My Family Tree 5 now available
Chronoplex Software has released a major new version of its free genealogy tool, My Family Tree 5.
Tree building is simpler than ever, with a new Relationships view making it easy to browse and edit an individual’s relationships from one place.
Uncover hidden PC activity with Mft2Csv
Wondering what other users might be doing on your PC? Checking browser or application histories might give you some clues, and monitoring software can also help.
But the simplest route is probably to build a file timeline, something which shows you when files were created or modified on your PC.
Restyle the web with Stylish
Websites often go through redesigns to keep them looking "fresh", changing colors, backgrounds, layouts and more. Which is fine, if you wanted something new -- but not so great if you were happier before.
Stylish is a free browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Safari which uses custom CSS code to restyle websites, changing colors, replacing fonts, dropping content and generally improving their look and feel.
BullGuard Internet Security ships with Dropbox-compatible backup
BullGuard has shipped the latest version of its comprehensive security suite, BullGuard Internet Security.
The online backup tool now offers direct backup to your Dropbox account, great news if you don’t want to spread your files across multiple cloud accounts.
Secretly record desktop activity with Hidden Capture
Finding out what others are doing on your PC can be difficult. You might spend an age exploring various histories -- browsers, applications launched, documents opened -- and still not be entirely sure.
Hidden Capture is a free tool which can help by automatically taking screenshots of your desktop at regular intervals.
How to easily access Google Drive files from Microsoft Office
Hit File > Open in any modern edition of Microsoft Office and all your OneDrive cloud files are just a couple of clicks away.
That’s less than helpful if you keep your files on Google Drive, of course, but fortunately there’s a simple solution.
REXPaint is an amazing ASCII art editor
ASCII art is a graphics design technique dating back to the 1960s, where pictures are produced entirely from text characters.
The results are, well, basic. But they can have plenty of retro appeal, and producing them is a whole lot easier than you think.
Block access to thousands of online threats with Hosts Block
Most internet security suites include some kind of browsing protection which blocks access to known malicious websites.
But if you don’t have anything installed -- or you’d just like to add a second layer of protection -- then you might be interested in the Windows freeware Hosts Block.
Check your Android device for 22 vulnerabilities
Google’s latest Android update has fixed another stack of security vulnerabilities, including yet more Stagefright issues.
This doesn’t mean you’re safe, of course -- OEMs can take a very long time to release their own updates, and older devices may not get them at all.
O&O ShutUp10 ramps up its Windows 10 antispy powers
O&O Software has shipped an updated for its Windows 10 antispy tool, O&O ShutUp10.
The latest build has been repackaged as a single executable, making it more convenient to use.
Back to the 1980s: How to play Space Invaders on your PC
It’s been around for almost 40 years, yet the arcade classic Space Invaders is still hugely popular, the inspiration behind an array of new games on every possible platform.
This isn’t always a good thing. Many games use the name, but don’t bear any resemblance to the original. Others require bulky installations or "in-app purchases" before you can really get started.
Avast 2016 ships with password manager, SafeZone browser
AVAST Software has unveiled its 2016 product range, including Avast Free Antivirus 2016, Avast Internet Security 2016 and Avast Premier 2016.
The highlight is Avast Passwords, a new password manager available in every edition (yes, even the Free build).
TeamViewer 11 beta up to 15x faster, debuts Chrome OS app
TeamViewer GmbH has unveiled TeamViewer 11 beta, a preview of its free-for-personal-use remote control package.
Performance enhancements are a highlight, with up to 15x faster file transfers, and a potential 30 percent reduction in data usage.
Restrict access to time-wasting websites with LeechBlock
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Amazon -- it’s hard to get any work done when there are so many web distractions around.
LeechBlock is a free Firefox extension which can help by blocking access to your favorite time-sucking sites.
How to find the Windows Experience Index in Windows 8/ 10
First appearing back in Windows Vista, the Windows Experience Index is a performance rating covering your CPU, RAM, disk, 2D and 3D graphics.
The WEI disappeared from Control Panel in Windows 8.1, but if you need a quick benchmark -- or are just curious how your new PC compares to the old one -- it’s easy to find.
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