Recently I learned about lubuntu, a linux distribution based on Ubuntu that aims to creat a faster and more lightweight version of Ubuntu. This is done replacing a few applications with others. The main difference is the desktop used as lubuntu replaces the Gnome desktop, wich is the default …

I stumbled upon the program named “Unlocker” a while back when I got the annoying messages saying the file is in use by another program. This problem is the case quite frequently and is very annoying when trying to move or delete files off of your computer. This program …

Expression Studio is a worthy successor that can rival Adobe’s Web Premium CS4. It is easy to use and I picked it up without having to read a manual. One huge thing that has set me back from Expression Web to Dreamweaver is the lack of extensions Web …

Recently, I turned on my all in one Hewlett Packard printer and wanted to scan a document. However, I got a strange error and wasn’t sure what to make of it. After all, everything had been just fine the last time I’d used it. Strangely, when …

I can say in all honestly that the Spyware Terminator is the best security software that anyone can have. First of all, it does not come with a cost. You can download it from the Net anytime for free.
I have to mention that the download process is quick …

There are many firewall solutions available; many of them are very expensive. At work, I have had to install a few firewalls to protect our networks but as we don’t have any big budget I have always tried to implement free firewall solutions. One of those free firewalls is …

I have recently upgraded my Yahoo mail browser to the new Beta version. Advantages? better mail sorting with the drag and drop feature and better user interface, more shortcut functions, lots of other usable tools like the calendar, email reminders, things to do. Attaching files to email messages don’t …

Windows Movie Maker is an application that comes with most computers. After all, everyone is into making videos….whether it is family videos of vacations, birthdays, anniversaries put to music or whether they like to make fan videos.
I like to do both, so I use my Windows Movie Maker …

I am someone that downloads a lot of media files and I know from experience that it can be a hassle when trying to play certain files. I was looking for a program that would allow me to play adobe flash files offline so I decided to give …

Avast Antivirus Free Edition is a must have antivirus for pc users with a budget. I have had years of success with this antivirus and feel it provides better protection than almost any other antivirus available—”including paid antiviruses. This antivirus can be downloaded and installed at no cost; users …

Any Video Converter Professional is an amazing program. I like the fact that this program can actually download videos off of youtube or google video so I can save it to my hard drive. One of the things that makes this program so simple is that the …

I just want to be the first one to say that this software is garbage. And I hate to be the one to be so rough about the entire matter but honestly I hate using software that makes no sense whatsoever. Now I’m not saying that this …

Spyware doctor, where do i start! This product is simply amazing, i would recommend it to anyone! It catches so much spyware/adware that most if not all other anti spyware products i have tested. It has a on guard option which makes your computer protected from threats 24/7. …

The threats that computer viruses imposes to every computer system is very delicate. It can damage your computer system and simply affect some important files that you have. That is why, one should be particular when it comes to an AntiVirus software.
AVG AntiVirus is one of the …

I never realized that a software will be created for cooking. I always search store.apple.com for the latest products. Sometimes, I browse for latest softwares and this came across me because it deals on culinary resources. I have been trying to perfect my skill in cooking and I was very …

Several years ago, I became aware of the DivX Player. It was the only way to get certain music songs and videos. It upgraded over time, and after a while I couldn’t use it much because I was on a very old system. Now I’m using …

Internet has helped people a lot all over the world. But if you are not careful then your whole computer can be wrecked by rogue viral programs propagating through the same internet. As such the need of a non-compromising anti-virus solution is unquestionable. But the problem is made worse …

Released under the General Public License for usage, this is one of the most useful pieces of software I have on my many personal systems.
Mplayer movie player is about as easy as it gets in terms of playing of video files. I generally prefer it over some of my …

I like to draw, paint and photograph and I’ve become very interested in the art of mixed media and using an editing software to help combine all these artistic elements into one finished product. I didn’t want to invest in an expensive program until I’d had a chance to …

A couple years back I got Linux Ubuntu after my Windows XP installation somehow crashed due to a psycho virus or virus(s)
So, I didn’t want to pay alot more money just so I can buy something I already have so I opted to go for a Linux product …

I am using Norton security software since last three years for my office workstations. This year I bought Norton 360. My decision stemmed from the fact that I was experiencing some serious malware attack in recent months.
Norton 360 is not only a strong mechanism to stop malware along with …

The Windows Crystal xp is one of the best set-up software I have installed on my computer to facilitate easy work. This is because the Crystal Software has almost all the necessary icons which really make it possible for me to access all my documents with ease.
Apart from other …

I love Microsoft Word for Windows. Without it I would be absolutely lost. I doubt that I will be upgrading to the 2010 version over the 2007 version though. I recently gave the 2010 version a test run. Microsoft Word for Windows 2010 version has changed some major components. …

Magix studio deluxe is by far my favorite recording software to use, to track music.
I really enjoy the set up that they provide and all the features available within the program.
I have been using it for a few years now, and I am still using it as of right …

I had a hard time finding a tool I needed for my work and I have to admit at the time I almost had no chance and give up, I was directed to Lokad website; luckily they offer a free tool for computing workforce requirements with their free excel …

CyberLink PowerDirector is one of the best powerful video editing software,it is easy to use.The software takes advantage of technology and has so many professional grade tools, but it’s easy enough that you can actually use it. I started using it just a Month back, so that I can …

Mozilla Fire Fox Software - Mozilla fire fox is an excellent web browser . It is giving IE a run for its money; as compared to IE it has certain better feature that makes it a better choice than IE. The most impressive feature is that of the …

The laptop which i bought recently had pre installed Windows Vista.I dont want to go for other operating system and thought of using vista.But now i changed my thought and want to format it to have other OS(may be windows xp).Because vista is having lot of problems.First …

One of the software that most of us use is a photo editing software. This kind of software is the most attractive to me because I also love photography. US Photo Explosion Deluxe 4.0 is one of the latest photo editing software that I have tried. I have always searched …

These days, it seems that just about every operating system has a calculator built into it. I thoroughly approve of this, since there are just so many occasions on which you may need to work out a couple of quick sums. Of course, it is sometimes more convenient to …

AVG Free Anti-Virus program was introduced to me through a friend, with the promise of it being an excellent anti-virus program. Before I tried it, I made several other inquiries about the program. I was informed it was just as good, if not better than other anti-virus …

As a computer programmer, I work many hours a day in front of a computer. I also use the internet a lot. It is important for me that my internet experience will be as pleasant and efficient as possible.
Firefox is my choice for surfing the net. It is a …

Ah, another one of my goodies that I tend to use most of the time. You see, I burn DVD’s a lot, and with that being the case, this is the only program that I really use for that kind of purpose since others have quite disappointed me, such …

Dragon is speech to text software designed to help people become more efficient. I am a visually impaired person so I use Dragon because typing is difficult. There are many disabilities that affect a person’s ability to type and Dragon is a great solution. As a writer by trade, …

This years version of Office 2007 is supposed to be an improvement of past years but I found that it has fallen short.The options and buttons are all condensed and this makes printing or saving your documents very hard.We have tested it at school for some time and nobody …

What in the world is this? After refusing to use iMesh because its spyware tried to destroy my computer, I finally decided to try it again with the release of 5.0, which claimed no more spyware (a claim that was true). I was just beginning to love …

A text-to-speech software is a computerized voice which sounds like a human voice and reads any text on your computer. I used a lot of TTS programs in the past, some are good while some are not - but of all the programs I used, ATT Text-To-Speech program is …

World is moving ahead fast so I upgraded to Microsoft Office Standard 2007 on my laptop. The upgrade costs $239 and could be used on two computers and the new program costs $399. I was not asked to upgrade any hardware to accommodate the new …

I downloaded and installed avast Internet Security edition as my other antivirus expired. I decided to change mainly because I heard about avast’s sandbox technology and decided to try it out. Comodo antivirus also has the sandbox technology, but it isn’t as well built so I eventually just stopped …

I am in love with my Windows Media Center. This all in one entertainment system is something I can’t live without. It has so many great features but the most important one to me is the organization. I don’t have to look all over my computer and then …

I have an iPhone and usually like to browse my App Store once in a while for some free apps. I don’t like to pay for a lot of them because I have in the past and found them to be pretty useless or short-lived.
I was recommended an App …

If you are an internet addict as am I and want to be able to connect and browse internet wherever possible but do not have a somewhat good phone that allows you to connect to mobile internet then there is one thingy you must have Opera mini browser.
I have …

If you cannot afford to buy and download microsoft office or microsoft word, then you would want to download Open office.org which you can buy for under $10.00 on ebay. It is just as good as microsoft word for a lot less the money. It is easy …

After using several different anti-virus software packages over the years, I believe my current purchase of Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2013 wins hands-down. The software product provides its user with high-end security; is simple enough to use and comes in at a very good price point of $29.95. …

Because I am still a beginner in photography, I am more into trying affordable software. Before I landed with Adobe, I did not want to spend too much in all those photo editing software. I have tried Pixelmator which has a very good deal. The main advantage over trying amateur …

Social media has become an integral part of my life. Being a small business man I was looking for some tools to track activities of all social media profiles owned by me. Later, I stumbled upon an application which proclaimed to do the same. The application is Twenty Feet.
I …

Windows Defender (beta2)
I have enjoyed working with computers. This is my vocation. I am learning more and more everyday about computing. My first operating system was the Windows 98. I had dial-up service at that time. Downloading programs were much slower. The pop-ups were terrible. It was hard …

I have come across the Avast antivirus few days back. This antivirus software is free to download for home users. I was tired of using very heavy load antivirus softwares present in the market. So I have decided to give Avast Antivirus a try.
I have downloaded the antivirus from …

My brother in law recently installed for me this Acronis True Image 11. Though my computer keeps dying on me, and I don’t think it can last long, but still trying to perform, I would say that this particular software is good for the moment.
It is something like a …

Apple’s iPad is a bit of a high-maintenance device on the software department. If you’re feeling the urge to do something useful, you have to spend some money for a suite of productivity apps. If somehow being constricted by the slow youtube app is letting you down, …