Hard Drive Recovery

Having a bad day because of hard drive failure. No need to worry with our Hard Drive Recovery Guides. With help from Bob Rankin and his technical experience hard drive can be inexpensive. But you have to weigh the value of your information against the costs.

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Disk Doctors

Have problems with a hard drive and need to recover your important files. When your regular file recovery software fails to work. The Disk Doctor's are here to save your day. Works with hard drives, flash drives, iPod, Outlook emails, SD card, MAC, Unix, Linux, etc. Emergency support is available if necessary.

BadCopy Pro

Here's a great flash drive recovery software to help you recover deleted files, formatted drive, media error, bad sectors and other reasons. You can evaluate the free trial version before you buy.

AeroTweak

Need to tweak 50 different Windows 7 perimeters. Here's a great utility to help you do just that with just one unique program. It can also help you recover the Windows 7 product key.

Memory Improve Master

Need to improve your computers memory performance to make sure that your computer is running efficiently. This software will help you optimize your current computer memory settings.

Vista Start Menu Pro

Here's a great way to change your start menu the way Windows XP & Vista has it setup. It's a great way for experienced user's to keep the already commands available whenever they need them on hand.

Coollector Portable Movie Database

If you enjoy movies you might just enjoy this software. It's an encylopedia of movies and series with a database of existing videos. Now you can impress others with your movie review capabilities.

Hipmunk

Looking for Airline travel bargains. Here is a great website to compare airline flight bargains against other major airline carries. Just enter the location codes and date of flight and compare from lowest to highest in airline flights.

Gladient Cloud Desktop

Now there's a better way to upload your Google Documents to your online storage folder. All you have to do is to install the software and backup your favorite files to Google. A friendly way to always have your files online.

Spy Peephole

I was amazed when I saw this ad. It's reverse technology at it's best. I just hope that my landlord doesn't find this link when it's time to pay the rent.

Full Body Scanners

The new Full Body Scanners were not suppose to be saving images. Unfortunately that's what they wanted everyone to believe. But it's the governments new way of keeping track of us. Whether or not we like it, it just doesn't matter. It's the governments way of doing business as usual.

World Population by Longitude

Besides the world population you get very interesting feedback on land value, building heights, center of the world, continent and regions, underdevelopment, subway systems and so much more. Take a look at the world around us.

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Reset Admin Password

Here is a great software with no registry hack to reset the Administrator password on a computer. It's quite technical but if you can follow the steps and procedures. Resetting the administrator password should be simple to do.

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DHCP Find

Need to find and verify the DHCP settings on a computer. Here is the easiest way to do this with DHCP Find. Now configuring your DHCP will be simple.

Classic Menu in Office 2010

Enjoyed the new menu in Office only to see it change again in Office 2010. Here is a great program to help you turn Office 2010 to a previous version. Now Office can be less confusing.

Microsoft Office Key

For all those user's who always wanted to know where to find the Microsoft Office Key and why should everyone always treasure this. Here the link to show you what you should be looking for.

For starters without the key Microsoft nulls your rights as a registered user, in plan English "they just don't care". The reason why Microsoft does this is because they want you to buy the product all over again. For many people, they just have no choice but to do that.

That's why everyone should never take license keys for granted. You never know when your going to need them. You might one day have to re-format your computer or operating system and will have problems installing the software without the key.

If you already have a license product and somehow lost the key, just view my blog to find software that shows all the license Keys on your computer including Microsoft.
Remember to always save your product keys in a safe place.

USB Port Lock

Need to restrict USB ports on a computer for security reasons. This utility does a good trick on locking out unauthorized user's.

Portable Hard Drive Covers

Need to protect your portable hard drives from the everyday wear and tear. Try this hard drive leather cover in your color choice of black or brown.

Chrome Text Ads

Ever wonder how you can disable those pesky advertisements on browsers. Chrome has an add on to help you stop those annoying ads and you can also run this application when going in incognito.

EMCO Remote Installer

Need to remotely install software but no clue where to start. This remote software installer takes inventory on the computers you specify who have software installed and installs and uninstalls software remotely.
Unfortunately the free version just keeps track of software installed on your network computers. But besides that it's an ideal utility for a system administrator.

Don't Sleep

This software is similar to Caffeine in which it prevents the computer from going into hibernation or sleep mode. But with Don't sleep, it does more. It stops from the computer being shut down. Great application for the computer user who always needs their PC always on.

BSNL Automated ADSL

Looks like India is taking steps on making DSL connections very user friendly. Their new software named Motive Smart Self Care Suite is being used now by many ISP's all over the world. Their easy DSL setup not only configures your home network connection but gives you a choice of self install or technical install. It's just a few clicks and your DSL service should be up and running in no time. Check it out!

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Create a bat to exe file

With this freeware, anyone can easily create a bat file to exe in matter of minutes. Just download the program attach the file you want to convert and select where you want to install the file. It's that simple.

E-book your Blog

Nice way to easily save all your post on a customized ebook for future reference. Who knows if this information will ever be useful in the near future.

Charts the Easy Way

Need to create charts but have difficulties on creating them successfully. Here is a five step program to make your job easier. Once your done you can save the file or email it for future reference.

Windows 7 License Terms

Ever wonder what are the license terms for Windows 7 and if you can use one license on multiple computers. We'll here's goes your answer's from Techblissonline.

Windows 7 Installation and User Rights

* a. One Copy per Computer - You may install one copy of the software on one computer. That computer is the “licensed computer.”
* b. Licensed Computer – You may use the software on up to two processors on the licensed computer at one time. Unless otherwise provided in these license terms, you may not use the software on any other computer.
* c. Number of Users – Unless otherwise provided in these license terms, only one user may use the software at a time.
* d. Alternative Versions – The software may include more than one version, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may install and use only one version at one time.

Play Nintendo for Free

Want to play your favorite video game for free. Here are the instructions and directions to play this game for free forever.

Launch Apps as an Administrator

Want to launch applications as an Administrator and want to make it simple enough so that you don't waste anytime.

Try this:
click the Windows Key + R
this will open the run dialog box
type cmd - to open the command prompt
type the name of the program you which to launch in Administrator mode and press Enter

USB Security Utilities

If you love flash drives and love to always go portable, it's wise to make sure that your files are protected where ever you go. This handy utility not only backup your drive but gives you protection against sneaky Trojans and Viruses.

Lemur Driving Monitor

Worried that your children and driving recklessly and hope that you can cater to their wrong doings before severe damage is done. Monitor them effortlessly with the Lemur Driving Monitor. All that you do is setup the unit in the car and choose the type of sensor tracking you want. If anyone tries to tamper with the unit, you'll know.

N Central 7.0 Remote Network

Need to automate your remote management any where around the world. This remote management software is ideal for the user seeking to remotely monitor almost every IT asset on a single dashboard.


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Great Flash Games

Here are a few great flash games to play on your lunch break. Remember that it's just for your lunch break.

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Kongregate
Amorgames
Gamebrew

Cool Games
Desktop TD Pro
Red Fluxtion
Crush the Castle
iCycle
FinWick
Graveshift 2
Ultimate Assassin 2
A Dralien Day
Small Worlds
Bloons
Bejeweled
3D Pong
Fantastic Contraption

Prevx

Facebook fans should be happy to know that they're online browsing sessions will be secure because of Prevx. Now all your password, user names, bank accounts and credit card number are protected from harmful websites every time you surf for web.

Instructions:
Just logon to Facebook search for SafeOnline and join to install the program for free.

Google Drag & Drop

Google now has Drag and Drop integrated into it's online email service. Now you no longer need to download a file onto your computer in order to save it. You just click on the file and drag the file onto your desktop and drop it. That simple.

Driver Side

Need to keep track of your car's maintenance for oil changes, tire rotation and regular manufactured maintenance. This website will give you a hand and even send you reminder's when it's time to take the car into the shop.
You no longer have to worry on getting ripped off by a mechanic for doing work that's not required. The next time your car needs maintenance check out Driver Side first.

Essential Software Installer

Finished installing Windows and now it's going to take you a few more hours to install third party software. Here is a great utility to help you automatically install third party software with a simple click of a button.

Firefox 4 Update Tweak

Here is the Firefox 4 update tweak to change the time frame Firefox has on your browser to check for updates which is usually every 12 hours. The tweak helps you change the default from 12 hours to 1 hour.

iOrbit Toolbox

Here is a great utility software to help you diagnose and correct your Window problems. It's portable so it can easily be installed on a flash drive and it comes with 20 great utilities to help your computer run efficiently.

Facebook Deactivate or Delete

Facebook is now testing a new deactivation and delete method that by the time you read this, it should already be in affect. I guess it's a good way to get rid of spam and user's who are constantly abusing you. So unless you use Facebook daily, I would advise on just deactivating it to secure your privacy.

How to setup a Linksys Router

I wish life would be this simple but it sometimes is not. If the following directions work for you on setting up a router for the first time. I am happy for you. But in the real world this is not so true and yes, you have to do more tweaks in order for your router to work properly. Good Luck.

Filesonic Coupons

Filesonic coupons for user's looking for a storage solution for their files.

You are eligible to receive 2 free 1 month premium vouchers that you can give to friends and family

Here are your vouchers:

What is a System Admin?

For those of you who don't know what a System Administrator is. Here's some information you should know first hand.
So the next time you see a System Administrator. Shake his hand because he could be the main reason why your computer is running smoothly today.

Write Protect USB Drives

Need to write protect a USB drive, so that users are prevented from deleted you personal files. This handy utility does the trick the easy way.

Weather on Google Earth

You now can see the weather on Google Earth. You'll have to enable the cloud weather, but once it's done. Google Earth will then be your new 3D weather channel.

Advanced System Care

Looking a computer repair technician to fix and trouble shoot your daily computer problems. Advance Care System does a great job on keeping your computer trouble free.

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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Florida
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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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