10/18/11

Good Thief or Bad Thief

A laptop thief did some bad research to a professor in Sweden. He not only stole his favorite laptop but his ten years of hard research that the professor forgot to backup.
A few days latter the professor was surprise to find an envelope with a flash drive containing his ten years research on it. Now what's the chances of that happening again in the real world?

10/17/11

Windows 8 Pre Serial Key

Installed Windows 8 and had to reset it and now it's asking you for a serial key. Well where did that key go since you were never given one.
Don't worry if this has happened to you. You can always use the supplied key below


If you need to reinstall Windows Developer Preview or use the Reset functionality, you might be asked to enter this product key:

6RH4V-HNTWC-JQKG8-RFR3R-36498 

If you’re running a server version of Windows Developer Preview, you can use this product key:
4Y8N3-H7MMW-C76VJ-YD3XV-MBDKV

10/16/11

Where is Outlook Express on Win7

That's a good question and per Microsoft, it's been replaced with Microsoft Mail. How do I access Microsoft Mail is simple. Just type "WLMAIL" in search menu and Micrsoft Mail will open up, ready to be configured.

10/15/11

Girl goes from 0 to 10 in 1.5 minutes

It's pretty amazing on what pictures can do from 0 to 10. Now I hope you can create a better 0 to ___ film for your loved ones, so that everyone can treasure for years to come.

10/14/11

Send Large Files via Email

Here's a better way to send large files without logging in. All you do is attach the large file with the person's email  address and presto the magic is done.


Direct Link

10/13/11

Easy File Replacer

Have two files with the same name, here a great software to help you change those file names with just a right click of the mouse. You now don't have to waste anymore time renaming duplicate files.

10/12/11

Nero Lite

Want to rip, copy, burn, edit, share and upload online. Nero Lite is a great alternative to share with your family and friends.

10/11/11

Spot Fake Drivers License

This is a great calculator to verify if a Driver License number is valid. I can't make any promises that it works, but it sure is a good calculator. Please read the disclaimer. Help stop identity theft.

10/10/11

Diall 911 via Text

The FCC is working on a national 911 service that will enable user's to send 911 messages via text. The technology is still in early stages but will be very effective once it's setup.

10/9/11

Glasnost

Is your current ISP blocking your download speeds or limiting your downloads. Here is an excellent way to see if that's true


Direct Link .

10/8/11

Blackberry Torch Tips

If you just purchased a Blackberry Torch you just might want to write down these great tips to make your Torch go where no Blackberry has gone before.

10/7/11

Before You Buy a Domain

Here is an interesting article addressing domains and what you should look for before you go out and buy one. Sometimes buying something as easily as a Domain is not that simple.

10/6/11

Broadband Internet for $9.95 if you qualify

Does your child qualify for free lunch at school? If so then you can also qualify for Comcast broadband Internet at $9.95 a month. You just need to fill out an application and hopefully you'll be roaming the Internet for cheap.

10/5/11

Open Office

Need Microsoft Office but don't want to pay the premium price. Just download Open Office and enjoy Office for free. It doesn't have all the perks that Microsoft Offers. But it's still good with the free version.

10/4/11

MikroTik

Here is an auto network discovery software that helps to improve your router and wireless network. It discovers all of your the networks and classifies them.  You then customize the network to suit you.

10/3/11

File Menu Tools

Want to customize the context menu in Windows Explorer. This software helps you to tweak Windows Explorer so that your able to do even more. A must have utility.

10/2/11

Startup Program Tracker

This program checks for startup programs at the Start Menu and registry for items that load on PC startup. It's a must have utility if your tired of your computer taking forever to bootup.

10/1/11

Email Manager

Looking for a free email manager similar to outlook but without the premium price. Incredimail is a great option and it's very user friendly.

9/30/11

Microsoft USB storage Fix

If you haven't heard yet, Microsoft is now admitting that it slowed down transfer speeds because of Windows 7 settings. The patch to this fix is contained on kb2581464 but you'll still have to tweak your registry. 

For everyone else just wait until Microsoft deploys it via Windows Update. Hopefully everyone will now be please with their flash drives transfer speeds.



9/29/11

Windows 7 ISO

Here are the legal links for Windows 7 ISO Home & Professional. I am just glad that someone had the common sense to post these ISO images for IT Technicians.