BurnAware is one of the few remaining programs for creating your own CDs and DVDs, and recently released version 17.2. The disc-burning software offers free and paid-for editions, so you can download the one that best suits your needs. Read our Should I pay for BurnAware Premium. Free trial: Seven days What you need: Windows 7, 8,10 or … Read more
I can’t recall why, but I stopped using Privacy Eraser (https://www.cybertronsoft.com/products/privacy-eraser/) a few years ago. I decided to download it again after reading about the new version. I remembered instantly how easy it was to use. Every setting seems to be in just the right place. What I also like is that the settings it … Read more
Presenter view in Microsoft PowerPoint makes it easy to deliver all kinds of material – from photo slideshows to background information like an itinerary or statistics. But what if you’re not in the room when your presentation is being delivered? Or you’re delivering it over the internet? In these situations you can use PowerPoint’s Cameo tool to insert yourself into the presentation via … Read more
The data on your phone or tablet may be more precious than the device itself. Wayne Williams shows you how to safeguard it Smartphones and tablets have become our trusted repositories for a wealth of personal data including contacts, past conversations, photos, videos, music, loyalty cards, browsing history, banking access and more. If you lose … Read more
Adding memory to your PC is one of the most effective upgrades you can make. The trouble is, not everyone can do it. Some computers are sealed boxes, and others have their memory soldered to the motherboard. In such cases, you’ll have to make the most efficient use of the memory you’ve got. But even … Read more
When you want to remove an app or program from your PC, you probably reach for Windows’ built-in ‘Add or remove programs’ option. It’s okay for removing the odd program here and there, but all too often you’ll be presented with a message telling you that some components couldn’t be removed, or that the uninstall … Read more
DUPLICATI – Suitable online storage. Duplicati supports most popular services as well as WebDAV, FTP, and SSH, and can store backups locally too. Read our DUPLICATI Review. The first rule of backups is that you can’t have too many backups. Better to have redundant copies of your data than a single copy that fails when … Read more
YOUTUBE RECENTLY STARTED testing a three-strikes policy for viewers who use ad blockers on its website. If it detects that you have one installed, it will give you three chances to disable the tool before it blocks you from watching any videos. Read our Keep Your Ad Blocker Working. This strict new policy is intended … Read more
Some websites block and even ban you for trying to access them with a VPN. Read our Use a VPN without being banned. Robert Irvine explains how to retain your privacy online by disguising that you’re using a VPN A VPN is the best way to browse the web privately, but it can also get you in trouble. Websites including … Read more
There are plenty of tools that claim to detect and update outdated drivers, but either charge you a hefty fee, come bundled with junk or install drivers from dubious sources. It’s for these reasons that some tech experts suggest you avoid using driver updaters altogether and rely on Windows Update for the task. However, there … Read more
Windows includes only a few alternative wallpapers for your desktop, which you’ve probably already tried and tired of. Stardock DeskScapes offers a more versatile and sophisticated way to personalize your workspace. Should I pay for Stardock DeskScapes 11 ? Product Link: https://topnewreview.com/DeskScapes Free trial: 30 days. What you need: Windows 10 or 11 The program’s simple interface … Read more
Groupy is an ingenious way to manage multiple open programs in Windows. Rather than press Ctrl+Alt+Tab to switch between them, you can group them into a row of tabs – like in a web browser – and simply click a tab to access the relevant program. Read our SHOULD I PAY FOR Stardock Groupy 2. … Read more