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4 Syskey Encryption Alternatives for Windows 10

October 1, 2017

Windows encryption tool Syskey is being removed in the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. The utility encrypts password information stored in system databases that are in turn stored in the Windows registry. Its original purpose was to prevent unauthorized, offline password cracking attempts. However, scammers realized they could use the integrated utility to lock… read more »

5 Free Windows Movie Maker Alternatives

September 11, 2017

Windows Movie Maker was finally retired in 2017. After nearly two decades of being available free with Windows, Microsoft’s video editing tool is no more. While it is possible to install it via third-party websites, the lack of Microsoft Support makes this a bad idea. Instead, it’s time to turn your attention to an alternative…. read more »

9 Great Safari Browser Alternatives for Mac Users

August 31, 2017

On the Mac, there are many browsers beyond Safari: some common, some more obscure. It is not that Safari is a bad browser, or that it has a limited feature set. Safari is Apple’s vision of the web browser and targeted at general users. Not to mention most of its feature releases tie into releases… read more »

Sarahah and Other Yik Yak Alternatives for Honest Anonymous Feedback

August 19, 2017

Anonymity is one of the internet’s greatest offerings. You can easily mask your identity online, while still getting to do and say what you want to. This anonymity lends itself to more honesty, since there aren’t repercussions. A new social network has gone viral, which promises to let you get honest feedback. Now that anonymous… read more »

5 Powerful Alternatives to the Windows Task Manager

August 2, 2017

As a Windows user, you’ll occasionally run into problems: unresponsive windows, high CPU usage, high disk usage, suspicious apps, etc. When that happens, the Windows Task Manager should be your first line of defense. Unfortunately, the Windows Task Manager isn’t very impressive. Did it receive a bunch of enhancements with Windows 10? Yes. Does it… read more »

10 Free Pandora Alternatives We Give the Thumbs-Up

July 5, 2017

Pandora is pulling out of Australia and New Zealand to focus on the United States. Which gives users one more reason to reconsider using the service. The chances are that if you’re reading this then you’re fed up with Pandora in one way or another. So why not consider these Pandora alternatives? The good news… read more »

Why Call of Duty Has Run Its Course (And the Best Alternatives)

June 13, 2017

Every gamer knows that a new Call of Duty game releases every year in November. While other long-running franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Battlefield took breaks to come back with better games, Call of Duty (CoD) keeps chugging along. We’ve seen some updates to the formula along the way, like the Pick Ten loadout system and… read more »

The 6 Best Windows Notepad Alternatives

June 3, 2017

Windows Notepad has been around for a long time. The simple text editor has been part of every single Windows version since 1.0. However, just because it’s in its fourth decade doesn’t mean it’s the best text editor. In fact, in its 30+ years of life, you can almost count the number of new features… read more »

5 TED Talk Alternatives to Grow as a Person or Professional

April 29, 2017

Whether you know it or not, you must have watched a TED talk. These talks organized by TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) are widely shared on Facebook, through emails, and viewed on YouTube. But such is TED’s fame that it dominates this space. There are plenty of other (perhaps better) videos you’re missing out on. We… read more »