WiFi Safety

Today every place that you go you can't help it to enjoy free WiFi. Whether it's in a hotel, coffee shop, convention center, beach, bookstore, restaurant, fast food places, etc, WiFi is here to stay for good. Now just because it's free doesn't necessarily mean that it's secure. So I would suggest you read this article the next time you decide to roam hotpots. 

Video Capture

Here's a great way to capture video from your hard drive. Now recording from your screen, webcam or input video can easily be recorded as long as it can be seen from your monitor. It's a must have software for user's who just love to record. 

Universal File Opener

Now there should be no reason for anyone not being able to open a file on their computer. This software connects with a hundred of software's that are in the current market today. Do we need to add some more.

Windows 8 new file / copy / move

Windows 8 is still not here yet and we are learning new changes from Microsoft. Now the file, copy and move is now in one dialogue where you can pause or resume at anytime. 

Laptop Motherboard Repairs

Here is a great site to troubleshoot Laptop Motherboard Repairs. It gives you some great tips on what to look for if your laptop mother board begins to fail.

The signs are here:

Tell tale signs of motherboard failure:

1. You have switched on the computer being indicated by the light and fan also starts to spin. But there is complete black- out on the computer screen with the hard drive not working within 10- 15 sec.
2. The initial start up functions appear like indicative light, fan and hard drive sound, but  disappears after a while i.e. 5 – 3 mins.
3. A high pitched sound comes from the laptop when you press the “on” button.
4. Last one can be that even when you have switched on the computer nothing happens.

Need to Reinstall Windows

Your computer keeps on crashing and your tired of the same old problems and you know that you will eventually have to re-install Windows. Well if you don't have the recovery disks, which most new computer don't. It's probably pre-installed in your hard drive hidden partition. The only way to install the software is to restore it to factory defaults. Here is the function on most computers to re-install.

Dell XP - Ctrl+F11
Dell Vista - F8
Compaq - F11
HP Desktop Vista - F11
Emachine - F10
Acer - Alt+F10
Lenovo - F12

Doc to Image

Want to convert a document to PDF. This online site requires no installation and helps you convert your powerpoint, excel and word documents via PDF online.

Network Tools

Here's a great network tool to tell you all your LAN's network resources from computers, disk and printer shares from all your domain and work groups.

Bat to EXE Converter

Already have a BAT file and want to convert it to an EXE file. Here is a great program to help you do just that. Now all you have to do is create a shortcut.

ISO to USB

It's about time. Now that Tablet are in and Laptop and computer's are on the way out. The demand for software distributing on Tablets is still fairly new.  For now it looks like it will be flash drive driven and I am just glad to see this software come to my rescue. 

Visualize Me

Want to stand out from the crowd, this site promises just that by posting your achievements on line with your skills for others to review. It even gives you a personalized url to go your business cards. It's a new technique on getting yourself noticed in this job market. 

Path.to

Job hunting and tired of posting your resume on the not so professional websites. Take a look at this site with a different approach and increase the possibilities on getting reviewed. Job hunting now has become more interesting. 

Stand By - Hibernate - Shut Down - Restart

For most user's the words Shut Down and Restart is easy to understand because user's always do this. But when it comes to Stand By and Hibernate, their is always a confusion because the two things do a similar job with a difference.
In plain English if you stand by and the power goes out you loose your data in Stand By mode. When if you Hibernate and power goes out, your data is saved.

Stand By - loose data if PC looses power

Hibernate - saves your data 

Shut Down - turns off your computer

Restart - restarts your computer

HotShut

Looking for the easiest way to reboot, lock, log-off, or shut down your computer. This tiny application puts all these commands on your taskbar for easy access. 

Refresh your Network Settings

Here is a great tip to create a Refresh batch to reset your Internet connections when your computer is running slow. I hate to hear every day when my loved one's tell me that my computer is slow what do I do?
Now anyone can easily create a batch file and Refresh their Internet connections with one click.

First open Notepad and type the following:

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /renew

then save the file with a file named Refresh. Once the file is save you now have to take that text file named Fresh.txt and change it to Fresh.bat

Office 2010 SP1 Remover

Installed Office Service Pack 1 and now your having problems with the software. Stand in line with everyone else. In the past your best bet was to uninstall the entire software and re-install the software from scratch. Now there is no need for that and all you do is install this handy utility and uninstall the Service Pack and your done. 

500 worst passwords

Everyone does every now and then. But the next time you create a password remember this list and remember why it's still on this list. Be safe than sorry. 

Dummy Image Generator

Looking for an image generators for your web page or website. This is a great site to get you started with links to other useful generators. You'll be surprised what you can find here. 

Show Me What's Wrong

Tech Support for friends and family members who need your help in solving their everyday problems. It's quite cool on how all you have to do is record your problem and email them for help. Give it a try.

Pick Me App

Need to transfer programs from one Windows based PC to another. This portable software does the trick without the installation disks and it can easily be reversed. Even though it's still in beta it's a great software to love. 

Scan Win7 PC for Errors

Ever wonder what to do when you have problems with Windows 7 and your computer will not boot. One great tip is to scan Windows for errors. You'll need to do the following.

Sign-In as the administrator and type the following:
By default the Administrator account on the local system is disabled after installation. This is the case for all Windows 7 installations. Right click on "computer" select "manage" look for the users and groups section, on the users screen right click on the administrator account and select properties, uncheck the "account disabeled" option.


Sfc /scannow /offbootdir=[[driveletter]]:\ / offwindir=[driveletter]]:\windows


Ex:
Sfc /scannow /offbootdir=c:\ /offwindir=c:\windows

Marvel Comics Wallpaper

If you love Marvel Comics you'll love this link to download your favorite Comic Wallpaper. There's is nothing better than to decorate your desktop with the world's greatest superhero's. 

Be an Extra

Want to earn money, be around entertainment and get paid for lunch. Try being an extra for television shows and you'll be surprise where you can go.

Convert Money using Google

Need to convert your currency, Google has several ways to do this and the best part about this is that it's free. Check out which currency converters are you familiar with.

Real Working Key Chain

Every now and then I come upon links that I always like to share with others and today I find a link that sells key chains in the form of a real working key. So if your hate to walk around with so many keys. Here is something to consider.

Mouse without Borders

Here is a simple peer to peer file sharing for one or more computers done with the help of Microsoft employees. It's a little restrictive, so you have to make sure you note down passwords in order for you to easily share files among computers. 

Block Search Websites via Google

Upset that certain websites are showing up on Google search. Here is a great way to block websites from all Google Searches anywhere in the world. I don't know what's the point on doing this, since your just going to limit your search results and eventually restrict yourself from what the the world wide web offers.
What ever happen to internet search freedom. 

Hurricane Monitoring

Like monitoring hurricanes? This great site monitor's hurricanes and it's direct path via satellite, terrain and radar. It's sort of like google earth but with lots of extras. 

Google Flight Search

Hello Google Flight Search. The online search is nothing new but you never know what new things Google can improve for future Flight Search. 

Great Batch Files

Here are some great administrator batch files to help you make your job easier to do on a day to day basis. I recommend that you experiment first before using a batch file on a live network system.

Remove Passwords from PDF files

Want to remove a password from a PDF file. Here's the easiest way to make all your PDF files password free. Now anyone can open and share a document easily.

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Recover Windows with Linux

Tired of reinstalling Windows because some files were corrupt. Next time give Trinity Rescue Kit a try and see how easily you can recover your current installation of Windows using Linux.

JaRa

Want to remove old versions of Java, or how about multiple version of java that should have been removed once the new update was applied. This handy software is a great fix to keeping a computer space free.


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PDQ Deploy

Need to deploy software across a network. This free software saves time and money. Imagine updating all of your workstation instantly.

Steelsonic

Here's the easiest way to run admin programs on a restricted computer without giving the user administrative rights. This hopefully will end your user complaints on giving them full access to a network computer.

Automate Windows

Windows VistaWindows 7Want to automate Windows to be install across the network unattended. Here's how with the help of Microsoft deployment Installation kit.

Windows Vista

Windows 7

Opt out from the Net

Here is a great site to opt out from the Internet. Secure your web privacy and security before it's too late. Identity theft is on the rise and it's up to you to control what's on the web.


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Lost Office DVD's

Missing your Office DvD's and wished that you made an extra copy of the software. As long as you have the product key, you can easily download and reinstall the original Office version via the Microsoft website. Any Office version 2007 and Present included.

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Google Chrome Extension

I like this extension application that Google created but I just unsure if I want to see any more ad's on my computer and how much memory it's going to use up. 

Wireless Network Watcher

Here's a great and easy way to keep tabs on your wireless network. Now at least you know who's on when your on and why your network speeds and performance fluctuates. 

Grave Finder

New technology for burial sites make it easier to find love ones. The burial site is all computerized and all you have to do is enter the deceased persons first and last night and hopefully your'll find your love one's instantly.

Wireless Touch Screen Router

Your going to love this touch screen wireless router. Not only is it easy to configure, but it requires no computer. It's a must have for those die hard wireless users.

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Cablevision Wifi

Get ready for the new world of cable via WiFi. It looks like Cablevision is rolling out it's WiFi service so that it can reach customers where cable service never reached before. If everything goes smoothly you can bet that everyone else will be pushing cable via WiFi. I just don't know now about those internet caps?


WiFi Locater

ISO to CDDVD or Flash

Here is a free software to burn all of your ISO files to CD, DVD and even Flash Drives. The portable world is getting easier and real soon flash drives will replace almost everything. 

13 Gadgets for Win 7

Here are 13 Win 7 gadgets for monitoring your computer so that everything is always running smoothly. You never know when problems will arise and these monitors will keep you on top before the problems get worse.

Gmail Preview Panel

Gmail recently testing Preview Pane view it's in Lab and if you enjoy Outlook and want it to look like Gmail all you have to do is simply go to Lab and enable Preview Pane. You'll instantly notice that it's very similar to Microsoft Outlook. Google is sure making Gmail simple to use. 

USA Visa Lottery

For those non residents of the United States, here is the Visa lottery for immigrants. There is no charge to download. Hurry up and join us.

Diversity Visa Lottery
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Outlook AutoComplet Fix

Annoyed that your Outlook email keeps on populating wrong email address when your writing emails. Here's the fix to the automatic name population in Outlook.

Dialup Password Viewer

How many times have you been in a situation where you forget the dial up password. Here's a handy program to retrieve the dial up password from your VPN or regular dial up.

IEEE pushes 802.22

What that means for us is that National Broadband is possible and soon you'll be experiencing 802.22 in the national level. Bringing broadband throughout the United States. It's now possible.

Win 7 Troubleshooting

Run Windows Update

Write Protect a USB using the registry

This is a great way to protect your USB device from being tampered with by other user's. It doesn't guarantee that they can't still delete the flash drive files but at least it will give them a hard time in doing it. 

How to Deal with Difficult Clients

There is no good or bad way to do this. But there comes a time when your just better off loosing the new client to save future headaches on satisfying a customer that will never be satisfied. 

Your Wedding Budget

Planning a Wedding and don't know where to start. Use this Wedding Budget Worksheet below and prepare yourself for an exciting event.

Your Wedding Budget

Other Calculator

Backup My Google Extra's

Google Malware Warning

Google Giving Away Free Routers

Google is giving away free routers. These routers contain benchmarks and diagnostic firmware to monitor the Internet backbone. I believe it's Google way of getting people want they want when they want it. Eventually leading to the new world of fiber. If your interested in getting one, here's the Link.

Raidsonline

Want to know the newest crime stats in your neighborhood, here you go and I hope everyone is keeping a close eye. Crime is every where now a days.

Moba Live CD

Here's the easiest way to test a Live CD without rebooting your computer. The test drive performs with a single click and if everything goes well, you Live CD should be running smoothly.



MobaLiveCD

Private SMS & Call

Here's a controversial application that keeps wondering eyes off your phone. You now can easily hide SMS & Phone calls from your cell phone calling list. All you do is install the application and pick which calls you want to block. It even hides the caller phone number from your contact list. A must have application for individuals who are always monitoring your calls.

Note:
Not responsible on how you use this application

iRadar

The future for radar detector is here and for free. With this application hopefully you'll avoid speed traps and traffic cams tickets. It automatically updates so that everyone is notified ahead of time.

Ultimate Windows Tweaker

The 150 tweak wizard now works with IE 9 with improved speed improvement, refreshing, no more prompts after applying tweaks and some UI fixes to get your computer running at peak performance.

Internet Traffic Report

Is your Internet sluggish and wondering if it's your provider. Here's a great way to know who's at fault when it comes to the Internet.

Reserve Outlook.com

Everyone needs to hurry up and reserve the new Outlook.com cloud services from Microsoft. You just don't know when sometime in the future your going to need it. It's best to reserve your name for free now before someone else beats you to it.

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Taskbar Shuffle

Want to do more with your Taskbar. Try this handy utility that takes, rearranges, and organizes icons in a wide range of controls to make your life easier.

Power Menu

For all those Power Menu user's please be advised that you still can make Windows transparent. Windows 7 user's all they have to do is just hold down Shift + L to enable options in the taskbar.

DS Clock

Here is a great desktop clock program to customize the clock so that you always on time with the world and your appointments. A must have utility for punctual people.

Gmail Notifier

No need to keep Gmail open when new mail arrives. The Gmail notifier will let you know when you have new mail and also give you a snippet of your message.

Sumatra PDF

Here's a simple PDF reader that does more than just read PDF files. It also reads .xps, .cbr and .cbz files as well. Save drive space with one application that does all.

Sandboxie

Protect your computer and files from anything out of the ordinary. It's the new spyware and malware protector for your computer. You now can surf the web and open emails with ease.

Bypass the Captcha Authorization

Hate captcha authorization and wished you could bypass it. Well it can be done if your using Chrome. All you have to do is install the extension and wait 5 seconds and the words will automatically fill in for you.

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TMonitor

Want to make sure your CPU's cores temperature are running at maximum clock speeds. Just run this simple utility for 1 hour and if you detect large sags, then you could have thermal issues.

Volumouse

Want to control the volume of your computer with your mouse. This simple software makes it happen using your wheel on your mouse.

F.lux

If your having trouble sleeping at night because you were recently stared at your computer before you went to sleep. Try this monitor application that matches the color of your screen with your room temperature. At least now it will be easier to fall sleep.

Restoration

Deleted a file by mistake. Don't fear because their is still hope. Just add restoration and recover your lost files in no time.

Migty Text

Send mobile text phone calls to your browser. Sounds interesting, well now there is no excuse to be without your cell phone where ever you go.

Future of Mobile Phones

Let's just put it like this, the mobile phone eventually is going to take over the world. Whether it's going to be the next debit card it's still to hard to know. But the future of mobile phone's is certain that it's going to be a vital asset in our society.

Mikogo

http://www.mikogo.com/downloads/mikogo-portable.exeRegular Download Looking for free remote access, Mikogo is a great freeware to do your personal or commercial remote access on the go. There's even a portable version to get you on remotely where ever you go.


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SepPDF

Looking for a PDF file splitter. This tiny software does the trick and you be the judge should you split the PDF file or not.

Screwless Fans

Here are the new screwless rubber fans. All you have to do is attached them to the metal case and boost up your current fan ventilation.

Create a Win 7 Restore Point

Here's the manual way to create a restore point for all of those user's that refuse to make a shortcut. It's real simple and easy to do. Just always remember to easily identify all of your restore points.

Create a System Restore Link in Vista

Here's is an easy way to create a System Restore Link in Vista so that you can always have a good copy of your operating system before you do a Windows Update or new software install. You don't know when your ever going to revert back.


Here's the manual .vbs script

If WScript.Arguments.Count = 0 Then



Set objShell = CreateObject(“Shell.Application”)


objShell.ShellExecute “wscript.exe”, WScript.ScriptFullName & ” Run”, , “runas”, 1


Else


GetObject(“winmgmts:\\.\root\default:Systemrestore”).CreateRestorePoint “description”, 0, 100


End If

Roadkil Unstoppable Copier

Need to copy a CDs with bad sectors or errors. This software should hopefully do the trick so that you can have a good copy always available.

Learn how to Troubleshoot Windows

Ever wanted to know how to troubleshoot Windows like the professionals. Well here are some secrets that many professionals use and it doesn't hurt to save some money and do it yourself. Remember wisdom is knowledge.

Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 3.20

Microsoft Malicious Software Remover Tool is a great start to get your Windows operating system back to what it used to be. It's Microsoft fight against the world of viruses. Give it a try if you already know your computer is infected.

For more info see Tech Republic

Starbuck App

Starbucks now is bringing mobile payments to Android user's. Not only would you be able to pay for purchases but find the nearest Starbucks near you.

Any Drive Format

Looking for a USB drive formater that overrides the portable drive error. Any Drive Format does a great job  and it's free.

Online File Search

Need to find an audio or video file online but don't know how or which search engine to use. This search engine is a great performer. You can even specify the file type online. It's even a plus if you subscribe to a premium file hosting site. Check it out, you will not be disappointed.

Online Coupons

Looking for coupons online to help you save money on a recent purchase you want to make. Help is here with these great online links.

Links
Amazon Coupons
BestBuy Coupons
Ebay Coupons
Coupon Code

Who's Watching

Ever wonder if someone is watching you online. Well your not alone and don't be surprised on what information people can get from you by just browsing online. Knowledge is power.

Free Music

Looking for free music online, well don't be afraid because it's not legal. Here is a legal link to keep your music library up to date. Enjoy.

Portable PC Tech

Have already a portable PC Repair shop making money. Now before you loose money on careless and busy technicians make sure you get the right billing software in order so that your clients are billed in a timely manner.
Here are some great portable software's that make billing easier.

Links
Commit
MhelpDesk
Shop Manager

Clean a Dirty Keyboard

Ever wanted to know if you can clean out a keyboard. Brace yourself, because it can be done. But I guess it would just be easier on spending a few bucks and buying a new one.

Dexpot

Looking for mutliple virtual desktops in which you can customize your applications so that each desktop is different from the other. Dexpot is a great alternative taking the desktop to a virtual level.

Secure your Email

Here are great tips to secure your email so that no one gets into your emails. In todays world almost anything is hackable. Take precautions and in the long run you'll always be ahead.

SugarSync

Dropbox has a new competitor and it's SugarSync. It does a better job that Dropbox when it comes to finding your favorite files online everywhere you go. This is a great way to take you music library everywhere you go.

Disposable Emails

Once in a while your going to come across a website that you want to sign up with but risk being subscribed to spam. In situations like this, it's best to use a disposable email address. It not only secures your current email address, but protects you from getting future spam mail. Feel free to choose any of the disposable email addresses below:


Links:
10 Minute Mail

Guerrilla Mail

Watch Your Webcam

It's unfortunate that people are using webcams to our disadvantage. Make sure you read this article and remember not all repair technicians are bad. There's always going to be one bad seed every now and then.

Win 7 Password Reset

This is a great way to easily reset your Windows 7 password using a USB flash drive. Hopefully you'll never need to do this step. But it's better to be safe than sorry.