3/2/11

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"

3/1/11

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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2/28/11

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.

2/27/11

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.

2/26/11

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.

2/25/11

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.

2/24/11

W 7 SP1

 Do
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.

2/23/11

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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2/22/11

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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2/21/11

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.

2/20/11

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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2/19/11

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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2/18/11

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.

2/17/11

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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2/16/11

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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2/15/11

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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2/14/11

Windows 7 System Restore Manager

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

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2/13/11

Portable Application Launcher

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

2/12/11

Android Open Spot

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

2/11/11

Blackberry Tablet

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