Updates to stand-alone antivirus tools generally aren’t anything to get excited about. The interface might have changed colour, or maybe relocated a few buttons, and of course you’ll get the standard promises about improved accuracy, …

The Mac email client Sparrow caused something of a flutter of excitement when it was released recently, and a new, free version of the app has just been made available.  Sparrow Lite has been designed …

Virtualisation is an incredibly powerful technology, much loved by big corporations as it helps them squeeze the maximum performance from their servers.
But it has plenty to offer regular home users, too, via free tools like …

In what could be seen as confirmation of the increasing popularity of Macs, both ESET and Sophos have released antivirus tools designed specifically for OS X. ESET Cybersecurity and Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac have been …

Backing up ought to be compulsory, with a course that includes listening to the horror stories of data loss from others.. While data recovery might be possible on the cheap, it’s far better to protect your data now for peace of mind. It needn’t cost you a penny, so read on and take action while you still can with the help of 10 unmissable – and completely free -backup tools for your PC.

Mac owners are generally the happiest computer owners to be found, but if there is one irritation with OS X that riles more than anything else, it is the startup sound. Psst is a free …

With 1TB hard drives costing less than $100, there’s never been a better time to go for a large hard drive, whether this in addition to your internal drive or an external unit. Either way, …

From midday Friday through to midnight Sunday, you will be able to download Ashampoo Burning Studio 2010 Advanced, exclusively and completely free of charge, from the V3.co.uk Software Store. If you already use Ashampoo Burning …

Back in early April, the V3.co.uk Software Store gave web users the opportunity of downloading the very latest Lavasoft Ad-Aware Plus, which includes a 1-year license. This was hugely popular and some users missed out …

Microsoft don’t exactly have a reputation for generous product pricing, as anyone who’s just upgraded to Windows 7 will testify. But there’s a kinder side to the company. No, really. Explore the download centre and …

Most advanced users are well aware of the potential threats that could affect their computer. Self-awareness enables you to be wary of downloading applications from potentially malicious websites, installing new software or opening email attachments …