Brandon Dimmel

Google's YouTube video website is reportedly preparing to unveil a subscription-based service that will offer subscribers special access to some of its content. According to reports, the cost of such subscriptions will range from $1 to $5 per month. ... What will users get for those subscriptions? Reuters indicates that YouTube will offer paying subscribers access to special channels. The site is reportedly in talks with several video producers to provide content for these new channels. (Source: reuters.com ) Is YouTube the Next Netflix? This is all part of an ongoing campaign by Google to ... (view more)

According to a new report, Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet, which costs almost $900 and is due for release on February 9, 2013, suffers from some serious disk space problems. Specifically, the software that ships with the device leaves precious ... little room for a user's own software. In a new report, CNET says that, out of the box, the $899 64GB edition of the Surface Pro provides users with only 23GB of available storage space. CNET says it learned that information from Microsoft itself. Microsoft also admits that the $999 128GB version of the Surface Pro suffers from this issue. When first ... (view more)

ClipMon 1.2 ClipMon allows you to keep track of the Windows clipboard. It not only displays the clipboard's current content, but can be used to access previous information stored to the Windows clipboard. The makers of ClipMon have recently updated ... their software and encourage you to try the newest version today. http://www.pa-soft.com CintaNotes 2.0.2 CintaNotes is a sticky pad tool for your computer. Come across an interesting idea while browsing the Internet? CintaNotes can be used to quickly record that idea before you forget it. CintaNotes also allows you to tag information and its ... (view more)

We recently received this question from an Infopackets reader: "Hi there, I'm interested in giving cloud storage a try, but I'm not sure which service to use. Can you help me out? Thanks! Roger T." My response: Hi Roger -- certainly there are a ... number of different cloud storage services worth trying. I've given both DropBox and Microsoft SkyDrive a try and, personally, I prefer the latter. In this guide, I'll show you how to get started using that service. If you've recently upgraded to Windows 8 or have purchased a Windows 8 computer (including Windows RT, Windows 8 standard, or Windows 8 ... (view more)

Right now there's a lot of buzz surrounding Research in Motion (RIM), makers of the BlackBerry smartphone. The Canadian company is preparing to release its much-anticipated BlackBerry 10 mobile operating system (OS) on January 30, 2013. But it's not ... just smartphones that will receive BlackBerry 10 -- instead, reports indicate that new tablet computers could also be running the upcoming mobile OS. In a recent press release RIM noted that it plans to release BlackBerry 10 for both smartphones and tablet computers. And while everyone expected the firm would be returning to the smartphone market ... (view more)

EasyGPS 4.71 Track your routes and waypoints using EasyGPS. This program keeps a record of your favorite routes and displays relevant information using an easy-to-read interface. EasyGPS is designed for Windows computers and is compatible with ... Garmin, Magellan, and Lowerance GPS systems. http://www.easygps.com ManyCam 3.1.41 This program can be used to add all kinds of crazy effects to videos shot using a standard webcam. Using this program you can place custom graphics on a video image -- imagine adding a virtual monocle or top hat to your face while chatting with a friend! http://www. ... (view more)

Image Tools 3.5 This software tool can be used to quickly and easily adjust your favorite digital images. Using Image Tools 3.5, you can adjust the brightness and size of images. You can also use this program to take screenshots and share your ... images with friends and family. http://union-d.ru SafeIP 2.0 Interested in protecting your privacy while using the Internet to surf, work, or play games? Then try out SafeIP, which hides your Internet Protocol (IP) address from prying eyes. This program will hide your IP address from websites, email programs, and games. http://www.freesafeip.com This ... (view more)

Printers using server software offered by Hewlett-Packard (HP) are reportedly vulnerable to attack. In fact, it's possible for a hacker to use the flaw to bypass security defenses, steal documents, and crash every machine connected to the same ... network. Security researcher Sebastian Guerrero says the problem affects printers using HP's JetDirect software. That software is used for print servers, meaning it can handle any printing request made by a network-connected computer. Hackers Could Bypass Security Defenses Guerrero says that a flaw in the JetDirect software could allow an attacker to ... (view more)

Lenovo, the world's second-largest PC manufacturer, is reportedly considering the acquisition of troubled smartphone company Research in Motion (RIM). Reports suggest that the PC maker could use RIM, which produces the popular BlackBerry device, to ... expand its burgeoning smartphone business. Bloomberg notes that Lenovo is currently "assessing potential acquisition targets" and that those targets may include Waterloo, Canada-based RIM. The latter has been in financial trouble for some time, though its stock has rebounded in recent weeks as the firm prepares to launch its highly-anticipated ... (view more)

ServiWin 1.55 NirSoft's popular ServiWin utility gives users access to information related to all drivers and services installed on their Windows computers. Useful information displayed includes service or driver name, description, and version. This ... free software tool also allows you to stop and start any service or driver you wish. http://www.nirsoft.net WiFi Guard 1.0.2 SoftPerfect's WiFi Guard is designed to help home and small business WiFi users protect their network from hackers. This program will immediately alert you any time someone tries to access your network without authorization ... (view more)