In the last few months, I’ve noticed more and more infected torrents and torrent sites out there. The problem with securely downloading torrents is that many of the sites are based overseas or generally don’t get the benefit of mainstream security vetting. Here is one secure torrent site that offers safe torrent downloading. VerTor is a [...]

By now, the threat of spyware has become as prevalent as that of viruses. Consequently, there are a ton of spyware removal programs out there. Why should you choose one program to delete spyware over the other? Well there are a few reasons, but generally it comes down to features and greater protection. If a spyware scanner [...]

Here at MakeUseOf, we’ve reviewed voice recognition apps before, but this is definitely the best iPhone voice command app I’ve used to date. Vlingo [iTunes Link] has all of the great features you would expect, but remains simple and easy to operate.  On top of that, the App allows you to choose which task you [...]

If you’ve been browsing MakeUseOf for a little while, you probably know how much we like torrents.  The Bit Torrent distribution system allows for rapid dissemination of large files to thousands of people.  It’s not the most user friendly system in the world, though.  If torrents are relatively new to you, you’ve probably run into [...]

Today’s article is a little gift for all of you Tweeps (Twitter users) out there.  This is the most diverse list of new  Twitter apps, sites, services, and fun activities that I could find.  I thought about trying to tie in the 12 Days of Christmas, but I had 15 things, what can ya do? [...]

As a user interface freak, I’ve tested a lot of the good windows program launchers out there.  I love being able to access anything on my computer with only a few artfully placed keystrokes. At the moment, I’m using Launchy and Enso Launcher, both sound launchers that I choose between, depending on my mood. Last [...]

I want to start out by saying, I LOVE Google Chrome. Recently I went away from Flock and made Chrome my primary browswer. Going out and saying it’s the “best browser I’ve ever used” would be a bit much, but it’s definitely in the top teir. This article isn’t about how great Chrome is, though. [...]

For those of us who surf along the waves of social media and “new media,” one of the highest forms of communication is the podcast. Very few people actually have the combination of skills and tools to create a decent podcast, though. You might have a great personality, but not be very camera-savvy. Your audio/video set-up [...]

One of the fastest growing online art forms is the web comic. Web comics can really break up your boring day and give you a little something to look forward to. Now you’re probably familiar with some of the greats out there like XKCD, but here are a few of my personal favorites to add [...]