FREE: Avast Antivirus 6

Get your hands on the new Avast Antivirus 6 which was launched yesterday! It is the second free antivirus software which offers the sandboxing feature in their free version. Its AutoSandbox allows you to run programs that it suspects as threats in a virtualised state so that it will not damage your system. CNET gave it a 4.5/5 star and the editor's review (Seth Rosenblatt) can be read here. I personally use Avast 5.0 and now 6.0 after Avira's free antivirus slows down my PC last year. It's fast and it updates really quickly too!

WHAT is sandbox? Wikipedia's answer
DOWNLOAD Avast FREE Antivirus 6  from CNET here
Avast's Website here

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New Skype 5.0

Try the new Skype 5.0 now!

There's a new interface now and it is now integrated with Facebook so you can check the latest status updates and call all in one program!

Previously on techknew:

• Google's own URL shortener

• Self-help: Bad sound quality in iTunes?

• AppUp Your Netbook. Laptop and desktop too!

• Khan get enough of Wikipedia? Now there's Khan Academy

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AppUp Your Netbook. Laptop and desktop too!

Intel AppUp is a source for applications for your netbook!

It is not limited to only Intel Atom powered machines. All computers running Windows or Moblin (Mobile Linux- created in collaboration with Intel- this is one cool operating system!) can try Intel AppUp.

All you have to do is download the installer, install it and search for the applications from the program installed.

Utilise it to get more out of your little netbook!

Some applications to start with:

*Free* Thumbplay Music
*Free* Boxee
*Free* Fizy
*Free* Backupify Desktop Client

Download from Intel AppUp.


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Windows Live Messenger 2011

Windows Live Messenger 2011 is out now. 

Get it from Microsoft now! GO!

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Windows Live Essentials Beta 2010 comes with NEW Windows Live Messenger

Windows Live Essentials Beta now comes with the new Windows Live Messenger for Windows 7! Chat in HD! And Outlook is now integrated with Facebook! Available for Windows 7 and Vista only. The status button on the Aero Peek on your task bar is so cool!

It has a new sign in interface and allows you to integrate your messenger with Facebook and Myspace. What's more? The interface is very Facebook-like. And you can toggle between the old and new Messenger. You can comment on your friend's status on the new Live Messenger.

Multiple chats now appear in TABS form, like in ebuddy!!! No more complains on "where is that window? where is it on the taskbar?"' YAY!




This comes with a free Windows Live Photo Gallery Beta which allows you to edit and post photos up on Facebook and videos on Youtube easily. Windows Live Movie Maker Beta is also part of Windows Live Essentials.


Try it NOW! 


Download it from Windows Live Essentials Beta.

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Try the Google Chrome (BETA)

Try

now to use the
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How to install extensions?

First, install the new .

This is the help from Google support to use the Extensions.

Install extensions from the gallery

Follow these steps:
Click the Tools menu .
Select Extensions.

Click Get more extensions to go to the Extensions gallery. You can also go directly to the gallery by visiting https://chrome.google.com/extensions

Browse or search the gallery for extensions. Once you find an extension you want to install, click its link to go to its home page.

On the home page, you can see quick statistics and user comments about the extension. Click Install to download the extension.

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      Anyone can upload extensions to the gallery, so you should only install extensions created by people you trust.
      
      
      
      
2. A dialog will inform you about the data and functionality that the extension will be able to access. Click Install to continue.

Once the extension is downloaded, it'll automatically install and load.

If you download an extension from outside the gallery, you'll be asked to confirm the download in the Downloads bar.

At Google Extensions BETA,

download the extensions that you want.

For a start, try

       Google Similar Pages beta (by Google)

      Google Mail Checker

       Google Translate

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Convert PDF documents to WORD* format without hassle

* WORD documents such as Rich Text Format (.RTF), Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, and WordPerfect.

Convert PDF to Word files easily with NitroPDF's PDF to Word. 


You can either convert your files online or download the 14-Day trial.

Details

Publisher : Nitro PDF  Operating systems: Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98 License model : Free online usage (or 14 days trial) Download from : PDF to Word Home Page

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igNITE to start your engine

1. PICK 


2. START


3. LEAVE IT

Imagine downloading all the programs below with just a few clicks.



Now you can download all the programs (more at the site), by just choosing (PICK) the softwares that you want and Ninite will download (START) and install everything for you (LEAVE IT). Even if you just installed part of the programs that you have chosen and you restart your computer, you can always continue downloading and install by starting Ninite.

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Have a glimpse of Google Chrome OS

Here are some pictures of the new Google Chrome OS from CNET and TechCrunch.

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Microsoft Office Professional 2010 beta

Microsoft Office Professional 2010 beta was launched yesterday. It is said to work faster and offers rich and powerful new ways to deliver your best work at the office, home, or school. 

Details

Publisher : Microsoft Operating systems: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release date : November 18, 2009 File size : 3 GB of available disk space License model : Free Download from : CNet - Download.com

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The wave is on the way.. Prepare yourself...

For the Google Wave Developer Preview at Google I/O 2009, click here.

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