Miro free HD video player

Miro is a free HD video player. It can play almost any video file and offers over 6,000 free internV et Tshows and video podcasts.

Miro has a simple, gorgeous interface designed for fullscreen HD video. Since Miro downloads most videos, you can take your shows with you, even on an airplane. Quite simply, Miro is a better way to watch all the video you care about.

Best of all, Miro is 100% free and open source, developed by a non-profit organization and volunteers around the world.

 

How to Install Miro and Get Started

Miro is simply the best video player and podcast client for Windows.

1. Close Miro Close any previous versions of Miro that may already be running.
   
2. Run the Miro Setup Wizard Once downloaded, double-click the Miro Setup Wizard and follow the simple steps.
   
3. Open Miro and Begin Watching When the setup wizard finishes, double click the Miro icon on your desktop to launch Miro.
   

Minimum Requirements

Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7; 128 MB RAM

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Phone Remote Control

Phone Remote Control    NEWS: Phone Remote Control 5.2 with WiFi and                    Win7 support    Turn your Bluetooth or WiFi enabled mobile phone       into a generic PC Remote Control!

- Control iTunes, PowerPoint, Mouse, WinAMP, Windows Media Player and much morews Media Player and much more - See the actual desktop in your phone - Create your own applications via Keymaps or VB and JScripts - Connect over WiFi or Bluetooth - No Bluetooth configuration needed - Supports all PC Bluetooth solutions Toshiba, Windows, BlueSoleil and Widcomm/Brodacom

Use Phone Remote Control (previously Bluetooth Remote Control) both for buisness and pleasure! Give PowerPoint presentation and see the actual slides in the phone. Change songs that are currently being played on ITunes or Media Player, browse for artists, albums, change volume and much more..Phone Remote Control is a true universal remote control. It allows the user to modify the current behaviour as well as add support for new applications. You can add support by writing Java or VB scripts, defining key maps and file actions. With key maps the user can very easy and fast define application actions and link them to any buttons on the mobile phone. Phone Remote Control is a true universal remote control. It allows the user to modify the current behaviour as well as add support for new applications. You can add support by writing Java or VB scripts, defining key maps and file actions. With key maps the user can very easy and fast define application actions and link them to any buttons on the mobile phone. Phone Remote Control is free to try for as long as you want. The demo version provides a limited number of actions before you are disconnected and must reconnect. The full version can be purchased and registered securely from within the program.

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Gateway SX2850-33 Compact Desktop PC (SFF)

The good: One of the fastest budget PCs we've tested; wireless networking and HDMI port make it perfect for the living room; room to upgrade via free expansion card slot.
The bad: Only USB 2.0 for data connections; had to manually correct overscanning when we connected it to an HDTV.
The bottom line: The latest in Gateway's line of versatile slim towers, the SX2850-33 stays current with a fast Intel Core i3 CPU, and more importantly adds Wi-Fi to improve its suitability as a living-room desktop. It might cost more than a Nettop or a dedicated video-streaming device, but for its overall speed and flexibility, we'd pick this system as a budget PC or an online living-room content center.

Review:

The Gateway SX2850-33 is one of a wide selection of Gateway slim tower desktops. As with the others we've seen, this model works well as a budget PC, and it also has the right design and feature set for living-room content delivery. The $549 SX2850-33 is no cheap Nettop, but it also offers the performance and most of the connectivity options we expect from a PC in this price range. Wireless networking and a fast, up-to-date Intel Core i3 dual-core CPU separate the SX2850-33 from the other SX models, in exchange for a hard-drive space reduction and fewer connectivity ... Expand full review

The Gateway SX2850-33 is one of a wide selection of Gateway slim tower desktops. As with the others we've seen, this model works well as a budget PC, and it also has the right design and feature set for living-room content delivery. The $549 SX2850-33 is no cheap Nettop, but it also offers the performance and most of the connectivity options we expect from a PC in this price range. Wireless networking and a fast, up-to-date Intel Core i3 dual-core CPU separate the SX2850-33 from the other SX models, in exchange for a hard-drive space reduction and fewer connectivity options. This system's Wi-Fi card alone, a rarity in the SX line, may be enough to earn this desktop fans among living-room PC enthusiasts. We'd also recommend it to anyone interested in a small, capable budget desktop.
The SX case is over a year old at this point. Perhaps that's not quite enough time to justify a redesign, especially when the current design is attractive enough, but we can't help thinking that we'd like to see a new take on this PC. Maybe it's because we've already reviewed three of them. In any case, we don't expect many people will be offended by the black and silver plastic exterior. From an aesthetic standpoint, you can put the SX2850-33 anywhere.
Thanks to its HDMI video output and wireless networking capabilities, this system's technology also lends some flexibility to how you might use it. You get a traditional VGA video output as well, so you can connect this system to most, if not all, monitors on the market. The HDMI port also makes this system a near-seamless living-room resident. The wireless networking helps minimize cable clutter, always a bonus when you're installing a PC in a nontraditional space, and you get a single standard network adapter for wired connections.

	Gateway SX2850-33	Gateway SX2801-01e
Price	$549	$549
CPU	3.2GHz Intel Core i3 550	2.8GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5500
Memory	4GB 1,333MHz DDR3 SDRAM	6GB 1,333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics	64MB (shared) Intel GMA X4500 HD integrated graphics chip	64MB (shared) Intel GMA X4500 HD integrated graphics chip
Hard drives	640GB, 7,200 rpm	1TB 7,200 rpm
Optical drive	dual-layer DVD burner	dual-layer DVD burner
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n	Gigabit Ethernet
Operating system	Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)	Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Other vendors have PCs that would seem to compete with the SX2850-33, but Gateway has consistently nailed the formula for this kind of computer, which means that the decision arguably boils down to choosing which Gateway SX2800 model to buy. We last reviewed the SX2801-01e, which retails for roughly the same price as the SX2850-33, but you'll find several differences between the two.
The SX2801-01e uses an older, slower Intel chip and only comes with a wired Internet connection, but it does feature a larger hard drive and more RAM than the SX2850-33e. Practically speaking, the extra memory doesn't make a huge difference in the range of tasks these PCs can perform--you won't be editing large HD video files with either, for example, so the primary difference comes down to choosing faster overall performance and wireless networking or an extra 360GB of hard-drive space for about the same price. Given the SX2850-33's performance edge, we'd happily sacrifice the extra drive space.

Adobe Photoshop CS3 image-processing test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Gateway SX2850-33

90 

Dell Inspiron i570-7034PBK

112 

Asus Essentio CM5671

118 

Gateway SX2801-01e

118 

Dell Inspiron i560-2050NBK

122 

Apple iTunes encoding test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Gateway SX2850-33

121 

Gateway SX2801-01e

141 

Asus Essentio CM5671

143 

Dell Inspiron i560-2050NBK

146 

Dell Inspiron i570-7034PBK

177 

Multimedia multitasking test (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Gateway SX2850-33

440 

Dell Inspiron i570-7034PBK

475 

Gateway SX2801-01e

584 

Asus Essentio CM5671

585 

Cinebench
(Longer bars indicate better performance)

Rendering multiple CPUs

Rendering single CPU

Dell Inspiron i570-7034PBK

10,176 

2,974 

Gateway SX2850-33

9,644 

4,436 

Asus Essentio CM5671

6,141 

3,288 

Gateway SX2801-01e

5,947 

3,183 

Dell Inspiron i560-2050NBK

5,684 

3,076 

The Gateway SX2850-33 outperforms both its linemate and competing desktops in its price range on almost every performance test. That Dell Inspiron i570 enjoys an edge on our multicore CPU test due to its true quad-core AMD CPU, but the Intel Core i3 530 chip in the Gateway is fast enough to outperform it elsewhere, and the Dell's multicore edge is minimal. All of these PCs are relatively capable, but the Gateway SX2850-33 should provide a noticeable performance benefit in day-to-day use.
We also found that the Gateway provided flawless HD movie playback, at least for HD YouTube and QuickTime content. It had no trouble with less demanding sources like Netflix and Hulu, and we were also impressed with its gaming capabilities. This is not a gaming desktop, and we expect you will come across many titles this PC won't be able to manage, particularly more recent shooters. We were pleasantly surprised, though, to find that it provided a playable Portal experience, even at 1,920x1,080. We would expect a similar experience for other less-demanding games like World of Warcraft, the Sims series, Civilization V, and others.
If you have more demanding gaming needs, you could always add a graphics card to this PC, although you're limited to budget-level half-height 3D cards due to its narrow case. There's also room for two more memory sticks, but that's all the internal expansion room. The lone hard-drive bay is occupied, and the 802.11 b/g/n wireless card sits in the 1X PCI Express slot.

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Sony shows 3D laptop due in 2011

 

BERLIN--In 2011, Sony plans to join the small set of companies that offers laptops that can display 3D video and games at 1080p resolution.
The company showed off prototypes of a forthcoming Vaio laptop at the IFA electronics show here Wednesday, models that come with a "3D" button and active-shutter glasses to separate what the right and left eyes see.

"3D Vaios will debut next spring," Howard Stringer, Sony's chief executive, said in a press conference touting 3D technology and Sony's commitment to it. Sony also touted other 3D products and content at the show.
The protoypes shown at IFA use "frame-sequential" technology that rapidly cycles the full screen between left-eye and right-eye views, with blank screens in between each to reduce the "crosstalk" that can reduce 3D image quality.
That means the laptop must be able to display video at 240 frames per second to keep up with a 3D rate of 60 frames per second. Sony wouldn't reveal whose graphics chip is used in the system. Sony's also cautioned that the ultimate products may be different from the prototypes it showed.

The 3D Vaio comes with a 3D button to set it for use in 3D mode. Otherwise, it behaves like a normal laptop with 1,920x1080-pixel resolution.

IFA, like electronics shows before it, has become a showcase for 3D technology. Many people are indifferent or even hostile about the technology so far, or at least unwilling to pay the necessary premium, but it's also making steady inroads across the electronics and computing industry.
Sony also announced at IFA that some existing Blu-ray players and PlayStation 3 will be retrofitted with new firmware making them 3D-capable. Among 3D game titles Stringer showed were Tumble, the Sly Trilogy, Mortal Kombat, Virtual Tennis 4, Killzone 3, Super Stardust HD, The Fight, Motor Storm Apocalypse, and MLB baseball.
For those who want a really big screen experience, Sony announced a 3D video projector, the WV-90. It will use the same active-shutter system as Sony's Bravia TVs, meaning that the required glasses will work across the line.
The entire press conference was displayed live on a large screen above the stage. Sony opted to use Real D's 3D technology, which today is found in many movie cinemas. Panasonic, which also tooted its 3D horn at IFA, opted instead to use an array of 54 of its own plasma TV screens. Sony, it should be noted, also sells digital cinema projectors and high-end 3D cameras, including some used to shoot the movie Avatar.
Sony, unlike some of its competitors, is a content company. Here, the company plans to tackle 3D aggressively, too.

Sony's prototype Vaio laptop with 1080p 3D display is designed to show 3D movies or games.

Sony also plans to launch its own 3D TV channel, Stringer said, with content to include natural history, children's programming, science, and motion pictures, Stringer said. And Sony Pictures plans several 3D movies soon: "Resident Evil Afterlife," "The Green Hornet," another "Spider-Man" sequel, and another "Men in Black" sequel.
"Being shot in 3D doesn't automatically guarantee success," Stringer said. "What counts is how well you tell a story. A hit is a still a hit is still a hit--except in 3D it's a bigger hit."
And then there are the staples. Sony plans to release by the end of 2010 a Blu-ray disk of highlights of the World Cup soccer tournament, Stringer said.

from : cnet

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Laptop Tips and Tricks

Laptop Tips 

       

Thermal dissipation - Laptop cooling
Never use your laptop directly on a surface that prevents proper air flow, such as inside the laptop case, on a blanket or pillow. Periodically check that vents are not obstructed. Use a mobile cooling pad if necessary. Free laptops with mobile broadband

 

Battery charge - Laptop autonomy
Discharge completely your battery at least once per month. 

Security - Laptop tracking
Use the Cyber Angel security solution to track your laptop in case it is stolen. 

Viruses
It is not enough to have an antivirus program installed. It needs to be kept up-to-date, and we recommend to update it at least once per week. 

Windows Updates
Make sure that your computer downloads Window Updates periodically and frequently. This will enhance stability and security of your operating system. 

Carrying
Always use an appropriate carrying bag when traveling, to enhance shock absorption. Whenever you need to ship your laptop through a carrier (SUPS, FedEx, UPS, etc...), always use packaging specifically designed for laptops transit. 

Shocks
Because of they are designed to maximize mobility, laptops are prone to shocks. Always turn your laptop OFF before you move your notebook from a place to another, unless it is well stabilized on a stand that is designed to absorb shocks. 

Humidity
Laptops are very sensitive to humidity. Avoid liquid exposure as much as you can (water, wine, etc...). 

Dust
Laptops are very sensitive to dust. Make sure the laptop is never left on a floor, but that it is always high on a table, desk, stand, etc... Check vents frequently to see if they are not obstructed.  

Preventing Laptop Computer Theft

Laptop computers are easy targets for thieves.  Laptop computers are small, valuable, can be removed quickly, and are easily hidden.  Laptop computers can be worth up to $5000 or more.  The laptop computer can be pawned at a pawnshop for half its value. 

Here are a few tips to reduce the risk of having your laptop stolen. 

• Don’t leave your laptop out in the open even for a second.
• Remember extreme temperatures can cause damage to your laptop.
• Transport your laptop in a nondescript case.
• Write down the serial number and keep it in a safe place.
• Always back up your information on disks and store them in a safe place.

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Strange things you can do in your mobile phone

How To Monitor a Baby Or Secretly Listen To A Room With Your Cell Phone

 

There is a simple, yet unknown secret way to listen to a room using a cell phone. It works with most cell phones.

1. Turn off the cell phone's speaker (see volume or audio options), put the auto-answer mode on (not all cell phones have this option, check out your owner's manual) and set the ringtone to "silent" and make sure it doesn't vibrate either. If your cell phone doesn't have a silent ringtone option, you can use our free silent ringtone and assign it as your cell phone's main ringtone for that trick..
2. Place your cell phone in a hidden area of the room you want to monitor.
3. Just call it using your landline or your cell phone but, if you were unable to turn the spy phone's speaker off, make sure you use a phone that allows you to set the microphone to mute. If not, a tape over the microphone area can do wonders. The auto-answer feature will answer but people in the room won't hear the ringtone since you set it to silent. They won't hear you whispering or breathing either since you muted the phone you used for calling.

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THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOUR CELL PHONE COULD DO

THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOUR CELL PHONE COULD DO.

There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it:
FIRST
Subject: Emergency
The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile; network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. Try it out.
SECOND
Subject: Have you locked your keys in the car?
Does your car have remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk). Editor's Note: It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car over a cell phone!"
THIRD
Subject: Hidden Battery Power
Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370# your cell will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell next time.
FOURTH
How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 # A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. When your phone gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.
And Finally...
FIFTH
Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800) FREE 411, or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now. This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it on to your family and friends.

Analysis: Beware forwarded emails offering esoteric tips and tricks "you never knew." Most of the claims in this message are either false or have limited applicability. We'll examine them one by one:
CLAIM: The worldwide emergency number for cell phones is 112.
Not quite. Throughout most of Europe and a few countries outside of the EU, dialing 112 will connect users to local emergency services. However, the number won't work in North America, nor most of Asia and Africa. Many, but not all, cell phone models will allow special emergency numbers to be dialed even if the phone lacks a SIM card or the keypad is locked.
CLAIM: Unlock a car door with your cell phone and a spare remote key.
False. As discussed previously in these pages, cell phones and remote keyless entry systems work on entirely different radio frequencies. Therefore, cell phones are incapable of re-transmitting the signal from a remote key to unlock a car door.
CLAIM: Press *3370# to access 'reserve battery power.'
False. On some Nokia phones, users can punch in special codes and toggle between speech codec modes to 1) enhance voice transmission quality at the cost of diminished battery performance, or 2) enhance battery performance by decreasing voice quality. Apparently, some users have misconstrued the latter as "tapping into reserve battery power." On that score the email is doubly erroneous because *3370# is the code for enhancing voice quality, so using it actually decreases battery life!
CLAIM: Press *#06# to disable a stolen cell phone.
Not exactly. On some cell phone models, but not all, pressing *#06# will cause the phone's 15-digit International Mobile Equipment Identity to be displayed. Some service providers, but not all, can use that information to deactivate the handset. In any case, it isn't necessary to supply an IMEI number to cancel your cellular account in the event of theft; simply call your provider, give them the appropriate account information, and tell them the phone was stolen.
CLAIM: Make 411 calls on your cell phone without charge by dialing (800) FREE 411.
Basically true (see previous commentary on Free 411), though cell phone users may still incur a charge for minutes used, depending on the specifics of their plan.


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Nokia E7 coming soon

Nokia E7  A beautiful, innovative design with everything you need to stay in sync.

• 4” AMOLED touch screen and QWERTY
• Real-time work and personal emails
• Maps with free GPS navigation
• 8 MP camera and HD video
• Fully integrated social networks

Your mobile office

• Real-time emails with Mail for Exchange.
• Easy access to your work and private email accounts from the same view.
• Create, edit and share office docs and view PDF files with Adobe Reader.
• Get fast, secure intranet access with the built-in VPN.
• Easily set up your calendar and sync it with Microsoft Outlook.

Seamless personal communication

• Get emails direct from Hotmail, Yahoo!, Gmail, Ovi Mail and others.
• Chat through many IM services – Windows Messenger, Ovi Chat and more.
• Live updates from Facebook and Twitter on the home screen.
• Update your status across all your social networks at the same time.
• Follow your conversations easily with threaded SMS chats.

Full-touch display and QWERTY

• Constructed from anodised aluminium with an AMOLED real glass display.
• Everything looks crystal clear on the high-quality 4" touch screen.
• The tilting full-touch display sits at a natural angle for optimal viewing.
• Pinch your fingers to zoom in or flick to scroll on any web page.
• Slide the screen to reveal a QWERTY keyboard – ideal for fast typing.
•  

Apps for business, security and travel

• Ovi Maps with free lifetime GPS navigation and voice guidance.
• Keep important data protected with F-Secure Anti-Theft for Mobile.
• Tell your phone what to do with Vlingo, the voice recognition app.
• Track flights and be notified of changes with the World Traveler app.
• Many apps at Ovi Store – business, messaging, entertainment and more.

High-quality photos and entertainment

• Capture high-resolution photos and HD video using the 8 MP camera.
• Use an HDMI cable to view HD videos and images on your compatible TV.
• Watch and upload videos straight to YouTube.
• National Geographic, CNN and many more channels with on-demand Web TV.*
• Scroll through album art and make playlists of your favourite songs.

Powered by Symbianˆ3

• Enjoy over 250 new features from the Symbianˆ3 operating system.
• Personalise your home screen to fit your needs.
• Easier, more intuitive touch-screen controls.
• Multitask without sacrificing battery life.
• Develop your own apps with ease.

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BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 Review

If you’re looking for a security solution that is comprehensive yet comprehendible, BitDefender Antivirus Pro is the way to go. Offering rock-solid security, simple usability, effective resource usage and an enticing pricepoint, BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 is the best antivirus software on the market. The newest installment takes their established expertise to the next level with new features and advanced technology. More than just keeping your computer safe from threats, the antivirus software also helps to optimize your PC. Overall, it’s a top antivirus solution that offers superior protection, performance, and price.
Traditional viruses are showing no sign of slowing down, and new online threats continue to emerge and target different vulnerabilities. Luckily, this antivirus software continues to grow their arsenal to meet (and beat) the threats, whether they be viruses, worms, Trojans, or any other type of malware.
One of the best aspects of this software is that it is so flexible. Whether you’re an advanced user looking to control the whole process manually, or an average user who simply wants a set-and-forget solution, this software can match your workflow. Advanced users will love how robust the features are and the customization and overall control. Basic users will appreciate the fact that they can set up their preferences quickly and simply let the software protect them with little intervention.
In short, this security software provides protection and peace of mind, without upsetting your PC performance or paycheck.

Scope of Protection:

BitDefender Antivirus Pro protects you and your PC from a number of online threats, including viruses, spyware, phishing scams, and more. The software basically covers you from every angle, protecting you from threats on the internet, email, and even instant messaging. The program scans all web, IM, and email traffic for malware. The software is even equipped to encrypt your IM chat conversations.

One of the new features that further improves the scope of protection is the Search Advisor. This tool is built-in to the internet browser and provides protection while surfing online (similar to Norton Safe Web or McAfee SiteAdvisor) . It used to be that if you only clicked on the top links from a search engine result, you were pretty safe. With SEO-poisoning and targeted attacks (particularly on popular search terms), even the top results in Google can be dangerous. Enter Search Advisor. The tool provides at-a-glance icons next to each search result to let you know it’s safe before you click. Simply hover over the icon for more information. The little green checkmarks provide peace of mind, and don’t interfere with your internet speed or online experience. Most users will get used to them almost instantly.

Another feature designed with protection and performance in mind is the Active Virus Control. This feature was introduced last year and is specifically designed to detect and demolish stealth threats. The software has been using advanced heuristic detection for a while now, but new malware have taken steps to avoid being analyzed by these technologies. Active Virus Control uses proactive measures to continually monitor all application activity, keeping an eye on file behaviors that look suspicious. One minor discrepancy won’t stop the file in question (thus avoiding false-positives), but if enough malware-like actions are detected, BitDefender Active Virus Control will lock it down.

Effectiveness:

We Found the antivirus software to be extremely effective, successfully blocking, removing, neutralizing and (better yet) preventing malware infections. Third-party industry testers and reviewers (Virus Bulletin VB 100% Certification, ICSA Labs, Consumer Reports, West Coast Labs, AV-Comparatives) agree that BitDefender is one of the best on our comprehensive list of the top ten antivirus applications, and continue to award the company with certifications, approval and recommendation.

Another benefit of the software is that you can ensure security without sacrificing speed. The improved Smart Scan technology takes advantage of your PC processing power without being a burden. Depending on what other tasks you have running and what resources are available, BitDefender Antivirus Pro can adjust accordingly to optimize operations and maintain maximum speed.

Ease of Installation:

The software is available as boxed software or via online download, and both are easy to install and implement. Installation is actually very quick, and includes step-by-step instructions for initial setup. The process includes a pre-installation scan, and doesn’t require a reboot before you’re up and running.

Ease of Use:

One thing you’ll be prompted to choose during setup is which user profile you prefer (don’t worry, you can always change it later). The personal profiles and associated interfaces were introduced in last year’s version, and they’ve made them even better. They’re specifically designed to meet your level of experience and desired level of interaction. The basic interface focuses just on the essentials, and is ideal for anyone who just needs the software to work without constant supervision.

The intermediate and expert interfaces bring more advanced features to the forefront, allowing users to adjust security levels or tweak as needed. Though to be quite honest, even the expert user profile wouldn’t be confusing for most users, it just makes advanced features more accessible.

The antivirus software as a whole is well-designed and effectively organized. The new Windows 7-esque interface is sleek (aesthetic even), and features useful graphics and sensible tool-tips throughout the software. The dashboard varies for each user profile, but makes it easy to get in and do what you need, whether that is running a manual scan or update, scheduling a scan, customizing alerts, managing quarantined files, setting up a proxy connection or tweaking settings.

Features:

The best aspect of the software is its unmatched level of security, but there are also several features that back up the end goal of security while adding better performance, optimization, flexibility and general ease of use. The 2011 edition of our best antivirus software includes all the capabilities from the already powerful previous version, including the ability to configure (and actually use) a home network.

One special tool that is worth mentioning is the secure gamer mode. Whether you’re playing a video game or in full-screen mode for a presentation or video, the gamer mode turns off any interruptions, but doesn’t sacrifice security. You can even setup a list of your games or other applications that will require gamer mode for a completely automatic solution.

Another specialty mode available is the laptop mode. This feature can also be setup to run automatically, and will take special care to save resources when your laptop is unplugged.

Updates:

While the proactive heuristic detection and real-time prevention technology fight off new threats, timely virus definition updates are still an essential part of any antivirus software. BitDefender is set to perform updates automatically, and run in the background without slowing down your computer. You don’t have to manually update (though you can if you want), and more importantly, you don’t have to worry about updates slowing down your system.

Furthermore, you don’t have to worry about updates causing problems or losing program files. If file damage does occur (rare), BitDefender is setup to automatically repair itself with the newest working update.

Help & Support:

The top antivirus application is designed to be easy to use, and is fairly intuitive. But for those times when you need additional assistance or support with a specific problem, help is always close at hand. Live help is available 24/7 via phone, email or online live chat.

The software has helpful (but non-obtrusive) tips and directions scattered throughout the program, but the 2011 version also includes a specific in-product help application. The dedicated help section includes articles, a knowledgebase, help files, troubleshooting and a variety of video tutorials. Best of all, the integrated help is completely searchable, helping you locate relevant answers and information.

Summary:

We’ve been impressed with BitDefender Antivirus for years, and they continue to innovate and improve year after year to maintain their status as the best antivirus software on our list of top ten antivirus programs. The software is well-balanced and provides all the essential security without some of the gimmicky features we’ve seen elsewhere. This year’s installment maintains security and speed while adding some new valuable features, including the improved Smart Scan and new Search Advisor.

Overall, BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 delivers proven protection that is effective, efficient, and affordable.

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