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Microsoft Security Essentials vs Avira vs avast! vs AVG: Best free anti-virus/anti-malware program for Windows [3rd Edition]

Posted: December 18th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Freeware Reviews, Headline, Tips 'n Tricks, Windows World

Originally written on February 14, 2010. 2nd edition posted on December 3, 2010. 3rd edition posted on December 18, 2011.

Without a doubt one of the most popular questions I am asked is “which security software should I use for my computer?” Often times the person asking me the question …

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What’s That Preference helps users understand about:config preferences [Firefox]

Posted: January 22nd, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Freeware Reviews

About:config in Firefox is an interesting place. Anyone with the proper knowledge can use about:config to make handy customizations to Firefox, such as forcing Firefox to display HTTP:// in the address bar. The key phrase in that last sentence is proper knowledge. Most of the preferences in …

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How to force Windows to use 100% of your network bandwidth [How-To Guide]

Posted: January 22nd, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Tips 'n Tricks

The speed of your Internet connection largely depends on external factors you cannot control. However, sometimes there are software elements that influence your connection speed. Once such factor is Windows reserving 20% of your network bandwidth for special QoS (Quality of Service), essentially capping you at …

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Free PearlMountain Picture Collage Maker! [Limited time offer]

Posted: January 21st, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Freebies

Software Description

The following is a description of Picture Collage Maker, as per the developer:

Picture Collage Maker allows you to create photo collages from your digital images. You can choose from a variety of template layouts or create your own design from scratch, apply image frames, masks, drop

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Cut The Rope, a popular game on iOS and Android, is now available online on any computer for free

Posted: January 21st, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Tech News, Website Reviews

After conquering the mobile world, last May Angry Birds was made available to traditional computers through an online version freely available via any Internet browser. Zepto Labs, the mind behind another iOS and Android mega-hit Cut The Rope, has followed Rovio’s lead: Cut The Rope is now available for free …

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Jailbreak (untethered) iPhone 4S or iPad 2 with GreenPois0n Absinthe A5

Posted: January 21st, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: iOS Jailbreak Guides

It has been highly anticipated for a long time and it is finally here: Untethered jailbreak for Apple’s A5 devices, iPhone 4S and iPad 2. Yes, that is untethered; as Locutus explained earlier, untethered jailbreak is the good type of jailbreak — you can reboot your device normally after …

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The ultimate guide to rooting, jailbreaking, and homebrewing your devices: Android, iOS, and WebOS (Updated 1/21/12)

Posted: January 21st, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Android Articles, Android Rooting Guides, Featured, iOS Articles, iOS Jailbreak Guides, Mobile Mania, Tips 'n Tricks, webOS

Is your phone feeling a bit boring? Does your tablet need more customization? Sometimes, your devices don’t feel personal enough. Other times, it can be bogged down by needless bloatware and other cruft. Free it with one of several free tools!

Rooting, which is for Android devices, allows you to …

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Free Acronis True Image Personal 2010! [24-hours only]

Posted: January 19th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Freebies

Update: Looks like this is for USA and Canada only. Sorry people from other countries!

Software Description

The following is a description of Acronis True Image Personal 2010, as per DownloadCrew:

Photos, music, documents, emails – your PC is packed with valuable files, any of which could disappear in

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Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”: A beautiful Android optimized for both tablets and phones [dotTech Analysis]

Posted: January 19th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Android Articles, Android Updates

Android 4.0, recently made available for the Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus S, and a few other devices, is Google’s answer to the criticisms that Android has previously fetched. It features a new visual style, better user experience, and several new features designed to make your phone easier to use. But …

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Free 1 year licenses of JetClean PRO! [48-hours only]

Posted: January 18th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Freebies

Software Description

The following is a description of JetClean PRO, as per the developer:

  • One-click Clean and Tune-up. Cleans junk files and unneeded registry entries to improve the performance of your PC by one simple click.
  • Light, Easy-to-use, and Reliable. Takes up very little space in your computer,

    • …

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Tip: Use Ctrl+Shift+Esc instead of Alt+Ctrl+Del to quickly bring up Windows Task Manager

Posted: January 15th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Tips 'n Tricks, Windows World

I first learned about the joys of Alt+Ctrl+Del while watching my otherwise computer illiterate dad restart a frozen Windows 98 desktop. Ever since then I have been relying on Alt+Ctrl+Del to bring up Windows Task Manager, which allows me to fix issues like frozen programs. However, Alt+Ctrl+Del for Windows Task …

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How to force Microsoft Excel to open files in new window [How-To Guide]

Posted: January 15th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Tips 'n Tricks, Windows World

Often times you may find yourself in a position where you are using two or more Excel spreadsheets at the same time. You can, of course, use Alt + Tab to continually switch between the spreadsheets, or use Microsoft’s build-in secondary window function (you know, how you can minimize spreadsheets …

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Free O&O AutoBackup!

Posted: January 15th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Freebies

Software Description

The following is a description of O&O AutoBackup, as per the developer:

O&O AutoBackup automatically synchronizes selected files and folders with an external backup device (USB Stick, external USB hard disk, FireWire volume). As an example, you can use O&O Auto backup to create a backup copy

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VirusTotal gets updated, file size limit increased to 32 MB and new interface

Posted: January 14th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Tech News, Website Reviews

VirusTotal is an awesome website. If you don’t know about it already, you have been missing out on life — VirusTotal allows users to scan a file with 40+ anti-virus/anti-malware engines. VirusTotal recently introduced an update to the website. This update brings many goodies. Let’s take a look at what …

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Create a portable version of any software with P-Apps

Posted: January 14th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Freeware Reviews, Windows World

Nowadays more and more programs are coming in installer and portable versions, allowing users to select which version they want to use. However, still there are many programs that are available in installer form only. This is where P-Apps comes in.

What Is P-Apps And What Does It Do?

P-Apps …

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Free East-Tec Eraser 2011! [24-hours]

Posted: January 9th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Freebies

Software Description

The following is a description of East-Tec Eraser 2011, as per how Ashraf has described it in the past:

[...]East-Tec Eraser is a program that allows you to securely delete files, data and user activity from your computer. You see usually when you delete something on your computer,

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[Ask dotTechies] Favorite Windows tips or tricks?

Posted: January 8th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Ask dotTechies

Lately I have been posting a few articles here and there on short tips and/or tricks, such as opening links in new tabs with the scroll wheel. A dotTechie, Damon, came up with a great idea: Why not have dotTechies share their favorite tips or tricks, allowing the rest …

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Free MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011!

Posted: January 7th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Freebies, Windows World

Software Description

The following is a description of MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, as per the developer:

PC Check
The PC Check analyzes weaknesses and problems in the system and lists them. Short problem descriptions may be accessed directly to keep an overview and to see where problems

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Free BDLot Blu-ray Ripper! [Limited time offer]

Posted: January 6th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Freebies, Windows World

Software Description

The following is a description of BDLot Blu-ray Ripper, as per the developer:

Create Your Own Perfect Blu-ray Movie Collection on PC

BDlot Blu-ray Ripper is a pro-level Blu-ray decrypting and copy tool for users to protect and create backup on their purchased Blu-ray discs. It can

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Galaxy Nexus coming to Sprint in the USA… running LTE

Posted: January 5th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Android Articles, Tech News

Live in the USA, want some Galaxy Nexus goodness, but don’t want/are not on Verizon? Ads running on CNET – which have since been pulled, by the way – today revealed Galaxy Nexus will be coming to the Now Network as Sprint’s first ever LTE device. Interestingly enough Sprint’s version …

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Get over 30 new freeware programs from DonationCoder’s NANY 2012

Posted: January 5th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Tips 'n Tricks

Each year DonationCoder, a website that promotes freeware/donationware software, holds a NANY (New Apps for the New Year) event where software developers from all around the world publish new freeware/donationware programs. NANY 2012 has seen the release of 34 programs of which a dozen or …

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Free Auslogics Registry Defrag 6.2! [24-hours only]

Posted: January 5th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Freebies, Windows World

Software Description

The following is a description of Auslogics Registry Defrag, as per the developer:

An essential tool for keeping your registry defragmented. It will improve your computer performance by reducing the amount of memory your registry takes up.

  • Eliminates structural defects in the registry
  • Reduces the amount of

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