Friday, June 27, 2014

Software : Downloads: Download Adwcleaner: completely uninstall annoying toolbars and hidden malware

Software : Downloads: Download Adwcleaner: completely uninstall annoying toolbars and hidden malware


Downloads: Download Adwcleaner: completely uninstall annoying toolbars and hidden malware

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Downloads: Download Adwcleaner: completely uninstall annoying toolbars and hidden malware

While there's a lot of great free software out there that can improve the efficiency and performance of your PC, some of it comes loaded with hidden bloatware. There might be toolbars you don't want and adware you don't spot. In the worst cases, other malware and spyware programs can sneak into your system undetected.

There are ways to avoid this malware problem. Always download your software from a trusted source, read installation instructions carefully (to keep an eye out for ad-supported toolbars), and make sure that you are running an effective antivirus program.

If some malware gets through, there's a final option you can try. Disinfect your PC with a free copy of Adwcleaner.

Adwcleaner vs CCleaner

While software like CCleaner will help you remove unwanted applications and unnecessary data files, it's not built to tackle malware. Adwcleaner has been developed to get rid of adware, toolbars, browser hijacks, temporary files, orphaned DLLs, and any other unwanted programs cluttering up Windows and the web browsers you have installed.

Malware and adware can be difficult to get rid of, especially when you don't know what you're looking for. Adwcleaner is as simple as software gets - download it, click the Scan button and wait for Adwcleaner to search your PC. When it's done, it spits out a report, suggesting files that should be deleted. You can erase them all with a click of the 'Clean' button.

Of course, Adwcleaner can be too efficient and it has been known to generate 'false positive' results - i.e. it could identify files that you still want to use or that don't pose any threat to your system. So in addition to the apocalyptic 'delete all' option, you also have the opportunity to examine each one of Adwcleaner's potential targets and to choose whether or not to get rid of it.

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Google enlists Samsung's KNOX for enterprise BYOD features

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Google enlists Samsung's KNOX for enterprise BYOD features

Samsung and Google have announced at Google IO that some of Samsung KNOX's technology will be integrated in the next version of Android, known as Android L.

Details of the agreement are not known but it appears that KNOX's DNA will be available to the core open-source Android platform.

Hiroshi Lockheimer, VP of Engineering for Android, said "[Android is] grateful for [Samsung's] contribution to the Android open source project" before adding "Jointly we are bringing enterprise-grade security and management capabilities to all manufacturers participating in the Android ecosystem."

Knox will be instrumental to allow the mobile operating system to serve two personae of the same user; one at work and one outside home. It uses a separate container to manage and secure business data and apps.

Where's Divide?

The announcement comes as a surprise as Google acquired an enterprise BYOD firm called Divide back in May, one that offered a solution that directly competes with KNOX. Whether or not Google will merge Divide with KNOX or whether KNOX is a short-term solution remains to be seen.

The Google/Samsung joint announcement was one of many geared towards a business audience which Google and its partners are keen to tap.

Chrome OS running Android apps, unlimited storage on Google Drive for $10 (about £6, AU$11) per user per month and numerous other smaller improvements to Google Apps may convince businesses to jump ship.

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