See this at: ninite.com| Added on 11/25/09

Ninite installs apps with default settings and says "no" to browser toolbars and other junk. Ninite checks your PC's language and 64-bit support to install the latest, best version of each app. Ninite runs on Windows XP/Vista/7 and works in the... See more

Ninite installs apps with default settings and says "no" to browser toolbars and other junk. Ninite checks your PC's language and 64-bit support to install the latest, best version of each app. Ninite runs on Windows XP/Vista/7 and works in the background 100% hands-free. All Ninite does is install the apps you choose. Not even Ninite is installed. Want to see how Ninite works? Read a step-by-step walkthrough at How-To Geek. See less

See this at: howtogeek.com| Added on 07/15/09

To create this shortcut, we’ll first need to grab a tiny multi-purpose utility called NirCmd from the great folks over at NirSoft. This Swiss-army knife tool can do an amazing array of tasks, including powering off the monitor. All we really need to... See more

To create this shortcut, we’ll first need to grab a tiny multi-purpose utility called NirCmd from the great folks over at NirSoft. This Swiss-army knife tool can do an amazing array of tasks, including powering off the monitor. All we really need to do is create a shortcut to it. Right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose New \ Shortcut: Then you’ll want to browse to the location where you saved the nircmd.exe file, and add the following arguments: See less

See this at: pcworld.com| Added on 12/29/08

Maybe your PC won't boot. Or it could be infected with some kind of persistent malware. Perhaps Windows puts up a Blue Screen of Death every time you type the word aardvark. No matter what kind of trouble your computer is having, someone will... See more

Maybe your PC won't boot. Or it could be infected with some kind of persistent malware. Perhaps Windows puts up a Blue Screen of Death every time you type the word aardvark. No matter what kind of trouble your computer is having, someone will probably tell you to reformat your hard drive, reinstall Windows and your applications, and then restore your documents, photos, and music from a backup. That isn't always good advice--according to a 2004 Salon.com article, incompetent tech support people use it to get customers off the phone. But if nothing else fixes a problem that's impossible to live with, starting over from scratch may be the best solution. Don't do it unless you've tried everything else, however. If your PC refuses to boot, see "Diagnose and Repair an Unbootable XP or Vista PC" and "Six Downloadable Boot Discs That Could Save Your PC" for better options. If Windows boots and then horribly misbehaves, check for malware, remove unneeded autoloaders, and update drivers. You... See less

See this at: pcworld.com| Added on 11/05/08

The curse of being tech-savvy is that you're often called upon to help friends and family members resolve their computer problems. Of course, as you've probably learned, trying to troubleshoot by phone is maddeningly difficult. Until science invents... See more

The curse of being tech-savvy is that you're often called upon to help friends and family members resolve their computer problems. Of course, as you've probably learned, trying to troubleshoot by phone is maddeningly difficult. Until science invents Star Trek-style transporters so you can beam yourself anywhere in an instant, you'll have to rely on the next best thing: remote-control software. CrossLoop lets you take full control of another PC, just as though you were sitting in front of it. Just click the Free Download button to download and install the small client app on your PC, then instruct the other person to do likewise. Next, he or she clicks the Share tab and reads you the access code listed there, which you type into the client at your end. Click Connect and presto: You're connected. Now you have total control of the other system, so you can find the missing file, install the anti-virus software, figure out why the printer's not printing, or whatever. Free and blissfully... See less

See this at: freewaremission.com| Added on 10/19/08

The Freeware Mission started exactly one month ago. My Windows XP powered PC crashed and I had to reinstall everything in it. I decided to try something different: install only freeware programs except Windows XP (I might try Ubuntu later ;). I was a... See more

The Freeware Mission started exactly one month ago. My Windows XP powered PC crashed and I had to reinstall everything in it. I decided to try something different: install only freeware programs except Windows XP (I might try Ubuntu later ;). I was a little bit uncertain at first, because I was using some commercial programs ( Microsoft Office, Nero, BitDefender etc.) and I wasn't sure that I could find good freeware alternatives. But I did after all. My computer can do now everything it could do before the crash, but now it has only freeware programs installed. Here is the list of essential freeware programs that I chose to install, please consider donating a few bucks to the people that made the open source programs presented in this list. The List 1. AMP Font Viewer - Font manager, view, install, uninstall, organize your fonts. an interesting feature is that you can "test" fonts before deciding to install them. 2. Ant Movie Catalog - A very important program for me, as I have more... See less

See this at: onetruemedia.com| Added on 09/11/08

One True Media helps you turn your photos and video into awesome slideshows and video montages for free. Embed your slideshow or video montage onto MySpace or any website, share via email or links. Get it on a customized DVD or share to your own... See more

One True Media helps you turn your photos and video into awesome slideshows and video montages for free. Embed your slideshow or video montage onto MySpace or any website, share via email or links. Get it on a customized DVD or share to your own personal TiVo channel. With amazingly easy tools you can edit your video and photos, add in cool effects and transitions all without a software download. One True Media supports dozens of social networking and blog platforms, including MySpace, MySpace Blogs, Bebo, Blogger, eBay, Facebook, Friendster, Hi5, livedoor, LiveJournal, Piczo, Sina.com, Sohu.com, Tagged, Typepad, Windows Live Spaces, Yahoo! 360 and Xanga. See less

See this at: digitallanding.com| Added on 08/04/08

Compare Before You Buy When you’re looking for Cable & HDTV, High - Speed Internet and Digital Phone, use Digital Landing to find offers from all the providers from your area. Personalized Search Enter your phone number and see all the services... See more

Compare Before You Buy When you’re looking for Cable & HDTV, High - Speed Internet and Digital Phone, use Digital Landing to find offers from all the providers from your area. Personalized Search Enter your phone number and see all the services available to you with one easy search. Save Money Find special offers on HDTV. High-Speed Internet and Digital Phone. Bundle multiple services to save event more. Shop with Confidence Risk Free! There’s no obligation to buy, your privacy is guaranteed and you can cancel at any time. See less

See this at: acronis.com| Added on 07/27/08

Acronis® Backup Server — ensure optimal usage of storage resources by allowing IT administrators to establish backup policies. Acronis® Group Server — ease administration by viewing the status of all systems in the network. Remote deployment, backup... See more

Acronis® Backup Server — ensure optimal usage of storage resources by allowing IT administrators to establish backup policies. Acronis® Group Server — ease administration by viewing the status of all systems in the network. Remote deployment, backup and restore of files / folders / partitions / HDD of any computer in your corporate network. Acronis® Universal Restore — restore to different hardware and recover from any unforeseen event (note: requires separate add-on license). Save your backups to an existing HDD, to a virtual machine or to FTP. See less

Highlights: Universal Restore (Optional) | Price for one copy $79.99 $49.99

See this at: computerhope.com| Added on 07/21/08

Microsoft Windows XP and later Create a customized looking folder in Microsoft windows by saving one of the images or a copy of an image in the folder as folder.jpg. Once this has been done if you're viewing the folders in Thumbnail view that folder... See more

Microsoft Windows XP and later Create a customized looking folder in Microsoft windows by saving one of the images or a copy of an image in the folder as folder.jpg. Once this has been done if you're viewing the folders in Thumbnail view that folder will display the folder.jpg image on top of the traditional folder. Additional information about how to change the view in Windows including switching to Thumbnail view can be found on document CH0001015. See less

See this at: pcworld.com| Added on 04/24/08

In a recent Hassle-Free PC column, I awarded the Revo Uninstaller a spot in the Tool of the Month section. The biggest problem with the uninstaller in Microsoft Windows--besides loading slowly and holding back vital info--is that it relies on each... See more

In a recent Hassle-Free PC column, I awarded the Revo Uninstaller a spot in the Tool of the Month section. The biggest problem with the uninstaller in Microsoft Windows--besides loading slowly and holding back vital info--is that it relies on each vendor's uninstall routine. That means bits and pieces of the unwanted program may remain on your PC. It might be a couple of entries in the Registry, a few DLLs, or a folder full of disk-filling junk. On one hand, the leftovers may be benign and just take up space. With humongous hard drives, that's simply a nuisance. But on the other hand, some of the debris could interfere if you were to install a newer version of the same program sometime in the future. That's happened to me with Check Point's Zone Alarm firewall; the newer installation didn't complete correctly. Of course, an incomplete uninstallation isn't always a bad thing. For instance, one photo editing app offered me the option of leaving images I'd modified on the drive even... See less

See this at: madwahm.com| Added on 04/21/08

Fast loading web pages while surfing the Internet may have more to do with your web browser settings and preferences than your Internet connection speed. Try these easy Firefox tweaks and you’ll see that you’re surfing the Internet from 3 to 30 times... See more

Fast loading web pages while surfing the Internet may have more to do with your web browser settings and preferences than your Internet connection speed. Try these easy Firefox tweaks and you’ll see that you’re surfing the Internet from 3 to 30 times faster! To get started, open your Firefox web browser. In the address/location bar type [about:config] and then press your Enter key. (NOTE: DON’T TYPE THE BRACKETS.) Tweak #1: In the Filter bar type [network.http.pipelining]. Then, double-click on this line under Preference Name in order to change the value from false to true. Tweak #2: In the Filter bar type [network.http.pipelining.maxrequests]. Then, double-click on this line under Preference Name and change the value from 4 to a higher number anywhere from 10 to 30. I set mine to 30. Tweak #3: In the Filter bar type [network.http.proxy.pipelining]. Then, double-click on this line under Preference Name in order to change the value from false to true. Tweak #4: In the Filter bar type... See less

See this at: pcworld.com| Added on 04/14/08

* Get tech advice from thousands of PC World Members * Rate and recommend the latest tech products * Share your thoughts in blog and article comments * Get free excerpts and exclusive discounts on Super Guides

* Get tech advice from thousands of PC World Members * Rate and recommend the latest tech products * Share your thoughts in blog and article comments * Get free excerpts and exclusive discounts on Super Guides See less

See this at: technet.microsoft.co...| Added on 04/14/08

* TechNet Library * Customer Relationship Management * Deployment * Infrastructure Optimization * Internet Explorer * Interoperability and Migration * Networking and Messaging * Office * Online Services * Scripting * Security and Updates * Server... See more

* TechNet Library * Customer Relationship Management * Deployment * Infrastructure Optimization * Internet Explorer * Interoperability and Migration * Networking and Messaging * Office * Online Services * Scripting * Security and Updates * Server Products and Technologies * Solution Accelerators * Systems Management * Windows * More... * TechNet Archive See less

See this at: book.itzero.com| Added on 04/14/08

The output shows you the drives available in alphabetical order, as follows: Drives: A:\ C:\ D:\ F:\ G:\ T:\ U:\ Obtaining Drive Type Once you know about the drives, you can obtain the drive type for a particular drive by typing fsutil fsinfo... See more

The output shows you the drives available in alphabetical order, as follows: Drives: A:\ C:\ D:\ F:\ G:\ T:\ U:\ Obtaining Drive Type Once you know about the drives, you can obtain the drive type for a particular drive by typing fsutil fsinfo drivetype followed by the drive designator, such as C:\>fsutil fsinfo drivetype g: g: - CD-ROM Drive Here, the G: drive is a CD-ROM drive. Of course, you could obtain similar information for all disks on the computer using DiskPart’s list volume command. Still, this is another way to obtain information that you might find useful. Obtaining Detailed Drive Information To obtain detailed information about a drive, type fsutil fsinfo volumeinfo followed by the drive designator. You have to specify the drive in different ways based on whether you are using Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP. In Windows Server 2003, provide the drive letter followed by a colon, such as C:\>fsutil fsinfo volumeinfo c: For Windows XP, provide the drive letter followed by a... See less

See this at: onecomputerguy.com| Added on 11/08/07

Updated 2/6/07 The symptoms when Winsock2 is damaged shows when you try to release and renew the IP address using IPCONFIG. And you get the following error message: An error occurred while renewing interface 'Internet': An operation was attempted on... See more

Updated 2/6/07 The symptoms when Winsock2 is damaged shows when you try to release and renew the IP address using IPCONFIG. And you get the following error message: An error occurred while renewing interface 'Internet': An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket. Also Internet Explorer may give the following error message: The page cannot be displayed Additionally, you may have no IP address or no Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) address, and you may be receiving IP packets but not sending them. ----- If you have WindowsXP with Service Pack 2, there is a one line command you can run to reset the winsock2 registry entries netsh winsock reset catalog ------ There are two easy ways to determine if Winsock2 is damaged: From the XP source files, go to the Support / Tools directory Winsock Test Method 1 Run netdiag /test:winsock The end should say Winsock test ..... passed Winsock Test Method 2 * Run Msinfo32 * Click on the + by Components * Click on the by Network *... See less

See this at: computer-customizing...| Added on 10/29/07

Everyone who owns a computer should consider computer customizing. A computer customized to your needs will... * Run Faster * Start-Up Faster * Experience Fewer Errors * Require Less Maintenance Pretty much any computer you own can be upgraded and... See more

Everyone who owns a computer should consider computer customizing. A computer customized to your needs will... * Run Faster * Start-Up Faster * Experience Fewer Errors * Require Less Maintenance Pretty much any computer you own can be upgraded and customized to fit your personal needs. Upgrading your computer is not as expensive as you may think; for around $60 you can make your programs load faster and have a more responsive computer. If you like music and movies, upgrade to a CD or DVD player and create your own mix CD's and turn your home movies into DVD masterpieces! If you're into computer games, be sure to check out our video card upgrade page where we will show you how to make your games play faster and look better than ever before. And if your old computer is holding you back from playing the latest and greatest games, we'll show you the upgrades you need to go from Minesweeper to Oblivion without breaking the bank. Do you use your computer for business? We can show you how to... See less

See this at: 360desktop.com| Added on 09/30/07

DEMOfall07 360desktop announcement at DEMOfall07. Download Squad Expand your desktop space with 360desktop - DLS interview ... Mashable 360desktop Reorganizes Windows PCs ... You Tube Download Squad walks through some of the [alpha] features of... See more

DEMOfall07 360desktop announcement at DEMOfall07. Download Squad Expand your desktop space with 360desktop - DLS interview ... Mashable 360desktop Reorganizes Windows PCs ... You Tube Download Squad walks through some of the [alpha] features of 360desktop ... Network World 360desktop creates unlimited PC desktop space ... jkOnTheRun Need a 360-degree workspace? No problem ... WinMatrix Ever wish your PC desktop was just a little bit bigger? ... Technorati See who's talking about 360desktop ... Digg See who's digging 360desktop ... See less

See this at: pcworld.com| Added on 09/17/07

First the bad news: Meaningful though it may have been to you, your trusty old ThinkPad running Windows 98 has little monetary value and no historical significance. But personal computers have been around long enough that certain models--mostly... See more

First the bad news: Meaningful though it may have been to you, your trusty old ThinkPad running Windows 98 has little monetary value and no historical significance. But personal computers have been around long enough that certain models--mostly dating from the 1970s and early 1980s--have gone from newfangled gadget to prized relic. We compiled this list after consulting with tech historians and collectors, including Bryan Blackburn, Digibarn's Bruce Damer, the Vintage Computer Festival's Sellam Ismail, and Erik Klein of Vintage-Computer.com. (Klein provided most of the estimates of original production runs and current market values.) Our roster includes everything from still-plentiful bestsellers to rarities that hardly ever change hands; if perusing the list leaves you wanting to own any of them, check out eBay--or, better yet, attend a specialized event such as one of the Vintage Computer Festivals held in the United States and Europe. Click on the above images to see our picks, in... See less

Highlights: Is that computer in your attic a treasure...or trash? Here's the scoop on 19 historic digital antiques, worth from $10 to $10,000 and beyond.

See this at: kaboodle.com| Added on 05/13/07

Everybody’s favorite open-source browser, Firefox, is great right out of the box. And by adding some of the awesome extensions available out there, the browser just gets better and better. But look under the hood, and there are a bunch of hidden... See more

Everybody’s favorite open-source browser, Firefox, is great right out of the box. And by adding some of the awesome extensions available out there, the browser just gets better and better. But look under the hood, and there are a bunch of hidden (and... See less

See this at: backpackit.com| Added on 05/13/07

One of the great things about Backpack is that you can share your pages with other people. Just click the "Sharing" link on any Backpack page, enter someone's email address, and then they can view the page too. It's a great, simple way to collaborate... See more

One of the great things about Backpack is that you can share your pages with other people. Just click the "Sharing" link on any Backpack page, enter someone's email address, and then they can view the page too. It's a great, simple way to collaborate with friends and colleagues. Backpack Calendar The Backpack Calendar lets you keep your schedule online and accessible from any computer. Work, home, vacation — you can get to it from anywhere. You can even share calendars with other people using the iCalendar file format. Backpack is best friends with email. You can email to-do lists, notes, files, and images to a Backpack page. You can also have Backpack email you the content from a specific page. Plays well with email Backpack to go Backpack Reminders allow you to set up text message and email alerts that can be sent to your cell phone whenever you want. It's a great way to stay on-time even when you're away from your computer. Sign up for a free account today. Upgrade, downgrade, or... See less

See this at: datarobotics.com| Added on 05/06/07

If you were lucky enough to receive a discount code to purchase a Drobo in our early release program, redeem your code at the Drobo store!

If you were lucky enough to receive a discount code to purchase a Drobo in our early release program, redeem your code at the Drobo store! See less

See this at: pcdecrapifier.com| Added on 04/21/07

There are a couple things that can cause this. In either case the PC Decrapifier does not pose a security risk. Windows will display this dialog box for downloaded files and executables in zip files simply as a warning to make you aware that you are... See more

There are a couple things that can cause this. In either case the PC Decrapifier does not pose a security risk. Windows will display this dialog box for downloaded files and executables in zip files simply as a warning to make you aware that you are going to run an executable program. Also, some spyware/anti-virus programs may pop-up a warning for the PC Decrapifier because it is made with a scripting language. This is an unwarranted warning and should be ignored. Free: This may be freely downloaded and used for personal use. If you just bought a new PC and you want to clean it off, this is for you. Personal License: In short, this is a donation. If you've downloaded the PC Decrapifier and you have found this tool very helpful and would like to show your appreciation, I have also designated a personal use license you may purchase for $5. The download is exactly the same as the free version, but you will receive advanced notices of new versions and access to high priority support... See less

See this at: kylescove.com| Added on 03/20/07

Published 2 months, 1 week ago in Firefox, Firefox Add-ons and Guides. An overwhelming share of the web browser market has been held by Microsoft’s Internet Explorer for close to a decade now, but for the past two years their market share has been... See more

Published 2 months, 1 week ago in Firefox, Firefox Add-ons and Guides. An overwhelming share of the web browser market has been held by Microsoft’s Internet Explorer for close to a decade now, but for the past two years their market share has been steadily declining in favor of the upstart web browser Firefox. This guide is designed to give you everything you need to know to get the most out of the Firefox 2.0 web browser. What is Firefox? Originally titled Phoenix and Firebird, the free open source web browser now called Firefox was released in November 2004 by the Mozilla Corporation in an effort to compete with Internet Explorer. With the help of thousands of volunteers from around the world, as well as thousands of user made extensions and themes, Firefox has become a serious Microsoft competitor. Firefox’s most recent release is Firefox 2.0. What are the features of Firefox? Features included with the Firefox web browser include enhanced security, a built-in pop-up blocker,... See less

See this at: tech.cybernetnews.co...| Added on 03/20/07

* Start Firefox. * Type about:config into the address bar and press Enter. You should be presented with a screen similar to this: * If I tell you that the key already exists then you can type the name of the preference in the Filter box. Once you... See more

* Start Firefox. * Type about:config into the address bar and press Enter. You should be presented with a screen similar to this: * If I tell you that the key already exists then you can type the name of the preference in the Filter box. Once you find the preference you just need to double-click on it to change the value. * If I tell you that the key does not exist then you you will need to create a new value. The value may be a string, boolean, or an integer and can easily be created by right-clicking anywhere in the screen: * You may need to restart your browser for some of the options to take effect. All preferences can be reset to their default value by simply right-clicking on the option in about:config and selecting Reset. See less

See this at: our-picks.com| Added on 03/20/07

Now that we all know the hidden pages in Firefox, it’s time to go a bit deeper into tweaking your browser for optimal use. All of the operations will be made in the about:config page, so save your important stuff, open up a new tab, write... See more

Now that we all know the hidden pages in Firefox, it’s time to go a bit deeper into tweaking your browser for optimal use. All of the operations will be made in the about:config page, so save your important stuff, open up a new tab, write about:config in the address bar and be prepared. I have gathered four tricks that will improve your Firefox experience, and here they are. 1. Fetch only pages that you click Firefox mostly resembles to Google from this point of view. It has a built-in feature (... See less

See this at: marginalsoftware.com| Added on 02/27/07

Introduction -- "How Do I Know When to Stop?" If you're new to using a scanner, or perhaps even not so new, the process of getting an acceptable image as well as what constitutes a final image can at first be a total mystery -- it sure was for me. A... See more

Introduction -- "How Do I Know When to Stop?" If you're new to using a scanner, or perhaps even not so new, the process of getting an acceptable image as well as what constitutes a final image can at first be a total mystery -- it sure was for me. A paucity of useful books on this subject only aggravates one's attempts to address one's ignorance. No matter how good appearing the scans one gets, unless one develops an understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of operation, one is left with the nagging suspicion that the final scan could have been better. Another reason for such a measure is that if you have a high-end scanner and want that last 2% of performance -- which differentiates the scans of an excellent scanner from an average one -- you need to be able to quantify just how good each image is. Otherwise how else does one justify the premium paid for such a scanner? “I Can Tell My Scanner Is Good Because the Results Look Great.” You see, that was the nub of the... See less

See this at: tech.cybernetnews.co...| Added on 12/10/06

Web Browser Wednesday Firefox 2 has received millions and millions of downloads in the first week which is absolutely amazing. Even though the browser is really great the best part of using it is being able to tweak it until your heart is content. It... See more

Web Browser Wednesday Firefox 2 has received millions and millions of downloads in the first week which is absolutely amazing. Even though the browser is really great the best part of using it is being able to tweak it until your heart is content. It was back in July that I put together a nice tweak guide for Firefox 2 Beta 1 and most of the things still work fine in the released version. I have decided to update the guide, however, because there are a few things that I think could be added. I figured it is always nice to have one central place that you can turn to when you are configuring Firefox. Table of Contents: * How To Use About:Config * Configuring The Scrolling Tabs * Configuring The Red X (Close Button) * Change Address Bar Search To “I’m Feeling Lucky” * Adding Other Default Feed Readers * Unresponsive Scripts * Microsummary Update Interval * Changing The User Agent * Hide The Go Button * Eliminate JavaScript Popups * Enable Spell Checking In All Text Fields * Increase... See less

See this at: auctionstealer.co.uk| Added on 12/10/06

By automatically placing your bids at the last possible moment, AuctionStealer UK allows you to rest easy knowing that your competitors will have literally no time to react to your bid. Schedule your bid at your convenience and AuctionStealer UK... See more

By automatically placing your bids at the last possible moment, AuctionStealer UK allows you to rest easy knowing that your competitors will have literally no time to react to your bid. Schedule your bid at your convenience and AuctionStealer UK places it with seconds to go, leaving you free to go about your business without worrying about when to bid next. Sign Up Now to get your own FREE AuctionStealer UK account and start winning more of your online auctions at a better price! | Unattended Auction Sniping | AuctionStealer UK is an Auction Sniper -- it automatically places your bid at the exact time you specify. This means you win more auctions at much better prices. You simply set your Maximum Bid, Quantity to Purchase, and the Timing of the Bid. Once a bid is scheduled, you no longer have to worry about keeping an active eye on the auction. AuctionStealer UK will take care of the bidding details at the exact moment you specify. | Tracks an Unlimited Number of Auctions |... See less