Softwareload is now retailing security software from specialists Kaspersky Lab. Early bird customers can take advantage of our Deal of the Week from 14 June until 20 June and get their hands on a cracking Kaspersky download! read more

Did you know that tomorrow (Saturday 5 June 2010) is World Environment Day? Do you want to do your bit for the environment? If so, ditch the CD-Roms and start downloading software! Computing is part of our everyday business and leisure life, and at Softwareload we believe that software shoppers could reduce carbon emissions from the software industry by a whopping 80 per cent if they download programmes rather than buy physical software units. read more

OK, first up here’s a warning – this blog post gets quite serious, but if you’re a major downloader or sharer of files it is essential reading. Did you know that according to new legislation in the UK you could face permanent disconnection from the Internet if you are found to continually download or share copyrighted material – such as movies, music or software?

In the following article, Softwareload highlights all you need to know about the ‘Digital Economy Act’ and how it could affect you. Read on… read more

Anyone who remembers the eighties will be familiar with the Filofax, a large personal organiser synonymous with the ‘Yuppie culture’. Pin-striped, double-breasted suit types would run around the City with a huge leather wallet loaded with contacts, notes, you name it. They’re still popular today but we also have electronic organisers.

Luckily, increasingly sophisticated mobile apps mean we can organise our lives at the touch of a button via our mobile handsets. read more

Today happens to be St.George’s Day, the patron saint of not only England but also Portugal, Malta, Catalonia and Georgia. But what could be more English than fish and chips, steaming out of yesterday’s newspaper with the rich hum of salt and vinegar?

Did you know that this year sees the 150^th anniversary of the first fish and chip shop in the country, reputedly in London’s East End? To celebrate 150 years of fish and chips, Softwareload is offering you the chance to knock 15 per cent off your software shopping. read more

I was in Paris earlier this year for a few days exploring the many delights of the City of Light. Armed with walking boots and euros, I suddenly found myself bogged down by some unwelcome weight, and it wasn’t shopping! Ah, travel guides.

Much as I love them, incisive travel books are often bulky and heavy, and can seriously detract from a good day’s exploration. There’s all that stopping, sifting through your bag, finding the right page and then reading up on the monument or to check on your location. read more

Securing your home is a top priority, but what about the assets stored on your computer? The idea of physical intrusion by thieves into our home is the stuff of nightmares, but allowing cyber criminals to access our PC to steal documents and passwords could be equally intrusive and costly. In this article, Dirk Lebzien, Head of software download portal Softwareload.co.uk, busts the jargon and helps you understand how best to protect your laptop, notebook or PC from attack read more

Softwareload has unveiled its brand new mobile store, giving you simple access to more than 15,000 downloadable mobile applications. Softwareload.co.uk’s UK mobile store offers apps compatible with BlackBerry, PalmOS, Symbian and Windows Mobile platforms, including a number of free titles. read more

Softwareload is now EU-wide

We’ve got some more great news to share! From today, Softwareload is expanding beyond its traditional base in the German speaking countries and the UK with the launch of its EU-wide, English language portal, Softwareload.com. In addition to its online stores in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Great Britain, the site now offers a wide selection of PC and mobile software to all 27 countries of the European Union. read more

According to research out this week, one third of Britons think it’s acceptable to use pirate software, and one in six admit to using illegal computer programmes at work or at home. These are the findings of Microsoft’s “Attitudes to Piracy” study of 1,000 UK consumers, which coincides with the House of Lords’ debate on the Digital Economy Bill, which covers areas such as illegal downloading. read more