Who better to use than the people who make Windows itself. Microsoft Security Essentials provides you with all the protection you need.

“The anti-annoying, anti-expensive, anti-virus program”

It’s extremely simple to use as it uses a simple red, yellow, green color code platform. When it’s green, you’re secured. If yellow or red, you may have some threats you need to take care of and remove. This can all be done in the taskbar without having to open the application itself. And you’ll only be alerted when you there’s specific actions you need to take. Why doesn’t this come pre-installed with Windows in the first place?

Some virus programs out there think they can just barge in and use all your computer’s resources. Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly in the background as it performs scans and updates when the PC is idle. Your PC will still be snappy when you’re using it.

In order to use this great anti-virus software for free, you need to be running genuine Windows. If you bought Windows or a computer with Windows, you should have genuine Windows.

This’ll work on all versions of Windows, XP and up.

As for me, I will no longer be dishing out good money for antivirus software when there’s a great free alternative. Of course if your happy with what you have, stick with it. Just my recommendation of a great free alternative.

What anti-virus software do you use? Do you think it’s worth the cost of what your paying for it? What do you think about Microsoft Security Essentials? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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This is where Zhorn Software’s Caffeine for Windows comes in. Like the Mac app, “Caffeine”, it’ll keep your PC awake when you want it to. It works by simulating a keypress once every 59 seconds. Your machine will think you’re still working at the keyboard and won’t activate the screensaver or go to sleep.

It’s just as easy to install as it is to use.

1. Simply download caffeine.zip from the Zhorn Software website.
2. Unzip the caffeine.zip folder
3. Double click the Caffeine icon, click Run.

That’s it! Its icon will appear in your taskbar already activated and running. Simply double click its icon to deactivate it when you step away. So when you’re at your desk watching that ten minute video everyone’s been talking about, you won’t have to worry about your screens going dark.

Why Caffeine? In my opinion, It’s a whole lot easier using this simple application than going through all your power settings, and turning off power saving options every time you want to use your computer without any botheration.
You can get Caffeine for free at the Zhorn Software website.

Do you have any Windows tip recommendations? Have you used Caffeine or anything similar in the past? Feel free to leave a comment below sharing your thoughts.

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In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a rotating starburst effect with the help of Photoshop in Sony Vegas Pro 11.

Photoshop: Starburst Effect
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Adobe has implemented a new subscription option when buying their Creative Suite Software. You now have the option to pay month-to-month. All software purchased is installed on your computer and provides all the same features and functionality as if you paid in full. Buyers can choose from a one-year plan for lower payments or a flexible month-to-month plan you can stop and restart as needed. Which ever way you go, you will have ongoing access to the latest version of your software at no extra charge as long as your subscription remains active.

Who it’s for

• Customers of an older version Creative Suite
• Customers no longer eligible for upgrade pricing
• Freelancers or owners of small businesses
• Anyone who needs the flexibility of software on an as-needed basis

Plan Options

The one-year plan offers low monthly payments but requires a one-year commitment. This would be the ideal plan for someone whith an ongoing need to use Creative Suite software.

The month-to-month plan provides the flexibility of a short-term commitment that allows you to stop and restart your subscription as you needs change.

The following chart shows products that are available from Adobe.com on a subscription basis:

When you choose to go with the subscription option, you basically get to buy the software and download it right away to use and get charged monthly to your credit card.

Want to know more about subscriptions?

Check out Adobe.com’s FAQ

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