Brandon Dimmel

Vim 7.4 If you're looking for a highly customizable text editor, Vim is a great choice. It's essentially an enhanced version of the 'vi' editor that comes with most UNIX-based systems. Vim is considered charityware, meaning any donations go to a ... good cause, such as helping to feed impoverished families. http://www.vim.org/ TaskLayout 0.2.0 TaskLayout is a Windows utility designed to help you save and restore the desktop layout of specified applications and windows. This software runs in the background and places a small icon in the system tray, making it easy to access. Please ... (view more)

Dell President Renee James says Windows 10's impact on the struggling PC market will be huge, with the release of Microsoft's next operating system (OS) leading to an estimated 600 million PC upgrades. James, who recently spoke at the Credit Suisse ... Technology Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, says there are hundreds of millions of PCs out there that are four years old or older. James says that many of the owners of these aging PCs have been putting off an upgrade because they simply weren't wowed by Microsoft's last operating system, Windows 8. Microsoft Being " ... (view more)

ImageMagick 6.9.0 ImageMagick is designed to help you convert, edit, compose, and create bitmap images. Features include resize, flip, rotate, mirror, distort, shear, and transform. You can also use ImageMagick to adjust image colors and apply ... special effects. http://www.imagemagick.org/ TrackMeNot 0.8.13 Hate the idea that someone, somewhere might be tracking your every online activity? Then try out TrackMeNot, a small browser extension designed to help protect your web history from snoopers. It's compatible with Firefox and Chrome. http://www.cs.nyu.edu/ (view more)

Is there anything scarier than having your computer hacked? Absolutely there is, say security experts who predict that the growing "Internet of Things" could eventually allow hackers to remotely commit violent crimes. For decades we've associated ... the Internet with computers, from desktops and laptops to tablet devices and smartphones. But as time goes on, more and more devices are being connected to the web in an effort to give consumers more control. Want to lower your refrigerator's freezer temperature or start your car without getting off the couch? Chances are, there ... (view more)

CyberGhost VPN 5.0.14.17 CyberGhost VPN offers a simple and effective way towards protecting your online privacy. It masks your location, making it easier to surf the web anonymously and access content not regularly available in your home region. ... Note that the free version of CyberGhost VPN reportedly contains advertisements, including 17 seconds of advertisements when first connected, plus more ads every 2 hours. http://www.cyberghostvpn.com/ AquaSnap 1.9.1 AquaSnap is designed to help you move (and resize) windows around your desktop quickly and efficient. It's intended to replace Aero ... (view more)

MailWasher Free 7.4.0 Let's face it: emails can be both annoying and dangerous. Limit the danger with Mailwasher, which screens emails and prevents potentially hazardous spam messages from reaching your inbox. Mailwasher is compatible with Outlook, ... Thunderbird, Windows Mail, Gmail, Hotmail, and most other email programs. http://www.mailwasher.net/ Uplay 4.9.2.3855 Uplay makes it easy to find, download, and play your favorite Ubisoft games. This cross-platform service also allows you to interact with friends and share your virtual accomplishments online. Features include customizable ... (view more)

It's been less than a year since Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom appeared on CBS to discuss his controversial file-sharing business and show off a sprawling, 60-acre estate located just outside beautiful Auckland, New Zealand. Now, it appears that ... after a three-year legal fight, things could be coming to an end. Dotcom says he has lost everything in an attempt to defend himself against accusations of copyright infringement. With over 50 million visitors a day, Megaupload was one of the biggest file-sharing services established on the Internet. It's estimated that Megaupload at one time ... (view more)

PilotEdit Lite 7.4.0 PilotEdit Lite is a completely free text editor capable of helping you work on very large files. It provides users with many handy features, including customizable syntax and keyword highlighting, advanced search, and automatic ... text encoding. Note: scroll down to the bottom of the page to get the Lite (free) version. http://www.pilotedit.com/ PhotoSun 14 v2.1.1 This comprehensive and intuitive program is designed to help users create professional and attractive digital images. Created with amateurs and professionals in mind, PhotoSun can help you optimize your images via ... (view more)

Security firm Symantec says it has found a sinister and highly sophisticated piece of malware, which has somehow managed to evade security experts for more than six years. Dubbed 'Regin', the malware showcases high levels of technical competence, ... suggesting that it was likely developed by cyber espionage experts. "The development and operation of this malware would have required a significant investment of time and resources, indicating that a nation state is responsible," Symantec said in a recent white paper on the subject. "Its design makes it highly suited for persistent, ... (view more)