More Info on the Fake Antivirus

For those of you user's who have been hit recently with the Fake Antivirus here's more information on that nasty software. It's a pesky virus / malware that just keeps on infecting your computer over and over again.
Stay safe and always scan any documents once it has been downloaded. 

Pixlr

Looking for a photoshop imitator with no software to install. Pixlr is a great start and best of all you can use the program without a need to login. Try it out.

For the basic user their is also a Pixlr Express version as well.

Remove Games in XP

Here is a great script and software link to remove games from Windows XP terminals. It's a must have administrative script for user's who abuse game playing in the workforce. Works great when using the Hyena software.

 Script:
' Uninstall games from Windows XP

'=========================

Dim Fso : Set Fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")

Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

sPrograms = WshShell.SpecialFolders("AllUsersPrograms")

If (Fso.FolderExists(sPrograms & "\Games")) Then

' Create file for uninstalling games

Set f = Fso.CreateTextFile("c:\windows\inf\wmdtocm.txt", True)

f.WriteLine("[Components]")

f.WriteLine("freecell=off")

f.WriteLine("hearts=off")

f.WriteLine("minesweeper=off")

f.WriteLine("msnexplr=off")

f.WriteLine("pinball=off")

f.WriteLine("solitaire=off")

f.WriteLine("spider=off")

f.WriteLine("zonegames=off")

f.Close

WshShell.Run "sysocmgr.exe /i:c:\windows\inf\sysoc.inf /u:""c:\windows\inf\wmdtocm.txt""
/q", 1, True

Fso.DeleteFolder(sPrograms & "\Games"), True

End If

Stop Crimes

Want to make your neighborhood safe. Help stop crimes by solving crimes. It's a new website to take a bite out of crimes.

Stop Telemarketers

Annoyed of the constant telemarketing calls from your mobile device and want to put an end to it. Here are your solutions to the ongoing problem.

Call Control
Every Call.us
Caller Complaints

Privacy Star

Not also do you get a full feature caller ID service, but you can also block unlimited calls, block text messages,and file complaints with ease. The best mobile application to protect your privacy. 

Win 7 Step Recorder

Need to keep track of your problems on your computer by capturing screens with mouse tracks. If your running Windows 7 your in luck. Microsoft has built in a Problem Step Recorder into their program so that anyone can troubleshoot the problem immediately. It's a great tutorial tool to teach others as well. Regardless on how you use the program, it's a life saver.

To activate Problem Step Recorder you go into the search programs and files line and type psr.exe. This will activate the recorder to start recording. You files are immediately saved as HTML slide shows.

Free Online Encylopedia

Here are some links for children online encyclopedias. The website's are user friendly for children to easily do their homework or research work. Please feel free to pass them on.

Links:
Wikipedia
Yahoo Kids
Fact Monster
Kids Net
Library of Congress

Create you own CD covers

Here is a great link to create your own personalized CD covers. Membership is free and all you need is a little creativity and some free time on your hand.

GradeGuru

Already going to college and want to get together with other students to share notes and discussions in class so that you pass your exams. Here is an excellent way to study.

Survey Share

Want to expand you business but don't know how. It's a known fact that if you satisfy your customers needs. Your company will eventually grow. And a resourceful method is by using surveys. You'll not only discover your company's strengths, but also conquer it's weakness.

Spoon

Want to deploy software anywhere . Here is the new virtual way of deploying applications across you network. It's like running a software with no installs, that's easily integrated with sharepoint.

Home Invasions

Here are some great tips to prevent a home invasion.The best advice that I can give is to be cautious and never let your guard down when it comes to strangers. You just never now.

Save you blog

Want to know how to save your blog as a PDF file so that you can later on view it at your convenience. This site will easily convert your blog to a PDF file with just a click of a button. Now you can go almost every where with you blog.

National Park Wallpapers

Here is a great link to national parks wallpapers for your computer desktop. If your a nature lover, your going to enjoy these limited images on your desktop. Great thanks to the National Park Service.

US Running Out of IP Addresses

Here is the scoop on how the United States is running out of IP Addresses. You figure with all of these new technological breakthroughs. Someone should have figure this out a long time ago, so that this would not occur so soon.

Group Accounts

Here are a few user group accounts that everyone should be familar with :

• Administrators: Members of this group have full control on the computer.
• Backup Operators: Members of this group can backup and restore data on the computer
• Cryptographic Operators: Members are allowed to manage the configuration of encryption, IP Security, digital IDs, and certificates
• Event Log Readers: Members of this group can read event logs from local machine.
• Guests: Members of this group have limited access to the computer.
• Network Configuration Operators: Members of this group can make changes to TCP/IP settings on the computer.
• Performance Log Users: Members of this group have access to schedule logging of performance counters on the computer.
• Performance Monitor Users: Members of this group have the right to monitor the computer.
• Power Users: Power Users are included for backward compatibility and possess limited administrative powers.
• Remote Desktop Users: Members have the right to remotely logon to the computer.
• Replicator: This group is used by the file replication service to support directory replication.
• Users: Members of this group have limited permissions/rights on the computer.

Fedex Free WiFi

If you haven't heard yet, Fedex has just announced free WiFi at it's stores. I guess it's another good reason for Fedex to attract computer users to come in and use it's other services.

Ways to Shutdown or Reboot

Here are some great ways to shutdown or reboot. You decide which way is the best for you.

a) Shutting Down Accidentally
This method is to be used if you accidentally are shutting down and want to stop the procedure all together. It's going to require you to act quickly. So do so very fast. All you have to do is click on the Clock on the lower right hand side of your computer and change the date to a previous date and say ok. Windows will think it's in the past and postpone the shutdown.
b) Shutdown -a
For this trick you need to create a shortcut, because it will be to fast to execute. The usual way would be to open a command prompt and type this command but that will not be quick enough.  So if you can't do the first item on clicking the clock this is your alternative.
c) Shutdown Event Tracker
This feature is from Windows Server but it can be found in the group policy and all that has to be done is activated. It will be an extra click but it's worth it.
d) ShutDown Guard
This is the last resort to guard against a shutdown. This utility can easily be armed and disarmed with a click from the taskbar. 

Verizion's 4G Plan

While everyone is keeping quiet on the next 4G generation. Verizon just announced what cities will be getting 4G's first. See if your city is one of them.

Interactive Promotion

Want to run a promotion or campaign on several different sites with stats on how your promotiono or campaign went. This is the best site to start with reasonable pricing if your a beginner.

Bye Bye to Google Health

Looks like the famous once known Google Health is gone. It's too bad, it was something good gone no good from Google.

More Info:

An important update about Google Health

Google Health will be discontinued as a service.

The product will continue service through January 1, 2012.
After this date, you will no longer be able to view, enter or edit data stored in Google Health. You will be able to download the data you stored in Google Health, in a number of useful formats, through January 1, 2013.

• To learn more about this announcement, see our blog post.
• To learn more about how to download and continue using your data outside of Google Health, see our Help Center articles.
• See also our answers to frequently-asked questions.

Free Raid Recovery

Need a data Raid Recovery software to retrieve your backup. This software will save, create or write your array image to a disk.

iPhone Backup Extractor

Recover lost contacts, calendar, photos, SMS messages, notes, etc. This utility is a must have application to secure your iPhone information where ever you go.

Photo Fuse

Windows Live Gallery has a new beta software called Photo Fuse. It can easily make a clone of a photo and combine it with other photo's, or move existing pictures to life. I am so impressed that I hope this technology is adopted to other Galleries.

Google New Keyboard Shortcuts

Here are the new Google shortcuts to get you moving faster in the right direction. I just hope all my current readers, learn these commands quickly.

CKB USB

These new generation USB are made to go where ever you want to go. They can easily be linked to your every day personal items. I just can't wait to get my hands on one.

Read all Newspapers

Want to read several different newspapers from all over the world? Here is a great website to read just about everything including 6,351 newspapers. Be the first to know everything.

Harris BlackJack USB Drive

Law enforcement officials are taking snooping to a new level. This magic USB drive is so unique that it once plugged in, it can be programmed to search the entire computer for keywords or targeted information. Leading investigators to the evidence almost immediately.

Here is more information for the Mfg website.

GadgetTrak

Laptop tracking software that keeps track of your laptop using GPS, in the event your laptop is lost or stolen. Not only does it track your laptop, but it also takes pictures of the criminal so that police can use to get your laptop back.

Tellstats

Need information about a website. TellStat gives you the website traffic, backlinks, search engines and much more. It's the simplest way to get stats for any domain.

Double My Speed

What's the deal with DoubleMySpeed.com is this software worth the price? 

Well for starters there are many free programs that do exactly what this program is capable of doing and the verdict for the software is questionable.You decide?

Review #1

Review #2

Review #3

Who Is DoubleMySpeed.com

IP2

Need to know your WAN & IP Address but your behind a firewall and your having a hard time getting it so that someone can remotely logon to your computer. This software should do the trick by finding the internal and external IP Address.

Lojack for Laptops

Laptop theft is becoming a very serious business that there is very little anyone can do at times to recover their laptop with sensitive materials. This is where Lojack for Laptops comes in. Once installed, you can easily either try to recover it or delete all of your sensitive files. No need to worry about others getting hold of your sensitive information.





   Other Laptop Sercurity Alternatives
Adeona
Laptop Cop
Gadget Trak
Orbicule

TinEye

Here is a reverse image search engine in which when you upload an image, it detects where it came from and how it's being used. It's like fingerprinting an image on the world wide web.Give TinEye a try.

Capture & Annotate

Chrome & Safari users will now be happy to know that their is a new capture & annotate software that can help them copy anything on their current browsers. All you have to do is install the small application and choose the image format they want their files saved as.




Chrome Link

Tweet It Out

Already on Twitter and want to Tweet something out. Here is the simplest way to do it by using this website. Once you login with your Twitter account you just ALLOW the application to take over to make your tweets easier to edit.

Belugafile

Here's another new website to send large files over the Internet via flash. You install the program send the user a host ID key while they are online and instantly they get the file. No need to send it via email. It's a new way of sending large files online. It's quick, fast and free

NetWorx

Here is another great bandwidth data collector to verify your bandwidth speeds. It's a great tool to install for  monitoring your every day broadband speeds.

Universal Viewer

If you need to open large files without eating your computer memory. The Universal Viewer is an excellent choice that supports various formats.

RapidShare Hack

It's a simple hack to beat the 1 file a day free download limit. All you have to do is go to the website and do the following:
Recently I've noticed that RapidShare has done a recent upgrade to their website, so this link might just not work with everyone. Best of luck on downloading.

Directions:
Click on Free User -> in the address bar type javascript:alert(c=0)and press Enter
You should get a blank message with the number 0 and click ok
The download button should immediately appear

Preview

Unlock PDF's

Here is a free service website to help you unlock password protected PDF files online. If for some reason you still want to do this offline, you can by purchasing the PDF recovery software for a small price.

SlimCleaner

Here is another computer cleanup utility developed by a certified Microsoft partner. Now you can decide what you want to do and what you want to keep while cleaning up your computer.

Direct Download

Spyware Terminator

This software is getting great reviews along with premium spyware products in the market. Besides being free, it can be used for both home and business users. Don't wait for a virus. Terminate them now.

Facebook Like Pages

Have a Facebook account and want to know where to find the I Like It Pages. Here's the link to connect you to these favorite sites. Enjoy.

Open the CMD in Win 7

Here is a great tip from my favorite Geek.

The easiest way to open the Command Prompt in Windows 7.

Follow these steps:
a) Hold Down the SHIFT KEY and click on any folder
b) Select the open command window option from the content menu

Solar Power Cell

It's about time someone found an answer to help fix Cellular power cell towers. Now we will always be connected regardless if their is a blackout or not.

Need a Google + invite

To all my Blog viewers, if your interested on getting a free Google Plus Invite, just send me an email ( gmail name required for now ) and in the Subject area just say "Send me a Google + invite" and it's yours. That's my thanks for following my feeds.

Send Me Mail

Convert MDF to ISO

Here is a small utility to convert an MDF file to ISO. Now converting an image to ISO is a thing of the past.
For more ISO converters see the links below.

More ISO Converters
BIN to ISO 
DMG to ISO
UIF to ISO

Answer Garden

Have a question that you need an answer for. Check out Answer Garden. It's considered the small tool with lots of answers. At least now you can probably get an answer to your question.

Airline iPhone

If your a frequent flier your going to enjoy this Apple application. Once downloaded you can keep track of your flight to make sure your always leaving on time. No more delays because you'll know instantly what time your flight is ready to leave.

Delta Airlines website link

iSpy

Want to monitor what others are doing when your not around. This software not only records, detects and provides security surveillance. It does a great job on running on several different computers. It's open source so anyone can easily customize it.

StaxRip

Easily convert any DVD, DVB or DV in any format. Great software that easily converts video to various formats for your viewing pleasure.

Dropbox for Blackberry

If your a Dropbox user their is good news for you. Dropbox has now a Blacberry app that easily integrates to your Dropbox account. Click here for the software download.

Weather bar for Win 7

Why not install the weather bar in Windows 7 so that you know what the weather is going to be like when you go outside.
This software is so clean that it keeps clear of your desktop and just stays on your taskbar. Worth checking out.

Mario Forever * FUN *

Here is a keeper this holiday Super Mario Bros 3.
Hurry up while supplies last.

Creditable

Here is a website designed to help you get your credit straight. With the recent up and down turns of the economy. It's important to keep your credit score in good condition. Your not only going to get help to fix your current credit score, but you get answers about credit. I am now on a new roadway to success.

Android Notifier

If your an Android User your going to enjoy this great application that can easily be installed on your computer to notify you of an IM, Phone call and battery life.
The software is still under development so there is no telling on what other applications will be available in the future.


Android Notifier Link

Desktop Application Link

Linux Live USB

Searching for the Linux Live USB creater. Here is the software so that you can can go live with Linux on a USB.

Here are some more helpful links:
Link 1
Link 2 - you might need to translate this page

Camly Wireless Cam

Looking for an affordable wireless camera for public or private viewing without the necessary hardware, that can be used for security or monitoring. The Camly sets up in minutes and unlike most IP cameras the overall cost is cheap.



Pricing
FAQ

Grockit

Want to get your children addicted to studying. This new social website is here to help and make your children smarter.
They even offer premium tutoring plans so that your child can achieve a better education. Check it out.

Toolbar Uninstaller

Have several toolbars attached to your browser and want to easily unistall them. This unistaller saves you the time from uninstalling them one by one.


Direct Link

Decode Windows Error Files

Here is a small Windows Error code utility lookup to help you find out what's going on with your computer. If you still don't understand what these codes mean. You can translate them to comprehensive codes by using a program called Winerrmsg. Now fixing your computer should be easier to do.

Taskforce

Here is a cool application that helps you integrate email, social sites and calendar appointments all in one. Now your Inbox should be easier to access.

Software Download available for Chrome, Firefox and Safari

32 bit or 64 bit

Already running Windows 7 but can't distinguish which version of Windows your running. Well if your installing software your always going to need this information. If not, your going to have a lot of software conflicts. So be prepared and find out in advance what type of operating system you have.

Intel Unlocking Processors

Intel is now agreeing to unlock it's processors to users so that they anyone can fully optimize their performance PC's.
It's about time Intel and if I would them, I would just include this in the package. It's only a matter of time being someone hacks their unlock codes.

IE 9 Beta

If you don't know yet, IE 9 is already out on BETA and a release date should be just around the corner. I am just glad that Microsoft is keeping up with technology.

ZoneAlarm scareware Alerts

Zone Alarm has been recently sending out bogus security threats to all their free online users. It's an alert scareware tactic to convince their free software users to buy their product, even though they're was no major threat.
It's quite sad to see this coming from a great software company that I loved for years. Now I have no choice but to look elsewhere.

Become a System User

Want to gain control of an operating system. Well besides an Administrator having full rights, a SYSTEM user also has those same rights. But not many know this. You'll have to trick the computer on doing this and with the command in dos you write the following:
First type at 13:55 /interactive “cmd.exe” (as is)
After two minutes you should see a different command prompt.
Then type cd.. (as is)
Then type explorer.exe (as is)
Now you've become a SYSTEM user

Tim's Laptop Service Manual

Tim needs your help on helping him achieve a master laptop manual website. If all goes right, Tim's dream will come true and user's like you and me will be able to view any laptop manuals online for free.

Here's his link for Donations to buy manuals and to upload manuals
Buy or Donate

Otherwise feel free to view his current Laptop Manual Database

Yogile

Here's a new free file sharing site making it simple to share your favorite files online. It let's multiple people contribute, you can add photo's as an email attachment, and share files with others. Best of all, user's don't even have to register.

Google +

Move over Facebook, looks like Google + is rolling out and it plans to take socializing to a new improved level. Your not the only kid on the block who knows how to socialize. Now we will really know what Facebooking competition is really all about.

Database Browser Portable

Need to edit several different databases but don't want to install any program. This portable utility does the trick so that you can modify your database without the headaches on installing every software.

Cameyo

Here is a great software that helps you create portable applications. It's similar to VMware ThinApps but it's free. Now you should have no excuses creating portable applications on the move.

Earth Alerts

Want to monitor in real time Earth natural hazards. This software will keep you in touch by the minute so that your prepared for the worse scenario.

Portable Start Menu

If your currently using a USB stick and want to install programs on it to go portable. This software is a great help. It will even terminate opened programs when it's closed.

Dropbox Password Glich

Looks like Dropbox had a recent software glich that disabled the password to all accounts. The glich lasted about four hours and made all files available to the public. It's a scary situation for Dropbox user's. And there's no telling how this will impact the future of the company.

Pick Browser

Want to control which external links open a specific browser. There's a great way to do it just by using Pick Browser.
The software works by being your default browser. Once you click a link, Pick Browser opens up letting you decide which browser you want to use. It's a great software to use when you have multiple browser's on one computer.

Image Icon

This is a simple way to create your favorite icons from a image. All you do is install the program and drag the image to create a new image icon.

Rapid Typing

Here is a great software to help you increase your typing skills. The more you learn to type faster, the easier you'll get your points across.

Burnit

Easiest way to turn any online file into a BitTorrent. Now sharing files is even easier without the bandwidth sacrifice. Try it now.

7 Conifier

Have Windows 7 but dislike the task bar icons. Here is a great software to help you change those icons. All you have to do is select with task bar icons you prefer.

Google Instant

Show results as you type. It's a new online search method Google is using to get you results even faster. It can easily be turned on and off at any time via the preference page. Only time will tell if this method will work for Google.

Google Mentalplex

Take online searching to a new level. Now with Google Mentalplex your search results are accurately returned without a query. Give it a try.

Pimp your Pictures

If you already enjoy pimping your pictures, why don't you check out the the following sites to see what else you can do?

Links
Avatarize Yourself
Playing Cards
Festisite
Photo505
Loonapix
Funny Photo
Write on It

Mag My Pic

Want to make magazine covers with your picture. Just visit this website with one of your favorite pictures and become a celebrity instantly. You'll be amazed on how much press you can get.

Spoon

Want virtualization applications on the web. Spoon is you answer to easily deploy your favorite applications online. It so simple all you have to do is just click and your programs are installed. There is no more a need to download and install programs.

VMware ThinApps

VMware not only it's taking virtualization to a new level but it's now able to make a software portable. Take it a spin and get ready to enter the world of VMware.


Download the Trial Version

Gradebook

Here's a great software for teachers who need an online gradebook that can integrate all of their lessons into one. It's open source so the software will never be limited.

Master Boot Record

Need to backup your Master Boot Record and don't know how. This software will simplify things so that if your OS ever gets damaged or corrupt. The chances for you to recover your files are greater.

LaCie MosKey

Looks like flash drives are getting smaller by the minature. That's why LaCie is making headlines going small.

Email Marketing

Have a Blog and want subscribers to subscribe to your blog with endless email campaigns, newsmails and broadcasts. This is a great way to get started and create you mailing list. Give it a try.

System Silencer

Have your computer running for a while and have concerns that certain things may be running that you don't want to run. It's no big deal with the System Silencer. You just install the application and disable the commands unit you return to use it.

Fab Autobackup

Here is a great freeware that helps you backup your personal settings on a computer. Perfect for any user migrating to a new operating system.

Version 3 is a demo and only cost a few dollars but worth the investment.
Version 2 is a freeware

To destroy a Hard Drive

This is a great article on destroying hard drives. It doesn't matter how many times you reformat a hard drive, with proper software anyone can retrieve information from it. The only logical solution is to tear it apart as per the YouTube video.

KeyScan Keyboard

If scanning and typing is an every day job for you. You should be looking at this multi keyboard and scanner to make your job easier. It's sure to save you time.

Monitor A Child's Text Message

Here the scoop on the pros and con's of monitoring your children's text messages. It's not for everyone. But you should ask yourself the following questions before you being.

Questions to ask yourself:
a- Do you really want to know what your children are talking about?
b- Can you as a Parent handle the truth?
c- Will this break your trust among your children, if you keep on monitoring them?

Recover Browser Passwords

If your browser one day ever gets corrupted and your in need to recover your recent passwords. Here is a great utility to help you get them. Now there is one for each browser so make sure that you download the correct password retriever.

iPad POS

I think the iPad could definitely go places if it's used as a Point Of Sale Cash Register System. How convenient it would be for vendors to charge for goods on the go. It's a great idea with many opportunities.

Change Windows 7 Start Orb

Looking for a change with Windows 7, why not change the Windows 7 Orb and be prepared to take your Windows to a new level.