Best Free Software Worth the Download – We’ve put together a list of 25 of the best software applications that you don’t need to buy–from Microsoft Office alternatives to video conferencing apps to utilities that get your new computer off to a good start and keep it running smoothly. We’ve even included a classic game. Check out our picks.
Nine Common Myths and Misconceptions About Viruses, Examined and Debunked – There are so many myths, misconceptions, and just plain old lies about viruses that it’s often hard for anybody to know what to think. Let’s examine a few of the biggest myths about viruses, and debunk each of them.
Do I need anti-virus for my iPhone? – Given that the iPhone runs a stripped down version of OS X, and most die hard Macheads will tell you how secure OS X is, my initial thought was that the virus risk must be comparatively small. A comparatively small risk, however, is a long way from a zero risk. Here at Sophos we’re raised to be pretty paranoid, so I needed to do a little more digging around online to see how safe my new toy actually was. (submitted by Marcus)
Spokeo.com – If you haven’t already seen, Spokeo.com a website that appeared a short while back which pools any and all information about you it can find off of the internet. Sometimes, the information is thankfully wrong, but other times it’s quite accurate.
No One Takes Linux Seriously Until – Yes, nobody takes Linux seriously until you are face to face with the Blue Screen of Death, your system refuses to start, or maybe it does, but then it goes into a never ending loop of booting. I have never experienced anything like this in Linux. (submitted by Dar)
Security Turns Off Millennials – Apparently it’s true: Overly rigid security requirements and strict policy enforcement do turn off millennials in the workplace.
How To Buy Video Editing Software – Whether it’s home movies from your phone or slick HD productions, these video editing applications will help you get the most out of your video clips.
Flickr Update Makes Photos Larger, Adds ‘Low Light’ Setting – Flickr made some subtle changes to its photo pages Wednesday, including the inclusion of photo locations, making photos larger, and adding a “low light” setting.
Off Topic (Sort of):
It Takes a Pillage and a Spillage to Wake the Village and Stop the Drillage – You know, it doesn’t seem to matter how alarming the alarm is, we humans tend to want to hit snooze. But it’s getting harder to snooze through the news. (submitted by Dar)
Top 10 computer history Web sites – If you’re a computer history buff — or you just want to revisit the tech of your youth — check out these museum sites featuring articles, pictures, forums, and even the first TV commercials for PCs
Why isn’t Ubuntu good enough for US classrooms? – Ubuntu clearly rivals Windows 7 in terms of stability, speed, and functionality. Yet school IT staff who try to take advantage of this free software often meet with serious resistance.
Apple iPhone 4 launch day; why I won’t be buying one for the first time – There are lines all over the world for the Apple iPhone 4 launch today, but this time will be the first time I will be avoiding the lines and skipping the newest iPhone. Here’s why.
Today’s Quote:
“As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.”
– Albert Einstein
Today’s Free Downloads:
Cube 2: Sauerbraten – Cube 2: Sauerbraten is an engine/editor for designing and playing first-person shooter games. It is an actively supported open-source project and supports a good set of features, all of which lead to getting friends together online and blowing each other to bloody gobbets. Good times.
WinBubble – Want to whip Windows Vista or Windows 7 into shape and tweak your OS six ways to Sunday? Then you’ll want WinBubble, which is a tweaker’s dream. It lets you change just about every part of Windows Vista and Windows 7, and ways you never thought possible.
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