March 31, 2010
Microsoft posted a blog today trying to make a case against Google Chrome, a hot competitor against Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. “Watch a demo on how Google Chrome collects every keystroke you make and how Internet Explorer 8 keeps your information private through two address bars and In Private browsing,” notes the Microsoft TechNet post. As [...]
Tags: controversial matter, google, internet browsers, microsoft
Posted in Ramblings, Reviews, Tips and User Guides |
March 31, 2010
Norton Internet Security 2010 took top spot in PCWorld’s internet security suites test. In comprehensive testing conducted by German security lab, AV-Test, PCWorld “looked not only at traditional signature-based detection but also at how well the suites cleaned infections, removed rookits, and detected malware based on behavioral analysis.” In the 13 products that were tested, [...]
Tags: discount software, malware, mcafee, norton, panda, security and protection, security software, software reviews, symantec, trend micro
Posted in Reviews, Security Issues, Smart Software Buying |
March 30, 2010
So I’m looking through my feeds today… reading the headlines, scouring the net, searching for something interesting. The iPad is coming to stores soon… possibly. Google mobile services have been partially blocked in China. Nothing catching my eye just yet… An iPhone for Verizon may debut before year end. Microsoft has patched a number of [...]
Tags: controversial matter, google, internet usage, security and protection
Posted in Ramblings |
March 29, 2010
Last week or so, Financial Times declared Facebook a “bigger hit than Google.” Hitwise, an online intelligence research firm, found Facebook “surpassed Google in the US to become the most visited website for the week” ending March 13, 2010. In just one year, visits to Facebook increased 185% whereas, Google had only increased 9% in [...]
Tags: internet applications, internet browsers, internet usage, search engines, social media applications
Posted in Industry News |
March 26, 2010
Have you been itching to ride the experimental Google Fiber network? Dustin and I have been rooting for Google to build in our Salt Lake suburb. Bigger, stronger, faster!! Internet!!!!!! In this day and age where many of us can’t get through the day without going online (and checking Facebook), Google decided to venture into [...]
Tags: google, internet usage, new technology
Posted in Industry News, Just Plain Cool |
March 25, 2010
Ever wonder how your work week breaks down? How much time are you spending on e-mail and fact-checking each week? Chrometa may help with that curiosity! You may remember this time management app from an article last month. About two weeks ago, I downloaded a free trial and took Chrometa for a test spin. Words [...]
Tags: business software, discount software, free download, product reviews
Posted in Reviews |
March 25, 2010
Our SoftwareMedia.com buddy, Devin, has taken the long hours to put together our next, exciting AutoCAD LT tutorial — such a coincidence today is also the debut for AutoCAD LT 2011, huh? As a mechanical engineer, Devin has modeled a number of projects in various 2D and 3D systems. The bulk of his AutoCAD experience [...]
Tags: autocad lt, autodesk, softwaremedia tv, tutorials, video content
Posted in Tips and User Guides |
March 25, 2010
AutoCAD LT has been a staple in the world of computer-assisted design and drafting software. Actually, AutoCAD LT software is a leader in 2D drafting productivity and data reliability. And AutoCAD LT 2011 hits shelves TODAY with even more ways to take control of your drawing productivity. Weighing your options? If not for our free [...]
Tags: autocad lt, autodesk, cad software, software reviews, video content
Posted in New Releases, Reviews |
March 24, 2010
Michael and Kevin hit me with a few links today that mention Adobe‘s April 12th launch of Creative Suite 5. I’ll admit, I’m stoked (my wallet may not be, but I am)!! I’m even more stoked after seeing sneak peek for the Content-Aware Fill tool in Photoshop CS5 — keep reading to see what I’m [...]
Tags: adobe, adobe cs5, graphics software, new technology, photoshop, software reviews, technology news, video content
Posted in Industry News, Just Plain Cool, New Releases, Reviews |
March 23, 2010
Having issues with your PC after the latest BitDefender update? It’s not just you. Apparently a recent update for BitDefender brought down a number of Windows computers, mostly throughout the US and France. This only affected 64-bit Windows 7 and Vista users and has been acknowledged by BitDefender, “Due to a recent update it is [...]
Tags: malware, security and protection, security software
Posted in Security Issues |