Photo of HP Tablet PC running MS Windows Tablet Edition. Modified with Picasa2. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

If you are looking for a reliable module, W8 Sidebar is a nifty tool for Windows 7 and windows 8 users that combines system monitoring, a task scheduler and a registry cleaner that packs power into a compact portable frame.

W8 Sidebar displays CPU and RAM usage, free drive space, external IP address and upload an download speeds on the same monitor. Icons adjacent to each section link to other areas, with RAM monitor opening Task Manager and a drive icon that opens in Internet Explorer. The program's schedule automatically displays a message, runs programs or opens URLs, on a once-a-day basis, at a time of your choosing. What's more, W8 Sidebar is portable, so your schedule is always with you.

PC HealthBoost and Neverblue CPA Network have joined forces to create an exclusive and potentially quite profitable download offer. The marketing team behind PC HealthBoost and its other family of products now have a new program to offer Neverblue's current and future online affiliates. The new offers will pay affiliate marketers for each installation of the software in addition to every individual sale.

Boost Software's recent deal with Neverblue will offer an exclusive pay-per-impression agreement that's the first of its kind in Neverblue's history. The new program partnering with Boost Software has proven to be one of the fastest growing affiliate programs in this particular network. Each pay-per-install conversion pays a $4.50 commission, and the Cost per sale is a generous $45 paid to affiliates. The network vice president for Neverblue has expressed optimism about the future performance of this new affiliate program.

There are lots of different software products out on the market today, to help optimize your system and have it run more smoothly. One of the most promising products to date is PC Healthboost. This will be an in-depth review. We'll list the main features accompanying this software, and give some pros and cons. That will help you to make an informed decision as to whether or not PC Healthboost is the right product for your needs.

Loïc Le Meur at TechCrunch Real-Time Stream Crunchup, in july 2009. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Manhattan Center for TechCrunch Disrupt NY has been packed this week with tech fans previewing the latest, best and soon-to-be top innovators in technology. Among those attending the venue, along with the stargazers, are Mike Judge, Fred Wilson and Brenden Iribe. Expected soon are Matt Mulenweg, Marissa Mayer, Sophia Amoruso and Michael Heyward.

Windows Internet Explorer 7 (Chalk Logo) (Photo credit:jeffwilcox)

On Saturday, Microsoft announced a bug plaguing its popular Internet Explorer browser. The U.S. government, today, followed this announcement with an advisory warning individuals to avoid the use of this browser.

Edward Snowden, now popularly referred as a fugitive from the U.S.A government for leaking National Security Agency documents, spoke at the SXSW (Annual music, film, and interactive conference and festival held in Austin) calling for a public oversight of the united states spy programs.