Java 7 Update 10 introduces new security features
Are you still using Java on your computer? Some of you may need it to run programs such as JDownloader or RSSOwl (there is Java Portable for that which does not
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How to play Blu-Ray movies on Windows 8
It feels kinda strange that Microsoft's newest operating system Windows 8 comes without options to play DVD or Blu-Ray movies out of the box.
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How to set up Meebo for websites
Google acquired Meebo, a service that offered instant messaging and the called Meebo Bar, some time ago.
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Connect your Google account to Evernote
I am probably not alone when I say that Evernote has become an indispensable piece of software.
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Cubby Pro announced
I have three favorite file hosting and syncing services right now.
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Posting Instagram alternatives is not the solution to terms of service changes
By now you have probably read about Instagram's Terms of Service changes that go live on January 16, 2013 which is about a month from today on.
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Misfit Shine: a coin-sized wearable activity tracker
I really like what I see on the crowd sourcing platform Indiegogo at the moment.
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HitmanPro 3.7 review
HitmanPro is a commercial security solution for Windows that has been designed as a second line of defense against malware and other threats.
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Opera 12.12 final has been released
Opera users take note, a new version of your beloved browser has been released bringing the stable release channel version of the Internet browser to 12.
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So what is Bing Desktop?
Bing Desktop is a free program by Microsoft that aims to bring the company's search engine to the Windows desktop.
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Hide YouTube video authors from recommended and suggestions
YouTube a couple of days ago rolled out a new design that has been heavily criticized by part of the video hosting site's user base.
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MeterPlug: Keep track of your electric bill electronically
Some time ago I bought a device that I could plug in between a power source and a device running on power to find out how much power that device needed on [&hel
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Samsung Exynos devices kernel vulnerability
A security vulnerability affecting Samsung devices has recently been discovered by members of the XDA Developers forum.
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Ashampoo Snap 6 review
As a journalist, I take dozens of screenshots a day.
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Google's Me on the Web feature
Online reputation management becomes more important as focus shifts to a world that is connected online.
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Outlook.com cookie hijacking issue
Users of outlook.
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Play SNES Games online with friends
Back in the days when Nintendo and Sega ruled the console gaming world, I used to play all kinds of SNES games with friends.
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Sync Google contacts with Thunderbird using CardDav
The big news of the day, December 12, 2012, was that another batch of Google services that was getting axed by the company.
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VLC Media Player 2.0.5 released
VLC Media Player is without doubt one of the most popular multimedia players.
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Google shutting down Sync, some Calendar features
Nothing was as controversial as Google's announcement that it would shut down its iGoogle service in 2013.
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Why I can't appreciate most Windows Store apps
You may know that I run a weekly series over at Betanews where I look at the best new app releases or updates for Windows 8.
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VLC Media Player for Android
VLC Media Player is one of the most popular desktop music and video player for desktop systems.
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Display full page titles in Google Chrome
I consider the page title an important piece of information, which is only topped by the web address.
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Newsbin Pro 6.40 review
When I started to get interested in the Usenet, or newsgroups, I quickly worked my way through the available programs to find the best suited program for that.
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Chrome's New Tab page puts focus on Google Search
Most web browsers display a selection of popular sites that you have visited in the past when you open the new tab page.
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Windows Live Mesh gone soon, SkyDrive weak alternative
Anyone here still using Windows Live Mesh? The service allowed you to synchronize data between multiple PCs years before Microsoft made the switch to SkyDrive a
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You can now sell virtual items on Steam
The next big thing, after using DLC contents to make lots of extra money, are in-game transactions of virtual goods for real money.
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Last.fm: Radio limitations incoming
Anyone still using Last.
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First Firefox builds with H.264 support appear (really)
Back in November I ran a story that Mozilla added support for H.
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Start8 Windows 8 start menu review
We have reviewed Start8 before and came to the conclusion that it is without doubt one of the best programs - if not the best - to bring back a start menu [&hel
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Dropbox buys Audiogalaxy: music hosting incoming?
Dropbox broke the 100 million user mark recently which makes the service one of the biggest file hosting and synchronization services on today's Internet.
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Google makes it harder to find explicit materials in search
Okay so we all have probably experienced one of the following situations.
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Evernote adds "Related Results" to its Chrome app
Evernote has become a prevalent part of the lives of many of us.
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Adobe Reader app for Windows 8
Adobe has just released the official Adobe Reader application for Windows 8.
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BoxCryptor for Chrome plugin
Remember Boxcryptor? The program, available for various operating systems including Windows and Android can encrypt files that you synchronize with online stora
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ConvertXtoDVD 5 review
Sometimes you may want to burn video files that you have on your PC to DVD or another disc format to play them on a DVD player connected to the television or [&
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Mozilla: no more animated themes in Firefox 18
Are you using Mozilla Personas to install custom themes in the browser or maybe even an add-on like Personas Plus that gives you greater control over the built-
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RealPlayer 16 Free has a severe limitation
So Real released RealPlayer 16, an update to a media player that has been around for a very long time.
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Microsoft Security Bulletins For December 2012 Released
The last Patch Tuesday of the year has arrived and it brings along seven security bulletins that fix vulnerabilities in Microsoft products.
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Save Internet files directly to Google Drive
Google Drive is Google's cloud hosting service that all Google account owners can use to store and sync data.
