The Dude for Windows

A nice utility to help you manage your network. Scans, draw and layout your entire network while monitoring and alerting you if anything happens.

Radiation Levels

New website just created to measure the radiation levels in Japan. It's a site from concerned citizen's who want to keep you informed so that you know how serious the situation is. I am glad to see others making a difference.

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Startup Control Panel

Want to control which programs load when your computer starts up. This utility helps you take control of your computer's startup programs.

AntiFreeze

Hate it when your computer freezes up. There is no need to worry as long as you have AntiFreeze. It Free's up your computer programs hogs and lets you continue working.
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Fix Windows Update Error 80072F8F

Keep on getting the Windows Update Error 80072F8F and get frustrated because nothing else works.
Here is your fix:
Check the computer's time & date and you'll be amazed how quickly this error goes away.

Am I Blocked

Here is a great website to confirm if your friends, family or loved ones have blocked you. But if you really have to go there, then your just wasting your time.

Image Patcher

Here is a Microsoft Powershell scipt to do all Window Update patches. No need to check for new updates again. It automates Window Updates to do just one update for all.

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Rocket Dock

Here is a free MAC OS Dock clone for Windows. Can be put in a flash drive to make your life easier so that your daily application can be portable and just a click away.

PC Wizard

Here's another advanced hardware detection device designed to make your life easier by giving user's useful information about their computer components. Your periodically updated to get the most accurate results on your current system setup.

Deploye MSI via Group Policy

Want to install software automatically via group policy. Here is a great way to install it based on your user group profiles. It doesn't work for everyone, but it is a great tweak.

Unstoppable Copier

Here comes a nice utility that fixes copied corrupt files. This is a relief because it gives you an opportunity to clone your image all over again so that you always have a good copy available.

Disable Vista UAC

Want to disable Vista UAC utility as soon as possible. This software software is the key to your answers for those computer user's who are not very computer friendly.

Where to File Tax Returns

Every year all my friend and family always ask me for this information, and now I decided to post it to be easily available for everyone to see it. Just click on your state and you'll be able to see the filing address for your state.


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Service and Scheduled Task User Manager

Need to change the password regularly on your services and accounts. This little Service and Scheduled Task User Manager will do the trick. Now with the help of a few clicks you can add computers, rename the accounts with new passwords and validate them.

NirLauncher

Here is a great utility that has over 100 portable programs to assist on making your life easier while always on the move. Hopefully you'll never need to use all of these applications.

Active Directory Explorer

Here is an advanced version of the Active Directory in which users can view properties without having to open dialog boxes. You can re-execute, save and search easily. It even has the capabilities for snapshot of current active directory settings for future use. It's a must have for a system administrator.

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Speccy

Here is another great utility that provides users with their computer specifications. It a must have utility if you are upgrading your unit and want to make sure that your new hardware will work properly.

System i Access Excel Toolbar

If your an i Access user and recently noticed that everytime you open Excel the i Access toolbar opens up and you can't remove it. Here is the fix. You might have to try all of the following methods to see which method works the best.

Method I
Try customizing the toolbar and uncheck the i Access toolbar and see if it disappear when you entirely close and open Excel again.

Method II
Try renaming this DLL file and see if the i Access toolbar opens up. It work wonders for me.
C:\Program Files\IBM\Client Access\Shared\cwbtfcai.dll

Method III
Requires a registry edit, if your brave to do it.
\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\Addin s\DataTransfer.Addin.1

Let Me Google That for You

Tired of people telling you information that they can easily Google that themselves. This is how to tell them the easy way. Just type in the information they are looking for and this animated Google website show's them how to Google those questions. Give it a try and trust me, it's a keeper.

Multi Screen Monitor Helper

A useful software for dual screen monitor users who hate to minimize windows while multitasking. Great for gaming.

Citibank iPhone app Failure

If you have currently installed the Citibank iPhone application, be cautious. It looks like the application accidentally saved personal information. But no need to worry. A patch update was already issued and it's problems have been resolved.
I would caution all mobile bank users from now on to lock your mobile phones. There is no knowing what information thieves can retrieve from it.

Win 7 & Xp Sharing Problems

Recently some user's are having problems sharing files from Windows 7 & XP computers. And the sharing violation is sometimes a Windows nightmare to correct. Here is the registry tweak to end the Windows sharing violation in both computers.

Registry Tweak
* 1. Open the registry by typing regedit in Start Search
* 2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\
* 3. Look for lmcompatibilitylevel on right side, and it should be 0 or 1. If it don’t exist, create it.
o 1. Right click >> new dword
o 2. Name it LmCompatibilityLevel
o 3. Set value to 0 or 1

At&t caps Bandwidth

Let's just say that At&t doesn't mind on selling you bandwidth, the only thing is that it still wants to control how much bandwidth you can use at your leisure. I guess Google TV will be out of the question for my regular plan.

Marklets

Get ready for smart bookmarks that enhance websites with a simple click. It's sort of a web based bookmark search engine. You can find similar bookmarks with key words or make them up as you go. All you have to do is click on them and your there. Check it out and give Marklets a try.

Slapnotes

A new way of using notes on the web. Your not only going to enjoy how you can note individual websites, but how you can keep track of your personalized notes.

Windows Live Mesh Beta ShutDown

Windows Live Mesh Beta user's better hurry up now, they have until March 31st before it's shut down. It's not that Live Mesh is shutting down, it's that Microsoft pulled the plug on Beta and user's must backup before going to Live Mesh 2011.

Facebook in the Real World

It's amazing how people react to Facebook. For all those user's who are still not my friend. This goes to you.

inTouch Remote Access

Looking for remote access, take a closer look at inTouch remote service. Pricing is very cheap when compared to other premium remote service companies. They even has PDA / Cellular support is affordable.

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How Much is your Website Worth

Here is a website analizer that estimates what a website is worth. I advise buyers to research before you buy so that you exactly know what in reality something is really worth. Just remember it's just a website.

Logo Generator

Need to generate new Logo's. These twenty five websites should be helpful and make your life easier. I am just glad that they are all free.

DriverMax

Recently installed a hardware onto your computer but you can't find the software driver to install and make your hardware work correctly. Here is a great utility to find those missing drivers.

Make an Undeletable Folder

Here is a great tip to make an undeletable folder. It's a must for user's who are always afraid of having someone accidentally delete a main folder on their computer.

Know the Install Date of your OS

Here is a nice tip to learn the install date of your Windows operating system. Why one would want the install date is simple. You might just want to restore a backup you made after a particular date. Or you might want to review when you first bought your computer and installed Windows. Regardless of it's uses. It's a great command to learn with quite useful information.

Directions:
go to DOS prompt and type "systeminfo" one word with no spaces and just look for a line item that saids Original Install Date.

What to do After Win 7 SP 1 Update

Here some interesting information regarding the left over Windows 7 Service Pack Update. If your thinking of just deleting it, read this before you do so. It never hurts to take precautions when upgrading.

Make XP look like Win 7

Using Windows XP and want to transform that software to the new similar Windows 7 operating system. All you need is Seven Remix XP and it will do the Windows XP to 7 transformation.

Word Viewer

Want to view DOCX and XLS without Microsoft Word and Excel. No problem as long as you have Word Viewer. This application is a must have if you need to view a file and you don't have Office.

Abort a Shutdown Operation

Accidently started a shutdown operation and need to abort it immediately before anything else goes wrong. Go to the run command prompt and type "shutdown -a", or if it easier just hit the Window key + R and when the command prompt opens up write the command above.

Groove Select

Browsing the internet and come across an audio file that you would like to hear. But don't want to leave the page that your on. This bookmarklet will let you play that audio file while your still browsing. It's a must for music lovers.

Readability

Want to remove the clutter from what your reading. This application helps you reformat your viewing standard so that you can easily read the articles.

How to kill a program Immediately

Here is a nice tip on how to kill a program immediately. I like using the CNTRL&ALT&DEL command and you just highlight the program and wait to end task.
If that doesn't work you can also kill the program via the run command by typing the following: "taskkill /f /im programname.exe"

Turn Off, Restart and Log Off Options

Here is a registry tweak to put restart, logoff and shut down onto your desktop via my computer. The tweak will save you time when your computer fails to do it's standard commands.

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How has my PC been running

Here is a easy way to determine how long your computer has been running. All you need to do is go into the run command and type "taskmgr" or hit CNTRL&ALT&DEL together.
What your looking for is for the Performance tab where it saids Up Time.

Twonky Media

Want to share your media files at home. It can be easy if you use Twonky Media manager. It enables you to control, view, and share files with other computers on your home network. It's the modern streaming entertainment center for your home.

Lan Speed Test

Need a software to test your network LAN speed. This utility should do the trick. And it give you speed test read and write results.

Blue Screen of Death Tool

Need a tool to analyze the common Windows Blue Screen of Death. This tool can help by clearing up the MiniDump, Event Log entries for Application and System Logs. There is no guarantee that your computer can be saved. But it's better than doing nothing.

W 7 SP1

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The long awaited Windows 7 service pack is here. There are no major fixes and you can skip this update if you like. But before you download it, here is what you should do first.

Don't
Windows 7 SP1 is scheduled to go public on February 24, 2011. Which means that your computer will be doing it's scheduling update soon after this date. If by no means you want to skip this upgrade, here is the service pack blocker tool kit to prevent your computer from updating.

World Web Portable

Here is a great portable thesaurus and dictionary for Windows user's who are always on the move. It can easily be put in a flash drive and you only use it when necessary.

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Defraggler

Need to defrag more than one drive and don't want to take forever on doing this. This helpful utility makes it simple to do.

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Dell KACE Secure

Dell is trying to keep online web purchasing secure that it's offering it's free virtual secure web browser extension for Firefox users. The new virtual website is designed to keep hackers away from spoofing customers for online purchases. Now browsing on the Dell website will be done securely.

USB Safeguard

Want to secure your flash drive. Here is a nice software to password protect your sensitive file while you're on the move.

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Image Burn

Need a portable recorder to burn CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray with several modes for recording. This software should help you do the trick.

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Planning a Trip

If your planning a trip, you'll be wise to use Kayak. A new search engine that get's you deals from five travel web search sites. You compare and book your travel plans all online.

HW Monitor

Here is a great Computer monitoring utility that gives you professional hardware and informational specifications for your current computer. It's a great utility with lots of useful information for the need to now specialist.

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VNC Helper

Portable application user's should be glad to know that now VNC can easily be accessed via your portable device. Now every technician can have easy online access.


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Caffeine

Downloading a large file or doing a large file transfer and your computer keeps on being interrupted by going to sleep or suspend mode. Your computer needs Caffeine to correct this problem. The program prevents your computer from locking and enabling the screen saver from going on. It's a handy application to keep your computer connected when your in need of completing a long task unattended.

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Windows 7 System Restore Manager

Windows 7 has some nice great features. But one thing that I hate is what they did with system restore utility. They made it so difficult to manage. This is where the system restore manager comes in. You now can easily do a system restore and delete a restore point, so easily with just a click of the button.

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Portable Application Launcher

Have your own portable applications that you want to make portable. Try this portable application launcher that puts these portable applications at your finger tips.

Android Open Spot

With the help of Google Android user's can now download for free Open Spot software application. It's a handy software to tell user's where to park in open parking spaces.

Blackberry Tablet

Hey why not, Apple has one and Microsoft tried to make one. So why can Blackberry try to compete in this competitive market and show everyone that they too can make a successful enterprise tablet.

Nero 10 Free

Nero is giving away it's Nero 10 software for free. All you really need to do is download the free software and start burning your favorite CD and DvD's.

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Reversible USB

Annoyed that every time you need to plug in your USB device to a computer, you either have difficulties in plugging the device in or just can't get it done correctly.
Here is where the reversible USB plug comes in. It doesn't matter which way you plug it in, the device will easily get connected. Less pain for your efforts.

Soft Key Revealer

Want to reveal CD Keys or serials are your computer. This software will do the trick so that you don't loose your investment and are forced to buy the same software again because you've misplaced your serial keys.

Remote Desktop Manager

Looking for a Remote Desktop Manager to make your life easier for remote access. This handy software changes the way you login remotely so that you can connect quicker. Give it a try.

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Share Docs via Facebook

Facebook should be excited that Microsoft Office 2010 helps them now share documents online via Facebook friends. Now Office will be in the center of the social network so that everyone now can share Office files freely.

Beep Codes Viewer

Have a computer beeping with codes and don't know what it means. Here is the answer to your problems. This small utility small enough to fit in a flash drive. Decodes the computer beeping codes.

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Locknote

Encrypt everything you do so that your personal files are always secure. A must have utility for anyone saving notes on their portable devices. Best of all it's free.

Lupo PenSuite

Looking for on the go portable applications to make your life easier. The Lupo PenSuite is a great alternative. All you have to do is just download and install them to your portable device.

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ZeuAPP

If you enjoy Open Source software. Your going to love ZeuAPP. It contains at least 82 open source applications that can be used on the go. Enjoy.

Windows Error Message

What to know the meaning for your Windows Error messages. Here is an excellent software to decode those codes.

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Tiny Office

Here is a wonderful portable application for those users who need Office on the go. I am just surprised Microsoft doesn't incorporate there software on the go.

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RockXP

A few months ago I tried this software and I was surprised how wonderful it worked. Now every time I decide to download it, my virus software picks it up as a no, no.
My suggestion to you is that if your ready to reformat your computer and can somehow download this software on to it. You'll be able to get your Windows license serials etc. It's beyond me why it's been flagged as a no, no. Even magic jelly bean the famous key finder has this same issues. Go figure why?

All way Sync

Always make sure your flash drive is in Sync with your computer so that you always have the files you need when your on the go. This is where this handy software comes in to make life so sweet.

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Prevx Antivirus

Have already antivirus on your computer and still want to make sure that you didn't download anything threatening. This is where Prevx comes in. It's an security analizer for your antivirus software.

Build your own iPhone

If your mechanically inclined you might just want to build your own iPhone. But it's going to set you back $187.51 with no warranty. Take the challenge and try to beat Apple in it's own manufacturing game.

Chase iPhone App

Chase is going a long way pleasing it's iPhone user's to make mobile banking even easier. How convenient it is to deposit a check via an iPhone application, when all you do it to take a pictures of the front and back of a check for deposit.

Samsung Dive

Samsung user's should be happy to know that their cell phones now will carry a new line of protection. Now when you loose your phone your valuable information will be protected. When phones are lost one can easily lock it and wiped it out. All your valuable information is protected in matter of minutes. It's about time manufactures started making a difference on protecting their customers information.

Safe MSI

If your having problems with a recently installed program and your computer will not boot up correctly. Most of the times the best solution is to go into Safe Mode and uninstall the program that's causing the problem.
But not all programs can be removed in Safe Mode and this is where this software comes in. It does a registry tweak to make all software removable. Hopefully saving you time.

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Scribd

Need to upload or share documents online with others. This file sharing website is a plus to find great articles and magazines for free.

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Forecastfox for Chrome

If you currently use Google Chrome and always want to know what's the weather like today. Be sure to install Forecastfox so that your prepared for the outside weather.

Microsoft Network Monitor 3.4

Here is a free utility for system administrators to analyze network traffic. A plus for system administrators who always need to keep tabs on their company's network performance.

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GoFlex

Seagate has gone a step further with it's NAS storage. Not only does it's NAS storage make it easy to share files online for free. But you can also attach a SATA drive to the storage device.

McAfee for iTouch & iPhone

Need antivirus protection for your Apple iTouch or iPod devices. McAfee has it covered and it's going to cost you at least $20-. Who knows if your ever going to need this type of protection yet.

MDaemon Free Mail Server

Need a free mail server for your small business but can't afford to get a premium program. This is where MDaemon Free Mail Server comes in. It gives you a 5 user license with remote administrator. Not bad for a freebie.

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Toshiba's new Wi-Fi

Now memory cards will go further with Toshiba's new Wi-Fi enabled memory card. You not only will upload picture to the web, and Bluetooth devices, but to other cards as well.

Com Port Data Emulator

Here is a great utility software to test and analyze Com Ports. It's a life saver when your having installation problems.

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BitMeter

Looking for a bandwidth monitor to keep track of your network upload and download speeds. This open source program does the trick for free in various ways.

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Google Health

Need to manage your Health Records online but don't know where to start. This site from Google Health gets your medical files organized and keeps your records all in one place. So if you currently have a medical history, here is a great place to organize all of your medical files online.

Remote 360

Looking for Blackberry support for IT administrators. Remote 360 is a great candidate to save you time and costs.

Windows 7 in a box

Have Windows 7 and hate it that all your old commands are now different. Here is the solution to your problems. By downloading Windows 7 in a box, you'll be able to run your programs like you use to with old Windows. So there is no need to learn Windows 7 new commands.

OEM Info

Want to change the Registered Info on a computer but don't know how. This small program give you the power to change the registered user. At least now you can control who owns your computer.

DOS CMDS in Demand

Here are a few DOS commands in demand. It will help you execute DOS commands quicker than the usual process. It's about time.

Portable Bandwidth Monitor

This is a nice application to have on a USB stick to troubleshoot broadband connections speed on a computer. You can't image on how many times people complain about having a slow computer, to discover it's not their computer but their broadband connection.

Daemon Tools Lite

Want to play ISO files via a portable device. Daemon Tools Lite make things very simple. Just download it and install onto portable device and all your ISO are now playable.
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FCC takes 90 Mhz

It looks like national broadband is going forward. The FCC already removed barriers for the 90 Mhz spectrum that was once used by mobile satellite. And now it's only a matter of time before this frequency carries our national broadband.

California License Plate Ad's

If California's research on advertisement goes successful. You could be seeing soon all California license plates with advertisements. The license plates while in movement will always show the tag number, but while the vehicle is stopped it with display a four second advertisement. Talk about making money on wheels.

Genie Soft Free Timeline

Take backup software were it has never gone before and backup everything. This software is the first to chart and breakdown your backups. It lists backups by category so that you are always aware on what your backing up. It's a must have item for first time backup user's. Two steps and your done setting up your backup. Give it a try.

Easy BCD

Here is a great utility for Windows 7 that helps you edit it's boot settings. You can view, change, add, remove, manage, diagnosis and backup your Windows 7 OS. It's a handy software in securing you Windows operating system.

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USB Drive Backup

Looking for a backup utility software for your flash drive. Thanks to CNET you flash drives are now protected.

U3 Launchpad for Win 7

Have you noticed lately that all your U3 devices don't work with Windows 7. The reason for this is because the U3 launcher needs to be updated on Windows 7.
Here is the link for the software and instructions to correct this problem.

Mini Xp

Need to run Windows XP on a computer and are having difficulties because you don't have XP on your current computer. This is where mini XP comes to the rescue. Don't expect miracles because it's limited. But it's a great utility to use when doing a PC rescue to copy all of your files to a flash drive.

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