It is Halloween people and here at gHacks we are all feeling the chill in the air as the sprits walk the earth. So in keepng with that feeling, let’s revisit those memories that have left us scarred for life. Those hair raising tales of gore that still give us nightmares. Yes, I am talking [...]
Create Wireless Hotspots With Connectify And Windows 7
Virtual WiFi, one of the features that Microsoft introduced in their new operating system Windows 7, did not get that much attention until now. Virtual WiFi makes it possible to use the wireless networking adapter of a computer system running Windows 7 as a wireless hotspot for additional systems. That’s definitely an interesting feature for [...]
Microsoft Security Essentials Rated Highly In AV-Comparatives Test
Most tech savvy users have their personal favorite when it comes to antivirus software. Be it security software from Kaspersky, Symantec, Trend Micro, AVG, Avira or Avast: Everyone seems to have a favorite that gets recommended to other users who inquire about the best antivirus solution. Lately, Microsoft has joined the ranks of recommended antivirus [...]
5 Application Monitors For The Windows Operating System
The Windows operating system does not come with an option to monitor applications effectively. The only option available are the various event logs that are automatically generated by the operating system. The event log in combination with the Windows Task Scheduler can theoretically be used to restart crashed applications. But the configuration is not that [...]
Repair Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft’s new security software Microsoft Security Essentials has been getting some good reviews since the first public beta version got released by Microsoft. The security application is now available as a final version to protect computer systems from malicious software. The security program is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows XP, Windows Vista [...]
Firefox 3.6 Beta 1
The Mozilla developers have finally released the first beta of Firefox 3.6 after releasing two release candidates for the beta previously. Firefox 3.6 will be the next installment after the Firefox 3.5x branch and is still slated for a early 2010 release. The Firefox 3.6 Beta 1 is build on the Gecko 1.9.2 web rendering [...]
iPhone Update: Marvel Comics, Easy Time Lapse Video, Real Time Translation And more
Good news iPhone lovers and users in general, we finally have apps in the App Store that do things we have always wanted to do with the iPhone. First up, we finally have Marvel Comics titles available on the App store (yay!). Then we have this cool new app that translates your speech as you [...]
Opera Halloween Edition
Halloween, which is celebrated on October 31, has roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian All Saints Day. Much of its symbolism comes from the past including wearing costumes and masks, bonfires or lanterns. If you want to top it up a notch you might want to download the Halloween edition [...]
The new Ubuntu Software Center
You may remember my mention of the Ubuntu Software Center in my article “Ubuntu Karmic Koala preview“. Well, Karmic Koala is now officially Ubuntu 9.10 and is on the streets. I have installed the release and am as pleased as I expected I would be. One aspect of 9.10 that I was most interested in [...]