Category Archives: Software

Best Free Antivirus for 2013

As much as we try to avoid viruses and malware, we are bound to come in contact with them at some point in our computer usage. There are many ways to really lower you risk, however, it is almost impossible to completely avoid all viruses and malware. This is why you need to have a good antivirus software package installed on your computer.

Not everyone has the money or the desire to spend money on antivirus subscriptions. Luckily, there are a ton of great and free antivirus tools available. Let’s take a look at some of the top free antivirus software. read more

Windows 8 Pros and Cons: Should You Take the Jump?

The last time they made such a drastic change to Windows was back in 1995, when they introduced the Start menu. This time around, the leading developer of Operating Systems has introduced the Metro interface – love it or hate it, this is the future.

Windows 8 is already out there, and the debates among computer users are raging; not surprisingly, since the latest OS upgrade from Microsoft aims for a clear departure from its predecessors. If you’re looking for a verdict on whether you should consider upgrading, this article will point out the most notable pros and cons. read more

Happy Birthday Firefox, Where Would We Be Without You

Today marks the 8th birthday of Mozilla’s Firefox. I have to admit that I am and have been a Firefox user for a few years now. At this point in time, it does seem like Internet Explorer (and Google Chrome) have caught up to Firefox when it comes to security and usability.

I personally think that Firefox is a better browser. However, at this point in time, it comes down to personal preferences. There are a few reasons why I like Firefox better. One, I still do a lot of web development and I really like the Firefox developer tools better than IE’s or Chrome’s. Second, I am used to and I like the way that Firefox does bookmarks better. Last, the performance of Firefox is better than the performance of IE. This is according to tests done by PCMag and CNet. read more