Brandon Dimmel

Consumers continue to show a reluctance to upgrade their computers to Microsoft's newest operating system (OS), Windows 8. According to a new report, Windows 8's uptake rate continues to slip behind that of Windows Vista. Analyst firm Net ... Applications reports that in January 2013 Windows 8's share of all Windows PCs was approximately 2.5 per cent. That represents an increase from December 2012, when Windows 8 accounted for 1.9 per cent of all Windows-based PCs. Add Windows RT-based computers to the list and Windows 8 is bumped up to a 2.6 per cent share. (Source: computerworld.co.nz ) ... (view more)

GPU Monitor 7.5 As the name suggests, GPU Monitor allows you to keep close tabs on your graphics processing unit (GPU). It displays information related to a number of important factors, including memory usage, temperature, and clock speed. NOTE: To ... download this program you must click one of the website icons listed below "Special Features." http://www.myfavoritegadgets.info Tonido 3.64.0.22358 Using this absolutely free program you can access files stored on your home computer from a smartphone or tablet device. Tonido also allows you to share your files quickly and easily across multiple ... (view more)

We recently received this letter from an Infopackets fan in Arizona: "Hi Infopackets squad, I'm interested in downgrading my new PC from Windows 8 Pro to Windows 7. I know that in order to do that, I need to disable something called Secure Boot. ... What is Secure Boot, and how do I disable it? Thanks for the help, Gail C." My response: Great question, Gail. We'll be running a feature story soon giving you more information about how to downgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 7. However, in this article we'll be focusing exclusively on the Secure Boot feature. Secure Boot Protects Systems from Malware ... (view more)

Kim Dotcom, founder of file-sharing site Megaupload and the new, allegedly legal 'Mega', has thrown down a challenge to hackers. Dotcom says he'll give any hacker who can crack Mega's code a reward of 10,000 euros. Dotcom is the embattled founder of ... Megaupload, a controversial file-sharing site accused of encouraging users to swap copyright-protected files without authorization. In recent weeks he's started a new site , Mega, which he says is completely legal and discourages the unauthorized sharing of copyright-protected materials. Mega Hype Surrounding 'Mega' Given Dotcom's global ... (view more)

Jukebox 0.6.0 Jukebox offers you an easy way to organize your music and share it across multiple devices, including notebooks, desktops, tablets, and smartphones. Jukebox wirelessly syncs your music library across all of these devices, saving you ... loads of time and effort. http://www.get-jukebox.com Attribute Changer 7.10c Attribute Changer does so many different things -- it allows you to alter photo information, modify date and time stamps on files and folders, and even make files read-only! This is a very useful Windows Explorer add-on available for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 ... (view more)

Hackers have reportedly breached Twitter security defenses. According to the social networking site, it's possible that up to a quarter of a million accounts were affected by the attack. Twitter director of information security, Bob Lord, announced ... on Friday afternoon that the site had been under attack throughout the day. An investigation by Twitter's security team discovered that the attackers had in fact bypassed site security and had gained access to a large amount of user data. That user data reportedly contained user names, email addresses, and encrypted passwords. Passwords Reset, ... (view more)

Microsoft's promotional pricing for its new Windows 8 operating system (OS) has come to an end. However, the company has announced that, starting February 1, 2013, students in the United States will have access to a special Windows 8 upgrade rate. ... Microsoft on Wednesday announced that the deal will allow students to purchase the Windows 8 upgrade edition for just $69.99. Students can access the bargain by visiting the Microsoft Store. Windows Campus Tour to Visit 150 Universities To promote the deal, Microsoft says that, starting February 18, it will be kicking off a Windows Campus Tour. That ... (view more)

Canada's Research in Motion (RIM) finally unveiled its BlackBerry 10 mobile operating system (OS) on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the company's stock value plunged in the hours that followed, indicating that investors don't believe the new OS or a ... fresh range of smartphone devices can save the struggling firm. RIM showed off BlackBerry 10 (BB10) in a highly-publicized event on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. The new mobile OS is specially designed with touchscreen devices in mind and reflects RIM's decision to enter market space previously dominated by Apple's iPhone and a wide range of Android- ... (view more)

Memtest86 4.1 Memtest86 is designed to help you test the memory on your x86 architecture computer. It's designed to improve upon BIOS-based memory tests, which tend to overlook many memory problems. Memtest86 is a standalone product and does not ... require any particular operating system to function. Make sure to click 'Free Download.' http://www.memtest86.com Handy Start Menu 1.81 Ever get lost while trying to navigate your bloated start menu? This completely free program is designed to help you organize the Windows start menu and make accessing your favorite software tools both easier and ... (view more)

WinMetro 1.0 Final Want to know if the Windows 8 user interface (UI) is for you? With WinMetro, you can try the Windows 8 UI (previously known as 'Metro') on your Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP machine. This program is the final version of ... WinMetro. A beta edition was previously mentioned here at Infopackets. http://www.iobit.com Iobit Uninstaller 2.4.6.325 Hate it when you uninstall a product but it keeps showing up on your system? Then try out Iobit's new Uninstaller 2. It's designed to remove everything associated with an unwanted product in a quick and hassle-free way. http://www ... (view more)