February 10, 2012
There are three pieces of software that, in my opinion, make the backbone of a decent security setup on your home PC. These are the anti-virus, the firewall, and the password manager. Of these, the firewall is often the least well remembered despite its importance. The fade of the firewall from public view is due to the fact that Windows itself now has a built-in firewall.
February 9, 2012
Change is hard for me. I find it very difficult to decide on a new brand of socks to wear if an old one I like isn’t available at the store. It’s a long and painful process that usually doesn’t impact anything at all, since most socks feel about the same after a few weeks. Imagine what happened when I saw Facebook’s new Timeline feature. I’m still freaking out.
February 8, 2012
Comprehensive parental controls are a common feature in operating systems like Windows and OS X, but they’ve been notably lacking from Android. Quality third-party solutions are also lacking (there has been just one free option), leaving parents with few options. To fill this gap, Symantec is now offering a free app called Norton Safety Minder. [...]
February 7, 2012
If you want to download YouTube videos to your PC, the options are seemingly endless. There are a huge number of options available that are simple and effective, including not only standalone software but also browser extensions. Mac owners have fewer options to pick from – but that doesn’t mean we’re out of luck.
February 7, 2012
Search engine Yahoo! may be down, but it’s not out. They’re still trying to find ways to remain relevant, and one way of doing that is a new app search feature. It is what it says. When you search for a keyword on Yahoo! you will now receive app results when appropriate. They are above [...]
February 5, 2012
I’m sorry, you most likely already had some great plans laid out for Valentine’s day: romantic walks, a fancy dinner, or maybe just a night out on the town. Now all of that planning must go to waste, because the latest versions of Angry Birds will be released to Facebook on February the 14th. If [...]
February 4, 2012
Google Docs has always been a good option for people looking to view or edit documents while on the move, but the mobile app has often left something to be desired. Today Google has taken a step in the right direction by giving the app a much needed update. The most important new feature? Support [...]
February 3, 2012
We recently reported that Picnik will be closing on April 19th. The demise of the popular online photo-editing service has been met with scorn from fans, who are unhappy with Google’s decision to kill one of the web’s best free tools in the name of consolidation. There’s no need to panic, however. There are some solid alternatives available that are just as free.
February 3, 2012
Symantec has just launched the beta version of their password manager, Norton Identity Safe. Password management is a tricky business, particularly for people with both a computer and a smartphone. These needs have so far been addressed by a limited number of services, such as LastPass. Now security giant Symantec is getting in on the [...]
February 2, 2012
CES 2012 focused on the ultrabook. Nearly every major consumer electronics company had one to show – including companies that don’t have much presence in the laptop market, such as LG. Not every ultrabook was worthy of praise, but there were a few that stood out from the crowd. Some were notable for their build quality – others, for their unique design.
