Kopete – The KDE Messenger for Linux
Posted on November 14, 2009 - Filed Under Software Reviews | Leave a Comment
While Ubuntu users have Pidgin as the default messenger app, Kopete is the default application for the KDE desktop of Mandriva Linux. This application supports Windows live messenger, Yahoo, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, Novell GroupWise and many more instant messenger services. It is designed to be a flexible multi protocol system to provide users with a single application to access their instant messaging systems.
During first run, you will need to configure and set up Kopete. Select the instant messenger client you want to set up with Kopete then click next. Enter your account credentials with the instant messaging service you have selected and click next.
Create standard and encrypted PDF files with NovaPDF Pro
Posted on October 8, 2009 - Filed Under Software Reviews | Leave a Comment
Using PDF files in today’s business world is commonplace. Many different types of information is exchanged using PDF files types. Simply creating basic PDF documents is easy enough. There are a handful of free to use software packages giving end users the ability to create PDF file documents. You can check out my previous post on 7 free PDF writer/creator programs.
SuperAntiSpyware Pro Review
Posted on September 15, 2009 - Filed Under Software Reviews | 2 Comments
Computer technology is constantly moving forward. Machines are built to be faster than their predecessors, hard drives increase in size, and connecting to the Internet is faster now than ever. Unfortunately, in parallel with leaps in computer technology, spyware and virus writers are constantly working on creating deadlier and more difficult to detect malware.
Thankfully, there are a variety of choices when it comes to defending against malicious programs. Symantec, McAfee, and Computer Associates, to name a few, are just three companies producing software solutions protect against malware. However, their products are costly, and typically take up a bit of system resources (processor use and memory) while running on your computer. These programs usually require an annual fee to keep the software registration current.
An overview of Microsoft Security Essentials
Posted on August 28, 2009 - Filed Under Software Reviews | 1 Comment
Was it inevitable? For years, Microsoft has taken a great deal of criticism regarding their security, or lack thereof, with the Windows operating system. Some may argue that because of the widespread distribution of the Windows OS, it just makes it a more practical target. Other point to poor programming of Windows code making it easy for attackers to compromise system features.
Maxthon – Free alternative web browser
Posted on August 14, 2009 - Filed Under Software Reviews | 1 Comment
Maxthon is probably one of the best free alternative browsers that you have not heard of. With Maxthon you get a lot of extra functionality on top of the basic browsing features.
Unlike Mozilla Firefox, Maxthon has the more advanced features preinstalled so you won’t have to download plugins just to customize the program. Don’t get me wrong though, Maxthon has its own set of plugins for you customization freaks.
At first look, Maxthon’s interface is a cleanly implemented GUI. It reminds me of Safari with it’s polished silver gray default theme.
CrossLoop – Online computer support for low rates
Posted on July 25, 2009 - Filed Under Software Reviews | Leave a Comment
Ever have a computer problem you couldn’t fix yourself, but didn’t want to get fixed by your local store for hundreds of dollars? Unfortunately, many people end up paying a lot of money to fix technical problems that they could do themselves, only if someone helped them.
I’ve previously written about online screen sharing and remote desktop apps that allows your friends or family members to connect to your computer and help you solve computer problems. While this is great, not everyone knows a computer geek ready to solve all their problems.
