Brandon Dimmel

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11
Aug
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Internet Speed: How Does Your State Compare?

A new report reveals the states with the fastest and slowest Internet speeds -- and the results are quite surprising. According to information technology and communications firm Broadview Networks, the fastest Internet service in the United States ... can be found in Virginia, which boasts an average speed of 13.7 megabits per second (Mbps), or approximately 1625 kilobytes per second. In fact, the eastern seaboard is home to many states with fast Internet: Delaware and Massachusetts tied for second (13.1 Mbps), followed by Rhode Island (12.9 Mbps) and Washington, DC (12.8 Mbps). Of course, there ... (view more)

Fri
08
Aug
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'EventSentry Light 3.0.1.114', and 'DesktopCal 2.0.7.2966'

EventSentry Light 3.0.1.114 This real-time log, server, and network monitoring program is designed to help IT professionals manage their infrastructure. It provides instant updates any time an important event occurs on a system or network. ... EventSentry Light provides users with advanced log monitoring, advanced notifications, and community support. http://www.eventsentry.com/ DesktopCal 2.0.7.2966 Never miss a meeting, appointment, or phone call again with Desktop Calendar. This handy little tool -- which is fully customizable -- helps you keep track of your schedule by placing reminders right ... (view more)

Fri
08
Aug
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Is a Kill Switch the Solution for Mobile Phone Theft?

California is about to implement a "kill switch" requirement for all smartphones sold there. The plan requires vendors sell smartphones equipped with a feature that allows owners to remotely disable the device if it is lost or stolen. California's ... kill-switch bill was approved by the state's assembly yesterday morning. Now, experts believe it's only a matter of time before Governor Jerry Brown signs the bill, making it law. Kill-Switch Software Wipes Personal Data, Locks Phone The bill mandates that smartphones contain software capable of wiping all personal data and ... (view more)

Wed
06
Aug
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'ChromeHistoryView 1.17', and 'FileFriend 1.1.1'

ChromeHistoryView 1.17 This small but useful utility reads the history data file of your Google Chrome web browser and displays all of the websites that you've visited over the previous days. Displayed information includes URL, website name, visit ... date and time, and number of visits. http://www.nirsoft.net/ FileFriend 1.1.1 This straightforward utility helps you split large files into much smaller parts. Alternatively, you can use FileFriend to reconstruct a larger, original file from many parts. FileFriend can also be used to encrypt and decrypt files and directories. http://www. ... (view more)

Mon
04
Aug
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'Edraw Mind Map 7.7', and 'VideoInspector 2.7.0.13'

Edraw Mind Map 7.7 What's the best way to start any project? Start with a "mind map," or brain-storming diagram. Edraw Mind Map helps you configure a project timeline using an expansive visualization tool. It's a great way to evaluate the profit, ... cost, and risk of upcoming projects. http://www.edrawsoft.com VideoInspector 2.7.0.13 Learn as much as you can about your favorite video files using VideoInspector. This program lists installed audio and video codecs; provides file integrity checks; displays video resolution, bitrate and frames per second; and calculates video quality. ... (view more)

Mon
04
Aug
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Researchers: Avoid Using USB Flash Drives

A new report suggests that most USB flash drives (also known as thumb drives) have a critical security weakness that allows them to be reconfigured, giving hackers an opportunity to silently infect targeted computer systems with malware . The report ... comes from Germany's Security Research Labs, which says that most companies making USB flash drives fail to protect the firmware installed on their devices. That means attackers could easily hack and replace the firmware with a malicious version of the firmware, which is then capable of delivering a payload onto a victim's PC - usually with ... (view more)

Fri
01
Aug
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'FocusWriter 1.5.2', and 'SynWrite 6.6.1225'

FocusWriter 1.5.2 This unique word processing tool limits distractions by expanding to include the entire display. You can access the hideaway interface by moving the cursor to the edges of your screen. This tool is compatible with Linux, Mac OS X, ... and Windows. http://gottcode.org/ SynWrite 6.6.1225 SynWrite is a completely free and open source code editor, making it a great tool for people who write, edit, code, and design content for the Internet. Special tools found inside include macro recorder, code highlighter, and expressions. http://www.uvviewsoft.com/ (view more)

Fri
01
Aug
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Most Antivirus Not Secure, Exploitable: Report

For many users, installing antivirus software is one of the first things to do after purchasing a new computer. But one security researcher suggests that today's antivirus programs are anything but effective; in fact, he claims many antivirus ... programs are filled with security flaws. Fourteen Antivirus Products Vulnerable, Researcher Claims Joxean Koret is a researcher at COSEINC, a Singapore-based security firm. Over the past year, he's carefully analyzed a wide range of antivirus products in search of security vulnerabilities. Earlier this month Koret presented his findings at the ... (view more)

Wed
30
Jul
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'RText 2.5.3', and 'Opera 23.0.1522.6'

RText 2.5.3 Looking for an open source text editor? RText is an open source text editor that offers users a fully customizable interface available in over thirty languages. This tool is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. ... http://fifesoft.com/ Opera 23.0.1522.6 If you're in the market for a powerful Internet browser, then give Opera a try. This browser features an accessible interface and is compatible with several different operating systems. It can also be downloaded to many different types of devices, from computers to smartphones and tablets. http://www.opera.com/ (view more)

Mon
28
Jul
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'Kapow 1.4.4', and 'NovProg 2.0.5'

Kapow 1.4.4 Kapow is a handy little tool that helps you keep track of your work hours. It's especially useful for people who work independently and must report their hours after a set amount of time. This program is compatible with Linux, Windows, ... and Mac OS X. http://gottcode.org/ NovProg 2.0.5 This tool helps you to better understand the word count associated with any of your ongoing word processing projects. It allows you to set daily word count goals and then provides updates on how close you are to reaching that goal. http://gottcode.org/ (view more)

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