Windows Software Archive

Google will stop bad guys tricking you into installing Chrome extensions

Google will stop bad guys tricking you into installing Chrome extensions   Google Chrome has a handy feature called ‘inline install‘ that makes it easy for you to install extensions directly from developer websites without needing to go to the Web Store. Unfortunately, it’s being abused by attackers who pay to show advertisements that trick users into installing a

Twitter just released a native Windows 10 app

Twitter just released a native Windows 10 app   We’re not even done with launch day, and it already looks like Windows 10 is getting the ball rolling with third-party software: Twitter just launched a native app for the operating system. Without requiring you to log in, the app showcases top trending tweets, photos and

Game DVR: The Windows 10 feature Microsoft doesn’t want you to know about

Game DVR: The Windows 10 feature Microsoft doesn’t want you to know about The new OS’s capture software isn’t just for gamers – but Microsoft wants you think it is   Since the unveiling of Windows 10, Microsoft has been loudly trumpeting features like Edge and Cortana, and boasting how well it works with hybrid

Adobe After Effects CC 2015 review

Adobe After Effects CC 2015 review A ground-up rebuild improves After Effects for the better, but its rivals are gaining ground   After Effects is a dependable workhorse for countless motion graphics artists and animators, but it is getting a bit long in the tooth. So the news that this 2015 version has been rebuilt

Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2015 review: A return to form

Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2015 review: A return to form After several rounds of pedestrian updates, Dreamweaver could finally be having something of a resurgence   Dreamweaver’s problem has always been keeping pace with the web. That might sound odd, given it’s an application for creating websites – either through hand-coding or various layout-orientated tools and

Windows 10: The Best Windows Yet?

Windows 10: The Best Windows Yet?   Everybody can finally exhale a sigh of relief: Windows 8 is going away, and it’s once again safe to upgrade your PC’s version of Windows. Windows 10 is nearly here (it will be launched in the evening today, finally!), and a major thrust of its design is to

Which Version of Windows 10 Should You Get?

Which Version of Windows 10 Should You Get?   You’ve seen the news about Windows 10. You’ve learned that it’s free and includes cool features like a voice-activated digital assistant named Cortana, the information-packed Action Center, faster startup, virtual desktops, and the return of the Start menu. So perhaps you’re thinking you might want to actually give this

The 30 Best Windows Phone Apps

The 30 Best Windows Phone Apps   Windows Phone, as such, is going away. Before the end of the year it will be replaced by Windows 10, or more specifically, Windows 10 Mobile. This is huge, as it will become a flavor of the same operating system that runs on more computers than any other.

Skype for Business

Skype for Business   When it comes to online communications, Skype is the de facto method because the service makes it so easy to call other users and video chat. Despite its advantages, however, Skype is very much a consumer service and not a business one, as it doesn’t support conference calls or screen sharing. With

Vivint Sky

Vivint Sky   Do-it-yourself digital home security systems like the and the  are great for frugal homeowners who want to save money by monitoring their homes themselves, but these systems leave it up to you to take action when an alarm is triggered. They don’t check in to see if everything is OK when your smoke alarm