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[Tech ARP] Java Plug-In SSV Helper - Should It Stay Or Should It Go?
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 If you use Internet Explorer, you will probably encounter this quite often - a pop-up request to enable or disable the `Java(tm) Plug-In SSV Helper` add-on from `Oracle America, Inc.`. Some of you may notice that this usually pops-up after you update Java. In any case, the question is - should it stay or should it go? First of all - don`t worry. This isn`t a piece of malicious software. This plug-in is part of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), which is needed to run applications written in the Java language. Web browsers like Internet Explorer need JRE to properly display websites that use Java applets and/or codes. Before you hit the Enable button though..."
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AVG Internet Security 2013 Software Review @ Legit Reviews
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AVG Internet Security 2013 is said to provide the ultimate protection for your PC and online identity. It offers easy-to-use virus protection everyone needs such as detecting and stopping viruses, threats and malware. Your identity is also well protected when shopping and banking. The software is also said to not slow your PC down with it`s scan quickly. Read on to see what our impressions are of AVG Internet Security 2013!"
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Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2013 Review @ TechReviewSource.com
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Trend Micro packs antivirus, phishing protection, and spam filtering into their entry-level antivirus. The Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security suite expands on these features with parental control, data protection, and system tuneup. There are no weak components to drag this suite down."
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Nero 12 Platinum Review @ Hi Tech Legion
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/ ///Nero 12 is a multimedia suite comprised of seven applications designed to link together a growing device-network lifestyle. The software package consists of: Nero Express, Burning ROM, Nero Recode, BackItUp, Nero Video, Nero Rescue Agent and Kwik Media. Nero 12`s applications allow users to manage multimedia files in their home computer then share it to UPNP or DLNA capable media players, create physical discs that can be viewed through DVD players or transcode them optimally to portable device file formats. The Platinum edition of Nero 12 adds Blu-Ray functionality and comes with hundreds of templates to work with. The Nero 12 multimedia suite also comes with data backup capabilities through Nero BackItUp so your multimedia library remains safe and will never run the risk of data loss./"
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Android App Pick - Song Pop - BCCHardware
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We have just posted up our 51st App Pick of the Week and this week we bring your Song Pop. This is another music-related App, but this one is all about fun and competing against your friends! Take a look and see how fun and addictive a name that tune game can actually be!"
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Dark Souls DSFix Visual Analysis @ Rage3D.com
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From Software`s hardcore RPG Dark Souls hasn`t fared well on PC, but a mod suite known as DSFix has helped out tremendously. We compare the key graphics options and features it has to offer.*"
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Cyberlink Media Suite 10 Ultra Review @ Hi Tech Legion
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Media Suite 10 collects 11 programs from Cyberlink`s stable and combines them in a single, organized package. Cyberlink`s Media Suite 10 allows users to organize, play, create, convert, burn and share various multimedia content. Compatible with Windows 7 and the upcoming Windows 8, Cyberlink Media Suite 10 comes in two versions: Pro and Ultra, retailing for $99 and $129 respectively. Both versions are similar except for the addition of Blu-Ray feature support, Dolby True-HD/DTS-HD support, Intelligence SVRT rendering technology, and 3D feature support in the Ultra version. The Cyberlink programs included in Media Suite 10 are: PowerDVD 12, PowerDirector 10, Power2Go 8, MediaShow 6, PowerProducer 5.5, WaveEditor 2, MediaEspresso 6.5, PowerBackup 2.6, PowerDVD Copy 1.5, LabelPrint 2.6 and InstantBurn 5."
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Intel's Demos McAfee Social Protection, A Condom For Your Digital Life
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During the Day Two keynote address at the Intel Developer Forum, Renee James, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Intel’s Software & Services Group, talked about software development, security and services in an “age of transparent computing”. Much of the talk was geared towards software developers and the desire to code once and deploy across a variety of hardware platforms, which of course lead to a long discussion on the benefits and virtues HTML 5, which Intel obviously is firmly behind.
During the security-centric portion of the keynote, however, Renee brought out a rep from Intel’s McAfee division to show off a beta release of the McAfee Social Protection app, which they called a "condom for your digital life"...
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Intel Graphics Mature Greatly With The Linux Kernel
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As a prelude to the forthcoming Windows 7 vs. OS X 10.8 vs. Ubuntu Linux benchmarks that are looking at how Intel OpenGL graphics compare between the operating systems, here`s some Intel Sandy Bridge benchmarks that provide a historical look at how the Linux kernel -- and upgrades to the Intel Direct Rendering Manager driver within the kernel -- have matured over time. On average, the Intel Linux graphics performance is up about 30% over the course of the past few kernel releases this year."
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Android App Pick - FarmVille Crop Timer Free - BCCHardware
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We have just posted up our 47th App Pick of the Week and this week we help you get in touch with your inner Farmer and try and keep your crops from withering. We`ve got a few reasons why FarmVille Crop Timer Free is our Android App Pick this week!"
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Internet Explorer 10 RTM Benchmarked
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During the last ten years, Internet Explorer (IE) has completely lost its reputation - mostly thanks to its poor performance, stability issues, security vulnerabilities and a lack of functionality. IE became a joke among PC users. But luckily for its fans, Microsoft hasn`t given up hope. In fact, it improved things drastically in the last three versions. However, IE9`s performance is still remarkably poor compared to the other web browsers. This brings us to Internet Explorer 10. Now if you may or may not know, Microsoft has completed its development and is included with Windows 8 RTM (coming soon to Windows 7 PCs). Since Windows 8 RTM is now available on MSDN and TechNet, we were able to benchmark IE10. Has IE gotten any faster? Read on to find out."
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Linux Is A Lemon On The Retina MacBook Pro
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If you are planning to buy one of the new Apple MacBook Pro notebooks with a Retina Display for use under Linux, hold off on your purchase. Running the Retina MacBook Pro with Linux isn`t a trouble-free experience and after using even the latest development code and jumping through various hoops, Linux on the latest Apple hardware is still less than an ideal experience. Linux support will improve for the Retina MacBook Pro in the coming months, but it`s not likely to see any proper out of the box experience until next year."
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Web Browser Performance Roundup for Q3 2012
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Despite all the rumors of Apple discontinuing Safari for Windows, the web browser market is still on fire. New versions and updates are being released almost on a weekly basis. In fact, with so many options available - it would be nice to know which one is the fastest. Unfortunately, it`s been a while since someone came up with a performance roundup. So we spent the last couple of days benchmarking the most popular web browsers and even some of less popular ones (a total of 13 in number). Is Google Chrome still on top? Read on to find out."
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Uniblue Powersuite Pro 2013 Review
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Is your PC in need of a tune-up? If so, you're in luck, as there are at least a million 'PC Optimizer' tools out there. Uniblue's Powersuite looks to be one of the better ones, however, in terms of both features and aesthetics. We've been using the latest 'Pro' version for the past couple of weeks, so read on for our thoughts.
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