Top 5 Free Antivirus Software 1. Avira Personal Edition Avira scored the best among all the free available alternatives overall, also beating most of them in Proactive Defence, and other signature based detection. It also has a previous record of performing well in tests conducted by AV-Gmbh.The overall score of the result also points out that apart from Microsoft, Avira is the only alternative that can give the big-guns a challenge, though the disinfection rate history is not in its favour....

MIUI 10: The AI Goodness Xiaomi’s claims that the MIUI 10 is powered by AI and this should make it superlative in some aspects. The UI has gone under the knife and new features tailor-made for bezel-less displays have arrived. Xiaomi users can now long press for more options, swipe to delete tasks and the MIUI automatically maximized the screen space. Xiaomi is also offering full-screen display gestures which will allow users to disable the navigation key and enjoy increased display real estate....

Now this also means that Twitter will mark its departure from the reverse chronological order feed which is something we have been largely accustomized to. Although the new algorithm might aid in a better way when it comes to relevancy of the tweets, but it is also most likely to push the latest tweets down the feed. Let’s just hope that Twitter doesn’t just force the algorithmic feeds as it is something that won’t be fit for all....

Ubuntu’s Touch OS powered smartphone have slowly started becoming a reality since the last few years. Meizu MX4 was one of the powerful Ubuntu powered phones launched till date. That aside there are a few other devices that support Ubuntu Touch OS thanks to ports like these. Canonical’s Ubuntu OS however has succeeded to get a head start in the smartphone mainly due to the lack of features over an Android or iOS device....

The exciting PlayStation 4 does not require permanent connection to the Internet or regular network check-ins in order to function properly. Also, PS4 will be much appreciated for the fact that it does not limit the usage of second-hand games and it does not require any additional fee for playing them. Whether the game is in a digital version or as a disc, the newest titles will not be cheap and buying a copy for your PS3 now alongside one for the PS4 at a later date can cause serious damage to your budget....

While this isn’t possible officially, there are various workarounds that one could try. One of the easiest seems to be AirDroid 3, a tool used by Android users to transfer files, paste text and links and access contacts and messages from their Web browsers to their mobile devices. The software has been recently updated with a native desktop app for Mac and PC, which brings better notification handling and remote device control....

In terms of specifications, the device comes with a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD display, with 90.95% screen-to-body ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, on top. Under the hood, it is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P70 12nm processor with ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card). There is a fingerprint scanner on the device, mounted on the rear, for authentication....

Apart from the switch feature, WhatsApp has also added yet another useful feature (currently exclusive for iOS). The new Audio preview feature will let WhatsApp users listen to a preview of their voice recording before sending it out to the recipient. Until now the users had no choice but to send the WhatsApp recordings without listening to it. Additionally, any incoming call would interrupt and abandon the voice recording process, this bottleneck also seems to be solved now....

Android One targeted emerging countries and had made its debut in India. The idea was to team up with local manufacturers and create devices. The project initially received a good response from local manufacturers but then for the second generation, only Lava came to support Google in India. There are reports that Android One is now being watered down giving OEMs the ability to use any components as they wish rather than the ones Google specifies, and also changes have been made to Google’s update policy....

This story sounds very familiar if you have followed the journey of the likes of OnePlus or Mi in the market recently. Both the tech players are just as new as some of the other new entrants like Vivo, Oppo or newer than the likes of Gionee in the Indian market, yet if you were to ask an average Joe on the street, he is more likely to recognize the names of a OnePlus or a Xiaomi than say a Vivo....

For the uninitiated, the MRP of Windows 8 Pro version is $169.99 and during the promotional offer period, which runs till Jan 31st 2013, Microsoft is offering a big $130 discount to encourage early adaption of the latest Windows OS. So, the existing Windows 7/Vista/XP users can upgrade to Windows 8 for just $39.99 (or INR 1999). Additionally, Microsoft had announced that those who bought a Windows 7 PC between June 2, 2012, and January 31, 2013 are eligible for a further discount and can actually upgrade for a meagre $14....

One such offering is a relatively new product that lets you write better and translate your thoughts into words effectively. Called Wordtune, the tool is essentially an extension for Chromium-based browsers, powered by AI, which provides you tailored suggestions for words and sentences in your writing to make it clear and easy to comprehend. Let’s check out Wordtune and find out how you can include it in your creative workflow to improve your content....

Microsoft just unveiled the next generation gaming console, aptly named Xbox One with some impressive specs and features. What comes along, is the newly redesigned Xbox One controller, which looks absolutely stunning as you can see in the picture above. The Redmond giant claims that the new console gamepad has been refreshed with more than 40 technical and design innovations, including an updated directional pad, thumb stick, integrated battery compartment, and an “ergonomic fit....

The rest of the launches are non-tech. There’s the Mi Rollerball Pen that comes with an aluminum exterior and costs rs 179. It’s available only in a single color option, white for now. Very premium, very sturdy, and we hope they will have the refills on sale as well. In addition to that, the list includes Xiaomi’s travel pillow that’s priced at Rs 999 and can be bought in either grey or beige....

The protect plan however needs to be bought separately and will cost Rs 275 for Redmi 2 and Redmi 2 Prime whereas the same protection plan will cost Rs 499 for the Mi4, Mi 4i and the Mi Pad. The prices for the protect plan are nominal and considering the fact that Xiaomi will also be arranging for a free drop and pickup, it can’t get any better. The Mi Protect insurance will also insure your phone against thefts and it goes a step beyond and clocks their SIM card on the stolen device across the globe....

Xiaomi Mi 5X comes equipped with a 5.5-inch FHD display. The device is powered by an Octa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 625 coupled with 4GB of RAM. On the storage front, the Xiaomi Mi 5X offers 64GB of internal storage. The Xiaomi 5X heralds with a much fresher looking design. This time around the antenna lines are concealed and the phone is pretty sleek at a thickness of 7.3mm. The fingerprint sensor sits at the rear just under the dual camera setup....

As far as specifications are concerned, the Redmi 4 comes with a 5-inch 720p display up front with 2.5D curved glass and flaunts the signature unibody metal body with three off-screen capacitive buttons and measures only 8.65mm in thickness. It does come with a protection on top of the display, but Xiaomi isn’t telling the name of that. Furthermore, it is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 435 octa-core chipset. There are two storage and RAM options available – 2GB RAM + 16GB onboard space or you can shed some extra for getting the 3GB + 32GB combo....

Not much between first and second gen…and that’s ok When Apple first launched the AirPods in 2016, many dismissed them just by the looks of these totally wireless earphones (“EarPods with the wires snipped off,” some sneered) but the AirPods actually turned out to be quite a bit of a hit. And that legacy continued even with the AirPods 2, the ones that are now the base model of the range officially available out there in the market....

To enable the authentication on your WhatsApp, you need to make sure you are on the latest version of the app ie 2.19.20. For this, you need to head to the AppStore and update the app from there. Once done, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Screen Lock and enable the option that says ‘Require Touch ID’. In the following screen, you get different options of time, which is basically the time after which the app would lock down itself....

The big question is: is that a bad thing? The big answer is: depends on just how much you liked the OnePlus 7 Pro. Speaking for ourselves, we found the earlier 7 Pro a bit on the larger side, but all said and done, it did look very classy and premium. The OnePlus 7T Pro definitely ticks those boxes, although those with relatively small hands might find it a little unwieldy and slippery....