2/7/13

Great Registry Cleaners

Here's a list of great registry cleaner for your computer. It's nice to know these are great freewares to fix your computer.

Links:
Power Tools Lite
Rizone's Power Tools
Tweak Now
RegSeeker
IOrbit Toolbox
Slim Cleaner
Jet Clean
PC HouseKeeper 2012
Comodo

2/6/13

Raid for under $125-

Yep, it is possible to make an inexpensive Raid with the current products in the market today. It's not complicated and  you'll be happy that you made it yourself and only paid just under a $100- for a backup drive to save your files.

Direct Link

2/5/13

Setup Win 7 Share

Ever wonder how to setup your Windows 7 share folders among other users. Here's the setup instructions so that you now can share with others in your local group. 

2/4/13

Lock Windows

Need to easily automatically lock Windows when your leaving your desktop with just one easy click. Here's the easiest way to lock Windows via one click.

Instructions:
Right click your mouse to new -> shortcut and type the following In the Create Shortcut window type: Rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation. Click Next. Your Done.

2/3/13

Speed up Remote Desktop via Win 7

The simplest way to speed up remote desktop in Windows 7 is to set the color display to 16bit. It's not the best quality for some, but it should does load faster.

2/2/13

Add Google Gadgets to Gmail

Here's the trick to make any google gadget, a gmail gadget. All you really need to do is add the .xml tag to the end of the gadget and have it easily transform. Give it a try.


Here is more information below:

There are hundreds of different gadgets around the web. Some web services (such as Remember the Milk) have created their own and supply you with a URL. If you want other gadgets have a look at the iGoogle gadgets directory. To add a gadget from the iGoogle gadgets directory navigate to a gadget of your choice and copy everything after the “url=” tag in the address bar. For example, the Official Wikipedia Gadget for iGoogle has the following URL:
http://www.google.com/ig/directory?type=gadgets&url=www.google.com/ig/modules/wikipedia.xml
To add this gadget to Gmail simply copy the portion after “url=”, i.e.:
www.google.com/ig/modules/wikipedia.xml
And paste it into the gadget URL box in Gmail

2/1/13

What is Postscript

Here's the explanation to the common computer postscript terminology and what does it have to do with a printer. For those of you who what to know and need to know so that at least you can say, "You know something".

1/31/13

Computer Internet Repair

Having Internet problems with your computer Here's a handy software to help you fix your problems so that you can easily return back to surfing

1/30/13

View Total Hours

Working on a Word Document and want to know how many hours it took you to finish that document. There's an easy way to figure this out and it's already built into Word. All you have to do is view the total hours.

1/29/13

Total PC Health

Need to tweak your computer settings, so that your computer runs efficiently. This software is a great help on fixes all of your computer errors.

Direct Link

1/28/13

Bye Bye MSN

It's official Microsoft no longer will keep alive it's MSN messenger service and with it's already planned to go offline on March 15, 2013.
For current users who have MSN your only option is to use switch to Skype. I guess this is Microsoft's way way of catching up with technology.

News:
Skype Link

1/27/13

Defender Offline

Looking for Windows Defender but need it offline in order to remove the virus or malware you computer already has. No problem and here is the software link.

1/26/13

Driver Deploy Tools

Here is a great tool to backup all your drivers before you re-install the operating system all over again. It's a great tool if your deploying this to more than one hardware. Your unknown devices will easily be re-installed to make your Windows installations quicker and easier.

1/25/13

Fuel & Maintenance Software

Want to know how fuel and maintenance your spending on your vehicle. This software is a must to keep track of any motored vehicle.

1/24/13

VM to Cloud Calculator

Want to know the cost from having a virtual machine to cloud. This handy software breaks down the expense so that you can see it in black and white before migrating.

1/23/13

Dell's Exit

The PC business doesn't look good for Dell as it tries to go private and exits out of the computer market. This could be the beginning of other computer companies going under and re-establishing themselves and brands to other markets.

The inside story link

1/22/13

Save Your Games

Have an old computer and want to transfer all of your games onto a new computer. This is how you do it with this handy software.
You first install Game Save which stores your old games in a .gsba file. You install Game Save onto the new computer and hit restore. That quick and simple.  

1/21/13

Region Free Browsing

Want to surf the web region free without any restrictions here's how you do it using a proxy server. Most of these sites are premium service and the free proxy services are good to but with low download speeds.

Links:
Proxy
Foxy Proxy
Ultra VPN
Hotspot Shield


1/20/13

Laptop Repair Screw Management

This is a simple way to open a laptop for repair or observation and install the laptop exactly how you opened it. Although it may seem ancient, it works. And in the real world, if something works, then you should stick with it, until something better comes along.

1/19/13

Alt Virus Scanners

Here are a list of Virus alternate scanners for your computer. There a great help to help prevent your computer from getting infected.


Links:
avira rescue disk
asos
norton power eraser
avg rescue disk

1/18/13

Virus proof your PC

Want to make sure your computer doesn't get a virus. Here are great virus testing tools to see how good your computer security defends against viruses.

Links:
Spycar
eicar
Virus Bulletin
av-compatible
avtest

1/17/13

Stream via Android

Here's a cool application that streams video from your computer to your android phone. You can even transfer iTunes files as well. It's a great application for any user who just plainly wants to stream. 

1/16/13

Rootkit Tools

Notice your computers behaving unusual. Chances are that you have a Rootkit. Most of the times you will not notice it, but if it keeps on acting strangely better start scanning your computer with one of these useful Anti-Rootkit tools.

1/15/13

Free Registry Repair

Looking for a free registry repair software. Here goes a great one to help you find those keys that are one way or another slowing down your Windows.

1/14/13

Bluetooth Cap

Ever now and then when I do see a great project, I get excited to just think that this can be the future. But not all projects are successful. But something tells me this time, that this project is going to be a winner. Check it out for yourself and you be the judge.

Project:
The new Bluetooth cap. It's not in production yet until funding is approved. But if you want you could buy one outright and be one of the first one's on your block with Cynaps.
Link

1/13/13

Enable Windows Update in DOS

Need help in enabling Windows Update. Try doing it in DOS and see if this enables Windows Updates.


Type in each command exactly as written, *press Enter* after each one:





Start > Run > type in

cmd


net stop wuauserv


regsvr32 atl.dll


regsvr32 wuapi.dll


regsvr32 wuaueng.dll


regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll,


regsvr32 wucltui.dll


regsvr32 wups.dll


regsvr32 wups2.dll


regsvr32 msxml3.dll


regsvr32 qmgr.dll


regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll


net start wuauserv


exit

If this doesn't work, it's most likely that you have a virus, malware or rootkit on your computer.




1/12/13

Fix Windows with WinFix

Having problems with Windows and need a quick fixer so that your operating system is back to normal. This handy utility restores your Window problems with a few clicks.

For more help 

1/11/13

No Dupe

Here is a great software to help you remove duplicate files, folders and music for your library. It's a must have software for individuals who love to keep organized.

1/10/13

NYC Weddings

Live in NYC and looking for help on planning your wedding. This site has lots of great advice for the soon to be bride and groom. Lots of luck. 

1/9/13

Top Data Recovery Software

Need the top data recovery software for CD and DVD's. Try these top three and let me know if they work for you as well as they worked for me.

CD Check - fix CD / DVD

Isobuster - still the best data recovery software

CD Recovery Toolbox - another recovery toolbox


1/8/13

Unpin Programs on the Task Menu

Nice Windows bug that will not let you unpin programs you already have on your start menu. Will the help of this program unpinning the software is simple with a click of the mouse.

1/7/13

What's Public About You

Want to know what's public about you on the world wide web. Here's a site that makes things simple to search online for who has what, on you.

1/6/13

Satellite Finder

Want to find a satellite for your dish. This cool Chrome extension makes setting up your satellite simple and easy to do with the help of the satellite finder. 

1/5/13

Just Beam it

Want to transfer a file to anyone around the world, use just beam it. All you have to do is install this Chrome extension and drag and drop the file you want to transfer. Then send the transfer file share link to a friend and they easily click and download the file across the internet. It's that simple. 

1/4/13

PDF Mergy

Want to merge PDF documents in a particular order. This Chrome extension, shows your PDF files in what ever order you want to organize. Now there is no need to install additional software with the help of this great extension. 

1/3/13

Setup Windows 7 Logon Screen

Here's a great Windows 7 Logon tip, so that your other user accounts are hidden. It's great tip for network connected computer to keep the administrator account secure from other users. It's a great way to simplify all user llogon'sogon's any any computer.





1/2/13

Change Win 7 Logon Screen

Want to change the Windows 7 Logon Screen so that it will always choose the background you want to see. Check out this site to show you how easily it can be done.

1/1/13

Burn CD / DVD's easily

Ever wonder how people burn CD / DVD's on disk's that can't hold that amount of data. Here's the trick, just use disk spanning and forget about the size of the disks. If you need more detail information then follow the instructions from the link.

12/31/12

Do more with USB

Want to do much more with USB, here is a great software that will take USB to it's limits. Now you can install different OS with a USB, test your USB speed, install Grub4dos, SysLinux, create EX2 FS, check drive info and test it using QEMU, create a bootable USB, and copy files after format. What more can you ask for.

Direct Link

12/30/12

DvD to MKV

Here is a great software to transform those wonderful Dvd movies you love to MKV. It's a better format to view you files wherever you go. Give it a try.

Direct Link

12/29/12

Useful Tech Sites

Here are some great useful technician sites to help you troubleshoot your Window problems

Links
EventID
Expert Exchange
GFI Event
Event Sentry
Event Analyzer

12/28/12

Create a Desktop Shortcut

Here is the easiest way to create a desktop shortcut. It will save you time and you'll be happy to know that you can customize any shortcut anytime, anywhere, at any place. 

12/27/12

How to install Memory

Here are some great youtube video's to help you install memory. There is no reason to hire a professional when you can do this yourself and save the money for other resourceful tools.

Laptop

Desktop

If need need help on what type of memory you need for your computer feel free to use this link.

12/26/12

FileUnlocker

Need to unlock files and folders that you need to delete, or how about terminate malware or viruses that don't go away. Try fileunlocker and see if your problems goes away.

12/25/12

iDAPT i3 Universal Dock

Great phone and mp3 player charger for the user that's looking for a way to charge all their portable devices at the same time. Although it could use more tweaking, it is a great solution for charging.
Check it out and watch the video below.



12/24/12

Cherry

Want your car washed, no problem with Cherry. Cherry automatically connects you when someone who will wash your car right were you left it. No need to go to a car wash. Once it's done your credit card will be charge for the car wash and you'll receive a text saying that it's done. That easy and simple. 

12/23/12

Microsoft Rootkit Analyzer

If your computer has been recently infected and your in search of a user friendly Rookit analyzer, search no more. Take a look at Microsoft Rootkit Analyzer and hope that your computer can be saved.


Direct Link

12/22/12

Chrome Remote

Google has come along way with it's current browser. Now it's testing remote access via it's Chrome browser. If everything goes well. Let's just say, you can easily see Google getting into the remote desktop world. 

12/21/12

Free Recovery Software

If you ever lost a file and need to recover a file, it's good to know there is free software out there to retrieve your lost files. There is no need to pay premium dollars for software you'll probably just use once in a while. 


Links


12/20/12

What is My IP Address

Looking for your computer IP Address. No problem with the help of these links below.

Links
My IP

Google OS



12/19/12

How to Remove Viruses

Here's a great tip on how to remove viruses from Windows XP computers. It's not a sure solution to remove all viruses, but it's the rule of thumb on removing the most common viruses. Learn it, try it, and then master it. 

12/18/12

Drupalgardens Hosting

Looking for an inexpensive hosting site to host your blog or website. This site is a must have for beginners still new on the internet. Besides the Pricing being reasonable, you can easily host your site for free. Check it out and give it a try. 

12/17/12

Silex Print Server

Need to connect to a printer that doesn't have wires. Here's the easiest way to do it with the help of Silex but it's going to cost you. So before you buy, weigh out the cost of getting a new wireless printer with the cost of this device. 

12/16/12

ePillow

Looking for a tablet stand to read, browse, email and watch movies online. This soft comfortable pillow is the ideal device for tablets while your online. 

12/15/12

Word Doc Tip

Need to view two Word files side by side. Here is the simplest way to view two documents at a time. This sure will save you from going back and forth. Give it a try.

12/14/12

Sign a Static Drive to USB

Hate it that your USB drive always changes every time you plug it in. Here's the best way to keep the USB drive constant using static.
Once this is done that drive should always be held in reserve only for your USB drive. 

12/13/12

Where is the Recycle Bin & Control Panel

If you currently using Windows 7, you might have noticed that the Recycle Bin & Control Panel are no longer

12/12/12

Wifi Analytics Tool

If you have an Android phone, then it would be nice to install this great application that will scan Wifi and check the channel and use around you. It's a must have for Wifi user's.

12/11/12

Text Plus

Free text messaging sites are showing up almost everywhere. It's time you said good bye to text messaging fees and show the carriers that you mean business. Join the free world of texting. 

12/10/12

Free Text Messages

Looking for free text messaging via your cell phone plan. If you can somehow add this application onto your phone you can be text messaging for free without the fees. 

12/9/12

Event Lookup

Tired of getting all those Windows errors and can't seen to decode what they mean. Hold on and get answer's to those error codes by installing the event log explorer. Fixing computer problems will be a thing of the past now that you know what the codes mean.

Software Link

12/8/12

Net Burner

Want to burn CD's over your network. It's very simple with the help of this software. All you do is download the software and search for the nearest computer on your network. Accept the new drive and the drive will automatically appear on your current computer your using. Now all you have to do is copy the files to the CD, burn the files and your done.



Direct Link

12/7/12

Prey

Keep track of your phone or laptop so that if it ever gets lost or stolen, you can hopefully one day find it. It's a great tracking software that's open source. So if your in the need of a tracking device, this site is a great help.

12/6/12

Computer Basic's

Want to learn the computer basics but are afraid to ask. You don't need to ask anymore now that you read my post. Just fill out the survey and click on the tutorial video's. That's all you need to do.


Direct Link

12/5/12

DropIt

Need to organize all your files you recently downloaded. Here is a simple way to manage and take control of all the files you download, so that you don't waste time.

Direct Link



12/4/12

Free DJ Software

Here's a free copy of DJ software for all Window user's. Now you can make your friends happy starting your own party. Mixing and making music is now a reality.

12/3/12

Splash ID for Android

Need to secure your files on your phone. Here's a great way to do it with SplashID Safe Secure Data vault. Now keeping your data will always be secure where ever you go. It's a password vault especially customized for Android products.

12/2/12

Trader's Little Helper

Need to encode, verify, fix, remove, and test audio files. This software is full of so many tricks that it will simplify your audio editing needs.

12/1/12

Karen's Directory Printer

Want to print all your information about your files. This software goes beyond printing by giving you detail information on name, size, date created, last modified, and who had last access. It's a plus software for the everyday user.

11/30/12

Need Fax Cover Sheets

Need fax cover sheets for your daily work. No need to make one up, when you can easily download them onto your computer and put them to use immediately. Save time download one today.

11/29/12

WPKG

Ready to deploy software across a network. Take a glance at WPKG and see if it's deploying methods are satisfactory too you. Profile can be created easily with the option of adding or removing programs.

Download Link

11/28/12

Ford Texting

Looks like Ford motors is responding to consumer's requests on texting while driving. Now Ford has developed a method where a user can hear their text messages while driving with a few simple commands. The technology has been there for a while on older models and it was just recently available with a software upgrade. Go Ford.

11/27/12

Qustodio Parental Control

Now there's a parental control program for Windows 7. Not only does it monitor your child's social access, but it also monitor's tampering, net access and social network behavior. Start now, before it's too late.

11/26/12

Verizon Wireless Privacy

With all the new privacy concerns, it's pretty difficult to understand what companies are doing to protect your privacy. Take Verizon Wireless for example. They now have the ability to monitor your phone's web activity, location, app interest, and demographics that is shared among their advertisers and partners. Is this what you wanted? If not, I hope you can follow the instructions above to opt out.
It's a shame what these companies are doing and I hope that  consumers put an end to this.





11/25/12

Rootkit

What is a Rootkit? Easiest way to put it is that it's almost the same thing like getting a virus or malware on your computer.The reason why is mostly because in the end they all affect on how your computer performs and they all do they samething. That is to mess up your computer from working normally.
What are your solutions from fixing this problem. Usually it all depends on how bad and infected the computer is. My best advice to you is to backup everything and re-format the computer all together. Because no matter how many times your remove these rootkit's. Your computer will never run the same. Good luck.

Some Rootkit Help
Rootkit Detectors
Microsoft Rootkit
Tizer
Iceword

Rootkit Removers
F-secure
Trend Micro
Soho's



11/24/12

Easy way to Save Links

There are several ways to save links and the reason why you want to do this is to save your bookmarks from being lost forever. It took you a while already to find your favorite links. Now make sure you keep them forever.

Bookmarks
Xmarks
Delicious
Pinboard
Trunkly

11/23/12

Scrapi Image Downloader

Need to download images with a few clicks. This great software takes the pain out of right clicking and saving pictures one by one. Now all you do is install Scrapi and all your pictures will be downloaded instantly.

11/22/12

Active Directory Telephone Book

Looking for an easier way to view find people on your network. Install the Active Directory Telephone book and match employee's to other people. 

11/21/12

Verify if your Gmail Account has been hacked

Want to verify if your Gmail Account has been hacked. Gmail is already setup to do this, all you need to do is to know what looking for. It's real easy and simple. Now lets just hope you're account will be secure.

11/20/12

Digital Business Card

Need to go beyond networking, try digital business cards and take a leap into the new world of digital business cards. Now passing out business cards is total electronic. 

11/19/12

Remove Empty Folders

Tired of seeing empty folders. Here's a great software to remove empty left over folders left by programs in your computer that were recently deleted. The great thing about this software is that you preview before you delete.

11/18/12

iOnRaod Augmented

If you have an Android there is new software that you should be installing to have a third eye on the road. The current software is still in BETA but will eventually dominate the market in the upcoming years. Not only does it navigate your driving conditions but other vehicles ahead of you and caution when your vehicle gets to close. It's a great alert system to prevent future real time collisions. It's a must try application.

11/17/12

Cheap Voice Over IP

Making calls local and international are getting cheaper and cheaper. Yearly prices are so affordable that you'll be amazed on what your going to pay. It's these small Voice Over IP companies that the phone companies don't want you to know for personal and business.


More Info

11/16/12

Catch.com

Want to capture almost everything that means the most to you. Take a look at this site and keep notes on hand where ever you go. 

11/15/12

Geo Tracking

This has been out for a while and I would suggest that you all remove Geo Tracking device. It can be dangerous for you and your loved one's. So be safe than sorry.



check out how to disable Geo Tracking here

11/14/12

Destroy Twitter

Here's a site for all those Twitter hatter's who don't want to follow everyone, everyday. It suppose to free up your time to reduce the number of Tweets you get the entire day. You can also filter users who you don't want to follow. At least now you can control your Tweets. 

11/13/12

Small Business Web Hosting

Here's what you need to know about Small Business Web Hosting. I suggest if your a beginner to start with the best well known hosting providers like Godaddy.com and Mywebsite.1and1.com and then latter on when you familiarize yourself on what you want to do, you can then choose where you want to go. Good luck.

11/12/12

Creepy Halloween

Halloween is coming soon and this year you want to top other Halloween costumes. Well this company specially is going to challenge many new comers. How about cloning your face for Halloween? If your interested then check out this site below.


Direct Link

11/11/12

Hard Drives in Yrs

Here's a look at hard drives through the years. It's amazing on how we've come a long way.


11/10/12

JPG mini

Here's the easiest way to shrink pictures online. All you do is upload your pictures and shrink them. Now you can scale down any picture size so that it can easily be imported to your favorite websites.

11/9/12

Prism

Here's a great way to bring web applications to your desktop. All you have to do is download and install the program and easily customize the programs that you always want access to.

11/8/12

Chrome Remote

Get ready for Chrome remote, now there is no excuse to remotely control any computer while using the Chrome browser. Even though it's in BETA it's a long due plus for Chrome.


Direct Link

11/7/12

Operaviewpass

Need to recover a lost password, operaviewpass can give you a hand when your in need of a quick recovery. Recovering a password is a simple and copy and pasting the password to the password recover utility. 

11/6/12

Dropout

If you ever wanted to search a USB drive or DropBox while on your computer, you were in luck if you found anything because Windows Search is basically useless. This is where Dropout comes in and saves the day.
The software easily scan's your USB drives and DropBox account so that it's easily searchable.  

11/5/12

Social Media Don'ts

I seen this so many times and it's just getting ridiculous on how social media is getting out of hand. It's my advice that if your going to tweet or post anything, keep your work life out of it,or better yet, just don't Tweet.

TeamViewer for Chrome

If you enjoy Chrome, your going to love the new TeamViewer extension for remote computers. Now there should be no reason for you not to monitor a remote computer. 

11/4/12

Remote Desktop for Windows

If your in need of the remote software for Windows, here's the link to install the software. All you need to understand is that with this software you can login to your work computer at home.
Please note you still need to ask permission from management and your system administrator to do this. 

11/3/12

Install Plugin's easily

Want to install plug-in's easily. Ninite is a great solution for plug-in's when you need them. Now there is no need to search online, or go to the manufacture website to download the plug-in's. It's as easy and click and install. 

11/2/12

Skipscreen

Want to skip the wait when you go to those file sharing download sites. This software automatically begins downloads without the wait. 

11/1/12

USB write protect

If you have an old flash drive, you'll be surprised that they come with write protection. But the new flash drives lack this feature. The easiest way to install it is by using this handy software utility.