Scan your PC with multiple antivirus using AVERT Posted: 29 Oct 2010 03:31 AM PDT  
Every antivirus has its own weaknesses and strengths. The idea of running multiple antivirus in order to get better protection is not a good move for a couple of reasons. Running them side-by-side will adversely affect your system performance and it can create conflicts or instability. Because of having multiple antivirus on your PC is bad for our PCs, usually an antivirus will check if any existing antivirus installed on your PC before new antivirus installation can be proceeded. Because of the nature of antivirus that cannot get along together on a system, it doesn't mean we cannot employ different antivirus engines for the purpose of scanning your PCs. So what's the alternative?  On-demand virus scanners Automatic Virus Eradication & Removal Tool or also known as AVERT for short, is a freeware meant to be used on systems that have been badly infected or on a system where a user wanting a complete multiple antivirus engines scan to ensure no threats whatsoever exists. Basically, AVERT has 8 unique antivirus engines from some of the top security companies. - A-squared - ClamWin - Trend Micro - VIPRE - Sophos - Panda - Avira - Vba32 By default, it runs VIPRE but a click on the settings button allows you to run the above mentioned antivirus. AVERT is portable, so you can simply load it on an external hard drive. AVERT uses CCleaner as well to do cleaning up of temp files which helps to save space. That's not the only additional function it can performs because this freeware includes tools to reset windows HOSTS file, backup registry and reset Windows proxy. Link: AVERT  |
Windows 7 Mac Transformation – Snow Transformation Pack Posted: 29 Oct 2010 01:46 AM PDT  
If you have been wanting to make your Windows 7 feels like you are using Mac OSX, then you should get a copy of Snow Transformation Pack. This transformation pack (which free) replaces the system files in Windows and changes icons, screensavers, wallpapers, sounds and other user interface components to be exactly the same to Mac OSX. So here is the walk-through on how to install the Snow Transformation Pack. 1. Start the installation  2. There are 3 modes to suit your PCs. If you are afraid of this application taking much of resources, you can configure this application to maximize your PC performance. Choosing complete configuration is not a bad idea either.  3. It will a few minutes for the installation to complete  4. When you have completed the installation, reboot your PC. That's it. Now your Windows 7 is fully transformed to Mac OSX style.  Download Link: Windows 7 Mac Transformation  |
RIM Unveils new BlackBerry Bold 9780 Posted: 28 Oct 2010 01:12 PM PDT  
Research in Motion (RIM) introduced its newest smartphone in Blackberry Bold family a couple days ago, the BlackBerry Bold 9780. This new device that is equipped with the BlackBerry 6 OS will be available in November on a number of carriers.  The Bold 9780 features a 400 x 360, 2.4-inch display, a 5 MP camera with image stabilization, flash, continuous auto-focus and 2x digital zoom. The Bold 9780 is powered by a 624 MHz processor, has built in Wi-Fi and GPS and it is Bluetooth-enabled as well as 512MB Flash memory that can be expanded up to 32GB. On the new OS platform, RIM states that they have successfully integrated feeds to social networking sites including Facebook, MySpace, BlackBerry Messenger and Twitter. A standalone YouTube app and redesigned media applications are also onboard. T-Mobile announced that the phone will be available starting Nov. 17 at $129.99 after a $50 rebate with a 2-year contract.  |
Panda Cloud Pro Edition FREE for 1 Year – 48 Hours Promo Posted: 28 Oct 2010 08:51 AM PDT  
Panda Cloud Antivirus might be a new name in antivirus industry but it is considered one of the best free antivirus software available by PCMag review in 2010. It has something to offer to PC users in term of its next evolution of anti-malware technology. Panda Cloud Antivirus is available for free but not for Panda Cloud Pro Edition. 
How to get Panda Cloud Pro FREE for 1 Year? Here's the step on how to get the Panda Cloud Pro offer. 1. Visit CNET's link containing news about Panda Cloud Pro 1.3 2. Start looking for the editor's note for the link 3. Fill in your name and email address 4. Check your email address for activation key. Remember, you got one more day to go until Friday. [via]  |
T-Mobile Ready for HTC HD7 Windows Phone, available on November 8th Posted: 28 Oct 2010 06:22 AM PDT  
T-Mobile has officially made an announcement about the first ever Windows 7 phone, HTC HD7 that will be available on November 8th. That date is also coincides with the launch of Windows 7 for mobile.  The specs look good. It's powered by 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 5 MP camera along with dual LED flash and 16GB of onboard RAM. The phone that is capable of delivering the true 720p HD video has one of the extra unique feature; the kickstand on the rear of the device near the 5 megapixel camera. This a good addition and convenient for watching movies on-the-go. Dubbed as an entertainment device, the HTC HD7 comes with the largest screen available in smart phone market. Enjoying movies and videos on the 480×800, 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display is truly mesmerizing. Videos look vivid and clear. The rest of the specs is pretty much the same as the current HTC HD2. T-Mobile will begin rolling out the HTC HD7 throughout the United States this mid-November and should also be retailing for $199 (on contract). Visit the official site of HTC HD7 T-Mobile  |