AVG 8.0 Free Available Now
Czech based Internet security software provider, AVG, have now released AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.0, the latest version of the their popular and widely-used free security software. Importantly, version 8.0 now incorporates protection from spyware as well as viruses. Available for Windows 2000, XP and Vista users, it can be downloaded here Read More →
O2 – iPhone Prices Dropped
Phone provider O2 have announced a price drop of £100 to the 8GB model of the iPhone. This is almost certainly a marketing strategy to clear stocks of the current model to make way for the ‘iPhone 2.0′ coming this June. However at £169, the current model represents a bargain for those who would not necessarily be interested in paying a surplus for the 3G capability of the second generation model. Available until June 1st from O2... [Read More...]
Are you sure you want to be Dugg?
Digg is a massively popular website that is based on a simple concept; 1) Find a cool story/video/picture 2) Digg it to let everyone else in the world know about it. It’s simple, and a great way of finding all the news you could possibly want in one place. So there aren’t any downsides. Right? Well the plan is straightforward enough, and the execution is perfect, but what the creators seemed to have wandered by is that each site that... [Read More...]
Security experts predict viruses to top 1 million this year
New and creative malware will push the total number of viruses to one million by year’s end, Sophos security experts say. Please check the anti-virus service RealWorld are now able to offer as a preventative method. read more | digg story Read More →
Chat on Facebook – Trouble for business?
Social networking site Facebook has started rolling out an instant chat feature to certain groups within their site (mainly US colleges). However, this is due to be available to the entire Facebook community very soon. How does this affect a business? Well, until now many companies have tolerated use of the Facebook site (and other social networking sites) from within their organisation, as they figured that users may check the site infrequently throughout... [Read More...]
The 9 Inch EeePC
The highly anticipated Asus 9 Inch Eee PC finally has a release date, and its next wednesday! Yes, on April 9th Asus will release the new 9 Inch Eee PC, an update to the 7 Inch model that has proved so popular. The internals will be the same as the original; 900MHz processor, 512 MB Ram, and the option between a 2GB or 4GB flash drive, so its obviously not a media power house, but if you need a little computer solution, for basic web, word processing... [Read More...]
3G iPhone nearly definite?
Did the CEO of AT&T Mobility, Ralph de la Vega, proverbially spill the beans on the 3G iPhone? He is reported as saying at an event yesterday that all of AT&T’s smartphones will be 3G in the next few months, and on questioning he is quoted as saying; ”Let me repeat what I said: I think that you’re going to see our integrated devices be 3G devices in the not-too-distant future, and I mean months. That should be clear enough.” Although... [Read More...]
iPhone Shortage
After some recent research, Appleinsider has learnt that there is a shortage of iPhones in the US. Three of the major of Apples flagship stores are sold out, with the employees told that other stores locally are sold out. This includes nearly all of the AT&T shops. (AT&T is the iPhone’s network in the US). Does this mean they are running their stocks dry before a big release of new iPhone in June? Possibly, but it seems a pretty early... [Read More...]
Photoshop just got easy (and free)
Not sure how to fix red-eye? Don’t want to buy or learn how to use Photoshop? But you still want to upload clear pictures to the Internet – Well, Adobe have just announced a new service called Photoshop Express. Currently still under testing, you can register now and start using the service. You will get a huge 2GB of storage from Adobe with your account, but point to note – the connection speeds are not at 100% yet to countries... [Read More...]