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Holiday Video Disasters: Common Issues and How to Solve Them

Best Software Aug 28, 2024

The arrival of summer is often accompanied by cameras ready to capture every special moment of our vacations. However, too often we discover upon returning home that those memories have various types of errors. From videos that won’t play to corrupt files that prevent us from reliving our experiences, it’s…

August 24 Tech news roundup: Windows will remove Control Panel soon, Chrome gets a critical security update, Access Apple Podcasts on any browser

News Aug 24, 2024

Windows 11 Control Panel will be removed soon Microsoft has confirmed it will remove Control Panel from Windows 11. This has been coming for a long time, since 2015 to be precise. A recent update to a document on Microsoft’s website reveals that the legacy app is being deprecated, in…

July 6 Tech news roundup: Netflix is discontinuing its Basic Ad-free plan, Authy suffers another security breach, Google Translate supports 110 new languages

News Jul 6, 2024

Microsoft’s Weather app is displaying more ads Microsoft has made a server-side update to its Weather app. The desktop app, which is pre-installed in Windows 11, now displays multiple advertisements. This is not the first time that the Redmond company has made such a change, it did something similar last…

The Best Mac Software To Get Organised In 2019

Best Software Mac Productivity System Tuning January 1, 2019

The New Year is the perfect time to organise your life – and your Mac. Resolutions are made, healthy habits begin, but have you thought about rejuvenating your Mac? Here is some of the best Mac software to help get you organised in the new year. Unless you were... Read more

The Most Popular Media Player Downloads on FileHippo

Audio Players Best Software Video Players December 28, 2018

Media Players are among the most popular software downloads for FileHippo, but which are the highest rated? From movies to music, more and more people are consuming media through their laptops, tablets, and phones. But what software is being used to do so? And with so many to choose... Read more

Get Early Access To The New Microsoft Edge Browser

Internet News December 25, 2018

Join the Microsoft Edge Insider program to be among the first to try the preview build of Microsoft Edge browser in early 2019. In case you missed it, Microsoft announced big plans for it’s Edge browser earlier this month. Microsoft is one of the world’s largest supporters of open... Read more

Fortnite in Legal Dance-Off

Gaming News December 21, 2018

Three dancers sue Fortnite over dance moves and emotes. In case you hadn’t heard, Fortnite is now the most popular and successful free-to-play console title of all time. This success means Fortnite is earning record revenues and currently boasts over 200 million players across the globe. But now Fortnite... Read more

Christmas Software Deals from FileHippo

News December 18, 2018

The Christmas software deals have begun, and we’ve hand picked a few of our favourites we think you should know about. Christmas is a time for giving, but something that may not come to the top of your mind amongst shopping for decorations and gift wrap – is software. ... Read more

How To Keep Track Of Employees Time With HR Software

Business How To HR October 29, 2018

Running a “one-man-band” business can leave you spinning a lot of plates simultaneously, and this only becomes more intense once you start taking on staff. Suddenly you’re not just responsible for managing your own workload, but also those of the people working under you. Thankfully, this is 2018, which... Read more

How to Record Video Games on PC for YouTube

Gaming How To Video Windows October 22, 2018

So, you want to be a YouTuber? It’s hardly surprising. YouTube has given people the world over the ability to share their hobbies and passions with the internet, and a relative handful of them have gone on to be huge stars who rake in a considerable amount of money.... Read more

Avast Launches 2019 Antivirus Range [PLUS WIN AVAST PREMIER]

Antivirus News Software Reviews October 15, 2018

Avast adds brand-new features to the antivirus range for 2019 Avast has launched its 2019 antivirus software range with some great new features added to Avast Free Antivirus, Avast Internet Security and Avast Premier. Avast are one of the most well-known antivirus providers, offering a solid range of virus... Read more

Your Essential Guide to Windows Drivers

How To System Tuning Windows October 11, 2018

We’ve got everything you need to know about Windows Drivers. Most people who have spent any time working with computers will be vaguely aware of the term drivers. However, few are completely clued up on what they are, what they do, and why they’re important. It’s just one of... Read more

Essential Small Business Software That Won’t Break the Bank

Best Software Business Software Reviews October 1, 2018

Whether it’s for HR, CRM, or project management, small business software should be cost-effective and save you time and effort. For smaller scale enterprises whose budgets can’t stretch too far, business software first and foremost needs to be economical. This doesn’t necessarily mean cheap in the low-quality sense –... Read more

How to Make a Watermark for YouTube

How To Video September 24, 2018

Creating a watermark for your YouTube channel is not as difficult as it may first appear And, with a little skill with image and photo editor software, you can create a professional looking logo with ease. YouTube has come a long way since it first launched just 13 years ago... Read more

Should You Pay For Antivirus?

Antivirus Privacy and Security September 17, 2018

We count down 5 antivirus features we think are worth paying for. There are a whole bunch of great free antivirus options out there which are more than capable of protecting your computer from the vast majority of threats. However, is it a case of getting what you pay for,... Read more

Which Antivirus Is Right For You?

Antivirus How To September 10, 2018

There are a heap of antivirus titles to choose from, but what you should look for? Cybercrime is big business these days and the methods used by nefarious digital agents are getting ever more sophisticated. Once upon a time, when the internet was but a fresh-faced young whipper-snapper, wearing... Read more

ExpressVPN Review: A Powerful Anonymous VPN With Tons of Features to Boot | AD

Software Reviews VPN Software Reviews VPNs September 6, 2018

When it comes to VPNs, or virtual private networks, anonymity is everything. For years, users from around the world have been turning to VPNs to help encrypt their communications, unblock geographically restricted content, or both. With an ever-growing demand for more privacy and security—and an ongoing struggle against government... Read more

Brilliant Photo Editing Software for Windows 10

Photo and Image Editing Software Reviews Windows September 3, 2018

Here in 2018, we are definitely living in the age of the photograph and simple photo editing is undoubtedly a big part of the appeal. Visual social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat are gaining in popularity with younger generations, while more traditional ones, including Facebook and Twitter,... Read more

Here Are Four Great Pieces Of Audio Recording Software For Mac

Audio Mac Software Reviews August 30, 2018

There’s Mac audio recording software for everyone at FileHippo. Following on from our recent article about four brilliant pieces of audio recording software for Windows PCs, we thought it only fair that we produce a companion piece for all you Mac users out there. We know you’re a highly... Read more

Is This The Best Video Editing Software for Windows?

Best Software Software Reviews Video Editing Software Video Software Reviews Windows August 20, 2018

There’s a video editor to suit everyone at FileHippo. Following on from our recent article about Great Video Editing Software For Mac To Download Today, we thought it best to craft a companion piece for all you users of Microsoft’s own operating system behemoth out there. There are probably... Read more

How To Improve Your Cyber Security In 5 Simple Steps

How To Privacy and Security August 13, 2018

Using a quality antivirus, strong passwords, and a VPN for internet connections, with regular software updates and data backups, improves your cyber security. In previous instalments of this series, we discussed the basics of computer viruses and other forms of malicious software, and considered the basic principles and practices... Read more