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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

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

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

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…

Microsoft Surface Q4 Sales Under 1 Million Units Sold [Rumor]
The Microsoft Surface tablet has not received the warm welcome the tech giant had hoped for thanks to marred touch covers and a less than stellar Windows RT version of its Windows 8 OS. While other aspects of Microsoft’s first tablet experiment were positively reviewed it was not enough... Read more
Avast Donates Anti-Virus Software to Schools
While users can get the basic Avast anti-virus software for free, they have to pay for the premium version. However, the Prague company is giving the premium product away to schools. The software can protect schools from hackers and viruses that can damage entire systems. Avast is making it... Read more
Microsoft Comes Away Clean in Motorola Patent Trial
The trial is not over by any means. The Motorola vs. Microsoft patent lawsuit is going to go on for some time but the first phase is well and truly over. The current case focuses on Motorola’s allegations that Microsoft is violating its copyrights in some of its products.... Read more
Best Firefox Browsing Add-ons
Firefox is not the lightest and speediest of browsers, but it has so many features packed in that makes it the third most popular browser in the world (as of November this year). That being said, Firefox Add-ons are one way to make the experience so much better in various... Read more
Netflix and Disney Sign Movie Deal
Netflix is the lucky company to get exclusive rights to Walt Disney Company’s movies. The company is the first to be able to stream movies for a major studio instead of having them go to a premium TV channel. Fans don’t need to get too excited because the deal doesn’t begin... Read more
Bill to Protect Email Privacy Passes US Senate Committee
The bill designed to protect users’ privacy has passed a US Senate Committee.  This proposed bill is designed to close a loophole that was left in the 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act. The loophole allowed government officials to view email messages that are over 180 days old. The legal... Read more
Internet’s Co-Founder Urges Protests Against Internet Regulations
Vint Cerf, one of the co-creators of the TCP/IP networking protocol that serves as the foundation of the internet is speaking out against regulation of the world wide web he helped create. Cerf, now the Chief Internet Evangelist at Google, Inc. wrote a blog post this week in which... Read more
How Much Computer Storage Should You Get?
With more and more users focusing on Cloud storage and some computer manufacturers building their computers around online software, the need for hard drive storage is changing. And since that still costs a premium, you need to know exactly how much computer storage to buy.   For Average Users... Read more
Is The Microsoft Surface Failing? Orders Cut By 50%
The Microsoft Surface tablet is a sleek looking device with an included keyboard, brand new Microsoft OS and massive ad spend support. What the Surface tablet isn’t is a massive seller. A new report suggests that Microsoft has failed to gain a foothold in the tablet sector and has... Read more
JustBecause: Gifting From The Hottest Startup
How do you deal with buying gifts for friends and family members? Are you the kind of gifter that goes all out to find the perfect gift that will make the recipient happy? Or do you simply get the most convenient gift you can find? Whichever group you belong to,... Read more
iPhone 5 Accessories to Put on Your Holiday Gift List
While not everyone can afford to buy their family and friends an iPhone 5 for a holiday gift, they can afford some of these fun, stylish accessories to personalize the phone. There are gifts for fun and for practical use, and something for all ages. SGP kuel H12 Stylus Pen... Read more
Archos FamilyPad – The Perfect Gift For The Entire Family
There used to be a time when, at least one night a week, families got together for Family Night. Depending on the preferences and the dynamics of the family, this night would mean going to the movies, having dinner, playing boardgames, playing videogames, reading, or watching TV. No matter... Read more
Microsoft Gives Windows 8 Keys to Pirates by Accident
All those looking for a free key to run Windows 8 Pro can abandon their searches on torrents and other resources. Microsoft itself has made the free keys available to the customers through its own website. What you need to do is visit Microsoft’s website and download your own... Read more
NYC Museum Of Modern Art To Feature Video Game Collection
Do you consider Pac-Man to be a modern work of art? Or perhaps Myst is more your idea of an artists’ touch. In any case the New York City Museum of Modern Art plans to show off those games and other as part of a new public exhibit. The... Read more
Have You Tried Out Mozilla’s Firefox OS?
When it comes to mobile operating systems, it’s usually Android and iOS that come up. They have their fanboys and fangirls who will argue to death about their merits, to be sure, but maybe it’s time to add more players in the game. Players that just might give those... Read more
Smartphone Holiday Gift Guide
It’s the last day of November, and time’s flying by so quickly. Before we know it, Christmas morning will be here! Have you got your Christmas shopping all done, or have you at least started? If you are looking to give a smartphone to a loved one for the holidays,... Read more
The Virtual Tape Measure for Online Shopaholics
Shopaholics come in all shapes and sizes – add to that gender, too. When the need to shop grabs you, it does not matter how old you are, whether you’re male or female, or if you’re broke or not. You just have got to satisfy that urge, haven’t you?... Read more
Best Cameras to Give as Gifts
Year after year cameras remain a popular item on people’s wish lists. With the numerous new models available, it can be hard for someone to know which one to get their budding photographer or the amateur who wants to take it to the next level. Here is a guide... Read more