Posted by Raymond Bratli Eri in Recommended, Software on 17. Apr, 2011 | 0 Comments
Based on tests done by three renowned sites, I’ve concluded that BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 / BitDefender Internet Security 2011 is the best antimalware solution money can buy right now. It’s one of the top two in AV-Test’s report for April with 15.5 out of 18 points and full score in the protection test, it [...]
Be sure to check out my weekly updated list of SSD reviews from around the web. I’ve also bought my first SSD since writing this post, which made me write a SSD checklist for Windows 7. We have always wanted a fast computer, and that usually meant a fast processor. When the CPUs got fast [...]
I have always meant that a free antivirus solution is good enough, if you also use some common sense on the Internet. The two programs I recommend, is Microsoft Security Essentials and Avast Free. Going through the latest reports from AV-Comparatives, I found that both programs got good ratings in several tests. Below you’ll find [...]
I think it’s safe to say that almost all computers used in homes today are connected to the Internet and have a decent amount of programs installed. And that makes keeping your computer up-to-date an important task. Why? Because each day a new security hole, exploit or other errors are found and being fixed. Or [...]
The April 2010 MacBook Pro (MBP) has two graphic cards. An integrated Intel HD Graphics on the moteherboard and a discrete NVIDIA Geforce GT 330M. On the previous model, the user had to manually change the graphic card in use through the preferance pane and then do a log off / log on. The new [...]
Posted by Raymond Bratli Eri in Android, Noteworthy on 22. Feb, 2012 | No Comments
Sony’s first smartphone after buying out Ericsson is to be launched worldwide in March 2012. And since its debut at CES 2012, I’ve kept my eye on the Sony Xperia S. Here you’ll find some information, links and videos. Specifications (click pic to enlarge) Pictures (click pic to enlarge) Links Official Sony Ericsson product page Sony [...]
Posted by Raymond Bratli Eri in SSD on 18. Feb, 2012 | No Comments
This post will be updated weekly with SSD reviews from around the web. Don’t forget to read my post on why a SSD should be your next upgrade. You may also be interested in my SSD checklist for Windows 7 and my experience with my first SSD. Also be sure to check out AnandTech’s benchmark, [...]
Posted by Raymond Bratli Eri in Apple, Mac on 31. Dec, 2011 | No Comments
Definitions A hackintosh is a PC (a non-Mac) which runs Mac OS X as its operating system. A hackintosh has usually been difficult to set up and get fully working without doing heavy research and tweaking post-install. With Kakewalk it’s (almost) as easy as installing Windows 7. Kakewalk is a little utility which makes a bootable USB [...]
Posted by Raymond Bratli Eri in Android, Recommended, Software on 23. Oct, 2011 | No Comments
In my search for a way to read and send SMS from a computer via my Android, I’ve tried MightyText (formerly Texty). A Chrome extension which connects with your phone through your Google-account. This requires the phone to have an Internet connection, either wifi or 3G. Since I usually have 3G turned off most of [...]
Posted by Raymond Bratli Eri in Apple, Mac on 23. Oct, 2011 | No Comments
So I just installed the latest version of OS X on my MacBook, best known as Lion. I didn’t rush it this time, so I waited for 10.7.2 to be released, as I wanted to do a clean install. I always like to start afresh with a new release of an OS, being it Mac [...]
