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[Windows] Save videos you find on the internet to your PC with Save2pc Lite
There are some video downloaders out there that try to do too much. They want to be more than just a downloader. What you are usually left with is a program that fails to do anything well. Refreshingly, that is not the problem with Save2pc Lite. This is a [...]
[Windows 8] Skype app on Windows Store proves appearances can be deceptive
Skype is an integral part of our online lives. A lot of discussions and interactions online get done on Skype. Right from discussing the next big important deal with your client abroad, to a simple chat with your loved ones back in home, Skype has been pivotal. Skype has always [...]
[Windows] Take screenshots and share them via the internet in seconds with Jet Screenshot
There are a lot of screen capture programs out there. However, not all of them allow you to share your screenshots with family and friends immediately after taking them. Well, that is what Jet Screenshot is all about. This is a program that allows you to literally share your programs [...]
[Windows] Make windows click-through and transparent on-demand with a hotkey with Peek Through
Sometimes working in windows can be a real pain. This goes double if you have just way too many windows open at one time! Well, Peek Through is a program designed to help rid you of this problem. It does this by allowing you to make windows transparent and even [...]
Yahoo announces new Yahoo Mail for web client, Android, iOS, and Windows 8
Yahoo has just announced new versions of Yahoo Mail across all platforms, upgrades for its current web client and Android app, and brand new apps for iOS and Windows 8. The announcement was made by CEO Marissa Mayer in a blog post today, and speed seems be the main focus:[...]
Read More »[Windows 8] How to enable or disable app notifications
As you already knew, there are many and many new features in Windows 8. Most of them are focused on touch and mobile experiences. If you have used a smartphone, you problem know about “notifications,” which is the way your apps notify you of something. In Windows 8, there is [...]
Read More »[Windows] Touch up photos with just the click of a button with Simply Good Pictures
Are you looking for an easy way to touch up your photos? Do you want a program that will do it automatically for you? Well if you said yes, Simply Good Pictures may be a program you are interested in. It will help you optimize your photos with just one [...]
[Windows] Make using laptop touchpads easier with TwoFingerScroll
Touchpads on laptops are supposed to be helpful. However, far too often do they become a pain to use. If you ask me, nothing beats a good old mouse. Of course, if you don’t have an option but to use your touchpad, why not make it easier on yourself. Well, [...]
[Windows 8] How to completely disable spell check and auto-correct on your PC or tablet
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Like mobile operation systems, Windows 8 provides a spell check feature throughout the entire system. Once you have turned on this feature (actually, it is on by default), the system checks your spelling everywhere you enter text — even in the desktop mode. Just like Microsoft Word, misspelled words are [...]
Read More »[Windows] Take screenshots and record videos while playing games with PlayClaw
Do you love playing games on your computer? Better yet, do you like playing games on your computer and then sharing your “gaming achievements” with people? If so, PlayClaw may be the perfect program for you!
WHAT IS IT AND WHAT DOES IT DO
Main Functionality
PlayClaw is a program [...]
Read More »[Windows] Backup browser settings and profiles (Firefox, Chrome, IE, Opera, and more) with Hekasoft Backup & Restore
Have you ever lost your profile settings for something like your internet browser? It can be a real pain, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be thanks to Hekasoft Backup & Restore. This is a free program that not only creates a backup file for your programs, but helps [...]
[Windows] Organize and manage your audio collection with TagScanner Portable
TagScanner Portable is an interesting program that allows you to organize and manage your collection of audio files (podcasts, music, lectures, speeches, etc.). The program is able to quickly edit tags, rename your files, and even rename your files based on tag information. The best feature may be the fact [...]
[Windows] Create custom ads for your blog or website with Banner Ad Creator
Banner Ad Creator is a program that works well enough once you get it running. Although it is just a simple program that helps you create ad codes you can easily embed on your website, the charm of the program is the fact that it is so simple to use.[...]
[Windows 8] Two tweaks to make Windows 8 faster
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Despite Windows 8 having a lot of new features to the improvement in speed, you even speed it up further with two simple tricks. In this article, I will show you how to increase the speed of Windows 8 by making menus appear quicker. Of course some may argue that [...]
Read More »[Windows] Create reliable backups with Cobian Backup
If you’re looking for a backup program that has all of the “bells and whistles” of a paid program, but you don’t want to pay a dime, then you may want to consider Cobian Backup. This is a free program that has a shocking amount of features. Best of [...]
[Windows] Edit, view, and manage your pictures with Zoner Photo Studio Free
Zoner Photo Studio Free is a photo editor that can do all of the basic things you would expect an editor to do. However, it also takes it a step further by helping you create 3D versions of your pictures. It can even generate greeting cards and calendars. It’s like [...]
[Windows] Download your favorite anime shows with DomDomSoft Anime Downloader
DomDomSoft Anime Downloader is a program used to download your favorite anime episodes for free. For those of you who do not know, “anime” in English is used to define a style of animation, usually animation that has originated from Japan. This is the basic idea behind anime, but the [...]
[Windows 8] How to enter Safe Mode
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Safe Mode is a necessary feature to rescue your computer when it doesn’t work well, especially when it is affected by malware. The reason Safe Mode is so effective in fixing computer issues is, in Safe Mode, only the necessary system/Windows services and apps will start ensuring anything that causes [...]
Read More »[Windows] Speed up your downloads with Download Accelerator Plus
At first look, Download Accelerator Plus seems like your everyday, run-of-the-mill download accelerator. However, after using it for a while, I can say that it does go above and beyond many of the other accelerators I have used in the past. Not only because it works, but because some of [...]
[Windows] Tweak and fine-tune your photos with lightweight program PhotoPad Image Editor
PhotoPad Image Editor is a small program that gives you the ability to fine-tune some of your photos. It has a pretty easy-to-understand interface, and gives you access to a number of great tools. With this editor being so small, I was shocked to see what a good job it [...]
[Windows] Securely erase all data on hard drives, USB drives, or floppy disks with Active@ Killdisk
Do you want to delete things off your computer and external devices without any hope of it ever being recovered? Well now you can with Active@ Killdisk. This is a program that doesn’t just delete data off your hard disk; it destroys the data so that it can never [...]
[Windows] Change, add, and delete metadata from digital photos with Pro Photo Tools
Changing common metadata properties on your digital photographs is now super easy thanks to Pro Photo Tools from Microsoft. The program actually allows you to place your photos right on the Live Earth map and then drag them to the right location. After that, the GPS information will be stored [...]
[Windows 8] News Bento is a beautiful news reader that syncs with Google Reader
I love reading, and I know a lot of people do too. The internet is such a great way to find great articles to read, and that’s where dedicated news readers come in. These applications allow people to aggregate all of their favorites sites and read articles in one app, [...]
Read More »[Windows] Quickly convert videos between popular formats and download Youtube videos with Ace Video Converter
There are a lot of different video converters out there. Although I have tried a number of converters, I found Ace Video Converter to be one of the easiest to use. Best of all, I did not notice many limitations in the free version. They do offer a pro version, [...]
[Windows] Free Studio is a collection of 48 DVDVideoSoft tools that allow you to convert videos, convert audios, burn CDs/DVDs/BDs, download Youtube videos, and more
If you have ever heard of DVDVideoSoft, you already know that they offer a ton of free video, audio and image tools. Downloading all of them not only takes a lot of time, but it is frustrating having to search for each program you want. It would be easier if [...]
[Windows] Best free video player program
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The ability to play video is one of the most utilized features in today’s media enthused world; therefore, you would think people would pay more attention to the quality of their video player. However, the sad fact is that the majority of people usually use Windows Media Player or iTunes [...]
Read More »Web traffic stats show Windows 8 is not being as quickly adopted as Microsoft claims
Last week Microsoft dropped a bombshell letting the world know not only has Windows 8 sold 40 million copies in a month, but it is being adopted faster than how quickly Windows 7 was adopted in 2009. Turns out that may not be exactly true.
Based off 15 billion web [...]
Read More »Watch Youtube videos in VLC media player to skip ads, control playback speed, and multitask [Tip]
So you are a Youtube junkie yet you find it annoying to watch Youtube in your browser for multiple reasons, such as the inability to multitask while watching videos. Want to know a better way to watch Youtube videos? Through VLC media player.
WHAT IS VLC MEDIA PLAYER?
VLC Media [...]
Read More »[Windows] Listen and record internet radio and podcasts with RadioMaximus Portable
Looking for a great portable internet radio program? Well, you may want to give RadioMaximus Portable a try. This program allows you to listen to podcasting and the radio free, wherever you want. You can also choose to record what you are listening to so you can listen to it [...]
[Windows] Make your mouse wrap/loop around the edges of your screen with Mousinity (aka “infinity” effect)
Have you ever wished you could get your mouse to wrap around your screen? Like, if you take it off-screen on the right side it would pop up on the left, and vice versa? Alright, so maybe it is not a common request, but is a complaint that I have [...]
[Windows] Best free PDF to Word converter (PDF to DOC or RTF)
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Presentation is often a key element when it comes to sharing documents or files. The issue is, when you put together a document in a word processor, there is no way of knowing how the person you are sending the document to will view it; depending on what word processor [...]
Read More »[Windows 8] How to create a recovery USB flash drive or CD/DVD to fix your PC or tablet
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Since I have become familiar with troubleshooting Windows problems, the scariest thing I sometimes face is that my Windows can’t boot up. What can I do in such a situation? In my experiences, using a bootable CD or USB to try fixing or reinstalling Windows is the only solution. But [...]
Read More »[Windows] Clean your PC after virus infection with Norman Malware Cleaner, a portable anti-malware tool
Finding a good malware remover is hard. However, finding a good one that you don’t have to install is nearly impossible. Norman Malware Cleaner promises to be that product. The download is rather large, but it is a small price to pay for a program that can get around viruses [...]
[Windows] Extract any type of archive or compressed file with Universal Extractor
Universal Extractor is a program that does just what it sounds like. It extracts stuff, and not just a little bit of stuff, a LOT of stuff. The program is not supposed to be a replacement for a general purpose archiving program (like 7-Zip), as it cannot create archives. However, [...]
Microsoft admits Internet Explorer sucked but claims “it’s good now”, with new ‘Browser You Loved to Hate’ website
Microsoft has taken a lot of heat for Internet Explorer over the years, and rightly so; compared to other browsers, Internet Explorer is less stables, less open, and a pain to use. Think Microsoft doesn’t know how you feel about Internet Explorer? Wrong. Microsoft knows — and is playing up [...]
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