PrivaZer is a superior junk file cleaner and privacy tool that will not only declutter your system and free up space on your hard drive but also enhance privacy via a process of secure deletion. Anyone who is a regular reader of my articles will …
Operating systems, browsers, and even some installed software, accumulate a lot of data much of which is useless junk files that can safely be deleted. Many of you will remember when CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) was the ubiquitous tool for this purpose, mainly because it was …
If you are running out of space on your Taskbar, or if you have already run out of space, Linkbar is a terrific little free and portable utility that allows you to easily create multiple Taskbars and position them wherever you like. Creating Additional Taskbars …
I usually use PhotoFiltre for my basic photo editing needs. Especially since version 7 included more layer support. Not as sophisticated as Photoshop, but it suits my needs. But the colour palette needs a bit of improvement. One colour I noticed missing is brown. There …
If you have your browser set to save passwords, then it’s possible to go into the browser’s settings to retrieve them. You can also use a free program called WebBrowserPassView from www.nirsoft.net/utils/web_browser_password.html I’ve used this in the past and wasn’t sure if it would work …
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Antivirus products have always been among the most difficult applications to uninstall completely with leftover bits and pieces often causing residual issues. It’s one of the main reasons most antivirus vendors provide specialist tools to help completely uninstall their products. Back in 2015, we published …
There are a lot of advantages to using portable versions of software. However, the one minor disadvantage over installed software is that portable software is not automatically set as the default application and we often have to perform that chore ourselves, manually. What that means …
In this article, I’m going to explain how you can password protect files using a third-party compression tool. This feature is available in most free compression tools and the process is very similar in each, however, in this case, we’ll be working with the portable …
Who remembers the clickety-clack sound of the old mechanical typewriters? Qwertick is a tiny (only 34 KB) free and portable tool with just a single function– that is to replicate the clickety-clack sounds made by old mechanical typewriters. Obviously, Qwertick is not a terribly functional …
I think everyone would be aware by now that when we delete a file in Windows it is not really deleted at all but rather the space the file occupied is marked as free space. Windows keeps track of where files are on a hard …
Do you remember how in earlier Windows versions the user was in control of updates? We could hide and unhide updates and pick and choose what to download and install when WE were ready. If you would like to go back to that old system …
System information tools help users identify and record details of hardware specs, the operating system, and the software environment. These types of tools can range from basic to comprehensive and, while not needed all that often, do come in handy on occasions, particularly when seeking …
A failed hard drive is not a pleasant experience, especially if the user has not created any backups. There are many tools that will not only provide a health report but also monitor an HDD and/or SSD to make sure the user receives fair warning …
Uninstallers play an important role virtually throughout the life of a computer. Most brand name PCs come pre-loaded with additional programs many of which are bloatware and superfluous to needs, and most users will need to uninstall programs along the way for any number of …
