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Security for everyone - Review 360 Total Security

Security for everyone - Review 360 Total Security

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.02.2018
360 Total Security is a security suite that is developed by a Chinese company called Qihoo 360. The company was founded in 2005, and its business is doing very well, as more than 496 million users worldwide were using its security products in 2014. Nowadays,...
Security for everyone - Review Panda Gold Protection

Security for everyone - Review Panda Gold Protection

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.02.2018
Panda Security is an IT security company headquartered in Spain, which focuses on developing and selling specialized antivirus software for home users and businesses alike. It has been around since the dawn of the internet, 1990 to be more exact. The company is well-known for...
How to work with WordPad in Windows

How to work with WordPad in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 31.01.2018
Since its earliest versions, Windows has come with a handy text editing tool called WordPad. You can consider it a light version of Microsoft Word and a more advanced app than other simple text editors like Notepad. As new versions of Windows were released WordPad...
Security for everyone - Reviewing Sophos Home

Security for everyone - Reviewing Sophos Home

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 26.01.2018
Sophos is a company that focuses mostly on developing and selling business security products. However, they are also offering a home security product for free, which any home user can download and use. We were curious to see what Sophos Home is all about and...
How to use Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) to connect to a Windows PC

How to use Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) to connect to a Windows PC

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 24.01.2018
If you are running a Windows-based computer or similar device, you can connect to another one using Remote Desktop Connection. This application uses the RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) to allow you to use all the resources of the host machine through your PC's display. In...
Security for everyone - Review Bullguard Premium Protection

Security for everyone - Review Bullguard Premium Protection

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.01.2018
BullGuard is a Danish IT security company established in 2002 with the purpose of developing antivirus products that are easy to use by anyone, but also include all the advanced tools an experienced user desires. Their top security product is called BullGuard Premium Protection, and...
Security for everyone - Review VIPRE Advanced Security

Security for everyone - Review VIPRE Advanced Security

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.01.2018
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...
Analysis: Quick desktop app installations ruin computer performance!

Analysis: Quick desktop app installations ruin computer performance!

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.01.2018
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,...
Review Kingston DataTraveler Elite G2: the durable USB 3.1 flash drive!

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

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 11.01.2018
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....
What is the Guest account and how do you turn it on?

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

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.01.2018
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...
Review HyperX Cloud Flight: High quality wireless gaming headset!

Review HyperX Cloud Flight: High quality wireless gaming headset!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.01.2018
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,...
Security for everyone - Review Emsisoft Anti-Malware

Security for everyone - Review Emsisoft Anti-Malware

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 03.01.2018
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...
Security for everyone - Review G DATA Total Security

Security for everyone - Review G DATA Total Security

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 27.12.2017
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...
Security for everyone - Review Avast Premier

Security for everyone - Review Avast Premier

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.12.2017
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...
Reviewing ASUS RoG Pugio: A great ambidextrous mouse!

Reviewing ASUS RoG Pugio: A great ambidextrous mouse!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.12.2017
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....