of ESET Smart Security 6 and NOD32 Antivirus for Windows operating system. The newest version of ESET Smart Security ships with an excellent feature that lets you locate lost or stolen laptop or any other computer running …

After releasing Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.9.2 beta in the first week of June, Panda has just updated its popular Panda Cloud Antivirus software to v2.0 with support for Windows 8. The newest version of Panda ships with some new and enhanced features. In addition to dozens of bug fixes and …

With Windows 10 RTM is fast approaching, PC manufactures have started releasing drivers for the latest version of Windows. After Lenovo & Samsung, Toshiba has now released Windows 10 drivers for its Satellite series notebooks and are now available for download from Toshiba support center. These beta drivers will help …

AVG Technologies recently released its 2013 lineup of PC security products and are now available for download. In addition to other AVG Internet Security and AVG PC TuneUp utility, AVG has also updated its popular AVG Antivirus Free software and it now fully supports Windows 8 as well. The highlight …

NeoSmart Technologies, the company behind popular EasyBCD software, has just released EasyRE (Easy Recovery Essentials) for Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP operating systems. EasyRE is a Windows system repair disc to automatically find and fix Windows issues without booting into Windows. Earlier this year, NeoSmart first announced the beta …

Tens of free and paid security software are available to protect your PC and data from viruses, malware, and other threats. Of all the security solutions available for Windows, without a doubt, Kaspersky is probably one of the best, if not the best one. Kaspersky is a big name in …

Earlier this month, we let you know about the release of EasyRE (Easy Recovery) for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems. NeoSmart Technologies has just released EasyRE recovery CD for Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system and is now up for purchase. In Windows 8, creating a bootable recovery …

Many of you might already have switched to Windows 1o/8 by upgrading from Windows 7 or performing a clean installation. Some of you have might have even purchased Windows 10/8 powered desktops, notebooks, and tablets. Many of us use HP printers at work and home. If you also own a …

Each iteration of TeamViewer is packed with a couple of awesome features. Remote printing is probably one of the best and useful features available in version 8.0 and above versions. With remote printing, you can use your printer to print webpages, documents or pictures stored on a remote computer. For …

Dozens of free tools have been released over the past couple of months to tweak and customize the latest Windows operating system. Among these tools, most of them help you customize the default look of the newly introduced Start screen. While most of these tools are pretty good and work …

There is absolutely no shortage of free zip archiving tools for Windows. There are programs such as 7-Zip and Pee-Zip to easily extract all popular archive formats. But if you’re using a Windows RT powered tablet and looking for a good app to compress and extract files, WinZip is probably …

After testing the beta builds of NOD32 Antivirus 6 and Smart Security 6 for close to seven months, ESET has now released the final versions NOD32 Antivirus 6 and Smart Security 6. Interested users can upgrade to the latest version of the security software to protect their PCs from viruses, …

More than once I have mentioned here that Kaspersky Internet Security is the security software that I trust the most when it comes to PC security. Kaspersky Internet Security includes all features present in Kaspersky Antivirus plus two-way firewall, anti-spam and more. Recently, one of my PC’s hard drive was …

This guide is strictly for Kaspersky Antivirus and Internet Security users who often tweak and change the default settings of the product. Many of us configure the various default settings and options of the Kaspersky Antivirus and Internet Security after installing the product to improve security and performance. Configuring the …

Earlier this month, Microsoft’s highly anticipated Surface Pro with Windows 8 operating system went on sale. Unlike the Surface RT tablet, which is powered by Windows RT operating system, Surface Pro can run both legacy desktop programs and modern (metro) apps installed from the official Windows Store. The Surface Pro …

Avast recently released the final version of its newest Avast Antivirus Free 8 and Avast Internet Security 8 security programs. The free version of Avast Antivirus comes with tools to automatically update all installed programs on your PC and clean-up your web browser by removing unwanted add-ons and toolbars. Users …

Kaspersky may not offer free antivirus software to protect your PC from viruses, malware, trojans, and other threats, but its paid Antivirus and Internet Security are definitely two better security software available to safeguard your PC. Both Kaspersky Antivirus and Kaspersky Internet Security software come with plenty of advanced features. …

Up until about a year ago, PC users had very limited options when it comes to running Android apps on Windows. Over the last few months, a couple of good applications have been released to install and run Android apps on Windows without having to install virtualization software. BlueStacks and …

Weeks after the release of Windows 10, Apple has finally updated Boot Camp Assistant to add support for Windows 10. Yes, the latest version of Boot Camp is fully compatible with Windows 10. UPDATE on 24/09/2018: If you don’t have access to the macOS or erased macOS from your computer, …

Even though Microsoft has restored the Start button in Windows 8.1 update and has greatly enhanced the Start screen by adding a couple of features and options, it seems end users aren’t satisfied with the Start button that opens up Start screen instead of Start menu. As we all know, …

While both Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 have been designed for both touch and non-touch devices, the newly introduced Modern UI works great on touch devices, and the desktop environment is perfect on typical PCs with keyboard and mouse. Navigating the desktop environment on a tablet with 8 or 10-inch …

Kaspersky Lab recently announced the release of Kaspersky Antivirus 2014 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 versions. Both Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 (KIS 2014) and Kaspersky Antivirus 2014 (KAV 2014) come with several innovate antivirus technologies and also enhancements to existing security features. The ZETA shield antivirus technology is one of …

Just a few hours ago, VMware announced the release of VMware Workstation 10, VMware Fusion 10, VMware Player 6.0, and VMware Player Plus 6.0. Computer users who have ever used a virtualization software would know the difference between Workstation, Fusion, and Player. As we all know, VMware Workstation is the …

A lot of has been said and written about the Start screen in Windows 8/8.1. A bunch of third-party tools are already available to customize the look and feel of the Start menu replacement. For users who love to access the Start screen without leaving the desktop environment, there is …

These days, a large number of PC users prefer installing Windows OS from a USB drive instead of a traditional DVD disc. Even though there are plenty of better tools out there like Rufus to create bootable USB from an ISO file, most PC users prefer using the official Windows …

Kaspersky Lab requires no introduction. It’s one of the best, if not the best, security application developers for the Windows operating system. Its antivirus and internet security products are the most popular ones and offer value for money as well. Up until a couple of weeks ago, I was using …

If you use your computer on a regular basis, you certainly know the necessity of having a good file compression tool. These days, many developers try to reduce the burden on their servers by archiving their software with popular compression utilities. A good compression tool is necessary if you want …

Those of you using a computer for years might find this guide very funny but this guide is aimed at users who have just purchased a new computer and trying to learn a thing or two about computer. As they say, we might be geeks now but should not forget …

Oracle VM VirtualBox, without a doubt, the best free virtual machine software out there for Windows, Mac, and as well as Linux. Whether you want to test a version of Windows or test a bootable ISO file, VirtualBox is the best software out there for the job. While installing an …

Without a doubt, 7-Zip is the best free file archiving software out there for Windows operating system. Even though it doesn’t get updates on a regular basis (last stable version was released back in 2010), it’s compatible with all recent versions of Windows and is capable of unpacking all popular …

When it comes to remote desktop assistance, there are plenty of free applications out there for the job. Recent versions of Windows operating system ship with a free tool called Remote Desktop to quickly perform remote desktop operations without having to install third-party tools. Even though there are a bunch …

I am a big fan of Evernote and have been using the same ever since I discovered it about four years ago. This note taking service is just fantastic and apps are available for all major desktop and mobile operating systems. Those of you have been using Evernote for a …

Evernote, the widely used note taking service and application, doesn’t let you change the background color of notes with default settings. Those of you use Evernote for a considerable amount of time every day might be interested in changing the default white background. The default white background isn’t easy to …

Unlike most PC users out there, I am not an avid gamer and have hardly played a couple of games in my life. That said, I do have a couple of games on my smartphone but play them when I have nothing to do (happens rarely) or I am struck …

Last week, I performed a clean install of Windows 10 on one of my laptops by replacing the previously installed Windows 7 operating system with Windows 10. The installation took a little over 15 minutes but was successful without any issues. Once Windows was up and running, I installed a …

In our previous article, we talked about forcing VLC media player to remember last played position of video files with the help of extensions. While testing those extensions, I found that installing extensions in VLC is not as easy as installing extensions in web browsers. In Firefox and Chrome, searching …

A while back, a reader asked us to suggest a way to speed up 7-Zip software. The reader wanted to know if there is a way to compress files faster with the popular 7-Zip software. As we all know, 7-Zip is one of the best file compression utilities out there. …

Sometime back, with version 4.1x, Piriform introduced active monitoring feature in its popular product CCleaner. The active monitoring feature continuously runs in the background and displays notifications on the screen. With default settings, active monitoring system sends out notifications when cleaning junk files can save more than 500 MB. While …

Adobe updates its Flash Player on regular basis to fix issues and add new features. While most PC users have configured Flash Player to automatically download and install the latest version, there are many users who manually download and install updates. In most cases, Flash Player is thoroughly tested during …

Last evening, I updated TeamViewer and Evernote applications on my primary PC to their latest versions to make sure that all installed applications are up-to-date. This morning, while working on a couple of notes in the Evernote I noticed a new but annoying feature that shows “Related to what you’re …

About a month ago, Evernote launched a new “Work Chat” feature. The feature was initially available to only web and mobile apps but it’s now available for Windows desktop as well. Evernote’s Work Chat feature is a simple feature that lets you discuss your ideas with your friends or colleagues …

Bitdefender is one of the best rated and trusted antivirus software for Windows operating system. Its three major products – Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Internet Security, and Total Security – offer best in class protection without impacting the system performance. If you are in the market for a good antivirus software, …

When it comes to my PC’s security, I blindly trust Kaspersky products not just because Kaspersky products have been performing well in the test results but also because Kaspersky Internet Security or Antivirus has never let me down in the past seven years. About a week ago, I reinstalled Windows …

There are plenty of free utilities around to tweak, customize and optimize Windows operating system. Many of the popular free Windows optimization software have received updates to support the latest Windows 10 operating system. In other words, there is absolutely no shortage of free tweaking and optimization software compatible with …

When it comes to my PC’s security, I blindly trust Kaspersky Internet Security not just because Kaspersky products have been performing really well in the independent lab test results but also because Kaspersky Internet Security has never let me down in the past seven years. Those of you who recently …

Like any other antivirus or internet security solution out there for Windows operating system, with default settings, Kaspersky Internet Security and Antivirus don’t automatically scan when an external USB flash drive or hard drive is connected to your PC. Instead, Kaspersky shows the following prompt with Scan and Don’t scan …

The new tab page or start page (as Vivaldi likes to call it) of Vivaldi browser displays speed dials that actually display most visited websites so that you can quickly open your favorite websites with the click of a mouse button. The speed dial can be personalized by removing existing …

Kaspersky Antivirus and Kaspersky Internet Security software are widely used to protect Windows operating system as well as data from viruses, malware, spyware and other threats. The Kaspersky Internet Security includes is not just an antivirus software but includes some advanced features that help you detect vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi networks. …

WhatsApp desktop app is finally available for Windows and Mac. The new WhatsApp desktop app for Windows enables users send and receive messages without touching the smartphone or opening the web browser on PC. Since WhatsApp desktop app simply mirrors what’s on your phone, you need to keep your smartphone …

The desktop version of immensely popular messing app WhatsApp has just been released for Windows operating system. PC users can install WhatsApp desktop app on Windows 10 or Windows 7 by installing the app and then scanning the QR code on the desktop using the QR code scanner in WhatsApp …

In this day and age, having a good antivirus software is essential for devices running any operating system. While Windows 10 comes with a built-in antivirus software in the form of Windows Defender, the built-in protection is not scoring really well in antivirus tests. When choosing an antivirus software for …

Asphalt 8: Airborne is a popular racing video game developed by French video game developer and publisher Gameloft. Asphalt 8: Airborne was first released back in 2013 for mobile operating systems and later on it was released for Windows operating system. Asphalt 8: Airborne can be downloaded from the Store …

Microsoft To-Do, the replacement for the popular Wunderlist, is finally available for Windows 10, iPhone and Android phones. Since the team behind Wunderlist is developing Microsoft To-Do, the To-Do has borrowed some design clues from Wunderlist. The current version of To-Do allows you create lists and tasks. You can add …

Well, I own an iPhone 6s 16GB version bought two years ago. A couple of days ago, I noticed that the phone was running out of free space. So, I decided to do everything I could do to recover some serious space on my iPhone. Yes, there are plenty of …

When you install Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2017, Internet Security 2017 or Kaspersky Total Security 2017, in addition to Kaspersky Internet Security, Anti-Virus, or Total Security, the setup also installs Kaspersky Secure Connection. What is Kaspersky Secure Connection? Well, Kaspersky Secure Connection is a VPN service from Kaspersky. Kaspersky Secure Connection establishes …

Avast is one of the widely used antivirus solutions. Avast Free Antivirus for Windows is being used by millions of PC users to protect their data from viruses and other threats. In addition to the Avast Free Antivirus, a significant number of PC users use Avast Pro Antivirus, Avast Internet …

Do you want to reinstall the Kaspersky Antivirus, Kaspersky Internet Security or Kaspersky Total Security on your Windows PC but don’t remember the activation code? Here is how to legally reinstall Kaspersky without having to enter the activation code. When you purchase Kaspersky license on the official store or any …

Many of the free programs out there install adware and other malicious programs along with them without your knowledge. One has to be attentive while installing free programs to avoid accidentally installing adware. Not all adware programs are easily discoverable and uninstallable. You might see advertisements and other promotions on …

An antivirus program might not be able to stop ransomware attacks. You need a dedicated anti-ransomware solution to protect your data against ransomware. Free and commercial anti-ransomware programs are available for Windows operating system. Acronis, the company behind the popular Acronis True Image data backup program, recently released a free …

The best and easiest way to backup WhatsApp chat history from your iPhone is to configure the WhatsApp to automatically back up the chat history from your iPhone to your iCloud account. The catch is that you cannot use this method if you are using the free iCloud account (which …

Kaspersky Internet Security is no longer just a good antivirus software for Windows operating system. Its recent versions offer many handy tools that help you keep your system running smoothly. Recent versions of Kaspersky Internet Security solution come with a tool called Software Updater. As the name suggests, the tool …

If you purchased an Amazon Fire TV Stick from your Amazon account, the Fire TV Stick is already registered to your Amazon account. Although this saves time, after a while, you might want to use a different Amazon account with Fire TV Stick. To use a different Amazon account with …

Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of the best streaming sticks out there for TVs. In addition to the default Amazon Prime Video, you can also access Netflix, Hulu and other streaming movie and music services by installing their respective apps available in the store. After using a streaming service …

Amazon Fire TV Stick allows you to watch movies and videos in three different qualities: Good, Better, and Best (default). If you own a Fire TV Stick 4K, you will also get the 4K option in addition to Good, Better and Best options. Depending on the video quality that you …

Kaspersky and Bitdefender security solutions have been consistently top performing in independent antivirus lab tests. They make the best possible security software for computer and mobile operating systems. Like other antivirus software, Kaspersky also requires an activation code to activate its products. For instance, you will need to enter the …

The team behind the famous TeamViewer software releases a major update around this time of the year. Continuing its tradition, the team updated the TeamViewer to version 15 a few days ago. TeamViewer 15 is the latest version of TeamViewer available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and major smartphone operating systems. …