BitDefender QuickScan Scans Computers for Viruses & Active Malware

Frequently it happens that the antivirus and malware scanner doesn’t discover extremely new type of virus of malware & in such cases you need one more antivirus scanner to make sure that the installer or program you are about to start or install is really clean & not infected with virus.

However since it’s not feasible to install or run two different antivirus software at the same time. For that reason we have got a substitute solution for this, BitDefender QuickScan a Google Chrome extension which takes full advantage of the “in-the-cloud” scanning service & is capable to detect active malware in less than a minute, taking just a fraction of the system resources needed by a regular virus scan.

BitDefender QuickScan

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Change 50 Different Windows 7 & Vista System Parameters with AeroTweak

In past we have covered a number of Windows 7 tools like Windows 7 Little Tweaker, WinEmPower, SetteMaxer 0.5, Taskbar Thumbnail Tweaker etc. Now we are here with one more unique & exclusive Windows 7 tool AeroTweak.

AeroTweak is freeware utility which allows you to change about 50 different system settings for Windows 7 & Vista that affect user interface, performance & system security. AeroTweak us individual utility & doesn’t require any installation.

AeroTweak can also be used to recover Windows 7 Product key or view general system information. A one click button to create System Restore point before making changes is also provided with AeroTweak.

AeroTweak

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Android 2.1 Eclair for Dell Streak Updated Leaked

Those Android fanboys which are waiting for Android based tablet might want to get hold of Dell Streak which is hybrid device that lives in space between smartphone & other larger tablets. Dell Streak boosted by 1 GHz snapdragon processor offers 5 inch mega touch screen. The only problem which might dissatisfy many users is it ships with Android 1.6.

Well if that was the only reason holding you off to not to buy Dell Streak then here is some good news. Android 2.1 firmware for Dell Streak has been leaked in wild. As per reports the firmware looks newer than the one shown in demo video of Dell Streak.

If you already own Dell Streak & then here is step by step guidance to download & manually update Dell Streak to Android 2.1 clair.

How to Manually Update Dell Streak to Android 2.1 eclair

1. First you will Download the Android 2.1 .pkg file & rename it to Update.pkg

2. Transfer Update.pkg to the root directory of your microSD card.

3. Switch off the device.

4. Now while holding the volume up or down buttons, turn the device back on.

5. You should now be in recovery mode. Choose the second option.

6. Wait, then wait some more & you’re done! Let the phone reboot & enjoy Android 2.1 on your new Dell Streak.

(Image Credits: streaksmart.com)

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Adobe Photoshop Express Now Available for iOS Devices with iPad

Adobe has just released a new & latest rebranded version of their Adobe Photoshop.com Mobile app, bringing with it new functionality & iPad support. The app is now known as Adobe Photoshop Express. While this is far from a full fledged mobile Photoshop application, it does present most basic editing functions & tools such as color adjustments, cropping & rotating.

There are several features of the new & latest app unique to the iPad including the ability edit multiple photos at once in both landscape & portrait. There isn’t support for iPhone 4’s Retina Display as of yet, although it will most like be added in a future release. The good news is you can take the universal Adobe Photoshop Express app for iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad for completely free from the App Store.

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TweetDeck Beta Version for Android Now Officially Available

While at this time isn’t really a shortage of Twitter clients available in the Android Marketplace, none of them have quite the following that TweetDeck clients have on different devices such as Macs, PCs, iPhones & iPads. This is why there was quite a requirement to get an Android TweetDeck client & the developers have finally released a beta. The app isn’t available in the Android Market yet, but you can take the beta TweetDeck client for Android here.

Following is the official statement from the developer’s blog:

You begged. You pleaded. You offered us all manner of enticements, some of which we think may be illegal in some countries. We took this to mean that you really wanted TweetDeck on your Android device & we agreed!

So without any more ado, we are delighted to announce that a beta version of our Android app is now officially available!

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How to Jailbreak iOS 4.0.2 Using with Redsn0w

As it appears to have only been tested on an iPhone 3G & an iPod touch 2G (non-MC model) as of yet, it looks like Redsn0w can jailbreak the latest firmware released by Apple today, iOS 4.0.2. If you are interested in doing this, so here is a step by step guide is posted below.

• Download iOS 4.0.2 through iTunes 9.2.1.
• Update your iPhone to the latest firmware you downloaded in step 1.
• Now Start Redsn0w 0.95b5-5 & select iOS 4 (Final Version), not iOS 4.0.2.

• Select “Install Cydia”, with followed by “Next”

• Now, Turn your device OFF & connect it to your PC before clicking next, as directed on the screen. (image below)
• Put your iPhone into recovery mode by following the onscreen directions

• Redsn0w will now complete the procedure & leave you with a jailbroken iPhone or iPod touch running the latest iOS 4.0.2 firmware release

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Apple Released iOS 4.0.2 for iPhone and 3.2.2 for iPad

Apple has just released iOS 4.0.2 for iPhone & firmware update 3.2.2 for the iPad. These latest updates fix a PDF exploit used by developers for the JailbreakMe tool. This of course means if you would like to keep your jailbroken iPhone, you will want to avoid this latest update, which isn’t a big deal as it doesn’t appear to bring any other major fixes or features.

iOS 4.0.2 for iPhone & 3.2.2 for iPad are available now via iTunes. We will keep you posted if any new discoveries are found in iOS 4.0.2.

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How can you Improving Your Android’s Battery Life with How to Guide

Larry Page, co-founder of Google, has been quoted as saying “”if you are not getting a day [of Android battery] there is something wrong.” However, it’s not all that surprising that many Android users have been experiencing less than impressive battery life depending on how they use their device.

Appreciatively & thankfully, How-to Geek has put together a complete step-by-step guidance that will allow you to preserve & extend your battery life by optimizing configuration options & taking advantage of a few apps.

Before checking out the guide & implementing the suggestions below, you should check what exactly is eating your battery life on the battery usage screen (image above). You can do this by navigating to Settings –> About Phone –> Battery.

Some of the step-by-step shown in the guide include:

    * Adjusting backlight
    * Disabling Wi-Fi when you’re not using it
    * Disabling Bluetooth
    * Toggle GPS, Wireless, Screen Brightness & Bluetooth using with Power Widget
    * Disable continuously updating/syncing apps
    * Disabling GPS location features
    * View running apps & processes with Task Manager
    * Removing & disabling applications
    * Disabling animated wallpaper & home screen widgets
    * Kill your data connection with APNDroid

To check out the full step-by-step guidance, you can swing by How-to Geek for full instructions for each battery saving suggestion.

How-to Geek Source Gizmodo

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Madden 2011 for iPad and iPhone Now Available on App Store

EA has released Madden 2011 for iPhone & iPad, marking the first iPad iteration of the long running console franchise & bringing with it many of the new & latest features originally debuted in the console version of the title.

As this is certainly not the full fledged Madden experience you have come to suppose with the console version, it’s certainly a step up from many other lack luster console ports. EA also seems committed to making it an genuine Madden experience with plans to implement multiplayer into the iPad version soon a “Vintage Voltage Football” mode, a Madden-style recreation of table top electric football games.

Madden 2011 for iPhone & iPad will run you a little more than the average console port from a high profile developer & publisher, coming in at $12.99 for the iPad version & $7.99 for the iPhone version.

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Password Protector for Your iPhone Apps with Locktopus from Cydia

Jailbroken iPhone & iPod touch users that are upset about prying eyes checking out potentially personal data within apps on their iDevice will be interested in the Locktopus app available on the Cydia Store.

Locktopus will allow you to password protect specific, individual apps & show you which are locked & unlocked with an icon on app icon itself (as shown in the image above). The feature also seems to work easily with apps stored within iOS 4’s folder functionality.

Jailbroken iPhone & iPod touch users can grab Locktopus for USD $2 from the Cydia Store now.

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