Sales Tax Calculator 3.0

Tax Calculator is a simple calculator that adds or deducts a pre-set percentage from an amount entered. You enter the amount to be charged, then click the Add or Deduct button to see the gross sale amount with Tax included or the net cost of goods with Tax removed.

You can enter numbers by keypad or by clicking on the numeric buttons on the program. Optional sounds accompany program operations. The Tax percentage is saved on exit as default if the figure changes in the future.

Instant YouTube Blocker 1.0

Instant YouTube Blocker is the free tool designed to quickly Block or Unblock YouTube on your Windows system. It provides an easy one click solution to block YouTube on all Web Browsers and other desktop applications.

This will be useful for parents who want to block their childrens from YouTube on certain systems or for certain interval of time. In universities or colleges, admins can block YouTube on lab systems.

MAIA Cyberius 1.0

MAIA Cyberius is a user-friendly software solution that enables those who own Internet cafes or other similar businesses to track their customers and to calculate the amount they need to pay.

The application features 10 counters which can be simultaneously started or stopped, but they can also be processed individually.

Facebook Blocker 1.0

Facebook Blocker is a handy and reliable application designed to quickly Block or Unblock Facebook on your Windows system.

It is recommended for parents who want to block their childrens from Facebook, especially during exam times.and for employers who want to increase productivity by blocking Facebook during work hours.

Free Countdown Timer 1.0.0

Free Countdown Timer is a handy and reliable software has been created to help people managing their time. It has a variety of uses. For example.

It can be very useful for those who find it hard to remember the dates for business meetings, appointments and interviews etc.

Samsung announces multi-window feature Android 4.1 Premium Suite for Galaxy Note

Samsung have announced the Premium Suite upgrade for the original Galaxy Note N7000, the same upgrade made available to the Galaxy S3 smartphone.

Like the set for the Galaxy S3, the Galaxy Note (N7000)'s update features Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and also Project Butter and Google Now. In addition, the software includes a number of new features and enhancements.

Google and Motorola challenging Apple and Samsung with the new ' X Phone '

engineers at Motorola Mobility which was purchased by Google are working on a handset codenamed "X-phone", aimed at grabbing market share from Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Google acquired Motorola in May for $12.5 billion to bolster its patent portfolio as its Android mobile operating system competes with rivals such as Apple and Samsung.

Free Alarm Clock 2.7.1 Portable

Free Alarm Clock allows you to set as many alarms as you want. You can set one-time alarms or repeating alarms - activate only from Monday through Friday and give you a chance to sleep on the weekends.
 
Label different alarms to indicate activities you must do at the sound of the alarm. After you set the time and sound for each alarm, you can use a text field to write a note to yourself as a reminder about the alarm's purpose.

Chaos Free 8.0.5.7

Chaos Free is a useful free software. It helps you to easily manage your contacts, tasks and appointments

Chaos Free provides all the basics but in a freeware version (with no ads either).

Intel to Buy McAfee, Inc for $7.68 Billion in Cash

Intel has just bought computer and software security company McAfee. McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) makes antivirus and computer security software. Their primary brand is McAfee VirusScan, but other brands include IntruShield, Entercept, and Foundstone.
according to a release issued this morning. The all cash deal is worth $7.68 billion, or $48 per share. See the release below.
The $48-a-share deal marks a change of direction as the giant chip maker now jumps into the security business. Intel said it will make Santa Clara, Calif.-based McAfee a wholly-owned unit, reporting into its software and services group.

Why Does Mark Hurd Get $50 Million Severance When He Lied In His Expense Reports?

In the conference call following the shocking ousting of HP CEO Mark Hurd, it was revealed that the real reason he was forced out (can we just say "fired," please?) was because he filed false expense reports to hide the affair he was having

Here's the description in the NYT:

Michael Holston, executive vice president and general counsel, said during a conference call that the violation [that Hurd was fired for] involved expense reports, though he would not discuss the amount of money involved. Mr. Holston described Mr. Hurd’s relationship with the contractor as “close” and “personal.” The woman, he said, had been hired by the office of the chief executive. He also said the inaccurate expense reports were intended to conceal the personal relationship, adding that it showed “a profound lack of judgment.”