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Top software trends of 2015

While you’re toasting auld lang syne, take a look back with us at the top 10 software trends for 2015. There are millions of apps in app stores, but you don’t have to visit one to know that software is booming: It’s everywhere from your phone to your car to your TV. So it’s more important to us than ever that we can use our favorite apps and services wherever we please, however we please. This year we got more tools to take charge of our user experience: ad blocking, music and video streaming, mobile-desktop handoff, messaging, and much more. Read on to see how our options improved this year, and Happy New Year! Read more »

Julie Wildhaber

Managing Editor

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2015 trends: The video-streaming revolution

		There was network TV, then cable TV, and now there’s TV everywhere, no box or dish required. And the show quality is amazing. See three shows and an app you shouldn’t miss. Read more

2015 trends: The password is dead

		Yes, you still need passwords for most accounts, but a password can be guessed, hacked, or stolen. Find out why fingerprint ID and two-factor authentication are much better bets. Read more

iPhone tech support

		Are you the family IT guy? Here are three iPhone basics: wipe a phone (a good idea if you’re selling or trading in), wipe your phone remotely if it’s lost, and connect safely to Wi-Fi. Read more

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Windows Downloads

Recent Reviews

New Releases


Trend Micro Maximum Security The flagship antimalware suite is updated for 2015.


AVG AntiVirus Free AVG Antivirus Free has a solid detection engine, but make sure you get what you ask for when installing it.


Avast Free Antivirus 2016 The 2016 version of Avast Free Antivirus adds a password manager with cloud syncing.


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CryptoForge Protect your sensitive files with encryption.


iSafeData Data Recovery Recover lost or deleted files from hard drive and removable media.


Desktop Projector Transmit your desktop screen to other localy connected PCs.


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Mac Downloads

Recent Reviews

New Releases


Pixelmator Pixelmator provides most of the photo-editing tools you would need for personal use. Unless you require industrial-strength capabilities, Pixelmator should meet your requirements.


Avira Free Antivirus Avira Free Antivirus guards against malware without putting a strain on your Mac.


Microsoft Powerpoint 2016 PowerPoint is top-drawer presentation software, and the 2016 Mac edition gains a handful of useful additions to keep the tool vital.


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Syncovery Back up data & sync via FTP, SSH, WebDAV, S3.


LilyPond Automated music notation & engraving system.


Data Guardian Strongly encrypt important data and personal info.


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