Walmart unveils 15.6″ HP Pavilion G60 laptop for $298 - To heck with netbooks. Walmart’s got plenty of retail weight to swing around, and that’s manifesting itself in the form of a $298 HP Pavilion G60 laptop.
How to record streaming audio - CNET editors give step-by-step instructions on how to record audio being played over your computer’s sound card.
Which antivirus is best at removing malware? – According to a comparative review of sixteen antivirus solutions, only a few were successful at completely removing the malware they were tested against.
Windows 7 Networking Tips for Small Businesses - A look at how to use Windows 7’s HomeGroup networking feature, how to manage Wi-Fi connections, file sharing and more.
Five Great Add-Ins to Power Up Your Windows Home Server Console – Last week we highlighted the benefits of having a Windows Home Server, including seamless backups and system restoration. Now, let’s take a closer look at five great add-ins for making the most of your home server.
Sesame Street scareware scam – Cybercriminals have taken advantage of Sesame Street’s 40th birthday celebrations to spread rogueware. The Sesame Street scam has seen cybercriminals use search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to infect search results for the term ‘Big Bird’s birthday’.
Tricks & Tips: 8 Tips for the Beginning PC Builder – You never forget your first time–building a PC, that is. PC building, like anything else, is a skill that requires time, patience, and above all practice to perfect. If you’re a newbie, we have some great tips that should save you some time and frustration.
12 Must-Know Windows 7 Shortcuts – Keyboard shortcuts can really help speed up whatever you’re doing on your PC. We show you 12 keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft’s newest operating system, Windows 7.
PC World Editorial Video: Antivirus in the Cloud – Join PC World’s Robert Vamosi as he covers advancements in antivirus security that enable you to free your desktop from having to run cumbersome software, and instead moves your security to a cloud-based solution. Robert compares and contrasts the antivirus industry leaders and helps you identify the best options for securing your data and privacy in the cloud.
Off Topic:
Ancestry puts 32 million WWI records online – A database of 32 million records relating to World War One has been made available on the Ancestry.co.uk website. The records include medical documents, discharge papers and private letters from soldiers in the trenches to their families back in England.
Mickey Mouse, behaving badly – Scheduled for a fall 2010 release, Disney’s Epic Mickey is a re-imagining of the iconic cartoon character in an adventure-platforming game for the Wii designed by well-known developer Warren Spector
Newborn babies cry in native tongue, study says – From almost the very beginning, the cries of newborn babies already bear traits of the language their parents speak, according to a new study.
A bad mood can help you think more clearly: Apparently, misery loves productivity – Bad moods can be good for you, according to a new study. A recent Australian study has found that being sad has positive side effects, including making people less gullible, improving the ability to judge others and boosting memory.
Today’s Quote:
“You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself”.
- Sam Levenson
Today’s Free Downloads:
ThreatFire AntiVirus Free Edition – Traditional antivirus solutions cannot protect you until after they have discovered a new threat and produced a signature to counter it. ThreatFire does not rely on signatures, but instead provides behavior-based protection. It is designed to be used alongside your existing antivirus software and it fills the gap in protection between your antivirus signature updates.
Switch Sound File Converter 2.03 – Switch can convert numerous audio file formats to mp3 and wav for free. It is light and easy to use. Just add the files you want to convert to the list, select the format you want to use, and then click the convert button.
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