AfterDawn: Tech news

software

Top 5: Best free photo editing software for Windows
Top 5: Best free photo editing software for Windows
In desperate need of a good, free photo editing software for Windows? We ranked the best of the best among the free ones available for Windows. 02 Dec 2019 - 2 comments
LibreOffice v6.1 released - download from here!
LibreOffice v6.1 released - download from here!
Free open source alterinative to Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, has been updated to v6.1. 09 Aug 2018 - 1 comment
Serious vulnerability found in 7-Zip - update now!
Serious vulnerability found in 7-Zip - update now!
Vulnerability found in 7-Zip allows running malicious code, edit files and access user details. Patch is available. 04 May 2018 - 1 comment
VLC v3.0.1 released: Improves Chromecast support, faster MKV seeking
VLC v3.0.1 released: Improves Chromecast support, faster MKV seeking
Popular open-source video player, VLC, has been updated to v3.0.1 version. This version improves player's Chromecast support, among other improvements. 28 Feb 2018 - 5 comments
Piriform: CCleaner malware disaster was caused by a hacker
Piriform: CCleaner malware disaster was caused by a hacker
CCleaner distributed malware with its official download for several weeks before it was noticed by security experts. Company who found the malware calls the hack that made it possible a very sophisticated one. 19 Sep 2017 - 1 comment
Official CCleaner distributed malware with its installer
Official CCleaner distributed malware with its installer
CCleaner's version v5.33 had a malware bundled with its installer. 18 Sep 2017 - 9 comments
Browser war veteran Opera updates - Opera 47 released
Browser war veteran Opera updates - Opera 47 released
Opera 47 adds smoother video playback for Windows and macOS, ability to export bookmarks and more. 11 Aug 2017 - 3 comments
Official WhatsApp client released for Windows and Mac OS X
Official WhatsApp client released for Windows and Mac OS X
WhatsApp finally arrives to desktop Windows and Mac OS X as an actual application. 11 May 2016 - 3 comments
Amazon Studios launches free cloud software for screenwriters
Amazon Studios launches free cloud software for screenwriters
Amazon has announced a new free cloud software program called Amazon Storywriter aimed at screenwriters. 23 Nov 2015
Latest CCleaner supports Microsoft Edge browser, get it here at AfterDawn
Latest CCleaner supports Microsoft Edge browser, get it here at AfterDawn
Piriform's CCleaner software has been updated to support Microsoft's new Edge browser (Project Spartan), and all you Windows 10 fans can get it here at AfterDawn. 31 May 2015
Amazon creates Kindle conversion software to turn your books into e-books
Amazon creates Kindle conversion software to turn your books into e-books
Amazon has unveiled Kindle Convert today, a tool that will allow you to turn your physical books into e-books. 09 Feb 2015 - 3 comments
Popcorn Time: Windows, Mac and Android versions get UI updates while non-jailbroken iOS version gets closer to reality
Popcorn Time: Windows, Mac and Android versions get UI updates while non-jailbroken iOS version gets closer to reality
The team behind Popcorn Time, after a brief hiatus, have returned with updates to their Windows, Mac and Android versions. 04 Feb 2015 - 4 comments
XBMC gets rebranded as Kodi, just in time for v14
XBMC gets rebranded as Kodi, just in time for v14
The team behind the popular media center XBMC have rebranded the software as Kodi moving forward, just as the v14 of the media center moves into alpha. 05 Aug 2014 - 8 comments
Xbox line tops U.S. games sales for January
Xbox line tops U.S. games sales for January
The NPD Group has released their latest figures today for game sales, and Microsoft has skewed the data to reveal that the Xbox 360 and Xbox One as a team have topped the list of sales for the month. 15 Feb 2014 - 12 comments
Google Maps app for iOS coming very soon
Google Maps app for iOS coming very soon
According to multiple reports, Google has been distributing a test version of Google Maps for iOS to some beta testers outside of the company. ...... 16 Nov 2012 - 4 comments
R.I.P. Motorola Webtop and Lapdock
R.I.P. Motorola Webtop and Lapdock
Motorola has announced it will abandon all development of its Webtop software. The software turned smartphones into workable laptop operating ...... 08 Oct 2012 - 3 comments
Apple redesigns iTunes
Apple redesigns iTunes
Alongside the introduction of the new iPhone 5 and the new iPod Touch, Apple also announced a redesign of the iTunes media player. The new ...... 13 Sep 2012 - 1 comment
In-depth look into Amazon's new Kindle Fire HD software features
In-depth look into Amazon's new Kindle Fire HD software features
As you may or may not be sick of hearing, Amazon revamped their entire Kindle Fire line today, updating the original tablet and adding three ...... 06 Sep 2012 - 1 comment
XBMC For Android is almost here
XBMC For Android is almost here
The XMBC team made a surprise announcement today, letting the world know that Android will be getting its own version of the popular media center. ...... 14 Jul 2012 - 6 comments
Dell expected to purchase security software maker Quest
Dell expected to purchase security software maker Quest
Despite its previous deal falling apart, it appears that Dell will complete their anticipated purchase of Quest, a security software maker. ...... 28 May 2012 - 2 comments
   Older entries  

News archive