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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…
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…
What Does Windows Blue Mean for Windows PCs?
News April 9, 2013
The hype and rumors surrounding Windows Blue have reached fever pitch. It is fast becoming a hot topic of discussion among Microsoft’s fans and critics alike. The funny thing is that not much is known about the Windows Blue so far. The speculation is more or less based entirely... Read more
When big companies launch into the horse race of attracting the public audience, the users of their products either benefit through amazing deals and products that provide stellar services or they can be caught in-between and feel the squeeze as the consumers of Microsoft and Google are feeling these... Read more
With the sales of the desktop PC already sloping down in a gentle decline, market analysts turn to look at the usurpers responsible for the second nail in the desktop PC’s coffin. First, it was the laptops and the netbooks which caused the desktop to valiantly cling to the... Read more
Email has been for long the Achilles heel for Linux. The open source operating system has been growing in leaps and bounds, with new distributions being released from time to time. However, it has not been able to offer the kind of email experience people have become accustomed to... Read more
A Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 201303
News April 6, 2013
The Debian Edition 201303 is one more in a long line of Linux Mint distributions being released this year. Like all previous Linux Mint distributions, this one also comes with a range of tools you can use to install Mint. From menus to installer to updater, the tools are... Read more
Google has unveiled the new beta version of its popular Chrome browser. The new update is available for both desktop and mobile browsers. Adding to the company’s move towards more capable HTML5 output the new beta Chrome version features HTML5 data and time input forms. The new version also... Read more
The 3D Printed Prosthetic Face
News April 5, 2013
The advent of 3D printing has ignited a frenzy of discussion over the potential uses for the technology. Discussions have been waged over whether or not 3D printing should be used to make guns. Pop up stores have allowed customers to create their own 3D printed trinkets. Now it... Read more
Lubuntu Ideal for Old PCs
News April 4, 2013
With more powerful PCs and laptops being introduced, a large portion of the new software launched in the market is targeted for these machines. Users with old PCs have often eyed this new desktop software and then moved on with a heavy heart. For whatever reason an old PC... Read more
Kodu is a kid friendly software that gives young children the power to design video games with an easy to use, visual programming language. Educational tools that teach programming skills to children are now becoming more popular and increasingly more valuable, giving the younger generation a head start in... Read more
Ubuntu Finds A Way Into China
News April 3, 2013
After being a largely Microsoft-dominated market, China has finally made a move to unfetter itself from Microsoft’s chains by opting to sign a deal with Canonical, the makers of Ubuntu. The event was widely reported, and it was speculated that China chose to go with this decision in favor... Read more
Richard Stallman Alleges Ubuntu Linux is ‘Spyware’
News April 3, 2013
On one hand, we see Ubuntu reaching new heights with its ground breaking deals with China while on the other hand we see accusations being leveled against Ubuntu Linux, labelling it as spyware. Well, pride definitely goes before a fall and in this case, the person responsible for bringing... Read more
With all of the upcoming consoles from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, the XBox 720,the PlayStation 4 and the Wii U are going to have some more major competition. The $70 billion videogame market is a large pie that Apple intends to get a big piece of. And it is... Read more
Open-Source Goes Open-Range With Linux Powered Rifle
News April 3, 2013
The Linux operating system is one of the most well-respect open-source OS’ on the planet and now it’s going to war – literally. The team at Tracking Point have implemented Linux in an attempt to create firearms with more precision. The goal was simple, create firearms that could be more accurate... Read more
It is unfortunate, when at times circumstances dictate heart rending solutions for the betterment of a situation. This scenario seems to have manifested itself in the DELL power struggle that has been making headlines quite recently. Michael Dell, founder and CEO of the company is under scrutiny by his... Read more
Dr. Lotfi Merabet and Researchers in the Department of Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary along with Harvard Medical School have recently developed a virtual game environment in which visually impaired individuals can develop a mental map of unfamiliar surroundings. On March 27th, Dr. Merabet published a new... Read more
A new game by Kuato Studios is now a free a free available app app for download on the iPad and iPad Mini. Hakitzu: Code of the Warrior. The combat game has been geared toward children between the ages of 11 and 16, however, the game could be fun... Read more
With the price and availability of today’s tablets and smartphones, it is a must for most everyone that is constantly on the go. With a seemingly endless variety of applications there is a convergence of information, communication and gaming all in one handheld device. Projected sales for handheld game... Read more
Twitter’s global ad revenue is increasing and is expected to hit new heights, according to a new estimate from eMarketer. According to the estimate, Twitter’s ad revenue will almost reach $1 billion in 2014. The numbers are much higher than previously expected. The reason for the huge increase in... Read more