Brandon Dimmel

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) thinks Amazon.com should be on the hook for unauthorized purchases made by children while using apps on their smartphones, tablets, and even computers. In a recent complaint filed in a U.S. court, the ... FTC says parents whose children made unauthorized purchases should receive refunds from Amazon. The problem surrounds free-to-play games that are easily downloaded onto mobile devices; such games typically start out with a basic character and story, but then require players to make expensive (though easy to complete) 'purchases' in order to see ... (view more)

i.Scribe 2.0.57 Looking for an alternative to Microsoft Outlook or web-based email programs like Yahoo Mail, Gmail, and Hotmail? Then give i.Scribe a try. This free email client comes with an integrated contact database and a calendar tool. ... http://www.memecode.com Metal Player 4.1.4.0 This small but very useful media player features basic multimedia player functions and supports a wide range of file formats, from mpeg to avi to divx. Metal Player features a built-in equalizer, spectrum analyzer, and search functionality. http://www.abyssalsoft.com/ (view more)

Market research firm Gartner says that Microsoft's Windows operating system (OS) will play a key role in reviving the struggling PC market in 2015. According to Gartner, Microsoft's termination of security support for Windows XP will be the key ... factor in that revival. There's no denying that the PC industry has been in a downward spiral for several years now. Back in April, one of Gartner's competitors, IDC, reported that quarterly PC shipments had fallen 4.4 per cent to 73.4 million. Businesses to Finally Ditch Windows XP, Gartner Predicts But Gartner says it now sees a light ... (view more)

MemInfo 3.3.3 This simple but useful program displays the current memory usage of Windows in the system tray area. It uses a small gauge graphic (that updates in real time) to show you your system's memory usage. MemInfo can even alert you if your ... memory usage is too high. http://www.carthagosoft.net Free Audio Editor 2014 8.9.2 As the name suggests, this is a completely free audio editor tool. It allows you to record audio from a microphone, apply unique audio effects, and burn CDs. It's also compatible with many file formats, from WMA to OGG. http://www.free-audio-editor.com/ (view more)

A new report suggests that when it comes to Windows 8, consumers continue to be very hesitant about upgrading to Microsoft's latest operating system - even two years after its release. That has led some experts to suggest that there's no hope left ... for Windows 8, leaving Windows 9 to carry the slack (reportedly due in the spring of 2015). Windows 8 was released amid some controversy in the summer and fall of 2012. Perhaps the most debatable part of the operating system was its tile-based Metro user interface (now called "Modern"), which embraces touchscreen technology. It was part of ... (view more)

NxFilter 2.2.2 This free web filter is designed with the enterprise crowd in mind. It can help users monitor and filter all of the Internet activity associated with their network, thereby helping to protect against dangerous threats -- like malware ... and botnets. http://www.nxfilter.org/ Warframe Online Client 13.9.0.2 Looking for an exciting and completely free sci-fi adventure? Then look no further than Warframe, the massive online action game that gives players control of powerful warriors boasting unique and exciting attributes. https://warframe.com/ (view more)

Microsoft is planning to release a slew of security fixes for Internet Explorer (IE) -- suggesting the web browser continues to face a torrent of security threats . Nevertheless, a recent study shows that Internet Explorer maintains a vice-like grip ... on the web browser market. Yesterday, Microsoft released a Security Bulletin Advance Notification for July 2014 , with plans to ship a total of six security updates to customers next Tuesday (July 8, 2014). The updates will patch security vulnerabilities present in every version of Internet Explorer and all supported editions of the Windows ... (view more)

PDF Reducer 1.1.12 Sending big and bulky PDF files can be a real hassle. PDF Reducer can help make things easier by shrinking down large PDF files. In fact, this program can actually reduce the size of PDF files by up to 80 per cent! ... http://www.orpalis.com/ ImageUSB 1.1.1015 This free and very simple utility helps users write an image concurrently to multiple USB flash drives, making it an effective program for mass duplication purposes. This tool is compatible with most versions of the Windows operating system. http://www.osforensics.com/ (view more)