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That Damn PC

Archive for the ‘cool software’ Category

May 14th, 2008

Comparison of Free Security Products

You may be surprised at how much protection you can get for your PC at practically no cost. As they say: The best things in Life are free. Sure, complete and full security suites are still encouraged but for true value, you cant beat some of these products especially for the everyday user.
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May 13th, 2008

Looking for a better Windows uninstaller?

You might want to try MyUninstaller, a freebie that replaces Microsoft’s meager Add/Remove applet in Windows XP.
MyUninstaller lets me you the location of the program I want to uninstall; when I originally installed it; and the name and location of the uninstall routine (which is helpful for troubleshooting).
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April 5th, 2008

Wanted: Behavior-Based Malware Detection Software

Start-up NovaShield says that in May it will release its first security product for the PC,: a behavior-based detection software designed to catch, quarantine and eradicate malware not ordinarily detected by signature-based antivirus products. Sounds good to be true for me. How efficient and effective would it be?
The Windows-based NovaShield software will recognize activity from […]

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March 28th, 2008

VirusTotal Uploader

Sometimes you need to make sure that a file is clean before you dare to open it. For those occasions, VirusTotal.com’s free online service is invaluable. VirusTotal.com scans files with dozens of security programs to check for viruses and other malware. The VirusTotal Uploader also adds a one-click mechanism to Windows’s context menu to make […]

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February 14th, 2008

The Ultimate Do-it-all USB Key

My own USB key is used mainly as a kind of digital storage - a place to store various files while you carry them from one location to another. And that’s fine; it’s what a USB key was made for. The thing is, there are also plenty of applications that you can load onto a […]

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January 30th, 2008

Task Power 3

Your PC has hundreds of drivers, services, tasks, and applications loaded and running at any given point. You’ve only got so many system resources; you have limited memory and a finite amount of CPU cycles. It’s time to take back your system, and TaskPower 3 can help. TaskPower 3 lets you view all of the […]

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January 17th, 2008

Navigate to your favorite folders instantly

One of the more annoying aspects of Windows is the time it takes to navigate to frequently used folders. One powerful solution is XFilesDialog, but that shareware tool will cost you over $40. So for a free alternative, try the easy and elegant Folder Guide, from Freeware365.com.
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January 17th, 2008

Eliminate Duplicate files quickly

Are duplicate photos, tunes, or other files wasting space on your system? Big Bang Enterprises’ DoubleKiller is a quick and easy way to find out. The options tab gives you plenty of control over what files are compared or ignored, as well as letting you choose the criteria for finding duplicates.
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December 29th, 2007

Know what processes are running on your PC

Do you really know what’s running right now on your PC? In all likelihood the answer is no. It’s like not knowing who’s living in your own house. Dozens of processes or services may run in the background without your being aware of it. And though it can show you what’s running, Windows’ Task Manager […]

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December 4th, 2007

Run Any App at Work

Company IT policies that forbid nonapproved software needn’t prevent you from legally and safely using programs that help you with your job or that are otherwise harmless.
If your company hasn’t deactivated the external ports on its PCs, simply load whatever software you want onto a U3-enabled USB flash memory drive or portable hard drive. […]

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