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Security for everyone - Review VIPRE Advanced Security

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  • Radu Tyrsina
VIPRE develops security products which promise to deliver above-average malware protection, which are easy to manage and do not slow down your computer. The latest version of the company's only security solution for home users is called VIPRE Advanced Security and, besides the usual security layers and modules, it also bundles a series of additional tools that could offer extra value for your money. We have used and tested VIPRE
article Analysis: Quick desktop app installations ruin computer performance!

Analysis: Quick desktop app installations ruin computer performance!

A while back, we published an article about risks to watch for when downloading and installing free software. While we had an idea of how damaging it can be to perform quick (or typical) application installations, without carefully reading what you are about to install, what we wanted was to have some numbers, and do some testing to evaluate the full impact. We decided

Review Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2: the durable USB 3.1 flash drive!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
USB flash drives tend to be somewhat dull devices. People use them for quick data transfers, and they want them as cheap as possible. Therefore, the quality of most devices of this type is rather low, and their durability is not something to brag about. Kingston is one of the few manufacturers that keep investing in this niche and trying to deliver high-quality products at a reasonable price. We recently
tutorial What is the Guest account and how do you turn it on?

What is the Guest account and how do you turn it on?

When someone is visiting for a while and needs access to your Windows computer or tablet, you should not give away your user account details. The best thing you can do is enable the Guest account in Windows and have your visitor use it. This keeps your private files and system settings safe and does not make you look like a bad person. :)

Review HyperX Cloud Flight: High quality wireless gaming headset!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
HyperX has launched a new wireless headset targeted at gamers who long to get rid of wires. It is called HyperX Cloud Flight and, through Kingston's courtesy, we received it for testing weeks before its official product launch. HyperX Cloud Flight promises excellent sound quality, extended autonomy while on battery, LED lighting effects, and a good build quality. Whether they manage to deliver what they promise, you can find out

Security for everyone - Review Emsisoft Anti-Malware

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Emsisoft is an IT company based in New Zealand which develops security products that are said to be highly effective in protecting from malware, while at the same time keeping a low profile regarding system resources. The company also brags about its security products as being bloat-free, which does sound appealing. Their antivirus for Windows is called Emsisoft Anti-Malware. We have used and tested it for a couple of days,

Security for everyone - Review G DATA Total Security

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  • Radu Tyrsina
G DATA is the short name of a German software company that specializes in developing security software. The company was founded back in 1985 and it is known for being the creator of the first antivirus software in the world. Nowadays, their most complete security solution - G DATA Total Security - offers an antivirus module, a firewall module, and also a range of other security tools. We wanted to

Security for everyone - Review Avast Premier

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The world of free antivirus products is dominated by a few companies, one of them being the popular Avast. They develop and distribute one of the best free antivirus applications you can find, but that is not the only security product they have in their portfolio. The premium security solution they sell is called Avast Premier, and it offers users an antivirus engine, a firewall module and all sorts of

Reviewing ASUS RoG Pugio: A great ambidextrous mouse!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Left-handed people have a harder time finding excellent mice, especially if they are gamers. Most gaming mice have side buttons that are positioned in a way that only works well for right-handed users. However, there are also a few models that cater to both sides. One recent example is ASUS RoG Pugio. It is a fantastic little mouse, with detachable and programmable side buttons, which both left-handed and right-handed users

Security for everyone - Review Trend Micro Maximum Security

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Trend Micro is a company with a solid reputation in the computer security market. Their products usually offer reliable protection, while at the same time keeping a low profile regarding system requirements. They are also popular among users who want security products that are simple and easy to use. Their most complete security product for consumers is called Trend Micro Maximum Security, and it promises to give its users protection
article Do you need a volume shortcut in Windows? We have two shortcuts for you!

Do you need a volume shortcut in Windows? We have two shortcuts for you!

Do you want a desktop shortcut for controlling the sound volume, on your Windows computer or device? Even though Windows offers many ways for changing the sound volume, some users prefer a plain old shortcut. If this is what you want, read this guide and download the shortcut you prefer or learn how to create a shortcut yourself, in just a couple of seconds:

Security for everyone - Reviewing PureVPN

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  • Radu Tyrsina
No matter what are you using the internet for, safety is essential. Today there are an increasing number of risks, ranging from malware to hackers, spyware, identity theft and so on. While using a good antivirus is essential, using a VPN service to protect your privacy on the internet is highly recommended. There are many services to choose from, PureVPN being one of them. Read this review and see whether

Security for everyone - Review Norton Security Premium

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Norton is a brand with a long history and a strong reputation on the security market. We wanted to see what their latest security suite looks like, and to check how efficient it is in protecting its users from modern day cyber threats. Over the last few days, we used and tested Norton Security Premium, and now we would like to share with you everything we liked and did not

Security for everyone - Review Kaspersky Total Security

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  • Radu Tyrsina
2017 was not a good year for Kaspersky and their security products. Although it was a company with a good reputation in the security world, the negative assertions made by the United States and more recently, Great Britain, regarding how Russia is using Kaspersky products to spy on other states, have not done it any good. However, that does not mean that the end users like you or us cannot

My Microsoft or Hotmail account was hacked? How to check the recent activity on my account

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Did you know that you can check whether your Microsoft account was hacked by someone else? If you suspect that another person is using your Skype, your Outlook email service, your Xbox ID, or your Microsoft account, you can find the real answer in minutes. Here is what you can do to discover whether you have been hacked or not and how to prevent being hacked in the future: [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK]

Security for everyone - Review AVG Internet Security

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  • Radu Tyrsina
AVG is a world-renowned antivirus software company, based in the Czech Republic. They have been developing security software for more than a quarter-century, since 1991. The company became famous because of their free antivirus, which is also the reason why Avast, their former direct competitor on the computer security market, has acquired them. However, the AVG brand is still here, and the security products associated with it continue to be

Reviewing the ASUS RoG Gladius II mouse and the RoG Strix Edge mouse pad

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS RoG Gladius II was launched this year and features several improvements over its predecessor: Aura RGB lighting that can be synced with other ASUS devices featuring the same system, double the sensitivity of its optical sensor, and an additional side button. Since we loved the initial ASUS RoG Gladius mouse, we were very curious to test the latest model. Alongside this mouse, we also received for testing the ASUS

Security for everyone - Review Malwarebytes for Windows Premium

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Malwarebytes makes security software that is renowned for its malware removal powers, especially when it comes to adware and spyware. Their products are also known for their simplicity and ability to work alongside classic antivirus products, without interfering with their activity. In December 2016, the Malwarebytes Corporation released Malwarebytes for Windows (version 3), which is designed to offer protection against malware, ransomware, exploits and malicious websites. In their own words,

Credential Manager is where Windows stores passwords and login details

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Do you know where Windows stores passwords and login details that you save when using this operating system? For example, you access a network share and you type a username and password, in order to access it. When you do that, Windows stores those details for later use. It does that in a hidden desktop app named Credential Manager. Here is how to find this app, how to see which
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