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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…

Intel Warns Not To Install Its Own Chip Patch

News January 25, 2018

Processor maker tells users to stop installing patches following Meltdown and Spectre security flaws. Earlier this month, news broke that Intel microchips contained a serious flaw or two, ones that potentially left the door wide open to hackers. Everything from smartphones to laptops to servers were vulnerable, and researchers... Read more

US Govt Bill Would Ban Huawei And ZTE Mobile Phones

News January 25, 2018

Bill introduced following security concerns around Chinese companies’ possible links with government. Texas Representative Mike Conaway has introduced the Defending U.S. Government Communications Act, following fears around potential security risks posed by the alleged ties between Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and their government. Following some very severe cybersecurity crises in... Read more

Movavi Photo Editor Proves There’s More To Life Than Photoshop

Photo and Image Editing Software Reviews January 24, 2018

We review Movavi Photo Editor 5.1.0 – get creative with this fun, smart, and simple image editing program, that offers a stack of great features. By next year, market forecasts predict there will be about 2.5 billion daily smartphone users on the planet, which means 2.5 billion people carrying a... Read more

Top Tech Execs Limit Kids’ Screen Time

Mobile News January 24, 2018

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Microsoft founder Bill Gates raise concerns on youngters’ use of tech and social media It’s not hard to imagine the rosy picture of having an ultra-wealthy tech innovator for a parent, but a new report says that life as the offspring of a top... Read more

MAC vs PC – Which Is Right For You?

Mac News Windows January 23, 2018

Each camp provokes fierce loyalty and arguements in equal measure. We weigh up the pros and cons of each to help you decide which tribe you are. It’s a debate that’s been raging for years. But the answer to which is better out of Apple’s Mac computers or Microsoft’s... Read more

Ford The Latest To Enter EV Auto Race

News January 23, 2018

Car maker to boost investment in electric cars to $11bn by 2022. Some high-profile names have committed to venturing in to the electric vehicle space, everyone from Google to Apple to GM and more. Now, Ford Motor Company, arguably one of the grandfathers of the transportation industry, has announced... Read more

Children’s Apps Found To Be Filled With Porn Malware

Mobile News Privacy and Security January 22, 2018

Malware displaying pornographic ads discovered in game apps on Google Play. Be careful what you download, especially if you’re planning to hand it off to an impressionable young user. A new finding of content in the Google Play Store includes around 60 children’s apps that are filled with malware.... Read more

Drone Saves Australian Swimmers in ‘World First’ Rescue

News January 22, 2018

Two teenage boys were dramatically rescued by a brand new lifesaving drone in Australia this week… while lifeguards were still training to use the device. The “The Little Ripper” drone, part of a experimental government backed project, was able to dramatically prove its worth when it helped save the... Read more

Apple To Give iPhone Users Option To Turn Off ‘Feature’ That Slows Older Devices

Mobile News January 19, 2018

Apple has announced that a new update later this year will allow the users of older models of iPhones to turn off the ‘feature’… it introduced in December that slows them down when their batteries become old. The new option will become available in next update to iOS 11.... Read more

UK Firm Fined Half Million Dollars For 2015 Data Breach

Business News January 19, 2018

UK-based Carphone Warehouse has been fined £400,000 ($550,000) by British Information Commissioner’s Office in relation to a series of “systemic failures” following a nearly two year investigation after a massive data breach that occurred in 2015. Hackers succeeded in easily bypassing Carphone Warehouse security in 2015, and gained full... Read more

Half Million Users Infected By Harmful Chrome Extensions

Internet News January 18, 2018

Click-fraud browser extensions pulled from Google’s Chrome Web Store. In much the same way that smartphone apps help you personalize your device to your own specifications for productivity and enjoyment, browser extensions help you use the internet with your own key personalizations. These extensions are typically downloaded from the... Read more

US States Sue FCC To Keep Net Neutrality Rules

News January 18, 2018

Twenty-one states (and the District of Columbia) filed a lawsuit this week to overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) December repeal of net neutrality rules. The news marks the beginning of what may prove to be a lengthy and high stakes battle for the future of the internet in... Read more

Comodo Dragon Internet Browser: Fast, Versatile, Secure.

Internet Software Reviews January 17, 2018

We review Comodo Dragon browser – a solid choice for increased online security and privacy. Comodo’s Dragon browser is a free internet browser based on exactly the same Chromium browser engine that Chrome uses. New users therefore should feel right at home instantly, especially if they’ve ever used pretty... Read more

Police Accidentally Give Out Malware Infected Devices

News January 17, 2018

Taiwanese police give infected USB drives to cyber-security quiz winners. In today’s ironic news, Taiwanese law enforcement officials hosted a contest to test citizens’ knowledge of cybersecurity issues in an effort to raise awareness of the crime, then awarded participation prizes that contained malware infections. As many as 54 of... Read more

A Beginner’s Guide To Malware, Viruses, And Spyware Online

How To News Privacy and Security January 16, 2018

It can be difficult to know which way to turn when it comes to online security. Learn about viruses, spyware and malware removal as we demystify digital threats. Online security is a massive concern for organisations and individuals alike, and software which can prevent viruses, or help with malware... Read more

Upping Campus Transport With Electric Scooter Shares

News January 16, 2018

Auburn University starts new share program with URB-E electric scooters. Today’s college-bound student faces obstacles that no other generation in history may have faced. Tuition costs alone make up the bulk of those issues, with US tuition costs rising by more than 1000% since their grandparents were in school. Textbook costs... Read more

Google, Microsoft And Amazon Join Forces To Appeal FCC Net Neutrality Ruling

Business News January 15, 2018

Several of the US’s Major internet firms have banded together to form a group known as the Internet Association with the sole intention of suing the FCC and preventing the government body from overturning the Title 2 2015 net neutrality rules. The IA which is backed by heavyweight tech... Read more