Brandon Dimmel

Kaspersky Lab, a Russia-based firm and one of the world's most renowned PC security companies, is warning all consumers to carefully research any antivirus application before downloading it to their computers or mobile devices. Kaspersky Lab says it ... recently discovered several fake antivirus apps on Google Play and the Windows Phone app stores . Experts Warn: Kaspersky Mobile Not Legitimate One of the fake apps is called Kaspersky Mobile, which claims to protect a mobile device like a tablet or smartphone and costs just $4 USD. The application uses Kaspersky's own logo and other branding ... (view more)

WinAudit 3.0 Want to know more about your system? Then give WinAudit a try. It provides a comprehensive report showing everything you need to know about your computer's hardware and software. It's the perfect tool for both IT professionals and ... curious home users. https://winaudit.codeplex.com/ Microsoft OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) 17.0.4041.0512 Microsoft's popular cloud-based storage service has gotten a brand new name: OneDrive. But it still offers users lots of free storage (7 gigabytes), allowing them to access their favorite files and folders from almost any device. https:// ... (view more)

It appears as if one of the largest cable and home Internet service providers in the United States is planning to reinstate monthly bandwidth limits on its many customers. The news is raising new and old questions about net neutrality , Internet ... fairness, and bandwidth usage caps in general. Recently, Comcast executive vice president David Cohen told a New York audience that his company plans to reinstate monthly bandwidth caps sometime in the next five years. Bandwidth Cap System More Fair, Says Exec Bandwidth is loosely defined as is a measurement of available or consumed data communication ... (view more)

TraceRouteOK 1.02 This small and highly accessible program allows you to trace your data's travels across the Internet and a local area network. It creates a listing showing data route. This tool is compatible with most versions of the Windows ... operating system. http://www.softwareok.com USB Drive Letter Manager (USBDLM) 4.8.6.0 USB Drive Letter Manager allows a user to change the drive letter assignment for their USB drives. This tool can be used to solve conflicts between USB and network drives. http://www.uwe-sieber.de (view more)

It appears that Google is getting ready to introduce a whole new user interface (UI) for its Gmail cloud-based email service. Leaked screenshots suggest the overhaul is substantial, meaning current Gmail users could face a significant challenge ... adjusting to the changes. If the screenshots are in fact legitimate, Google is hoping to meld its desktop version of Gmail closer to the mobile version, which is accessible through tablets and smartphones. In that way, it's similar to Microsoft's use of the touch-friendly interface that made its way onto desktop PCs when Windows 8 was released ... (view more)

Google Drive 1.15.6556.8063 Keep your most important files stored safely in the cloud with Google Drive. This web-based platform allows users to access their files from any device. The best part: the first 5 gigabytes are free! ... http://www.gingersoftware.com/ ManicTime 2.5.3.0 At the end of a busy workday you might be left wondering "where did all the time go?" ManicTime can help you figure that out by automatically tracking all of your computer usage. It then provides you with a coherent and concise report showing the activities performed throughout the day. http://www.manictime.com/ (view more)

Earlier this week application analytics firm SoftWatch revealed a report which found that, at many businesses, workers rarely used the Microsoft Office software package . That prompted some experts to suggest companies move away from Office and ... instead use free business platforms, like Google Apps. Ditching Microsoft Too Costly, UK Official Says Now, the United Kingdom's Chief Information Officer (CIO) is defending the UK government's use of Microsoft products. In fact, Jos Creese says that the UK government has repeatedly explored the idea of abandoning Microsoft products, but always ... (view more)

TVersity 2.7 This program will help you stream / play your entire media collection from your computer onto your television or mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet computer). It also gives users instant access to popular media websites, such ... as YouTube, Flickr, and Picasa. http://tversity.com/ Classyx Pack 1.78 Need a break from the busy work day? Classyx Pack provides you with simple but fun games that won't take long to install or bog down your system. The pack features five games, including Sponge, Klopodrom, Flo, Suma, and Driving. http://free-zd.t-com.hr/drazen/ (view more)

Microsoft says the number of telephone scams involving fake Windows support technicians is on the rise. That means more criminals are executing schemes designed to dupe legitimate Windows users out of their hard-earned money. Most of the scams ... involve cold callers claiming to work for Microsoft. In this scenario, the victim is told that their computer is infected with some kind of damaging malware. Based on this author's experience, oftentimes the calls originate overseas - usually from India, with the caller having a thick accent. Scammers Sell One-time or Subscription-based "Solutions ... (view more)