• Android,  Computer,  Internet,  Software

    The 100 Best Android Apps of 2017

    January 14, 2018 /

    The Google Play app store is a little bit like a galaxy of software. From a distance, the sheer number of apps is staggering, and it’s hard to take them all in at once. But zoom in on any one of those apps, and the distance between them, in terms of features and quality, is vast. Consider: If you looked at an app from Google Play every second, without stopping, it would take more than 40 days to see all 3.5 million of its apps. That’s hardly a good use of time. Instead, you can study our list of the 100 essential apps that you need for every Android phone.…

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  • Computer,  IOS,  Software

    The 25 Best Apps of the Year So Far (iphone – IOS)

    January 14, 2018 /

    The 25 Best Apps of the Year So Far iphone – IOS 25. Mobile Passport CBP; Photo Illustration by TIME The last thing you want after a long international flight is to get stuck in an hours-long customs line. But here’s a travel hack for you: Download the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Mobile Passport app before your next trip. On your way back, pop it open and answer a few questions about your trip. (They’re the same questions you’d be asked anyway.) Then, when you land at one of 23 select airports, you’ll find a special Mobile Passport lane that’s almost always far shorter than the regular customs line.…

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  • Android,  Computer,  Security Software,  Software

    Best Android antivirus? The top 10 tools

    January 10, 2018 /

    The following are the 10 best antivirus tools for Android, according to AV-TEST’s November 2017 evaluations of 21 Android security apps. (The AV-TEST Institute is a Germany-based independent service provider of IT security and antivirus research.) Each Android antivirus software app listed below received perfect protection and usability scores of 6.0. The apps are in alphabetical order. 1. Avast Mobile Security 6.7 Avast Mobile Security 6.7 managed Android malware detection in real-time 99.8 percent of the time, compared to an industry average of 94.8 percent. It found the latest Android malware discovered during the previous four weeks 100 percent of the time, versus the industry average of 96.9 percent. The…

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  • Computer,  Hardware,  Microsoft,  Microsoft Windows,  PCs,  Security Software,  Software

    How to protect your PC from the major Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws

    January 10, 2018 /

    A pair of nasty CPU flaws exposed this week have serious ramifications for home computer users. Meltdown and Spectre let attackers access protected information in your PC’s kernel memory, potentially revealing sensitive details like passwords, cryptographic keys, personal photos and email, or anything else you’ve used on your computer. It’s a serious flaw. Fortunately, CPU and operating system vendors pushed out patches fast, and you can protect your PC from Meltdown and Spectre to some degree. It’s not a quick one-and-done deal, though. They’re two very different CPU flaws that touch every part of your operating system, from hardware to software to the operating system itself. Check out PCWorld’s Meltdown…

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  • Computer,  Microsoft,  Microsoft Windows,  PCs,  Software

    Windows 10 quick tips: 7 ways to speed up your PC

    January 10, 2018 /

    Want Windows 10 to run faster? We’ve got help. Take a few minutes to try out these tips, and your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues. 1. Change your power settings If you’re using Windows 10’s Power saver plan, you’re slowing down your PC. That plan reduces your PC’s performance in order to save energy. (Even desktop PCs typically have a Power saver plan.) Changing your power plan from Power saver to High performance or Balanced will give you an instant performance boost. To do it, launch Control Panel, then select Hardware and Sound > Power Options. You’ll typically see two options: Balanced (recommended) and…

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  • Computer,  Microsoft Windows,  PCs,  Security Software,  Software,  Storage

    How to remove malware from your Windows PC

    January 10, 2018 /

    Beware the signs of a potentially malware-infested PC: slower-than-usual performance, the recent occurrence of lots of pop-ups, and other weird issues. It’s possible your system has been infected by a virus, spyware, or other nefarious entity—even if you have an antivirus program installed. Yes, out-of-the-ordinary behavior is sometimes the result of hardware issues, but it’s best to first rule out malware if your PC is acting up. Here’s a step-by-step guide for taking action. Step 1: Enter Safe Mode Before you do anything, you need to disconnect your PC from the internet, and don’t use it until you’re ready to clean your PC. This can help prevent the malware from…

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  • Audio,  Computer,  Hardware,  Movie,  Multi-Media,  Music

    Creative’s Super X-Fi Headphone Audio Holography demo blew my mind

    January 10, 2018 /

    Creative More like this Tidal Force Wave 5 headpone review: Planar magnetic headphone tech on the cheap Focal Clear review: One of the finest headphones money can buy (and you’ll… Sony WH-1000XM2 noise-cancelling headphone review: These high-tech cans put… DealPosts Sonos Play:1 Is Discounted $62 Right Now On Amazon Creative has the demo to beat at this year’s CES. The company is showing an early prototype of a product it calls Super X-Fi Headphone Audio. And it blew my mind. Done right, object-based audio such as Dolby Atmos can be the next best thing to being at a live performance. The only problem is that the cost of the equipment…

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