Brandon Dimmel

Boeing is reportedly working on a new smartphone capable of self-destructing if lost or stolen. Reports suggest the device will be targeted at people -- like politicians, law enforcement officials, and corporate executives -- who store lots of ... sensitive information on their smartphones. At this point Boeing's smartphone, which is simply called "Black", is at the patent filing stage. If it eventually heads into production, the device will run a variant of the Android operating system (OS). It's expected Black will feature USB, HDMI, and SIM storage and will support various ... (view more)

Directory Monitor 2.7.0.1 Keep tabs on your most important directories with Directory Monitor. This program immediately notifies you (in real time) if any changes are made to your directories. Directory Monitor can even display the users and ... processes behind those changes. http://www.deventerprise.net SyncDroid 1.1 Sync up all of your favorite Android devices with SyncDroid. This handy program allows you to easily recover your contacts, instant messaging history, emails, music, videos, bookmarks, and other items that could be lost when a device goes missing. http://sync-droid.com/ (view more)

USBLogView 1.12 This tiny utility runs in the background and instantly records all details associated with any USB device plugged into your system. Displayed information includes event time, device name, description, device type, serial number, ... product name, etc. http://www.nirsoft.net DesktopSnowOK 2.55 Are you one of those people who just can't get enough of winter? DesktopSnowOK adds a little winter magic to your system by placing a series of charming little snowflakes on your Windows desktop. This program features low CPU usage and is customizable. http://www.softwareok.com (view more)

Puran Wipe Disk 1.2 Getting rid of an old computer? You'll want to be sure that all of your personal information, including login and password information, is all wiped before you do that. Puran Wipe Disk is capable of wiping out everything on your ... hard drive and makes sure that nothing can be recovered. http://www.puransoftware.com WifiInfoView 1.35 As the name suggests, WifiInfoView scans all of the wireless networks in your immediate area and then displays information related to those networks. Displayed data includes signal quality, maximum speed, router model, and router name. http ... (view more)

Microsoft has announced that it plans to release its first major update for Windows 8.1 this spring, and it's called "Update 1". The biggest improvement, according to the firm, is that Windows 8.1 will become easier to use with a mouse and keyboard. ... Microsoft's first significant update to Windows 8 was Windows 8.1, which was released last fall. Windows 8.1 Update 1 expands upon that, and has been rumored for a spring 2014 release for some time. To date, however, Microsoft has said very little about what's included in the package. Windows 8.1 Update 1: Easier for Mouse, ... (view more)

QuickGamma 4.0.0.2 Did you just buy a brand new PC monitor? Set it up quickly and effectively with QuickGamma. This freeware program is designed to help you calibrate a monitor. It's a handy tool because many monitors are not optimized for your home ... environment right out of the box. http://quickgamma.de/ MultiObfuscator 2.0 MultiObfuscator is a professional cryptography tool. It can help you protect your most sensitive information using unique layers of security and obfuscation. MultiObfuscator is completely free and suitable for highly sensitive data storage and transmission. http:// ... (view more)

The next version of Samsung's very popular Galaxy smartphone comes equipped with two extremely handy new features. According to reports, Samsung's new Galaxy S5 will be both waterproof, dustproof, and come with sturdy curved casing. Samsung has ... taken charge of the smartphone market in recent years and much of that dominance is due to the success of the Galaxy series. Both the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S3 were runaway hits with consumers who prefer an Android-based device to a smartphone running Apple's iOS mobile operating system. Galaxy S5 Not the First Waterproof Phone But ... (view more)

Writing text messages, sending emails, and taking photos can all be done using smartphones, tablets, and traditional computers, such as laptops and desktops. The question is: do we need yet another device that gives us instant access to more data ... and will it be useful? And if so, is that device a "smartwatch"? Samsung certainly thinks so. The firm, which released its first smartwatch in the form of the Galaxy Gear late last year, has now unveiled the Samsung Gear 2. Most notably, the Korean firm's newest smartwatch boasts a brand new operating system, called "Tizen." ... (view more)

Pretty Run 6.7.0.136 This lightweight and easy to use program allows you to quickly search through your start menu, desktop, folders, or shortcuts for the program you want to use. Can't find your calculator shortcut? Pretty Run can help with that. ... http://delphistep.cis.si/ MailStore Home 8.2.0.9316 This handy program lets you back up all of your emails and create an archive for accessing all of your old messages. This central archive can then be access across a variety of devices. MailStore Home is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. http://www.mailstore.com (view more)

Samsung thinks it's got a winner with the newly released Galaxy NotePRO tablet, a massive slate that some experts are calling a "tray-blet". Boasting a gargantuan 12.2-inch display, these huge tablets are being touted as a possible replacement for ... laptop computers. The 12.2-inch Galaxy NotePRO is visibly larger than Apple's popular iPad Air and Microsoft's Surface, both of which feature 10-inch displays. The larger Samsung slate is also heavier -- 1.65 pounds versus exactly one pound for the new iPad Air and 1.49 pounds for the Surface 2. Early reviews suggest the ... (view more)