Articles about software
In my job as a Network Administrator, I’m constantly called upon to reset passwords to email, network shares and sensitive corporate resources. Up to now, it has been my standard procedure to transmit passwords and other login information only by phone, but this is tedious […]
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For those who may not be familiar with the name; Puran Software was founded in India 5 years ago and has quickly established a solid reputation compliments of its very good Puran Defrag freeware. Now Puran Software has released a suite of 22 freeware maintenance
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Yes folks, yet another freeware developer has gone over to the dark side, bundling undesirable software with its products. I have stated on many occasions that I have no problem with developers wishing to monetize their efforts, anything which helps keep our favorite freeware free
My Favorite Gadgets: Another developer gone over to the dark side! Read More »
There are lots of online image editors available, each offering its own particular feature set, and all affording the distinct advantage of not needing to download and install any complex software. You probably already have a favorite, but here’s another, called FotoFlexer, which I thought
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No doubting that Microsoft added more versatility to the taskbar in Windows 7, but options built-in for pinning items to the taskbar for quick access are very limited in their range, generally restricted to applications. There are workarounds available which allow users to pin personal
TaskbarPinner: pin just about ANYTHING to the taskbar Read More »
If you work with PDF documents at all you will no doubt be aware of the sterling reputation Tracker Software has achieved through its excellent range of PDF related applications. Tracker Software is currently offering the latest version of PDF-XChange Lite free to everyone for
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Of all the programs installed on all the computers across the world, I’d hazard a guess that the humble word processor would likely be among the most common and most often utilized applications. A word processor is, of course, an integral part of any full
Word Processors: 2 best free alternatives to Microsoft Word Read More »
It appears that Mozilla’s leak-management project, code-named ‘MemShrink’, might finally have achieved the results all dedicated Firefox users have been waiting for. Mozilla is confident that the new Firefox 15 for PCs will put an end to the multitude of memory-management issues which have plagued
Firefox 15 addresses memory issues – finally! Read More »
Paragon is currently offering its brand new imaging software, Paragon Image Backup for Windows 8 and Server 2012, for free. The software is specifically designed for Windows 8 and according to Paragon is… a complete backup and recovery software tool for all Windows 8 versions,
Paragon Image Backup for Windows 8: Get it FREE now! Read More »
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, the fourth expansion to the popular MMORPG World of Warcraft, hits shelves on September 25, 2012. But the world will change on August 28th. If you are looking for a guide to tell you about all the upcoming
The World is Changing … World of Warcraft Patch 5.04 goes live Tuesday, August 28th. Read More »
Last week I published a review of the excellent BitReplica backup software from Auslogics… Auslogics BitReplica: The backup software everyone should have? I was quite surprised by the number of responses to that article complaining that BitReplica does not create images or provide for disaster
Backup vs Imaging – what’s the difference? Read More »
Picture Collage Maker from Pearl Mountain software is currently being offered free via a ‘Back to school’ giveaway – available for both Windows and Mac… Giveaway expires 27th August. Picture Collage Maker for Windows HOME PAGE Picture Collage Maker, a simple-to-use photo
Picture Collage Maker: giveaway for everyone (Win & Mac) Read More »
Every so often we are treated to a freeware product which is so good it’s difficult to believe it is actually free. The list is very short indeed but, in my humble opinion, it just grew by one… Auslogics BitReplica. If you are a regular
Auslogics BitReplica: The backup software everyone should have? Read More »
I have just published a guide on using the native Windows screen magnifier tool, including a full rundown of keyboard shortcuts, here… How To: Access and Use Windows Magnifier. However, I rarely use the Windows Magnifier tool myself and when I have done, I’ve found
OneLoupe: Simple alternative screen magnifier Read More »
