science week ireland is an annual week-long event in ireland each november , celebrating science .

it is the largest science festival in the country , involving tens of thousands of members of the general public in workshops , talks , laboratory demonstrations , science walks and other science-related events .

another highlight of science week in recent years has been the series of guest lectures by prominent scientists , researchers and inventors .

science week is an initiative of the irish government 's discover science & engineering ( dse ) awareness programme .

dse is managed by forfás on behalf of the office of science and technology at the department of jobs , enterprise and innovation .

dse runs numerous other initiatives , including my science career , urltoken and discover primary science .

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maths week [ ireland ] maths week ireland aims to raise awareness , appreciation and understanding of mathematics for all . mainly for teachers
cork science festival is main partner of science week ireland , and one of the largest stem engagement events in the irish science calendar .
british science week is an annual celebration of science , technology , engineering and maths .
the theme of the 2006 science week is ' the science of the future ' with 380 events and workshops throughout ireland .
a listing of books received at science during the week ended 17 april 2009 .
to create a greater focus on engineering that was possible through science week , calmast decided to establish waterford engineering week ( 2006 ) . this festival is now aligned to the engineers ireland national engineering week which was founded the following year . engineering week emphasises hands on workshops and presentations . engineering week 2019 will take place from 2 - 8 march .
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science week takes place from 11 th - 18 th november . for further information visit urltoken
science week ireland is an annual week - long event in ireland each november , celebrating science . it is the largest science festival in the country , involving tens of thousands of members of the general public in workshops , talks , laboratory demonstrations , science walks and other science - related events and is a wonderful opportunity for young and old to get hands - on with science , technology , engineering and mathematics .
minister humphreys announces €1 . 8 million investment in 23 new science foundation ireland industry fellowships
( pdf , 520 kb ) for holding a great national science week event at your school .
science week ireland is organised by discover science & engineering , the government’s integrated programme for science , technology , engineering and mathematics ( stem ) awareness and promotion . further information on events across the country is available on urltoken
plan a tech week activity at home using our tech week activity sheets , cliste primary school resources or scratch programming lesson plans .
as part of science week ireland 2008 , lifetime lab is running afternoon science club sessions from 3 . 30 – 4 . 30 pm on tuesday 11th and wednesday 12th of november 2008 .
the school theme for national science week 2015 is making waves – the science of light , based on the international year of light .
we partner with lots of organisations to support and deliver stem events in ireland , from large scale scientific conferences to exciting public events such as science week .
lifetime lab will continue to run the popular classroom workshop programme for primary schools during science week 2008 .
sei [ ireland ] home of sustainable energy ireland , the country ' s national energy authority . mainly for teachers
something fishy [ ireland ] learn about water and fish in ireland . mainly for children but teachers will find useful
to celebrate science week 2007 discover science & engineering in association with women in technology and science ( wits ) and the royal irish academy will bring together some leading scientists during science week . the science week lecture series will run from 13th - 16th november . the lecture series is free to the general public and it is aimed at improving the level of understanding of the role that science and engineering play in our everyday lives .
the 2017 national science week teacher resource book will focus on australia’s sustainability science and highlights those issues that are unique to australia and our region .
emerging technologies and the latest developments in science and engineering were the focus of the 2006 science week , in the 10th year of the initiative .
these documents will assist you in organising , promoting and running your national science week event . you can also
the theme for science week ireland 2009 is ' science - - inspiring creativity and innovation ' , which links to the european year of creativity and innovation ,
a statement from the organisers said .
this year ' s science week was one of the best yet with 400 events taking place across the country .
commenting on the success of science week ireland 2009 , peter brabazon , programme director of discover science & engineering , said ,
science week is a fantastic way to introduce young people to the wonders of science but also to demonstrate its relevance to people of all ages . it is brilliant to see the year - on - year rise in the popularity of science week , and we can only hope that we continue to go from strength to strength . of course none of this would be possible if it wasn’t for the enthusiasm and support science week receives from the organisers and volunteers across the county .
urltoken and nature watch ireland [ ireland ] people of all ages can map and learn about ireland ' s flora and fauna on this interactive website . mainly for children but teachers will find useful
british science week 2018 will take place 9 - 18 march 2018 . find out more at our dedicated microsite : urltoken .
exhibitions and lectures will be running at schools , colleges and labs across the country this week to promote the relevance of science , as well as to highlight its importance to ireland ' s economy .
discover science and engineering programme [ ireland ] urltoken is a resource for people of all ages who are interested in science . it includes information on science , engineering and technology events , activities , news , links and careers in ireland . mainly for teachers but children will find useful
previous supporters of science week : - 1 . enterprise ireland : ( forfas department of enterprise , trade and employment . ) 2 . discover science & engineering 3 . abbott ireland diagnostics division 4 . fort dodge laboratories ireland 5 . stiefel laboratories 6 . b braun hospicare ltd 7 . baxter health care 8 . masonite ireland 9 . ida ireland 10 . bank of ireland 11 . the book nest 12 . birdwatch ireland 13 . campbell catering 14 . sligo chamber of commerce & industry 15 . sligo county council 16 . sligo credit union 17 . harmac 18 . smyths toys 19 . toy city 20 . cannings house and garden centre 21 . the sligo champion ( or urltoken ) and 22 . elanco , including eli lilly and company ; lilly in ireland
for more infrmation about british science week including how to get involved by pledging your event , finding an event near you or participating in a citizen science activity , please visit urltoken .
interested in supporting ireland’s nationwide festival of technology ? in order to make the week as successful as possible we have a number of sponsorship opportunities available . please contact the tech week team on info @ urltoken or 087 228 2950 to find out more .
at science foundation ireland , we believe in the ability of science , technology , engineering & maths to effect positive change in the world and drive a sustainable international economy .
school zone [ ireland ] a source of resources and information on the wide range of supplies available for teachers and parents in ireland . mainly for teachers
congratulations to the 263 schools that have been successful in receiving grants of up to $ 500 to help them conduct a range and variety of science activities during national science week . more information .
in 2016 we will embrace the ‘technology’ in stem , in particular autonomous technology , with the national science week school theme drones , droids and robots .
the national science week theme poster for 2015 has been sent to all schools and is also available to download ( 3 . 3 mb , pdf ) .
were the warnings about storm emma overblown ? these photos from around ireland . . .
try science [ usa ] great science ideas , good teacher page . mainly for teachers but children will find useful
scope [ ireland ] scope - the tv show that loves science , engineering and technology . full details of the show week by week are available here , with loads more information on the events , celebrities and cutting edge technology covered on the show . there are also fun competitions and test - yourself quizzes . mainly for children but teachers will find useful
the free open day organised by the mayo county enterprise board was to a mixture of exhibits and hands - on science shows . it was a hugh sucess this year and science ireland had a big attendance at its three science shows held on the day .
edukate [ ireland ] a resource with lots of fun , interactive games covering a number of science topics . mainly for children but teachers will find useful
80 primary school children took part in the rcsi ‘come to your senses ' workshops in the royal college of surgeons in ireland ( rcsi ) on monday , 12th november . as part of science week and the rds science live demonstration lecture programme , the workshops used the theme of the five human senses to encourage senior primary school students to develop an interest in the science of the human body and the environment in which they live . the workshops are in line with the theme of this year ' s science week which is ‘everyday experimenting ' .
the frog blog [ ireland ] the frog blog is a website created by humphrey jones and jeremy stone , science teachers of st . columba ' s college , dublin , ireland . it aims to provide an online tool for the promotion of science within their school , and across the country . teachers mainly
everything you need to know about big week on the farm 2018 . nightly from monday april 9th to friday 13th
the aim of science week is to promote the relevance of science , technology , engineering and mathematics ( stem ) in our everyday lives and to demonstrate the importance of these disciplines to the future development of irish society and the economy .
from lie detectors to remote control helicopters , budding scientists put their skills to good use at it sligo yesterday to mark the start of this year ' s science week events .
maynooth university & maynooth university logo are registered trademarks of the national university of ireland , maynooth .
enfo [ ireland ] excellent resource for environmental education . mainly for teachers but children will find useful
highlights from science ' s online daily news site , science now , this week include a closer look at einstein ' s brain , birthing in neandertals , the reason leaves turn red in the fall , and a crash of cosmic proportions .
epa [ ireland ] home of ireland ' s environmental protection agency , an independent public body which has a wide range of functions to protect the environment . mainly for teachers but children will find useful
the school theme for national science week in 2018 is game changers and change makers . this could refer to individuals , teams , technologies or ideas – what does it suggest to you ?
scoilnet [ ireland ] the main irish website for education . mainly for teachers but children will find useful
tech week is ireland’s nationwide festival of technology aimed at students , parents and the public . tech week is made up of a range of classroom and community activities taking place across ireland – in libraries , schools , community centres , and many other locations . these activities give students a chance to develop their interest in technology subjects , examine potential career prospects , learn new skills , be creative and , most importantly , have a lot of fun .
and if that’s whetted your appetite for all things science , then check out the full event listings below to find lots of fun events in your area – there are hundreds and hundreds all around the country . science week is 13 – 20 november nationwide .
scicentre primary science self study materials [ uk ] useful background science for primary teachers - developed for self - study . mainly for teachers
some of the main highlights included the annual science & technology fair at the institute of technology , sligo which kicked off science week on sunday 8th november . a number of free lectures open to the public took place in the science gallery , trinity college dublin . this year’s lecture series featured talks by damini kumar , the irish ambassador for the eu year of creativity and innovation ; the tyndall institute ; clarity and sustainable energy ireland .
the future earth poster has been created for schools to help them plan their science week activities . it lists highlight events in each state and territory and links to other great science resouces . download and print your own a3 future earth poster ( 4mb , pdf ) .
the primary science initiative was awarded a bursary to run the workshop as part of the rds science live demonstration lecture programme which funds the development of creative and engaging workshops for primary school students , delivered in the rds and in locations around ireland .
europe’s longest standing science festival , the british science festival will make its way to hull in 2018 ! read more about previous years here .
british science week is a ten - day celebration of science , technology , engineering and maths - featuring fascinating , entertaining and engaging events and activities across the uk for people of all ages . british science week provides a platform to stimulate and support teachers , stem professionals , science communicators and the general public to produce and participate in stem events and activities . anyone can organise an event or activity , and the british science association helps organisers plan by providing free activity and support resources . we welcome and support any type of organiser , from schools to community groups , and from local businesses to large national cultural institutions . the resulting programme of events is a hugely varied and eclectic mix . british science week 2017 saw over 2 , 300 events engage almost one million participants , with activities taking place across the uk .
to give you a flavour of the creativity , inspiration and fun that british science week brings to communities , schools , cultural spaces , public places and national institutions , watch our highlights film from 2016 .
calmast has been running science week in the region since 1998 and in 2017 reached 10 , 000 participants in lismore , dungarvan , waterford , tramore , clonmel , kilkenny , new ross and wexford . international , national and local presenters bring science alive for all ages . the next south east science festival will take place 11 – 18 nov 201 8
room 108 - primary science [ canada ] lots of free ( and fun ! ) interactive science games . mainly for children but teachers will find useful
there are a lots of ways you can get your students , class , year level , school and community involved in national science week . your participation can be as simple as a display in the school library , or as complex as a whole - school science fair . here are some
as part of science week 2007 , which runs from 11 – 18 november , we have just announced a lecture series which is free to the public . please find more information below and apply for tickets online .
the mission of the irish computer society foundation is to further ireland’s educational and cultural participation in the worldwide information society .
science spin , ireland’s science , research and nature magazine is now available as a page turner online . to view the latest issues just click on the link below : spin plus see also : urltoken the magazine is also on sale in easons , etc . in hard copy .
if you’re a school who received a grant , here’s a media release template ( 184 kb , docx ) and an example media release ( 185 kb , docx ) to help you promote your involvement in national science week .
jasmine glavey from aghamore had a hair - raising experience when she assisted declan holmes from science ireland with the van de graff generator , demonstrating static electricity . the show was part of the mayo science and technology festival open day held on 15th nov 2009 in the tf royal hotel .
feedback on “5 nifty science experiments you can do at home with the kids” .
the academy of science is developing a project office for future earth in australia .
the making waves : the science of light resource online ebook is now available .
science with me [ usa ] bright ideas for teaching science to young children . [ please note - subscription required to view content ] . mainly for parents / teachers
the book was prepared by the australian science teachers association ( asta ) teacher and contains an abbreviated curriculum map of the australian curriculum : science covering years f - 10 . this has then been used to develop a curriculum map of light topics addressing most content descriptions from the science understanding and science as a human endeavour sub - strands .
to discover more about the science behind the cosmetic products you use every day , join us for our lecture and panel discussion with industry experts on the science of beauty .
irish peatland conservation council [ ireland ] curriculum resources on the bog . good on how to plan a field trip . mainly for teachers
in an unusual decision , science this week retracted a 2005 report without the agreement of all the authors ( see p . 463 ) . the report describes a method , dubbed magic , to identify drug targets by tracking protein movements in live cells .
science ' s policy blog , science insider , reported this week on an innovative approach to provide the best malaria drugs to the world ' s poor ; revising the clean water act to protect seas against ocean acidification from atmospheric carbon dioxide ; the nomination of william brinkman , former head of research at bell labs , to run the $ 4 . 8 billion office of science at the department of energy ; and other stories .
esb [ ireland ] useful resources for the teaching of electricity . try smart spark ' s challenges mainly for teachers but children will find useful
armagh planetarium [ ireland ] find out about a typical school visit to the , the digital theatre shows , the mobile planetaruium and more .
blackrock education centre [ ireland ] comprehensive set of make and do nature projects using recycled materials . mainly for children but teachers will find useful
science night - robot soccer - friday 17 nov from 6 . 30pm - 8 . 30pm
science night open labs 6 . 30 pm – 8 . 30pm for all the family .
gaelscoil na ríthe visit this 2010 junior spider award winning website for lots of science ideas .
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seomra ranga [ ireland ] the aim of the website is to share practical resources for the primary school classroom on the web . mainly for teachers
national science museum ( exhibition ) st . patrick’s college , 6 . 00pm - 8 . 00pm
marine dimensions [ ireland ] an independent consultancy dedicated to knowledge , awareness and sustainability for the marine environment . mainly for teachers but children will find useful
entitled ‘chemistry in your kitchen’ children aged 10 - 12 years old can take part in a hands on practical session that will explore some interesting chemical reactions in your kitchen . if you would like to learn how to make plastic from milk , come along and try out this special lifetime lab science week science club . pre - booking is required . admission will be €3 per child .
creating futures [ ireland ] this climate change education resource for senior primary classrooms consists of 10 lessons to inspire inquiry , creativity and cooperation . mainly for teachers
science foundation ireland staff are working from home today due to the severe weather , and will do so while a status red weather warning is in place for dublin and the surrounding areas . please contact us by email if you need to get in touch .
the pollinator project the pollinator project is a celebration of ireland’s wonderful pollinating insects including our busy bees . unfortunately they have been having a very hard time lately and this project aims to give them a helping hand . while the project aims to encourage an interest in natural science from a young age , it also hopes to draw attention to the plight of the bee in ireland . workshops delivered by green bee education .
science foundation ireland staff will continue to work from home on thursday 1st and friday 2nd of march due to the status red weather warning that is in place for dublin and the surrounding areas . please contact us by email if you need to get in touch .
sci - spy [ ireland ] this excellent resource has lots of information and activities for 5th and 6th class students . mainly for students but teachers will find useful
just forests [ ireland ] just forests are ireland ' s longest established non - governmental development education organisation working solely on global poverty - related tropical forestry / timber issues from a local development perspective . you ' ll find videos , quizzes , jigsaws and downloads on this website . mainly for teachers but children will find useful
pollock overcame blindness to win bronze and silver medals for northern ireland in the 2002 commonwealth rowing championships and in 2009 travelled 770 kilometres to reach the south pole .
the exploratorium , san francisco [ usa ] the site of the world famous science museum . plenty of resources for teachers and children - look for the science snacks . mainly for teachers but children will find useful
© 2018 american association for the advancement of science . all rights reserved . aaas is a partner of hinari , agora , oare , chorus , clockss , crossref and counter . science issn 1095 - 9203 .
energy in education [ ireland ] the energy in education website , developed by the sustainable energy authority of ireland ( seai ) in collaboration with the department of education and skills , is designed to help school to improve energy management practices , reduce school operating costs and protect the environment . mainly for teachers but children will find useful
future earth launched in 2015 and is a major 10 - year international initiative to advance global sustainability science .
bbc schools science clips [ uk ] excellent set of resources . mainly for children but teachers will find useful
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primary maths [ ireland ] on this site you will find resources that have been contributed by teachers and other educators interested in the teaching of mathematics . mainly for teachers
class maths [ ireland ] class maths is a free resource and contains various maths games which are suitable for primary school students . mainly for children but teachers will find useful
calmast , the centre for the advancement of learning of maths , science and technology at waterford institute of technology .
a simmering debate in the genomics community about the likely value of genomewide association studies to gauge inherited risks of developing common diseases went public last week in commentaries published online by the new england journal of medicine .
the closing date for the 2017 / 2018 sfi discover science and maths awards is fast approaching . sign up now !
sfi research centres are making important scientific advances , enhancing enterprise and industry , training students with critical , in - demand skills , supporting regional development , and enhancing ireland’s international reputation .
also in the documentary pollock reveals how he encouraged ireland ' s rugby team to “turn the impossible possible” in a stirring speech prior to the historic win over new zealand in chicago .
realising the fundamental importance of mathematics calmast established maths week ireland ( 2006 ) which has become the biggest festival of its kind in the world with over 300 , 000 participating across the whole island . over 50 partners : universities , institutes of technology , visitor centres , and other groups host and support events . activities are also offered online and schools across the island do amazing activities in - school .
inishowen maritime museum and planetarium [ ireland ] inishowen maritime museum has a state - of - the - art planetarium . find out more about it on the website . for teachers and children
teaching ideas for primary teachers [ uk ] an excellent resource for primary teachers , all subjects including science . mainly for teachers
a tree new to science dominates the vegetation over an area of at least 8000 km 2 in an african war zone .
at the launch ' tumble circus ' entertained the young audience with an introduction to quantum physics and the science of atoms .
‘come to your senses ' has been developed to ensure direct relevance to the primary science curriculum and is part of rcsi ' s primary science initiative ( psti ) which aims to support the teaching of science in the classroom . today ' s workshop compliments the ‘come to your senses ' summer course which rcsi runs for primary school teachers to introduce them to hands - on and fun ways of teaching science . the initiative is a component of the reach rcsi programme which promotes recreation , education and community health .
s stands for seasonal . we want people to realise that if it’s not in season then it has been imported , increasing its food miles , therefore producing more pollution . of course there are fruit and vegetables that cannot be grown in ireland . fruit and vegetables that can be grown in ireland should always be your first choice . help reduce pollution by reducing your food miles and buying local .
coillte - learn about trees [ ireland ] worksheets on trees for all classes in the primary school . child friendly , well graded worksheets , simple access . mainly for teachers but children will find useful
upton noble school [ uk ] the ' science ' section provides great resources for teachers . mainly for teachers . mainly for teachers
mark pollock chats to rick o ' shea about his search for a cure for spinal injury on the frontier of medical science .
st . colman ' s n . s , clara st . colman ' s n . s ' s blog posts up to date information on activities the children do , such as discovery primary science , art , and their visits to accredited discover science centres .
rté . ie is the website of raidió teilifís éireann , ireland ' s national public service broadcaster . rté is not responsible for the content of external internet sites . images courtesy of urltoken and getty images
planet aqua [ ireland ] planet aqua aims to raise awareness of the aquatic environment . the site contains a downloadable teacher ' s manual to help deliver the primary school sese science curriculum using aquatic examples which is aimed at 5th and 6th class students , a virtual exhibition and a regional directory . mainly for teachers but children will find useful
inver national school the school’s website – lovely science resources , look at the sound walk and the ‘egg’citing experiments and their microscope work .
roger frost ' s website [ uk ] excellent for ideas for ict and science , good for suppliers of software . mainly for teachers
rté . ie is the website of raidió teilifís éireann , ireland ' s national public service broadcaster . rté is not responsible for the content of external internet sites . images courtesy of urltoken and getty images .
a number of inventors , technologists and scientists from various walks of life will explore the science behind everyday items , from soccer boots to cosmetics , as well as discussing popular topics such as space travel and forensics in order to bring science to life in an interesting way .
microsoft reveals imagine cup 2011 winners , unveils $ 3 million grant program creators of winning student projects hail from bangladesh , brazil , denmark , france , greece , ireland , korea , poland , romania and taiwan .
the science of beauty event will bring together some leading scientists in the field of cosmetic science to reveal the innovative thinking that goes into making cosmetic products . not many people realise the vast science that underpins the cosmetics industry and the many different types of scientists who work on creating innovative and beneficial products – development of which can take years to ensure that they meet the needs of consumers to enhance appearance and well - being .
moneystown national school website for a busy school in co . wicklow with a special section dedicated to their work on the discover primary science programme !
planet science [ uk ] good site with lots of activities and ideas for children , teachers and parents . mainly for children but teachers will find useful
they are not perfect , but they ' re a big improvement over what scientists have been living with since 2001 . that ' s how many scientists feel about the draft guidelines on human stem cell research released last week by the u . s . national institutes of health .
the school grant round closed on 23 april . the successful applicants were announced in may . the grant round is administered by the australian science teachers association .
successful projects were announced in late may . the grant pool of $ 90 000 is provided by the australian government department of industry , innovation and science .
the robert boyle summer school was established in 2012 as the first irish cultural summer school for adults exploring the role of science in our society . the 7
we run the all - party parliamentary group on diversity and inclusion in science , technology , engineering and maths ( stem ) . find out more here .
science , technology , engineering and maths camp for secondary school pupils . will run from 5 - 8 june 2018 . cost €80 . booking with calmast @ urltoken
mash [ ireland ] this is an irish website that offers teachers rewards for sharing resources . it provides help and resources for teachers when planning and gives teachers the chance to win prizes for sharing ideas with others . there are resources on a huge range of themes including maths and science related topics , e . g . shapes , addition , electricity , spring , shells , plants and scientists . mainly for teachers
dr . sheila willis is director of the forensic science laboratory , a position she has held since 2002 . prior to that , she was deputy director and head of the chemistry section . she completed her undergraduate degree in ucd where she also carried out her phd research on organometallic chemistry under the supervision of professor a . r . manning . she was recently chair of the european academy of forensic science and has been active in the european network of forensic science institutes since its inception .
cit blackrock castle observatory [ ireland ] visit the website for information on school tours , the stardome mobile planetarium , the web of stars workshop , signals from space and the wide range of activities and resources that the observatory provides for teachers and students .
future earth is a global community of tens of thousands of world - class researchers , projects and institutes brought together around an international research agenda focusing on sustainability science .
back to science . i just put up some stuff on my web site for biology students . have a look at : urltoken or just go to the home page of urltoken and look for the leaving cert . biology stuff . wish i could get involved in science week – but it seems a closed shop – run by ‘the big boys’ with a focus on technology . natural sciences seems to be left out . pity really since this century will see more of a fusion between technology and biology than ever before . a friend of mine did physics in tcd and is now working on a ph d . in cambridge in nanotechnology / biology .
from 9th - 18th november , experience our program of free public engagement events , open days , science tours , talks , exhibitions , shows , workshops and school visits .
yep , oingo boingo said it best . we’re here today to go through some extremely fun , easy and educational science experiments you can do at home with the little ones .
smart futures stem careers roadshow : smart futures is a government initiative working with industry , research and education partners to give career talks to secondary school students around ireland . our smart futures stem careers roadshow will help challenge misconceptions about science , technology , engineering and maths ( stem ) . get the inside scoop from employees on what it’s really like to have a career in stem , and explore the many opportunities that stem education has to offer . urltoken
follow the fleet [ ireland ] this website aims to bring a world of maritime adventure , imagination and education to the class room . it ' s designed to complement & incorporate the sese curriculum as set out in the primary education syllabus . follow the fleet 2008 has a host of features that can be utilised to convey concepts in geography , general science and history to pupils aged between 7 and 9 . mainly for children but teachers will find useful
the 88 page game changers and change makers teaching resource book is now available from the australian science teachers association as a free interactive online book and a pdf to download and print .
with this theme in mind , we will examine and explore the importance of creativity and innovation and the vital role it plays in science , engineering and technology ,
they added .
during national science week 2007 , which ran from november 12 - 16 , cscb scientists helped over 1000 primary and secondary school pupils discover the magic of chemistry . 10 schools and over 200 students attended scienceworks at ucd conway institute . participants on the half - day workshops got the opportunity to tour the facilities and meet researchers , learning that for a scientist the most important thing is to be passionate about your work and enjoy being part of a team . the lab session featured , in addition to chemistry , neuroscience , bioinformatics and dna .
going into its fifth year , the festival has already been a huge success , with tens of thousands of people participating in activities in previous years . the tech week team would love you to get involved and here are ways you can by inspire the next generation by organizing technology - related activities in your local schools or communities . these could include :
steve spangler science [ usa ] spangler , who is probably best known for his now famous mentos and cola experiment , is a teacher and an advocate of hands - on science and inquiry - based learning and he is a regular on us television . this website has a science experiment section and is easy to navigate with experiment categories ranging from light , colour and density to rocks and minerals . there is also a top ten list of experiments on the home page including , ' how to make a folding egg ' and ' cloud in a bottle ' . mainly for teachers
discovery 2009 , cork’s interactive science exhibition , took place in city hall on 14th to 18th november and featured workshops , shows and events all across cork city and county , in schools , libraries and other venues . family days were also held on saturday 14th november and sunday 15th november . the galway science & technology exhibition took place on sunday 22nd november in the galway bay hotel & leisureland .
energy in education [ ireland ] the energy in education website , is designed to help school to improve energy management practices , which can provide a range of teaching opportunities in science and maths and for developing skills by involving pupils in taking meter readings , reading and understanding bills , and gathering and analysing energy use data . there are a whole range of resources including videos , guides and workbooks to download , including one for primary school pupils to help them to be energy detectives in their school . mainly for teachers
the resource book aim to raise awareness of sustainability science and all of the sciences – social , natural and applied – and encourage positive actions that make a direct contribution to the earth becoming more sustainable .
just don’t tell them they’ll learn anything , and they’ll be all for it . check out urltoken if these experiments have tickled your fancy for lots more info on how to get the youngsters into all things science .
cappawhite n . s . our website gives a glimpse at our school activities , ranging from discover science to the green flag committee . have a look at the photographs of our tours , concerts and much more .
the environmental society at it sligo scooped first prize at the inaugural green planet awards which was held at the cultivate centre in temple bar . congratulations to the campaign directors , patrick mcloughlin , grace herbert ( both in 2nd year environmental science , in 2008 / 2009 ) and vanya lambrecht ( 4th year fine arts ) as well as the other members of the team . their project , ' eco - eating week ' won them a brand new ' reva ' electric car worth in excess of €13 , 000 as the top prize in this year ' s awards , under the environmental awareness theme , ' eco - eating ' .
calmast coordinates the stem elements of ireland’s premier street performance festival . this is an opportunity to bring stem to the people . spróg is the young people’s festival and runs from 30 july – 5 august at garter lane arts centre and spraoi runs 3 - 5 august when calmast and partners turn the whole of hanover st into a stem street .
cloverfield n . s . cloverfield is a 2 - teacher rural school in east limerick , the website contains a variety of pages including information about their participation in the discovery science programme and green schools , a recycling initiative .
stem outreach hub . it was established in 2003 to address issues in stem ( science , technology , engineering and maths ) building on work of the south east schools science initiative commenced in the 1990 ' s . the centre leverages the resources of wit ( in particular the staff and students and venues ) and works in partnership with schools , industry and business , local authorities , public bodies and non - governmental organisations . calmast is now funded by
for 16 years calmast has entertained thousands at the bt young scientist and technology exhibition coordinating a south east science region stand . calmast also runs scifest @ waterfordit a regional young scientist competition which is now a third the size of the btyste . the
st eunans n s this web link gives an insight into the fun , educational activities within st eunan ' s n . s . , raphoe . there is an overwhelming view in st eunan ' s n . s . , that science is cool !
reach rcsi works in partnership with primary and post primary schools , youth and community groups together with the local community on the design and delivery of educational initiatives including grinds / homework clubs , science workshops , sports & health programmes and an education information service .
maths and science have been an important part of irish school education since the foundation of the state . this talk will cover our building of an archive of old stem exam papers and look at some of the ways the exams have changed over almost 100 years .
s . n . réalt na mara s . n . réalt na mara is located in the lovely seaside village of rosses point , co . sligo . the website details some of the many activities the pupils are involved in including discover primary science and green schools .
joe edwards jr was selected as a nasa pilot astronaut in 1994 , in the 15th group of astronauts . he piloted the last american crewmember to the russian mir space station and flew the closest flying maneuvers ever attempted around an orbiting space station in the history of manned space flight in the orbiter endeavour . joe is also a graduate of the navy fighter weapons school ( topgun ) and a former chairman of the board of the national science center , a science , mathematics and engineering educational organisation created by the u . s . congress .
lough boora parklands [ ireland ] lough boora parklands , a beautiful new landscape at the heart of ireland , offers a unique visitor experience . a range of activities ensures that there is something for every visitor . roam the walkways and meadows and engage with this extraordinary landscape . interact with art and nature in one location or use it as a place to take some exercise . pursue your favourite hobby ( cycling , angling , birdwatching , photography ) or use it as an educational resource . avail of our picnic facilities . the visitors pavilion provides information about lough boora parklands extraordinary past , as far back as 9 , 000 years ago , the unique flora and fauna , industrial peat harvesting and the artwork created in the parklands since 2002 . lough boora parklands is open 365 days a year with open access for all . teachers and kids
st martin de porres n s this is our school website , featuring lots of aspects of our school life . you can see our art work and stories , our sporting and other activities , news about all our projects , and of course our discover primary science page !
piaras , if your bloggers want to know what a shameless plug is , just read on . the best and definitive interactive ‘nature’ web site in ireland is mine at urltoken . i run ireland’s first spring watch and autumn watch using yahoos maps to plot sightings of events such as the first leaf fall or first arrival of flowers . the site also hosts the national road kill survey , which passes data to the national road authority . other wildlife projects include surveys on mammals , lizard and biodiversity . all the data can be viewed on either yahoo maps or flash maps county by county . the site can also be used by professionals because it takes in data using the irish grid system and lat / long readings . i would be interested in bloggers opinion of the site . plug , plug plug . don’t worry piaras , i’m more shameless than you .
urltoken is a full participating member of the press council of ireland and supports the office of the press ombudsman . this scheme in addition to defending the freedom of the press , offers readers a quick , fair and free method of dealing with complaints that they may have in relation to articles that appear on our pages . to contact the office of the press ombudsman lo - call 1890 208 080 or go to urltoken or urltoken
on this page you ' ll find ideas for help with event ideas and running a school event . once you ' ve organised your event , ensure that you register it in our event diary . need more help ? contact your local representative from the australian science teachers association .
space scoop [ eu ] universe awareness ( unawe ) , a programme endorsed by unesco and the international astronomical union ( iau ) has developed space scoop to share exciting new astronomical discoveries and inspire children to develop an interest in science and technology . mainly for children but teachers will find useful
scoil naomh bríd , mayo scoil naomh bríd is situated on the killala road , ballina , co . mayo . we have been participating in the primary science award of excellence for 5 years now . we have an active green schools committee and have received our second green flag in 2009 . check out our website for lots of information !
emma o ' kelly chats to some of the youngsters about how they envisage the future . suggestions include everything from robot teachers to triple decker buses . she also talks to minster for enterprise , trade and employment micheál martin who comments on how kids at primary level are enjoying science and this needs to be extended into second level education .
st . eithne ' s gns welcome to the st . eithne ' s school website . this website was created and is maintained by the students , teachers and parents of st . eithne ' s . check out our news page for latest updates and of course our science page which you can get to by clicking on the activities link .
dublin zoo family farm [ ireland ] dublin zoo , a city landmark and discover primary science and maths centre , has added to its list of attractions with the family farm , an exciting joint venture with agri aware . the one acre farm has pigs , sheep , goats , cows and poultry as well as a vegetable garden and the website has a wealth of resources for teachers interested in exploring the topic of agriculture . the family farm website offers a ' meet the animals section ' where children can get to know some of the residents including and a kids section with interactive games and fun facts ; who knew a pig can run a mile in seven minutes ? a range of teaching resources are available on the website to download from the ' dig in ! ' pack . these include modules and lesson plans to teach about the farm , where our food comes from and the environment . mainly for teachers
discover science and engineering provided two interactive science shows on each day of the festival - the wonders show from estonia and sue mcgrath ' s amazing science2life show . “it was absolutely fantastic , a brilliant learning experience , very engaging and lots of fun for the students and us teachers , ” said emer whyte , a teacher from st peter’s boys school in bray , who escorted a group of students to the event . on november 20 , ucd school of chemistry and chemical biology hosted the royal society of chemistry schools lecture by professor david smith , university of york . professor smith won a royal society of chemistry higher education teaching award in 2005 and estimates that he has lectured to over 25 , 000 school students .
lifetime lab will also have a stand at the discovery 2008 interactive science exhibition at the city hall cork from sunday 16th – wednesday 19th november 2008 . come and join us for the family day on sunday 16th november from 3 - 6 pm . school groups can visit the exhibition from 9 . 30 am – 4pm monday 17th to wednesday 19th november 2008 .
holy cross school , tramore a school website packed with interesting pages about many topics , including our discover primary science work . we even have photos of the day the coastguard helicopter landed on our school playing field ! they told us all about their work & about the rotor blades on their helicopter , as we ' d been learning about rotor blades in class for the dps project .


pc tools ( founded in 2003 ) , formerly known as winguides.com , was a software company acquired by symantec in 2008 ; the new owner eventually discontinued the pc tools name .

company headquarters were in luxembourg , with offices in australia , the united states , united kingdom , ireland and ukraine .

the company had previously developed and distributed security and optimization software for the mac os x and microsoft windows platforms .

pc tools ( company )

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security vendor symantec has announced the acquisition of software tools company pc tools for undisclosed financial terms .
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pc tools internet security review : pc tools internet security offers a decidedly mixed bag of protections . - pc world business - security & email - pc world business
symantec has announced plans to acquire pc tools for an undisclosed amount . pc …
in december 2013 , symantec announced they were discontinuing and retiring the entire pc tools brand and offering a non expiring license to pc tools performance toolkit , pc tools registry mechanic , pc tools file recover and pc tools privacy guardian users with an active subscription as of december 4 , 2013 .
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pc tools is not malware . the company is owned by symantec .
glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at pc tools , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the pc tools company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at pc tools .
click the button below to add the pc tools spyware doctor with antivirus 3 pc retal box to your wish list .
while the term
pc
is in the company name , pc tools said it ' s focused on helping fight whatever vulnerabilities may come . when building iantivirus for mac , pc tools wanted to maintain emphasis on the mac - specific vulnerability environment .
on august 18 , 2008 , symantec announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire pc tools , but pc tools will maintain separate operations . [ 2 ]
the only benefit from the pc tools purchase was the added maintenance and privacy tools to norton products . norton security products were superior to pc tools security products except for threatfire which is now added to norton products .
back to your desktop , right click to delete the pc tools antivirus free icon .
symantec has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire australian security vendor pc tools .
step4 : delete pc tools antivirus free related registry keys in order to complete uninstall pc tools antivirus free , you need to clean up all the associated registry keys as well .
symantec has been sued for running fake
scareware
scans that induce people to pay for subscriptions to pc tools registry mechanic , pc tools performance , toolkit , and norton utilities .
pc tools internet security performs very well against the hundreds of similar programs on the market .
symantec has dropped the pc tools range of security software , leaving the australian company that it acquired in 2008 to concentrate on its system tuning products .
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cant remember any hardcore pc . tools software fan , so no one for crying , thats sad
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in may 2013 , symantec announced they were discontinuing the pc tools line of internet security software .
the suite includes the optional pc tools browser defender toolbar ( for internet explorer only ) , which provides antiphishing protection . unlike many phishing filters , pc tools does not use lists from antiphishing sites .
hackers broke into a pc security company’s computers – and slipped a virus into software downloaded by two million people .
pc tools will maintain separate operations within symantec ' s consumer business unit , with simon clausen , pc tools , chief executive officer , leading the team and reporting to janice chaffin , symantec group president of consumer products . pc tools will continue to offer their products under the pc tools brand and serve its customers through its existing partners and channels . pc tools is a privately held company headquartered in australia , with offices in usa , uk , ireland and the ukraine . their customers are located across the globe and their products are available in more than 196 countries .
symantec just bought the company , pc tools . i hope symantec can use pc tool threatexpert to help symantec machine and norton future product catch and analyze new threats sample . threatexpert urltoken threatexpert submission urltoken submissionapplet . aspx
this is the first time pc tools has combined spyware detection with its own anti - virus engine .
the pc tools and antivirus software maker tops analysts ' earnings estimates and acquires the performance software maker .
on august 18 , 2008 , symantec announced the signing of an agreement to acquire pc tools . under the agreement , pc tools would maintain separate operations . the financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed .
pc tools internet security and firewall may be configured to block trusteer endpoint protection and prevent it from loading .
1 . open the pc tools menu and click
firewall
. then click
edit firewall settings
provides auxiliary pc tools security services . if this service is disabled spyware protection will be reduced .
pc tools spyware doctor is amongst the most trusted spyware removal software available and is highly recommended by many companies and publications including pc world , pc utilities and pc magazine . spyware doctor has been downloaded over 125 million times and it has been winning awards consistently since 2005 .
follow the prompts . a progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove pc tools registry mechanic .
, as they focus on streamlining their product range to provide fewer , better solutions for customers . they retired the pc tools security portfolio ( pc tools internet security , spyware doctor and spyware doctor with antivirus ) on may 18 , 2013 . as an alternative to your pc tools security solution , symantec recommends the award - winning , new
buying pc tools gave symantec a budget brand with the internet security , spyware doctor and spyware doctor with antivirus products slotting in below the more upmarket norton range . now as part of symantec ceo stephen bennett’s restructuring of the company , the pc tools security products are being quietly streamlined out of existence .
symantec promises that pc tools will maintain separate operations within the security company ' s consumer business unit , with pc tools ' ceo simon clausen leading the team and reporting to janice chaffin , symantec group president of consumer products . the company also claimed that it will continue to offer its products under the pc tools brand and serve its customers through its existing partners and channels .
we are excited to welcome pc tools into the symantec consumer family and believe the combination of our two companies will provide additional value and choice for consumers worldwide to better enable and protect their digital life ,
said chaffin .
you ' ve heard that cleaning up your pc will help it run smoother , but you don ' t know where to start . with pc tools registry mechanic , you ' ll get a fresh , new experience ; combining the trusted , powerful tools you need with the simplicity you want . what you do on your pc is nobody else ' s business . pc tools registry mecha . . .
pc tools pty ltd . develops and publishes security and utility software for consumers and enterprises markets . its products include spyware
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if you got the above steps done correctly , pc tools antivirus free would have been uninstalled from your system completely .
the pc tools malware research center monitors trends and emerging spyware issues and provides security solutions for the consumer and enterprise marketplace . the company is headquartered in sydney , with offices in san francisco , london , dublin , melbourne , and kiev . pc tools has a global network of distributors , resellers , and retailers .
pc tools internet security does not include parental controls or backup . the company told pc world that
these added components cater for a small [ percentage ] of the market and unnecessarily bloat a product , often making it cumbersome to install and run .
pc tools internet security does not include parental controls or backup . the company told pc world that
these added components cater for a small [ percentage ] of the market and unnecessarily bloat a product , often making it cumbersome to install and run
.
however , it ' s unlikely that pc tools will last for long , considering that many of its security and privacy products ( pc tools antivirus , privacy guardian , file recover , spam monitor , pc tools firewall plus , threatfire , and pc tools internet security ) haven ' t been doing very well on their own and furthermore , compete directly with the norton line of products . only two products that pc tools offers are solid enough to be known relatively well : spyware doctor and registry mechanic . however , even these i would expect one day to be folded in under the norton product line .
it’s worth pointing out this version is fully compliant with vista , so if you’ve bought the new os , you can upgrade knowing full well that it’ll work without problem . what’s more , pc tools has now made spyware doctor compatible with the other tools in the company ' s range , there is even a free optional upgrade to downloading and installing pc tool anti - virus tools .
step6 : max uninstaller has now fully uninstalled pc tools antivirus free related files and extensions . click “ok ” to finish .
follow the prompts . a progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove pc tools spyware doctor with antivirus .
you can also view this company ' s entry in the australian business register .
pc tools is a global software leader with a cache of security and utility products , including the multi award - winning spyware doctor tm . pc tools is an industry leader in real - time anti - spyware and has a number of key patents pending .
there ' s something different about pc tools . you may not notice it at first , but it ' s there . as part of symantec ' s ongoing commitment to its consumer brands , norton and pc tools , pc tools is also adopting the symantec checkmark logo . we will still bring you powerfully simple solutions for your pc and together , symantec ' s consumer brands will continue delivering more solutions and services than any other consumer software vendor .
turner added :
while there are some areas of technology overlap , such as basic antivirus and firewall , pc tools brings unique complementary technologies such as pc maintenance and utility capabilities . also , pc tools ' automated response infrastructure leverages several of their security technologies , and will provide additional coverage of emerging threat types .
on the downside , i was a bit disappointed when i realize you can ' t fix all of your registry issues in the trial version , and also when i saw that most windows tools in pc tools registry mechanic were actually built - in system tools .
pc tools appears to be heading somewhere significant with the changes introduced in spyware doctor 5 ; it ' s just not there yet .
i think they are integrate from the signatures of norton in order to provide same protection on pc tools security products . the problem for pc tools as became behind track by others as it couldn ' t provide consistent as symantec also focuses on their mainstream primary products .
existing pc tools security users will still receive updated virus definitions until their subscription expires . they’ll then be encouraged to move to an equivalent norton product . according to the faq for pc tools users that’s been posted on the company’s website they ' ll be able to ,
. . . take advantage of our special offer to switch to norton .
the company will also assume quarterdeck ' s outstanding debt as part of the deal .
pc tools ' malware research centre - - which monitors trends and emerging spyware issues - - will also prove a boon for symantec should the acquisition go ahead . turner revealed that part of the reason symantec is acquiring pc tools is because of the knowledge and experience possessed by the latter ' s employees .
therefore , we are very interested in retaining pc tools employees after the acquisition ,
she said .
according to symantec , pc tools will maintain separate operations within symantec ' s consumer business unit , with simon clausen , pc tools ' chief executive officer , continuing to lead the team . he will report to janice chaffin , symantec group president of consumer products . symantec says it will essentially be business as usual for pc tools , which will sell its full catalogue of products and support its loyal customer base .
but on behavior - based detection of malware , pc tools scored the highest of any suite tested . in overall detection , pc tools produced a warning 93 percent of the time ; detected and blocked 87 percent of the malware ; and removed 80 percent of the malware . pc tools also produced strong numbers for detecting and removing rootkits - - stealth malware used to hide infections from pc users and security software alike . it successfully removed all nine active rootkits we tested it against .
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as part of symantec’s commitment to your online protection , we are streamlining our product range to provide fewer , better solutions for our customers . symantec will retire the pc tools security portfolio on may 18 , 2013 , which means pc tools internet security , spyware doctor and spyware doctor with antivirus will not be available for sale or renewal from this date . sad news . symantec bought pc tools , now they killed it ! urltoken
for people who prefer manual solution to uninstall pc tools antivirus free other than using third party program , please follow the below steps to remove every component of pc tools antivirus free . ( note : manual solution requires you to modify the windows registry , which is risk involved , if you are not ready for doing this , we recommend you to use max uninstaller to uninstall pc tools antivirus free automatically and safely for you .
pc tools internet security also produced strong numbers for detecting and removing rootkits — stealth malware used to hide infections from pc users and security software alike . it successfully removed all nine active rootkits we tested it against .
pc tools ( founded in 2003 [ 1 ] ) , formerly known as urltoken , is a software company headquartered in australia with offices in the usa , uk , ireland and ukraine . it develops and distributes security and optimization software for the mac os x and microsoft windows platforms . there are over 200 employees . pc tools has won nearly 100 separate awards for its products .
with the addition of pc tools , symantec will expand its consumer product portfolio to include award - winning pc utilities software and point security technologies . pc tools will help symantec expand its reach with consumers in new emerging regional markets and will bring an array of go - to - market capabilities , that have been effective with consumers in many markets around the world .
while symantec already has a strong global presence , the company has cited the fact that pc tools ' products are available in more than 196 countries and in up to 27 languages as helping to expand symantec ' s reach into emerging markets .
there are some tools symantec can make use of and enter new markets . expanding upon desktop maestro’s features would be a good starting point for a “clean up your pc” package . symantec also mention catering to emerging markets , so they may have plans to turn pc tools into their budget label .
financial analysts estimated the company would post profits of 18 cents per share , according to first call . but all seven analysts that cover the company had revised earnings estimates downward in the past 30 days . last week the company warned that revenues would be 10 percent lower than expected .
or , you can uninstall pc tools registry mechanic from your computer by using the add / remove program feature in the window ' s control panel .
step5 : when it finish scanning , click “ delete leftovers ” and “ yes ” button to thoroughly uninstall pc tools antivirus free and its leftovers .
immediately inform customers that they can trust the software download by verifying code integrity and company legitimacy .
is a security software package developed by pc tools company , it offers real - time protection against popular viruses and other online threats like spyware , adware , malware and more , pc tools antivirus free also has other extra useful features like phishing alerts , web site ratings , etc . however , as a free edition , the basic antivirus ability of pc tools antivirus free tends to be less powerful and effective than other well - known similar security products , you need to pay for a full upgrade version to get a more comprehensive protected for your computer . moreover , pc tools antivirus free can make severely slow down low configuration computer while it is running on the background as it eat up too much recourse . in case you are not satisfy with pc tools antivirus free and want to try out other security program , please refer to the below instruction to completely
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pc tools registry mechanic is a complete system optimization tool that not only cleans windows registry , but also enables you to optimize other elements on your system .
includes mini remote control along with powerful remote access capabilities and systems management tools .
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instead , pc tools relies on heuristic analysis to identify phishing attempts ; the company told us that
blacklisting is no longer an effective method of protecting against phishing sites as in our research we found that sites were up for less than 24 hours
.
the company will remain a separate unit from symantec and simon clausen , ceo of pc tools will continue to sit at the helm developing their products . symantec intends to take their existing portfolio of software and release a range of new utility and security products .
pc tools uses its own antivirus protection , and at first glance pc tools internet security appeared to score very well in urltoken ' s extensive malware - detection tests for both the on - demand and on - access detection of 2735 files , macro viruses , and scripts , scoring nearly 100 per cent in each .
but on behaviour - based detection of malware , pc tools internet security scored the highest of any suite we ' ve tested . in overall detection , pc tools produced a warning 93 per cent of the time ; detected and blocked 87 per cent of the malware ; and removed 80 per cent of the malware .
while some security vendors thoroughly remodeled their products for 2011 , pc tools took a more subtle approach . yes , there are a few differences in layout and appearance for pc tools spyware doctor with antivirus 2011 ( $ 39 . 95 direct for three licenses ) , but most of the enhancements this year are invisible .
— the more so when one considers that the company had a very uncertain future at this time .
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the suite includes the optional pc tools browser defender toolbar ( for internet explorer only ) , which provides antiphishing protection . unlike many phishing filters , pc tools does not use lists from antiphishing sites . instead , pc tools relies on heuristic analysis to identify phishing attempts ; the company told pc world that
blacklisting is no longer an effective method of protecting against phishing sites as in our research we found that sites were up for less than 24 hours .
once installed , browser defender missed a few freshly reported phishing sites ( less than 2 hours old ) listed on dsl reports phish track , but correctly warned against sites more than few hours old .
or , you can uninstall pc tools spyware doctor with antivirus from your computer by using the add / remove program feature in the window ' s control panel .
symantec has announced it plans to acquire pc tools , a global provider of security and tweaking software for windows , with the transaction closing by the end of this year . the australian - based pc tools has offices in the us , the uk , ireland , and ukraine , and has its products available in more than 196 countries . the financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed , but symantec did say it would take pc tools ' applications and technologies under its wing .
pc tools has completely rebuilt spyware doctor to make it vista compatible and , despite a few early problems with conflicts , the program ' s modular architecture enables the company to respond quickly . we experienced no problems with the latest release installed on a clean test machine .
pc tools registry mechanic features a nicely designed , colorful interface where you can access all the program ' s tools , conveniently divided into three main categories : optimize , monitor and windows tools – as well as help center and options . all tools are pretty self - explanatory , but in case you ' re not sure about how to use any of them , you can access the program ' s detailed documentation .
pc tools makes a large range of useful applications for your pc including spyware doctoer , registry mechanic , internet security , antivirus free edition , firewall plus , desktop maestro , threatfire , file recover , spam monitor , privacy guardian and disk suite .
symantec does provide good products but i don ' t think they should have purchased pc - tools . was a mistake if they were just gonna make it regress .
step1 : turn off pc tools antivirus free right click on the pc tools antivirus free icon on system tray and select exit , or you can press “ alt + ctrl + del ” on your keyboard to open windows task manager , highlight the process named “ pctsauxs . exe ” , and click “ end task ” button .
pc tools registry mechanic is frequently bundled as piggyback software with other programs , such as adobe shockwave . you generally need to deselect the additional program when it is offered at some point during the download or installation to avoid adding it to your machine . pc tools is not malware . the company is owned by symantec . please always read every screen when downloading and installing new software to avoid also installing something that you may not want .
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, a former vp at ibm . at the time , thompson was the only african - american leading a major us technology company . he was succeeded in april 2009 by the company ' s long - time symantec executive
it doesn ' t really surprise me . first they kill off their best product
pc tools firewall plus
and try to get their users to update to their bloated security suite which has had problems from the beginning . then they re - brand registry mechanic to make norton utilities also included it in norton 360 and norton pc checkup . i ' m sure that
pc tools internet security
didn ' t sell very well . spyware doctor also had lost many sells for favor of other products . it looks like they also have retired
pc tools antivirus free
as well since it is no longer listed on their homepage . of coarse symantec never has offered free full functioning products , they only have free malware removal tools and other free tools that scan only you have to buy in order to get them to fully function . in my opinion pc tools is not really a big loss compared to other products symantec has bought and destroyed . thanks .
stock - market index . the company also has development centers in pune , chennai and bengaluru ( india ) .
for $ 8 billion . the sale was completed by february 2016 that turned veritas into a privately owned company .
in internet explorer , press the key combination alt + x to open the tools menu .
on behaviour - based detection of malware , pc tools internet security scored the highest of any suite we ' ve tested . it also produced strong numbers for detecting and removing rootkits . but despite strong heuristics , pc tools internet security compares unfavourably with other suites we ' ve tested , based on its mixed test results . this is pc tools ' first attempt at a security suite ; and , like comodo , it too could have a strong offering in the near future if it bolsters its traditional malware detection and offers more configuration options .
step3 : max uninstaller will review uninstall program files and associated registry entries . click “complete uninstall” to start the program uninstall process . click “yes” to start uninstalling pc tools antivirus free .
step4 : wait for the standard pc tools antivirus free uninstall completed . click “ scan leftovers ” , and max uninstaller will conduct a full scan on your computer for a while .
pc tools and antivirus software maker symantec today said it will acquire the struggling quarterdeck and beat revised wall street estimates by 1 cent when it reported its second - quarter financial results .
pc tools registry mechanic has been downloaded by over 60 million customers and is recommended by many experts in the field of it as the best registry cleaner available . the company provides free online support and offers a money back guarantee if the customer is not completely satisfied with the performance of their product .
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pc tools , a subsidiary of symantec corporation , develops security utilities for consumers and enterprises whose products include spyware doctor which provides spyware protection to secure windows personal computers , registry mechanic , a registry cleaner to fix windows errors , pc tools antivirus which offers protection against virus infections and file recover , which recovers files from hard drives , floppy drives , and fixed media .
we are excited to welcome pc tools into the symantec consumer family and believe the combination of our two companies will provide additional value and choice for consumers worldwide to better enable and protect their digital life … by adding pc tools , we build on the market - leading success of symantec’s consumer offerings and firmly position ourselves for continued incremental growth in a rapidly expanding market .
it’s inevitable that anything that ages slows down . the average life span of a pc is between three and five years . but computer crashes can happen at any time , no matter how well you look after your pc . norton utilities fixes common issues that can cause pc slowdowns — or worse , crashes — and helps keep your pc running smoothly for longer .
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earlier this year , pc tools ' malware research team identified a range of malware specifically targeting mac os x , of which 38 percent were keyloggers , 30 percent were hacking tools , 11 percent were back doors , and just 2 percent were viruses . while the overall number of vulnerabilities is low compared to the pc world , malware for the mac can pack a wallop .
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peter mackow the first directorship we have on file for them was in 2006 at pc tools technology limited . their newest directorship was with threatexpert limited . the company was established 03 apr 2007 . so far , peter has held 4 directorships , 0 of which are currently active , and 4 are no longer active .
iantivirus was originally developed by pc tools in 2008 as a free mac - specific antivirus tool , but the project did not last long and the latest version ( 1 . 36 ) was released in 2009 with no further updates . this has resulted in iantivirus losing its relevance as a valid anti - malware tool for os x users , and pc tools has dropped support for it .
pc tools security which offers protection from online threats , is regularly updated , and even includes some useful extras like web site ratings , phishing alerts , and spyware , adware and malware protection .
the privately held pc tools , which is headquartered in sydney , has risen to global prominence since hitting the world stage in 2003 with its security and privacy products for windows - based pcs .
according to av - test . org , pc tools responds moderately fast to new widespread malware attacks , typically between 6 and 8 hours . but pc tools also produced the fewest signature updates per month of any suite tested : 34 in january 2009 , 30 in february 2009 , and 34 in march 2009 , averaging 1 . 1 per day , compared with over 200 per day from norton .
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the pc tools internet security interface is cleanly designed and easy to navigate . it automatically scans on installation , which is where you see the first problem - the trial version may find problems on your system , but it doesn ' t allow you to remove them . pc tools internet security does provide real - time protection , however , so in theory , it should keep a clean system clean .
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symantec is notorious for buying out smaller companies and discontinuing all of that company ' s products ( especially the free products ) .
according to catriona turner , symantec ' s public relations spokesperson for asia pacific and japan , the company ' s focus
has always been to help consumers manage their technology , from system utilities to security and online backup . pc tools will broaden our portfolio in the utilities category , as well as with point security technologies .
according to av - test . org , pc tools internet security responds moderately fast to new widespread malware attacks , typically between 6 and 8 hours . but pc tools also produced the fewest signature updates per month of any suite tested : 34 in january 2009 , 30 in february 2009 , and 34 in march 2009 , averaging 1 . 1 per day , compared with over 200 per day from norton .
pc tools said iantivirus detects and removes viruses , spyware , keyloggers , trojans and social engineering threats that can propagate without user awareness through instant messenger and peer - to - peer file - sharing applications .
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the companies have some crossover in terms of the products they bring to consumers , although pc tools has gained its market share with free and competitively priced versions of its products , as well as award - winning performance . it ' s spyware doctor software has consistently performed well in pc world ' s tests .
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on october 9 , 2014 , symantec declared that the company would separate into two independent publicly traded companies by the end of 2015 .
pc tools has done a great job with the spyware doctor 5 . it’s easy to set up and use and while the interface may be basic , it gets the job done , which is the important thing .
iantivirus 1 . 0 from pc tools takes a different approach : its threat database only contains signatures for known mac - specific malware ( including viruses , worms , trojans , and the like ) , though the scanning engine is capable of scanning for pc threats as well . pc tools made this choice so the app would be lightweight ; its database is small , and it can scan many files very quickly . iantivirus took a little over an hour to scan both drives in my mac pro , which hold about 830gb of data .
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pc tools registry mechanic , performance toolkit , file recover and privacy guardian products are unaffected by the change , though it seems rather odd to leave the privacy product if the security focus is switching to the norton range .
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pc tools spyware doctor with antivirus detects and stops the latest and most malicious forms of viruses and spyware . integrating multiple layers of protection , it stops and blocks these types of malware , no matter how they try to attack and infect your pc . whether you are surfing , shopping , socializing , sharing , or ban . . .
symantec acquired the security vendor in 2008 to increase its worldwide market share with consumers in new and emerging regional markets . since the acquisition , pc tools maintains a separate development operation from symantec ' s consumer business unit ( responsible for the norton internet security suite ) , and pc tools internet security - its entry in the internet security suite market — comes with strong heuristic malware detection , but it ' s weaker in other areas such as traditional malware detection .
what a nice gesture of symantec , to give existing pc tools customers some rebate on nis licenses , but what if you have a license installed that will expire on may the 17th and you have bought a a license for pc tools in the beginning of april ? you will lose your money and will have to spent even more money , to be kept protected : nice way to do bussiness symatec . . . . . not ! ! ! ! !
we are excited to welcome pc tools into the symantec consumer family and believe the combination of our two companies will provide additional value and choice for consumers worldwide to better enable and protect their digital life ,
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by adding pc tools , we build on the market - leading success of symantec ' s consumer offerings and firmly position ourselves for continued incremental growth in a rapidly expanding market .
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a relationship like this was instrumental in the creation of nest . tony fadell and matt rogers , the company’s founders , had previously worked together at apple . in an interview with derek andersen , of startup grind , a community of entrepreneurs , rogers described how the two had shared early visions at a lunch meeting . rogers had begun by saying , “tony , i want to start a company—and i want to start a company with you . ”
well as pc tools before are likely dying for the development thus they acquired symantec , however free ones are decided to retire and so for all security products . lots of potential but its been the profit value change the way happen .
although malware was once predicted to become extinct , it remains a constant threat . thankfully , countless tools are available to help protect your pc against such security threats—including the popular ( and free ) anti - malware products on this list .
despite strong heuristics , pc tools internet security compares unfavorably with other suites we ' ve tested , based on its mixed test results . this is pc tools ' first attempt at a security suite ; and , like comodo , it too could have a strong offering in the near future if it bolsters its traditional malware detection and offers more configuration options . ironically , for about the same price , its big sister , norton internet security 2009 , is a much better purchase .
pc tools gears its interface for the average consumer ; as such , it doesn ' t offer many configuration options , and for some , that ' s just fine — it ' s user friendly ; just set it and forget it . for the more advanced , however , such a simple interface will feel constraining . there is little documentation beyond a nominal quick start guide , so creating a firewall rule is less intuitive within pc tools internet security than within windows firewall .
pc tools ' spyware doctor 3 . 8 offers solid protection against adware , spyware , and rootkits in an easy - to - use and feature - rich interface . the company releases frequent product upgrades , which come with the $ 30 annual subscription fee . as a result , we performance - tested version 3 . 8 of the product and then user - tested version 4 . 0 .
below is our guide on how to ensure your whatsapp messages are fully end - to - end encrypted . however it ' s also good to be aware that not everyone trusts the company ' s word , in part because of privacy issues surrounding its parent company facebook and also its implementation of encryption .
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iantivirus for mac was originally developed by pc tools in 2008 but has been taken over by symantec , the makers of norton antivirus on windows . our iantivirus review takes a look at what ' s changed and how iantivirus for mac performs .
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sometimes it feels like a new antivirus is released every day . pc tools internet security is the latest offering on the market , a complete security suite that covers all aspect of online safety , from viruses to spyware and spam to a firewall .
. precise software solutions took over development , product management , marketing and sales for the apm business , launching as an independent company on september 17 , 2008 .
matthew’s opinion pc tools have range of products that clash with symantec , such as the firewall , spam and anti - virus applications . this may not be a bad thing , however , as it just gives the company another label to trade under . applications like antivirus free edition may also act as a good stepping stone to buying a paid - for symantec security solution – an approach avg uses very well .
with so many browser bar tools promising to provide a safer browsing experience for your business , you may not know which browser bar to use . the browser bar defender is one of many browser bars that scans websites in order to warn you about malicious websites . even though the browser bar defender is still available for download , the toolbar is no longer being updated by pc tools . you may want to remove the browser bar from your company ' s computers so you can obtain a new browser toolbar to protect your computer from malicious websites .
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is a windows dynamic link library file that is installed with browser defender and browser guard by threat expert . the file is an internet explorer add - on / browser helper object that displays in search engines whether a website is safe or dangerous . as you open a search engine in internet explorer , this browser helper object shows each listed search entry as safe or risky . the file is included with the pc tools internet security suite . threat expert is actually the name of the software that includes this dll file , but it is listed with a company name of threat expert ltd . however , the software is registered through verisign by pc tools .
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on august 9 , 2004 , the company announced that it discovered an error in its calculation of deferred revenue , which represented an accumulated adjustment of $ 20 million .
whatsapp has done this because as a company they believe in your right to have private conversations when you use their service . also see : how to avoid whatsapp scams
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one draw back with spyware doctor is the price and at around $ 30 , it is more expensive than some of its competitors while offering the same service . some users have complained the scan is too slow and others do not like the fact that the application repeatedly tries to access the internet . according to pc tools , the company that makes spyware doctor , this is done for a “licence code validity check” which serves the purpose of monitoring active copies of the product . another complaint it is getting is that the online help can be slow to respond , this is due to the fact that it is run through the pc tools website , rather than handled on a local level .
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neil rubenking served as vice president and president of the san francisco pc user group for three years when the ibm pc was brand new . he was present at the formation of the association of shareware professionals , and served on its board of directors . in 1986 , pc magazine brought neil on board to handle the torrent of turbo pascal tips submitted b . . . see full bio
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as with all security suites , you need a long period to really test them . on the surface , however , pc tools internet security looks very promising , with excellent configuration options , password protection and plenty of options that don ' t always come as standard .
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is this a virus ? if so why didn ' t norton 360 detect it ?
as with all antispyware products , its adware disinfection results are partly a reflection of policy decisions on what is adware and what isn ' t . for example , pc tools no longer classifies as adware the free version of hotbar , an ad - supported internet explorer toolbar , and won ' t disinfect it , as our tests confirmed . on the flip side , pc tools has reclassified websearch as adware ; although spyware doctor 3 . 8 didn ' t detect it , the company says version 4 . 0 will . spyware doctor disinfected 65 percent of spyware - infected files and registry entries ( a first - place ranking shared with the beta version of webroot spy sweeper 5 . 0 ) and was the only tested product to detect 100 percent of active rootkits .