Like many other security software companies, Avast is offering both a free basic version of their software and a commercial advanced version that comes with extra features. Avast Internet Security is the companies’ flag ship product that includes all the features of the free and pro versions of their product plus a firewall, antispam protection [...]
SlimComputer, Improve Windows Performance
Software can greatly aid the user in optimizing the performance of a Windows operating system. While Windows comes with a set of tools that cover the basics, it misses an all-in-one tool and better performance guidelines. Windows users have to start individual tools like services.msc, msconfig or the uninstallation applet of the Windows Control Panel. [...]
How to use a Simple Jailbreak to Customize Kindle Screensavers
The screensavers offered as standard with Kindle devices can, to some people, be dissatisfactory. Many people think that Kindle’s are great devices, and from the perspective of a conservationist, can save a ton of paper. The screen savers seem to be designed for literature buffs more than anybody else. This is a delightfully fun technique [...]
Windows Safe Mode Fixer: Repair Safe Mode
Windows’ Safe Mode is a bare-bone version of the operating system that is often used for troubleshooting PC issues. It is available under all versions of Windows and can be started by tapping on the F8 key during startup of the operating system. It is for instance handy to uninstall software in Safe Mode that [...]
Fast Reading System, Windows Speed Reader
Fast Reading System has been designed as a speed reading application for Windows. The program allows Windows users to load and read textual contents in an environment optimized for speed reading. The program is a commercial application that has been turned into a freeware by its software developer. Users need to use the public registration [...]
Firefox Gui:Config, About:Config Interface
About:config provides access to many under the hood settings of the Firefox browser. That’s helpful for users who want to modify system settings beyond what is offered in the default options of the browser. It is also one of the distinct advantages of the Firefox browser over its competitor Google Chrome. The core audience on [...]
Install Add-Ins to Office 2007 and Adapt Custom Functions
The Microsoft Office Suite is indispensable software for so many users. The ability to innovate custom functions in Office 2007 by installation of free add-ins is a practical advantage to anyone using Office 2007 professionally or personally. Most of the add-ins are included with Office, but not the initial installation itself. This article will clarify [...]
Linkman Lite, Multi-Browser Bookmarks Manager
One of the biggest issues for users who work with different web browsers is synchronization. This includes passwords, log in information and of course bookmarks. Most browsers come with synchronization options, but those only include synchronizing bookmarks between versions of the same browser. And the import option is only important a certain state which means [...]
Easy Image Modifier, Portable Windows Image Processing Software
Windows users have dozens if not hundreds of programs at their disposal to modify, edit or process images on their system. That’s great because choice is always great, but has the drawback that it is not that easy to find the best tool for the job. That’s why we like to review applications that offer [...]