Brandon Dimmel

Here's a scary statistic: the number of incidents involving people shining laser pointers into airplane cockpits has increased roughly 1,100 per cent since 2005. That number comes from the United States' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which ... recently reported that the number of laser pointer attacks in January 2013 was 346. Meanwhile, throughout the year 2005 there were only 283 of these attacks. For the FAA, this is a very serious matter. So serious, in fact, that it has established a web site dedicated to outlining the threat such attacks pose to pilots and airline passengers. ( ... (view more)

MiniBin 6.3 Looking for a quicker and easier way to access your Recycle Bin? Then check out MiniBin, the free recycle bin that fits right inside your Microsoft Windows system tray zone. That means you don't have to minimize windows to access the ... Recycle Bin! http://www.e-sushi.net Wings 3D 1.5.1 Interested in creating your own three-dimensional models? Give Wings 3D a try. It's an advanced subdivision modeler that features a wide range of intermediate options and a very intuitive interface. This tool is written in Erlang, a functional and open source programming language. http://www.wings3d. ... (view more)

Ventrillo 3.0.8 Ventrillo is a new type of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) tool. What's unique about Ventrillo? It offers users surround sound positioning and special sound effects. Users can even customize how their VoIP audio functions. ... http://www.ventrilo.com/ VirtualBox 4.3.0 This all-purpose x86 virtualizer is perfect for any virtualization scenario. It's compatible with Microsoft's Windows operating system, Apple's Mac OS X operating system, and Linux / Unix. For more information on VirtualBox, consult the online manual. https://www.virtualbox.org This freeware software program is ... (view more)

Apple unveiled a slew of new products on Tuesday, including a lightweight iPad Air and an iPad Mini featuring a high-definition display. But the real star of the show may have been the Mac Pro, which boasts some very impressive hardware. It's been ... rumored for weeks that Apple's October 22 press event would feature a number of new and updated products. And the Cupertino, California-based firm didn't disappoint. Apple Unveils Ultra-Thin, Ultra-Light 'iPad Air' One of the most exciting new products is the iPad Air, which Apple says is 20 per cent thinner and 28 per cent lighter than the fourth- ... (view more)

Miss your pets when you're away on vacation or those long, dull business trips? Well, there may now be a way to keep in touch with your little critters. PetChatz is a two-way video system that can also be used to dispense scents and treats. ... PetChatz, which is about half the size of a desktop computer tower, plugs directly into an electrical outlet -- preferably one near ground level, where dogs, cats, iguanas, and other domesticated animals can access it. In the middle of the device is a screen the size of a smartphone display. When plugged in and remotely connected through WiFi to a home ... (view more)

ImageUSB 1.1.1012 This handy little program allows you to write an image to multiple USB flash devices. And while this is hardly the only USB duplication tool on the market, it is one of only a few capable of preserving all unused space during the ... cloning process. http://www.osforensics.com Pixia 6.0a If you're a fan of Japanese graphics and anime, then give Pixia a try. This graphics software is designed to help you create stunning images inspired by some of Japan's most talented artists. If you're new to graphics, a tutorial page can help get you started. http://www.ne.jp This freeware ... (view more)

Sundance 2.9.1.0 Looking for an alternative to Mozilla's Firefox, Microsoft's Internet Explorer, the Safari browser, and Google's Chrome? Then check out the new Sundance web browser, which is fast and uses an intuitive interface. Features include ... quick web search and one-click translation. http://www.digola.com VideoLobster 1.2 If you're on the lookout for a video processing tool, then it's worth giving VideoLobster a try. This freeware utility allows you to quickly and easily convert video files. This handy program supports multiple languages and can be used with a wide range of devices. ... (view more)

Astronomers in the Ukraine say there's a small chance that a massive asteroid could slam into the earth in less than twenty years' time. According to researchers, the impact would be roughly equivalent to having 2,500 nuclear bombs explode in one ... location. The asteroid -- which has been named '2013 TV 135' -- was recently discovered by scientists at the Ukraine's Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. The scientists say that, with a width of roughly 1,300 feet, the asteroid is much larger than your average space rock. That's why they suggest that, should the object slam into earth, it would be ... (view more)

With Microsoft terminating security support for the Windows XP operating system (OS) next April, many businesses are finally starting to move away from the aging OS. But reports show enterprise users aren't upgrading to Windows 8.1; instead, they're ... shifting to the older Windows 7. If you haven't heard, Microsoft is finally terminating support for Windows XP in April 2014. That means most home and business users won't be able to download any security patches to keep the OS from being attacked by hackers (though there are some exceptions to the rule ). That is finally forcing many reluctant ... (view more)

Yahoo! Mail recently received an extreme makeover that adds colourful themes and a completely new interface. Unfortunately, early reviews are anything but positive. Yahoo unveiled the new look on October 8, 2013, as part of Yahoo! Mail's sixteenth ... anniversary. Over the following week Yahoo slowly unrolled the new look to Mail's 275 million or so users. As a long-time user of Yahoo! Mail, I'll admit that I was initially impressed by the service's new look. It now allows users to choose from a wide range of custom and very colorful themes. The images, most of which feature picturesque ... (view more)