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SearchMyFiles lets you Search Windows without Leaving Traces
I recently had to perform a search on a computer that is not connected to our network and I was not allowed to leave any trace behind that I was there, installed any applications or ran any searches on the machine. I had to search the machine for all files created in the last [...]Continue reading ...
Top 10 Conspiracy Web Sites
At MakeUseOf (MUO as those in the know call it) I'm pretty much the resident conspiracy theorist. So, in a loose way, I am uniquely qualified to bring to you the Top 10 Conspiracy Web Sites. Let's put on our tin foil or armadillo hats an take a stroll down manic-depressive lane shall we? 10. The Unhived [...]Continue reading ...
How To Make Sure Your Computer Can Run Windows 7
Windows 7 RC has been available for download for some time now. People and technologists have been liking it alike. But why should you take our word for it? Why not try it on your own, specially if its available as a free download for the time being? Inviting prospects indeed, just make sure that [...]Continue reading ...
Collaborate and Share Screen Sessions with up to 15 People Using Microsoft SharedView
Microsoft is just cranking out the awesome free apps nowadays. Today I came across a GotoMeeting like program that allows up to 15 people to connect and work on a set of documents. The only catch is that the presenter or organizer needs to have a Free Microsoft Live ID. You do not have [...]Continue reading ...
8 Cool Tips & Tricks to Make Most Of Google Chrome
The popularity of any software can be guessed from the number of hacks that trail it after a release. Or the number of add-ons. Google Chrome seems to be not only holding its own but also trotting along. As of April 2009, it is the world's fourth most popular browser. Not bad for a browser [...]Continue reading ...
How To Kill Unresponsive Programs without The Task Manager
Windows is generally not known for its stability. Among other things there are frequent "Not Responding" applications. The reasons may vary from less RAM to Viruses to poorly designed applications. So what do you do when an application hangs up? I bet you hit Ctrl+Alt+Del or fire up the task manager in some other way, reach [...]Continue reading ...
EncodeHD- Easily Convert Media Files for Any Devices (Windows)
A friend of mine was going on a trip and asked me if he could borrow my dusty PSP. I said sure thing. I got it and a 8GB Memory Stick for him along with my car charger and speakers. I handed him the package and he looked at me like a deer caught [...]Continue reading ...
How To Easily Remove Old Drivers from Windows
I am a cleanup junkie. On my computer, I have the usual motley of cleaners, uninstallers and update managers installed. I thought my system was squeaky clean and safe as a house until I ran into some conflict issues. The culprit it turned out was an old sound driver. Old hardware drivers are remnants of upgrades [...]Continue reading ...
How To Edit or Delete a Locked File or Folder
So, you're doing your annual Spring cleaning. OK, your apartment still looks like an ECW match happened in it, but you're cleaning old files off your PC. You go to delete a text file you no longer need and… Cannot delete file: It is being used by another person or program. D'oh! This is likely the most frustrating [...]
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Backup your drivers with DriverBackup 2 [Windows]
I HATE reinstalling drivers! I like to create images and burn them to disk. These images contain the machine's operating system and drivers, But this is not always possible and in a sticky situation, it is better to have a backup of the drivers. By using this small portable application called DriverBackup2, you can [...]
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Identify & Avoid Fake Antivirus and Spyware Removal Tools
Eventually getting hit by a nasty computer virus, trojan or severe Adware infection is bound to happen. These problems strike both experienced as well as novice computer users, and the only indication that something is wrong might be that a strange ad window keeps automatically popping up whenever you're browsing the Internet or your computer slows down [...]
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5 Awesome Do-It-Yourself Sites
I like to make stuff. Or as my wife says, I like to plan to make stuff, occasionally buy stuff to make stuff with but never really make stuff. Of course, she's correct in her analysis. So when I get down to planning to not make stuff, I look to my old friend the World Wide [...]
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Top 5 Sites For Learning Piano Online
For some reason, whenever you search for anything free online, you are inundated with sites created solely for collecting email addresses or for selling a product. This is especially true when it comes to sites on the Internet that offer free piano lessons. Unfortunately, almost 90 percent of the websites with "free piano lessons" in [...]
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Kantaris - A Great New Media Player Based On VLC
When you want to play media, films and music, there are tons of possibilities at your disposal. Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, VideoLAN and Media Player Classic are just some of the available software suites. It's hard to determine 'the best' piece of software amongst the bunch, because this is a very subjective matter, but there are several reasons [...]
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