Mar
31
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 …
Mar
31
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, …
Mar
30
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 …
Mar
29
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 …
Mar
26
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 …
Mar
25
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 …
Mar
25
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 …
Mar
25
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 …
Mar
24
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 …
Mar
23
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 …
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