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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

Best Software Oct 7, 2025

The generation of images, videos, and voices through artificial intelligence is evolving at a pace that demands we establish clear criteria and good habits to defend ourselves from the dangers of abusing these technologies. Deepfakes are already part of our everyday online life, so it is a very good idea…

Top Online Scams to Be Aware of in 2025

Antivirus Jul 31, 2025

The internet is undoubtedly full of great content, hobbies, information, offers, products, and people, but there’s also a darker side to it. We might not realise it, but every day we’re exposed to threats and scams as we navigate the online world. Curiosity and trust can be exploited to lure…

Meet the new features for Avast Free AV and Avast Premium Security

Antivirus Jun 25, 2025

With millions of active users worldwide, Avast stands as a benchmark in cybersecurity. Why? Because of the quality of its solutions, the reach of its tools and because it is a platform in continuous evolution. A platform that today, once again, places our security at the forefront by reinforcing every…

Syringe Invention Seals Gunshot Wounds In Seconds

News June 7, 2014

The U.S. military had asked medical technology company RevMedx, to find a solution for helping stop gunshot and shrapnel wounds from excessive bleeding. This idea of using a foreign substance to plug a hole is not a new one. The idea is a medical version of Fix-a-Flat; the foam... Read more

Google Could Soon Protect Your Home

News June 7, 2014

Here I thought Wal-Mart was taking over the world, and it turns out Google may not be too far behind them. Google seems to be trying their hand at everything, and rather successfully I might add. Just mention the name “Google”, and many products and services will probably come... Read more

Is The UK Turning Into A Nation Of Remote Workers?

Internet June 7, 2014

Studies show 1 in 7 of us to work from home. That’s an increase in almost 45% (or 4 million people) in just 16 years since entrepreneurs have been able to have businesses from home. What has driven this increase? Technology of course! But there is also a trend... Read more

Virgin Galactic Wants To Take You To Space This Year

News June 6, 2014

I think everyone wants to go to space sometime, especially when they’re younger. If you gather a group of kids together and ask them what they want to be when they grow up, someone’s bound to say they want to be an astronaut and fly into outer space. While... Read more

World Cup To Be Streamed in 4K Ultra HD On BBC

Internet June 6, 2014

The BBC has recently announced that three matches during the World Cup in Brazil, will be streamed in UHD (Ultra High Definition, also known as 4K) This format offers resolutions of up to 4 times higher than 1080p HD. The matches will include the quarter final and the final... Read more

Lookout App Tries To Help You Catch Your Phone Thief

Mobile June 6, 2014

I’ve had a lot of things happen to my smartphones over the years, but I’ve thankfully never had one stolen from me. (Knock on wood). Having known several people who have had the misfortune of having their phone(s) stolen, I know it’s quite the headache to try and retrieve... Read more

WinPatrol Update Now Available

News June 6, 2014

WinPatrol is the perfect addition to your Antivirus protection software. The software alerts you to malware attacks, critical changes and the possibility that your system has been hijacked. If there has been critical changes made to your computer without your permission, WinPatrol will alert you. Because the software is a multipurpose... Read more

Robotic Origami Can Fold Itself

News June 5, 2014

Researchers at MIT have created origami-like cut outs that fold into shapes like robots when put under high heat. The team has been able to make a bunny, a house, a human figure and an egg out of these flat sheets. This high-tech origami is just the start of... Read more

We Live in A Multi-Screen World

Mobile June 5, 2014

Are you a multi-tasker? According to recent research, when using devices we spend 65 percent of the time shifting between devices and 36 percent of the time using multiple devices. So who is willing to hold their hand up and admit that when watching TV, they are also using... Read more

Will This House Be Built On The Moon By 2015?

News June 5, 2014

Who hasn’t dreamed about going to the moon? Ever since Neil Armstrong and his Apollo team stepped foot there in the 1960’s, most all of us, at one time or another, have fantasized about retracing their steps. We’ve longed to echo the famous words, “That’s one small step for... Read more

iPhone 6 VS Galaxy Note 4 – Poll Results

Mobile June 5, 2014

Thank you to everyone who voted in our poll to discover which was most anticipated; the iPhone 6 or the Galaxy Note 4. Just over 5,000 of you voted and there was a very clear winner – the iPhone 6! 65% of you decided that you were most excited... Read more

Opera Update is Now Available

Internet News June 5, 2014

Opera version 22.0.1471.50, is a full featured Internet browser which includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated searches, and advanced functions such as Opera’s groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. With Opera you are able to customize the look and content of the Opera browser with a few... Read more

Intel Super-Thin PC-Tablet Hybrid

News June 5, 2014

There are plans by Intel to release an ultra thin, two-in-one device powered by Intel’s newest processor chip. Their procesessor, Broadwell, was delayed for more than a quarter. But customers can expect to purchase new Broadwell-based hardware just before summer holidays. Intel plans to jump on the tablet bandwagon hopefully... Read more

What is Net Neutrality?

Internet News June 4, 2014

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is likely regretting its decision to host a 120-day open commenting period on its Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet proposal, after the website crashed due to heavy traffic as people flocked to share their thoughts. Comedian and host of the HBO show,... Read more

E.T.’s Original Look Would’ve Freaked Your Kids Out

News June 4, 2014

I remember watching E.T. several times when I was a kid, but besides the way he looked, I don’t really remember all that much about the movie. Oh, I remember him eating Reese’s Pieces, touching Drew Barrymore’s finger, and riding/flying the bike, but that’s really about all I can... Read more

US Military Launches $2M Hacking Contest

Internet June 4, 2014

Imagine a computer that has the ability to fix its own problems! What would that mean for this technology driven world? It is a hope, by the Defense Department, that supercomputers will be able to find and fix (or exploit) their own computer flaws in the near future! Defense... Read more

Pixar To Give Away Toy Story 3D Software

News June 4, 2014

The first of its kind, Toy Story was an instant hit and was the first feature-length film done entirely in computer animation. Pixar was on to a revelation! Earning $361 million, it was the top grossing film in the first weekend it was out in theatres. The film was... Read more