Microsoft implemented native virtual desktop support in the company's Windows 10 operating system that allows users to use multiple virtual desktops to divide programs on to them. The feature is not entirely […]
One of the new features of Windows 10's Anniversary Update is support for Microsoft Edge extensions. Originally released in the Windows 10 Insider Build 14291, extension support is now available to all […]
The following guide walks you through the steps of removing True Key by Intel Security from your operating system. True Key by Intel Security is a password manager by Intel that is […]
The following guide provides you with information about all Microsoft Edge policies up to the release of Windows 10's Anniversary Update in Summer 2016. Microsoft Edge is the default web browser on […]
Microsoft announced recently that all new devices that ship with Windows 10 once the operating system's Anniversary Update comes out need to support the Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) and have it […]
The Microsoft Security Bulletins May 2016 overview provides you with information about the May 2016 Patch Day for Windows and other Microsoft products. The overview lists all security and non-security patches that […]
Kaspersky Internet Security is a long-standing security program for the Windows operating system by Russian security firm Kaspersky. The program sits functionality-wise between the company's Anti-Virus and Total Security offerings. From a […]
The Security Bulletins overview for March 2016 provides you with information about security and non-security patches that Microsoft released for supported versions of the Windows operating system and other company products such […]
The LastPass team has released the first big update of the popular online password manager since the acquisition of the company by LogMeIn. LastPass 4.0 has been released for all platforms the […]
Password managers are the way to go when it comes to keeping accounts and information secure on virtually any system. They allow you to create secure passwords for any service, and many […]
Firefox 42 will be unveiled officially on November 3, 2015 by Mozilla. This guide walks you through the core changes and feature editions of Firefox 42 for the desktop and Android. All […]
Piriform, the makers of popular applications such as CCleaner and Recuva have released a cloud-based version of CCleaner recently called CCleaner Cloud. One of the core differences between regular CCleaner versions and […]
Mozilla Firefox is without doubt the web browser that gives the most control to users in regards to privacy and security. Firefox users find some of those options listed in the graphical […]
KeePass is my password manager of choice as it ships with everything I require and uses a local database to store passwords instead of an online one. The program is regularly updated […]
Whenever you visit a website in the Firefox browser, traces of that visit are stored by the browser automatically. This happens when you use the regular browsing mode but also private browsing […]
Development of the email client Thunderbird was more or less restricted to maintenance and security updates ever since Mozilla made the decision to use resources for other projects and move development into […]
Firefox 38 Stable has just been released by Mozilla. The new version of the web browser is already available via the browser's automatic update feature but can also be downloaded from the […]
Show me the programs that you run on your computer and I tell you who you are. While it may not be that easy all the time, it is fair to say […]
Mozilla implemented Google's Safe Browsing technology for downloads in Firefox some time ago. The feature checks downloads that you make in the browser using Google to determine if a file is malicious. […]
OneNote 2013 is a note-taking application by Microsoft that is available for various desktop and mobile operating systems. It is part of all editions of Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365, and […]
Firefox users who experience issues when using the browser that they cannot resolve can use the browser's refresh feature (formerly known as Firefox Reset) instead as an automatic option to fix those […]
As is the case with many tools out there, I prefer a desktop RSS reader over an online solution. Sure, online services such as Feedly have advantages. You can access them for […]
Finding a reliable free VPN provider can be a a daunting task. We have tested numerous providers that offer free VPN services and added only the best to this page. Virtual Private […]
Mozilla Firefox is without the shadow of a doubt the browser that you can customize the most. This shows not only when it comes to (most) feature additions or changes, as there […]
Firefox 29 ships with an interface redesign called Australis, a new customization mode that goes along with it, and a redesigned Firefox Sync synchronization feature that is incompatible with the old. Mozilla […]
There are several ways how attackers gain access to Internet accounts. One common attack form is to attack servers on the Internet directly, to download the user database. While most companies protect […]
Extensions can be installed in several ways in the Chrome web browser. The most common form is an active installation by the user, usually by installing an extension directly from the Chrome […]
It has been a while since I last mentioned the programs and devices that I use for blogging. Today, I'm publishing a list of the core programs and apps that I use […]
The Best Windows Software Toplist On this page, you find a listing of the best Windows software. Most of the applications listed here are free, with the occasional commercial program added to […]
You will find the best Google Chrome extensions -- sometimes also called add-ons or plugins -- on this page. Browser extensions can enhance your web browsing experience in many ways, from improving […]
This web page lists the best Firefox addons that are available for the Mozilla Firefox web browser. These browser extensions add, remove or modify features of the browser itself, for instance interface […]
It is likely that one of the core reasons for creating Google Chrome in the first place was a desire to use it to collect user data. While Google has already services […]
Our last review of FBackup dates back to the year 2009, which makes today's release of FBackup 5.0 final a great opportunity to take another look at the backup software. The first […]
Sometimes you may want your operating system to spring into action automatically when certain events occur. From turning off the monitor after a set amount of time without activity over shutting it […]
Whenever you are using a web browser you are leaving traces behind on the system. While you can mitigate some by switching to private browsing modes like Chrome's Incognito Mode, it is […]
We told you in April that Yahoo will retire Yahoo Mail Classic in the beginning of June 2013 forcing users to use the new Yahoo! Mail with no option whatsoever to go […]
Chrome URLs are internal pages of the Google Chrome browser designed mostly to provide developers and advanced users with detailed information about the browser's internals. Just like Mozilla Firefox or Opera, Google […]
When you create an account on Internet sites, services or in local apps you are often asked to pick a security question and answer as a recovery option. It is basically a […]
There is not a lot that you can do when Google Chrome starts to slow down after you have used the web browser for a certain period of time. While you could […]
If you have found Opera's Unite feature particularly useful, you may be disappointed that the company decided to pull the plug on the technology and remove if from the browser in the […]
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