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Software

Posts tagged with "software"

17 March 2011 in Technology

Tech isn’t about specs, it’s about abilities

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iMovie on iPad 2

There’s a new breed of gadget in town, and it makes a refreshing change from the macho ‘mine’s faster than yours’ approach. The iPad 2’s launch focussed on the cool stuff you can do with it, rather than its specs.

(more about what gadgets can do…)

14 February 2011 in Technology

Why I’m sick of software updates

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A computer update in progress

Software updates over the internet are fast, free… and not always necessary. Has the speed and opportunity to constantly release new versions made developers less inclined to get things right first time?

(more about software updates…)

19 January 2011 in Technology

Do you miss the printed instruction booklet?

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Big book leafed through by woman

These days more and more gadgets don’t come with printed instruction manuals, but I think that for certain gadgets nothing beats a handy paper guide you can refer to when needed.

(more about printed instruction manuals…)

18 January 2011 in Technology

Can you get away without anti-virus protection?

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Computer mouse with security words

Do you need to laden your PC down with lots of paid-for security software to stay safe in this apparent virus-ridden day and age? Well, not according to a recent Which? Computing investigation.

(more about anti-virus concerns…)

2 December 2010 in Technology

Have you been short-changed by anti-virus software?

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Anti-virus graphic

Have you ever upgraded the anti-virus software on your computer? If so, did you know that this might have cut short your existing subscription? We’ve found that some companies worryingly support this practice.

(more about anti-virus upgrades…)

16 November 2010 in Technology

Are security software scams blown out of proportion?

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Computer virus key exploding

As Get Safe Online week swings into action, we’re told that one in four of us has been targeted by a cold-calling security scam. But is it time to question the role of the security software industry in all this?

(more about security software scams…)

15 November 2010 in Technology

Mobile phone security – it’s time to get serious

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Mobile phone wrapped with chains

As mobiles have got smarter and more numerous, they’ve become a target for malicious attacks. There’s no need to panic, but a recent outbreak in China shows we can’t afford to be complacent about our phones’ security.

(more about mobile virus attacks…)

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