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Microsoft has recently released yet another theme for Windows users who wish to customize their desktop backgrounds with some colorful wallpapers.
The so-called Life in Lavender theme comes with 20 different wallpapers and can be installed on Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows RT tablets, such as Microsoft’s ow... |
18 June 2013
12:41 GMT |
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DC+ remains the number one Direct Connect protocol client out there, so it’s no surprise that it’s now installed on millions of computers across the world.
That’s why this new update plays such an important role. DC++ 0.825 r3310 comes with small fixes and stability optimizations, so the download e... |
18 June 2013
10:39 GMT |
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Microsoft is currently undergoing a new restructuring process that’s supposed to reduce the number of internal business divisions to four, all of which are supposed to get the company closer to the devices and services concept that CEO Steve Ballmer talks about so much. According to some previous reports, Micr... |
18 June 2013
08:18 GMT |
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Maxthon remains one of the top browsers out there, even though it’s often excluded from the select group that comprises Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Opera.
However, many people are still using Maxhton, and some are running the beta version that provides a glimpse into the future options that ... |
18 June 2013
07:45 GMT |
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Symantec today released a new version of its popular Norton 360 security software, so users who are now running it are advised to deploy the update as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, the security vendor hasn’t provided any documentation on the new release, so nobody can tell for sure if there are any new feat... |
18 June 2013
07:21 GMT |
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A new version of Skype is now available for Windows users, as Microsoft has recently released the final version of the video messaging tool rolled out approximately one month ago in preview form.
Basically, this new option gives users the possibility to send video messages to contacts even if they are online, just l... |
17 June 2013
10:29 GMT |
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Microsoft has just announced that video messaging is no longer a beta feature, so users of all platforms can now give it a try as long as they install Skype.
Skype Video Messaging allows users to record and send videos to contacts just like they do with standard text messages, even if the recipients are offline at t... |
17 June 2013
10:08 GMT |
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Sandboxie remains a very popular choice for users who wish to work on their computer and browse the Internet 100 percent safe, so it’s very important to know that a new version comes with some pretty important changes.
First of all, Sandboxie 4.02 removes support for Windows 2000 and makes Service Pack 3 manda... |
17 June 2013
09:21 GMT |
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Playful Puppies is one of the latest themes released by Microsoft for Windows users, so in case you’re planning to customize your desktop with some cute high-quality wallpapers, this is the right way to go.
The theme packs a collection of 13 different wallpapers, all of which are based on high-resolution photo... |
17 June 2013
07:15 GMT |
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Windows 8 is now the fourth most popular operating system in the world, but according to some new statistics, it continues to gain new users every day.
Data provided by market researcher StatCounter indicates that Windows 8 is currently installed on 5.79 percent of computers worldwide, still ahead of Vista that has ... |
17 June 2013
07:06 GMT |
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If you’re one of the many users of Media Player Classic – Home Cinema you should know that a new version is now available for download, bringing plenty of changes for all Windows computers.
Version 1.6.8 comes with dedicated options to show the parental rating and the content type within the EPG when suc... |
17 June 2013
04:07 GMT |
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ImgBurn 2.5.8.0 is now available for download, bringing lots of improvements to all Windows users who have already installed the app.The changelog is pretty huge and points to plenty of new options and improvements, such as dedicated settings to enable or disable the OS buffering when writing image file and to pick t... |
17 June 2013
02:42 GMT |
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FlashGet is currently one of the top download managers on the market, and the reason is pretty much obvious: it packs plenty of advanced features that provide users with full control over the files they are downloading.
A new update released today is supposed to make the app even better, so in case you’ve alre... |
17 June 2013
02:23 GMT |
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Microsoft has recently released a brand new theme for Windows users that brings a collection of awesome kitten wallpapers on their desktops.Even though the theme is specifically aimed at desktop computers, it can also be deployed on tablets running Windows RT, as all photos are included into a single .themepack file ... |
15 June 2013
08:16 GMT |
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Andy Lees, the one who was appointed the Microsoft VP of corporate strategy and development seven months ago, has decided to take a sabbatical to spend more time with his family in the United Kingdom.
According to AllThingsD, Lees will return to Microsoft later this year in a new role, but no other specifics have be... |
14 June 2013
10:43 GMT |
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Media Player Codec Pack is one of the many tools out there that promise to help you open any multimedia file format with ease, but the main difference is that it truly works.
A new version of the codec pack includes updates for the built-in utilities, and even if no release notes have been provided, expect build 4.2... |
14 June 2013
04:17 GMT |
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Redmond-based tech giant Microsoft has again come under fire in the PRISM scandal, this time because the company has reportedly tipped off US agencies on some unpatched Windows security flaws.
Basically, the Softies have contacted the US government to provide early warnings on some unpatched security glitches before... |
14 June 2013
03:45 GMT |
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uTorrent 3.3.2 Build 29806 Beta is now available for download, bringing some important fixes on Windows computers.
Even though it’s supposed to address some previously-reported issues, keep in mind that it remains a beta, so in case you don’t wish to spend too much time dealing with bugs and crashes, the... |
14 June 2013
02:00 GMT |
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Microsoft has just announced the availability of Windows Embedded Compact 2013, a new version of its embedded operating system specifically aimed at small footprint devices.
It packs the latest Microsoft tools, including Multiple Processor Support, 2-second snapshot boot, Platform Builder and Application Builder in ... |
13 June 2013
10:06 GMT |
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Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.2 is now up for grabs for Windows users, bringing not only performance improvements, but also a set of new features.
The release notes confirm that build 2.2 comes with the so-called Data Shield option that prevents malware from accessing personal data, as well as with new parental control op... |
13 June 2013
09:46 GMT |
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I’ve already told you that CEO Steve Ballmer is currently looking into a major reorganization plan for the Redmond-based empire he manages, but a new report claims all details are nearly finalized.
While no details have been provided on this restructuring strategy, ZDNet reports that teams currently working fo... |
13 June 2013
09:00 GMT |
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Windows 8.1 is not only a major improvement for the current Windows 8 platform, but also another Microsoft attempt to secure the leading spot in the OS market.
Even though the Softies are still holding more than 91 percent of the desktop market, Ovum analyst Richard Edwards explains that Microsoft’s days of to... |
13 June 2013
05:52 GMT |
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Together with all the other Windows updates that reached the web in the last couple of days, Microsoft also used the Patch Tuesday cycle to release a new version of the Camera Codec Pack.
If you’re not familiar with this pack, the only thing that you need to know is that it helps you view a variety of device-s... |
13 June 2013
04:49 GMT |
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Microsoft today rolled out this month’s Patch Tuesday updates, but the company has apparently ignored a critical Windows 7 and 8 flaw reported by a Google engineer a few weeks ago.
Tavis Ormandy, currently working as Information Security Engineer at Google, tried to get in touch with Microsoft to report a secu... |
12 June 2013
09:32 GMT |
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If you’re currently the owner of a Samsung mobile phone and you’re looking for a quick way to manage your installed apps, backups, files, and data, the official Samsung Kies is the tool you need.
The program has received a new update a few minutes ago and even if no release notes are available right now,... |
12 June 2013
08:30 GMT |
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Microsoft rolled out this month’s Patch Tuesday bulletins a few hours ago, but users who want to deploy the updates manually had to wait for the official Security Release ISO image.
As you know, this DVD5 ISO image comprises all security updates rolled out for Windows operating systems, be they XP, Vista, 7, 8... |
12 June 2013
03:08 GMT |
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Microsoft has officially released this month's Patch Tuesday updates, trying to patch a total of 23 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, and Internet Explorer.
The company has spotted 18 different security issues in Internet Explorer alone, so the MS13-047 bulletin was marked as “critical.”
“A... |
11 June 2013
14:16 GMT |
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As I’ve told you a few hours ago, Microsoft would officially launch this month’s Patch Tuesday update today, trying to fix reported vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office.
It appears that some Patch Tuesday updates have already reached the web, as Microsoft Malicious Software Removal T... |
11 June 2013
09:40 GMT |
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Adobe Flash Player is definitely one of the most popular platforms out there, so it’s no wonder that it’s now installed on millions of systems across the world.
That’s why it’s very important to know that a new version is now available for download, bringing several bug fixes and performance ... |
11 June 2013
09:18 GMT |
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VideoLAN has released a new version of its popular VLC media player yesterday, bringing improvements to the built-in decoders, input support, and encoders.
Now the portable version of the app, intuitively-called Portable VLC Media Player, has received the same updates too, so version 2.0.7 is available for download ... |
11 June 2013
05:22 GMT |
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Today is Patch Tuesday, so the Redmond-based technology giant Microsoft will release several new updates for its Windows operating system in just a few hours.
All Internet Explorer versions will be patched, while both Windows and Office will receive important updates supposed to address privately-reported vulnerabil... |
11 June 2013
03:09 GMT |
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Manycam 3.1.57 has reached the web a few minutes ago, so in case you have already downloaded and installed the app, you better get this new version as soon as possible.
While no major improvements have been implemented, the app is supposed to address some previously-reported bugs reported by users in older versions,... |
11 June 2013
02:18 GMT |
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Uninstall Tool is a very powerful application that allows you to quickly uninstall Windows applications, while also scanning for and removing all leftovers.
Version 3.3.1 comes with several improvements for all Windows versions, so users who have already installed the application are now recommended to get the lates... |
11 June 2013
02:04 GMT |
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Internet Download Manager has just received an update that brings several optimizations and bug fixes for Windows users who are looking for more control over the files they are downloading.
Version 6.16 comes with an improved IDM download engine, which means that the app should now get your files even faster, while ... |
11 June 2013
01:37 GMT |
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Redmond-based software company Microsoft continues its campaign to open new stores across the United States, this time with the second location in Massachusetts.
The company celebrated the opening of the new store in Natick Mall on Saturday and hundreds of people attended the ceremony. The first 200 people who stepp... |
10 June 2013
16:41 GMT |
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Microsoft has recently announced that it would update every single Internet Explorer version on this month’s Patch Tuesday cycle, including the utterly-old IE 6 still installed on a shockingly high number of systems.
The software giant will release a total of five bulletins tomorrow, one of which is rated as c... |
10 June 2013
12:31 GMT |
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Tweak-7 is one of the popular tweaking solutions specifically aimed at Windows 7, as it comprises not only visual customizations, but also tools for cleaning and optimizing your system.
Tweak-7 1.0 build 1175 comes with several key improvements and is supposed to provide a better overall experience with the app, try... |
10 June 2013
09:40 GMT |
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Microsoft has just announced a new version of Bing Desktop that comes with several new features, including improved search options.
Inline search has also been implemented, which means that you can easily search directly from a webpage or document by simply selecting the text and clicking on the Bing icon.
In addit... |
8 June 2013
03:55 GMT |
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Lotus F1 is one of the businesses that will continue using Windows XP after April 8, 2014, the date when Microsoft will officially stop providing support for the 11-year-old operating system. The reason is pretty simple: most Lotus F1’s apps are running flawlessly on Windows XP, so the team has decided to dela... |
7 June 2013
08:57 GMT |
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LibreOffice has quickly become a very popular freeware MS Office replacement, so it’s now installed on quite a lot of computers around the world. Users who have deployed the beta version of the app should know that a new version is now available for download, bringing bug fixes and performance improvements on ... |
7 June 2013
05:41 GMT |
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Microsoft announced earlier today that it would release a total of five security bulletins part of this month’s Patch Tuesday cycle to patch vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office.
Wolfgang Kandek, CTO of security company Qualys, has said in a blog post that this is the smallest Patch Tuesda... |
7 June 2013
03:48 GMT |
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Things are getting a lot better for the software giant Microsoft when it comes to the overall security of its products, as the company has announced only five bulletins for this month’s Patch Tuesday cycle.
Only one of the bulletins is labeled as critical and is supposed to bring updates for Internet Explorer ... |
7 June 2013
01:31 GMT |
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As I’ve told you not a long time ago, Microsoft rolled out a new Skype client for Windows that brings improved video messaging and plenty of fixes.
The company has recently rolled out the changelog too, revealing that version 6.5 also brings bugfixes for issues spotted in file transfers, network, keyboard navi... |
6 June 2013
17:11 GMT |
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A new version of Firefox 22 beta is now available for download, so in case you have already installed the preview build you should get this release as soon as possible. Keep in mind that it’s still in beta, so Firefox 22 might very well come with a number of bugs and issues that could affect the overall perfor... |
6 June 2013
02:00 GMT |
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Process Explorer, one of the apps included in the famous Sysinternal Suite, has received a brand new update today, so in case you’ve already installed the tool, make sure you get the new version as soon as possible.
Process Explorer 15.31 doesn’t bring any new feature, but instead focuses on bug fixes, s... |
5 June 2013
19:31 GMT |
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Skype 6.5 is now available for download for Windows users, bringing improved video messaging plus several important bug fixes.
According to a post published by the Skype team, video messaging stability has been improved with this new built, while a new notification system has been introduced to make the feature easi... |
5 June 2013
10:36 GMT |
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Microsoft has recently confirmed that Windows 8.1 will bring a set of improvements to Surface tablets too, but the company is also planning some updates for its tablet covers too.
Brian Hall, general manager of Microsoft Surface, said in a statement that both the Touch and the Type Cover will come with support for s... |
5 June 2013
08:05 GMT |
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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2013 is at this point one of the most powerful security apps available on the market, so it’s no surprise that so many users have purchased a full license.
A new update for the 2013 version has been released today, so everyone is now recommended to download and install the new build ... |
5 June 2013
02:28 GMT |
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Google has just rolled out a brand new stable build of Chrome available not only on Windows, but also on Linux and Mac OS X platforms.
The new release comes with plenty of improvements, most of which are supposed to fix previously reported bugs and affecting the builds for each of the aforementioned operating system... |
5 June 2013
01:16 GMT |
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Quite a lot of analysts are criticizing Microsoft and its new Windows 8 operating system, suggesting that the tech giant could easily lose its leading position in the OS industry if it doesn’t introduce major changes as soon as possible.
The most recent statistics provided by Net Applications for the month of ... |
4 June 2013
21:51 GMT |
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