Avast announced version 8 of its free and paid antivirus is now available. It includes a number of new features and modules to the software. Updates to malware search capabilities, better use of the sandbox, and more efficient definitions through the Avast Evo-Gen feature make it a decent upgrade. Avast 8 also includes a software updater to keep your frequently targeted apps … [Read more...]
Google Chrome Canary build feature indicates a noise-making tab
A feature that has been requested since Day 2 of the tabbed browser, may soon reach the general public. I know I have a tab problem. It's so easy to keep tabs open and come back to them later. Combined with settings to restore those tabs the next time the browser is re-opened, it takes active effort (or a computer crash) to keep them to a manageable number. On the other hand, … [Read more...]
“But It’s not Patch Tuesday” brings Firefox 19, Java 6u41/7u15
Patch Tuesday (second Tuesday of the month) was last week but today brought a few application updates with it. Java versions 6 and 7 updates were on the schedule with a lot of press after their February 1st rush patch and later announcement that the previously schedule February 19th update was still coming. Firefox, and its every 6 weeks release schedule, is just a little too … [Read more...]
Active Lock Screen soups up your Android device
The lock screen on your android device can keep you from pocket dialing, keep other people out, or just get in the way. It is recommended to use a PIN to gain access to your phone but it could also be a false sense of security if people are under the impression that the lock screen is bulletproof or provides some sort of encryption. I fall in the camp of the lock screen … [Read more...]
Keep track of the free apps and deals from Amazon more easily through RSS
Amazon.com, being a large electronic retailer, is frequently able to offer some great deals and even freebies but usually they are only available for a limited time. To keep up with the deals they offer on Android apps, Kindle books, and MP3s can be quite tedious. If you regularly check an RSS reader for feed updates, it's possible to take advantage of the fact that Amazon … [Read more...]