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Windows software of the day [July 11, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Gomigo: access programs from the system tray
- Install Monitor: monitor installations for thorough uninstallations
- FluffyApp: share files easily
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Read More »Windows software of the day [July 10, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- XWidget: get beautiful widgets on your desktop and in a dashboard
- WindowMenuPlus: add lots of options to window controls (minimze, maximize/restore, close)
- Sys Information: view information about your system
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Read More »Windows software of the day [July 9, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Google Drive: sync your computer with the Google cloud
- MD5 & SHA-1 Checksum Utility: verify downloads
- Dimmer: make your computer usable at night
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Read More »Windows software of the day [July 8, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- WinMend Auto Shutdown: automatically shut down/sleep/hibernate/log off your computer
- DriverView: get a handy list of Windows drivers
- Greenshot: take screenshots with an incredibly configurable screenshot program
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Read More »Windows software of the day [July 7, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Hash Reporter: verify downloaded files by checking “hashes”
- Z-Cron: schedule tasks and applications
- Explzh: compress and decompress files
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Read More »Windows software of the day [July 6, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- QuickTextPaste: cut down on repetitious typing
- Cloud System Booster: speed up your system with the power of the cloud
- GDuplicateFinder: find duplicate files based on hash
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Read More »Windows software of the day [July 5, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Folder iChanger: change folder and drive icons
- Filelist Creator: create a list of given files/directories
- Windows 7 Boot Updater: change your boot logo to something wacky!
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Read More »Windows software of the day [July 4, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Windows 7 Nav Pane Customizer: change the icons in Windows Explorer’s navigation pane
- Win 7 Nav Buttons Customizer: edit Windows Explorer navigation buttons
- Windows 7 Tray Icons Changer: edit system tray volume, network, and action center icons more–
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Read More »Windows 7 is the most used OS, has over 50% market share
With Windows 8 on the horizon, Windows 7 has become the most used operating system in the world, recently surpassing the 50% mark in June 2012.
According to StatCounter, Windows 7 had overtaken Windows XP back in the mid-September 2011 to become the most used operating system. However at that [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [July 3, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- WorkRave: take a break, man
- KeyTweak: remap your keyboard
- Windows+R Alias Manager: create custom shortcuts in the Windows run box
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Read More »Windows 8 Pro upgrades to cost $39.99 for Windows XP and above
Microsoft knows that Windows 8 will be a hard push, and they’re gearing up for it already. The day Windows 8 is released, the Pro version will be available for only US$39.99 in over 130 markets for people currently running Windows XP and above.
$39.99 will get you a digital [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [July 2, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- ClickOff: automatically click buttons
- Time Zone Converter: convert time zones
- NoClose: prevent windows from being closed
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Read More »Windows software of the day [July 1, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Core Temp: monitor processor temperature and more
- WSUS Offline Update: download Windows updates on one computer and install them on another
- SharpKeys: remap keys so you don’t ACCIDENTALLY HIT CAPS LOCK
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Read More »Windows software of the day [June 30, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Our Secret: hide files and messages using steganography
- VarieDrop: easily resize images into multiple formats and/or sizes
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Read More »Microsoft explains why Windows 8 doesn’t have a Start Menu button
As seen in Windows 8 Preview releases, Microsoft has removed the famous and much loved Start Menu button from Windows 8. The move was met with the widespread criticism with many users complaining that the removal resulted in Windows 8 being lesser user-friendly. But Microsoft says it has a different [...]
Windows software of the day [June 29, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- VisiPics: check for and delete duplicate photos
- Mosaizer Pro: create mosaics from images
- RAM CPU Taskbar for Windows 7: keep an eye on CPU and RAM usage
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Read More »Windows 8 upgrade paths announced: XP, Vista and 7 eligible, but be careful
Today, eligibility for Windows 8 upgrades were leaked by ZDNet. Although all XP, Vista, and 7 are all eligible for upgrades, the ability to keep applications as well as personal data depends on the operating system version, and with Vista, even the service pack number.
Here’s how it’s been detailed, [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [June 28, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Right Click Context Menu: add items to desktop and Explorer context menus
- KillKeys: disable keys such as the Windows key either when gaming or all the time
- TinyWall: reinforce Windows Vista and Windows 7′s built-in firewall
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Read More »Windows software of the day [June 27, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- ControlC: manage clipboard history
- WinSplit Revolution: rearrange windows with hotkeys
- CrystalDiskInfo: examine hard drive life
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Read More »Windows software of the day [June 26, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- WindowPad: control window locations with hotkeys
- Acronis Drive Monitor: check drive health
- CPU-M Benchmark: benchmark, erm, your CPU…?
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Read More »Windows software of the day [June 25, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Unassoc: remove user and global file type associations
- Agent Ransack: find text in multiple files, including document files
- Anuran: keep a running personal
frlog
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Read More »Windows software of the day [June 24, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- SVPtube: play YouTube videos in your favorite video player
- ExtremeCopy: get rid of Windows copying annoyances
- TheFolderSpy: monitor folders for changes
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Read More »Windows software of the day [June 23, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- TextCrawler: extract, replace, and find text in files
- Clotho: hide and encrypt files inside other files
- Mousotron: track total mouse movements, clicks, and keyboard strokes
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Read More »Windows software of the day [June 22, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- CodecInstaller: check and install codecs
- System Explorer: see detailed information about processes
- G+ Notifier: get Google+ notifications on your desktop
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Read More »Windows software of the day [June 21, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- WeatherPaper: a beautiful weather wallpaper
- DocFetcher: search files on your computer
- DropIt: create easy-to-use drag-and-drop zones
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Read More »Windows software of the day [June 20, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Remove Empty Directories: remove empty directories.
- Windows 7 Orb Changer: change the Windows 7 taskbar start menu orb
- Jumplist Extender: add custom jumplist items
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Read More »Microsoft announces Windows 8 ‘Microsoft Surface’ tablets, potential iPad killer(s)
As expected, Microsoft has announced its own Microsoft-branded Windows 8 tablets. The surprise, however, is Microsoft not only announced a Windows RT tablet (the version of Windows 8 that runs on ARM-based processors) but it also announced a Windows 8 Pro tablet. Windows 8 Pro is the ‘traditional’ version of [...]
Windows software of the day [June 19, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- ResizeEnable: resize size-restricted windows
- Update Freezer: stop automatic updaters
- iCopy: turn your scanner into a photocopier
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Read More »Windows software of the day [June 18, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- UNetbootin: install a variety of Linux-based OSes onto a thumb drive
- WinSetupFromUSB: install Windows 2000+ setup/UBCD4Win/Linux-based OSes onto a thumb drive
- Snap!: take photos with goofy effects using your webcam
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Read More »Microsoft branded Windows 8 tablet to be revealed on June 18
For over three decades Microsoft has been ruling a large part of the software market, with the Windows operating system still running along as the most used among personal computers. At the same time, Apple, which has found run-away success with the release of iPhone in 2007 and iPad in [...]
Windows software of the day [June 17, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- JD’s Auto Speed Tester: comprehensively test and graph your download/upload speeds
- Billy Mays Caps Lock: Billy Mays here! Disable Caps Lock and get his voice with this tool
- mStartEx: get a Metro-style start menu on older versions of Windows
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Read More »Windows software of the day [June 16, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- Caps Lock Toggle: easily disable and reenable caps lock
- ExtractNow: extract multiple archives quickly and easily
- Handy Shortcuts: create shortcuts to oft-used tasks that don’t normally lend themselves to shortcuts easily
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Read More »Microsoft releases Automatic Updater and Fix It solution to counter Flame malware
As reported earlier in a post which pointed out the connection between Flame and Stuxnet, Flame has been named to be one of the most complicated malware ever written. Security analysts have also made clear that it might be a state-sponsored attack.
As Locutus reported earlier, some Gmail accounts have [...]
Read More »Windows software of the day [June 15, 2012]
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Today’s Software
- AnalogX Extension Changer: automatically change file extensions
- Saver Starter: start/stop screensavers using “hot” corners
- Hot Key Plus: use the Windows key for what it’s good for!
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