Monthly Archives: February 2012

PC Tools Top Tips – How To Avoid Online Scams

Cyber crooks and scam emails – a natural fit – aimed at the significant number of Internet users who remain unaware of the very real dangers that scam emails  hold for their safety, security, identity – and, their wallet. Cyber … Continue reading

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Windows 8 Consumer Preview – Download Now Available

If you’re the adventurous type and can’t wait to get your hands on Microsoft’s latest OS offering – you’re in luck. Windows 8, Consumer Preview, has just been released for download. Note: From Microsoft. Windows 8 Consumer Preview is prerelease … Continue reading

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Filed under downloads, Microsoft, Windows 8

Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – February 29, 2012

The best apps for rooted Android phones – Android is a customizable platform out-of-the-box, but rooting an Android handset gives you complete control over it. If you do take the plunge and decide to root your phone, what are some … Continue reading

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Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News

Exfoliate – Automates Removal Of Facebook Content

I like the idea that technology makes it easier to stay “connected”, but Facebook , Twitter and the like, take that connected feeling well past my comfort zone. While I do have a Facebook account, that account is dedicated to … Continue reading

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Filed under Android, Connected Devices, downloads, FaceBook, Privacy

Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – February 28, 2012

21 Ways to Buff Up Your Browser – You probably spend more time working (and playing) in IE, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari than in any other application. Here are our favorite tips, tricks, and add-ons to supercharge your Web browser. … Continue reading

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Secunia PSI 3.0 (Beta) – Automatic, Comprehensive Patching Of Insecure Applications

One of the most frequently repeated pieces of advice on this site is – “Keep all applications (including your operating system) patched, and up to date”. Taking this simply step, reduces the likelihood that malware will become an issue a … Continue reading

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Filed under 64 Bit Software, Application Vulnerabilities, downloads, Freeware, Malware Protection, Secunia

Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – February 27, 2012

WinBubble: Take control of your Windows experience – WinBubble is an application for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 that is designed to take the TweakUI concept to the next level. How to Jailbreak an iPhone 4s – When you … Continue reading

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Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News

TweakNow PowerPack 2012 – A Free Menu-Driven Windows Tweaking Application

Geeks know exactly how, and where, to tweak a Windows operating system – without necessarily running a dedicated tweaking application. Average users on the other hand, generally lack the background and experience, to venture into the dark and hidden spaces … Continue reading

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Filed under downloads, Freeware, Software, System Tweaks

Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – February 26, 2012

The 75 Best Android Apps – A lot of garbage lands in the Android Market, thanks to a relatively low barrier to entry. We’ve done some of the dirty work for you and selected 75 quality Android apps. 3G vs. … Continue reading

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The Suitcase Internet – The Internet Free Of Government Control

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself………….. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane and intolerable, and so, if … Continue reading

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Filed under Opinion, Point of View