Windows File Manager Alternatives
OCD I might be considered by some to be a tad obsessive-compulsive. This, for example, would drive me crazy. I know, some of you might feel obliged to point out that it would be a short trip. I tend to […]
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How To Do Comparison Shopping With PricePirates
Comparison Shopping We all do it. At least, we all should do it. Perhaps it would have been a better idea to get this post out before the holidays, but one never actually stops shopping, does one. When I shop online at various geeky places
What’s Connected: 2 Portable Programs to Examine USB Devices
I recently suffered my first and only BSoD (Blue Screen of Death) in Windows 8.1. The cause of BSoDs can be a real pain to track down but will often be related to a recent event, something you’ve recently installed, uninstalled, changed, connected, or disconnected.
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Lock Down Your PC with ‘USB Raptor’ or ‘Predator’
I can think of several scenarios where the ability to lock down a PC may be beneficial, even outside of a work environment. For older children with younger siblings perhaps, or parents with children, or young adults sharing accommodation. It’s quite easy to prevent access
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Security Tip: Turn Your Webcam OFF When Not In Use
Those who tend to keep up with the latest security news will be well aware of the recent increase in webcam hacking. This most invasive form of spying appears to be right in vogue at the moment, where hackers take advantage of poor designs, security
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Microsoft Is Giving Away Very Expensive Software
Microsoft has been, for the most part, of an isolationist mentality. That is, they made their fortune with an apparently strict ideal of focused software production, keeping their information proprietary and close to the cuff. I will hazard a guess that Satya Nadella, the heir
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CCleaner 5.0 – New Version, New Look
The much used and venerable CCleaner’s interface has remained virtually unchanged for years but, with the release of its latest CCleaner version (v5 Beta), Piriform has decided it’s time for a new look. As you can see from the above screenshot, the new ‘flat’ design
How To: Diagnose PC Issues using ShellExView
Ah, those infernal machines. Most of us go through a love hate relationship with our PCs, love ’em when things are going well, hate ’em when they are behaving badly. Diagnosing issues can be an exercise in frustration but, in most cases, a fulfilling experience
Bandizip – Free Portable Archiver
There is no shortage of free archiving tools, including 7-Zip and PeaZip among the most popular offerings. I could never get my head around 7-Zip’s interface myself so my personal favorite has always been PeaZip portable. The PeaZip developers went over to the dark side
Trend Micro Anti-Threat Toolkit – Malware Scanner/Remover
On-demand malware scanners/removers have become an integral part of our overall security strategy these days with most users utilizing at least one of these programs to help maintain a clean machine. Antivirus software is never 100% foolproof and these types of second opinion scanners can
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reCALL – License Key & Password Recovery Tool
These types of password and license key recovery tools have been around for quite a while but it’s been some time since a new one was released. “reCALL” comes from developer Maciej Kaczkowski in Poland. The developer’s site is in Polish, naturally enough, but when
Start Killer – Gets Rid of the Start Button & Start Menu
If ever we needed proof that we, computer users, are a fickle lot, we need look no further than the rather strange freeware called “Start Killer”. Ever since the initial Windows 8 release, forums and tech sites have been inundated with complaints about the missing
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Toolwiz Time Machine – Free System Restore Alternative
In response to an article we published recently regarding System Restore, reader “Chris” submitted a comment saying that his Windows 7 does not retain system restore points. This appears to be a quite common issue with Windows 7, where existing restore points are deleted on
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6 Free Portable Retro Games
These are all small, lightweight, portable games based on classic oldies. All have been tested and worked fine in Windows 8.1. Free Retro Game #1 – Shootapede This is a simple remake of the classic Atari game Centipede. Shootapede has all the familiar foes vying