Software roundup: 27 downloads you may have missed this week
Halfway through May and the software release schedule shows no sign of abating – and this has been a particularly busy week for beta releases. Some of the biggest releases come from security experts...
View ArticleTired of having to remember your login passwords? The latest version of...
The ever-present need for security means that every account that you have online, and probably on your computer as well, needs to be protected with a username and password. If you have taken the wise...
View ArticleJuicebox makes the creation of HTML5 photos galleries a breeze
Looking for an impressive way to show off your digital photos? Juicebox may be just what the doctor ordered. This free Adobe AIR app can be used on Macs as well as PCs running Windows or Linux and...
View ArticleCoda 2 offers Mac web coders over 100 new and improved features
Oregon developer Panic, Inc has released a brand new version of its Mac web-coding tool, Coda 2, plus launched a streamlined iPad version, appropriately titled Diet Coda. Diet Coda is designed as a...
View ArticleFirefox blasts its way back onto Android with a new look and faster browsing
It has been a long time coming, but there has finally been a major update to the Android version of Firefox. The difference should be instantly noticeable; this is far from being a minor update and...
View ArticleGoogle Chrome released for iOS with tab syncing, private browsing and more
It has been hoped for by many for some time, but few thought that it could happen. Against all of the odds, Google has unleashed a version of Chrome for iOS, giving iPhone and iPod users a browsing...
View ArticleCCleaner for Mac 1.04 adds Login Item management, better support for Mountain...
Piriform has updated its Mac freeware cleaning tool. CCleaner for Mac 1.04.148 adds support for managing login items and an option for removing unneeded languages from applications. It also adds...
View ArticleToo many online distractions? Can’t get any work done? InternetOff can help...
You’ve work to do. And lots of it. But you just need to check your email, first. And Facebook. And Twitter. And a few websites, and your RSS feeds, and the latest news, and the list goes on. Sounds...
View ArticleComodo IceDragon offers fast, secure browsing with a Mozilla core
Going online means having to decide which web browser you’re going to use to find your way around the internet. If security is your primary concern, a new browser as just entered the arena and is vying...
View ArticleGoogle Chrome 21 gets stable release, adds new webcam API and retina display...
The first stable release of Google Chrome 21 has hit the download servers, and the open-source, cross-platform browser has a number of new features and improvements to share. The headline new feature...
View ArticleWindows Essentials 2012 released, updates two apps, swaps Live Mesh for SkyDrive
Microsoft has released Windows Essentials 2012 for Windows 7 and 8 users. The new release – which sees the “Live” part dropped from its name – features notable new features and improvements to its...
View ArticleWhat’s been using your internet connection? Net Guard reveals all
Whether you’re worried about security, hoping to optimise download speeds, or just trying to save money, keeping an eye on how your internet connection is being used can be very helpful. Windows...
View ArticleChrome for iOS gains new G+, Facebook and Twitter sharing options
Just like Firefox, Chrome is rocketing through version numbers as though they were going out of fashion. Although Google’s foray into the world of web browsers for iPhone and iPad is fairly recent,...
View ArticleAVG Secure Search rates the safety of web sites before you visit them
The internet can be a dangerous place, and there are countless web sites just waiting to serve up a dose of malware. Everyone knows the importance of having antivirus and anti-malware software...
View Article27 top downloads from the past seven days
After a brief vacation, it’s time for another software roundup to catch up on the biggest and best releases from the last week. We’ll start by taking a look at some of the apps that have been release...
View ArticleHow fast is your Internet connection? JD’s Auto Speed Tester reveals all
If you’re curious about your Internet connection’s performance then of course there are plenty of online speed tests around which promise to tell you more. But these are limited, in particular because...
View ArticleOpera 12.10 Beta adds Retina Display support, updates core
Retina Display support continues to be added to more and more applications as they are updated, and the latest update for the beta candidate for Opera 12.10 . This is one of the headline features of...
View ArticlePale Moon 15.1 addresses multiple issues with original 15.0 release
Firefox-variant Pale Moon 15.1 for Windows has been released, promising to resolve a “fairly large number of issues with the initial version”. Version 15.1, also available as a dedicated 64-bit build...
View ArticleChrome 22 FINAL promises improvements for Windows 8, Retina screens and gamers
Google has released Chrome 22 FINAL, with the promise of improvements for Windows 8 users, gamers and those using HiDPI and Retina screens. Chrome’s gaming enhancements revolve around support for the...
View ArticleCCleaner for Mac 1.05 adds custom file and folder selection, full support for...
Piriform has updated the Mac version of its popular freeware cleaning tool to add full support for the latest revision of Mountain Lion plus an option for selecting files and folders to include or...
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