You’re probably aware by now of the numerous complaints over Microsoft’s decision to make the upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 available exclusively via the store and not provide a Windows 8.1 ISO. It was not only a very strange decision but also a […]
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Many Windows users would have encountered the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (msconfig) at one time or another. This useful utility, which has been included with all versions of Windows since Windows 98, can help troubleshoot Windows startup – enable/disable startup processes associated with software and
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I am a long time uTorrent user and have always disabled the auto-start with Windows option. However, after a recent update to version 3.3.2 I noticed a distinct change in uTorrent’s behavior. Previously, uTorrent was not required to be running in order to start downloading.
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Amigabit is currently running a special Halloween promotion which includes a giveaway of its Amigabit PowerBooster software. This is the full retail version of PowerBooster which would normally sell for $39.95us but is available right now free to everyone… offer expires 5th November. **NOTE: Requires
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If you are looking for a full blown desktop calendar which includes to-do lists, reminders, and all manner of extraneous features, this will not be of much interest to you. On the other hand, if you are looking for a light, simple, unobtrusive desktop calendar
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MP3 Quality Modifier is a useful no-nonsense tool suitable for all music lovers, regardless of levels of computer proficiency. What’s more, it’s free and portable! “MP3 Quality Modifier is a straightforward program that is able to easily change the quality of your MP3′s in order
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I came across this great little free application just the other day, although I believe it has been around for some time. It’s called SideSlide and this is how the developer describes it… “SideSlide is an advanced, portable, unobtrusive, dockable, skinnable, instantly accessible, highly configurable
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If you have done any research on computer components, you have likely come across a number of benchmark tests used for comparison of various pieces of equipment or overall computer builds. Looking at all the numbers and the testing procedures behind benchmarking may seem daunting
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As promised here is part two in which I will tell you another way to make your computer speak the time but using third party software and why I chose to use an app. First, a little more on part one and why I chose
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As with other parts of Firefox, the ‘NewTab’ or start page of Firefox can be tweaked to suit your preferences. I didn’t like the idea of nine ‘shortcuts’ as my home page in the beginning, so by mooching about in the Configuration page quickly found
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