Monthly Archives: March 2010
Download IObit Smart Defrag – Defragging the Smart Way
Some Techs insist, that a fragmented Hard Drive is the primary cause of system slowdown. I think the system slowdown issue is far more complex. In a real sense, it is difficult to measure an increase in system performance following … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – March 18, 2010
Take a closer look at ReadyBoost features in Windows 7 – ReadyBoost is a still a part of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, so Greg Shultz examines its features in more detail. MySpace User Data For Sale – Social … Continue reading
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Download EULAlyzer – Let it Read the EULA for You
I’ve always considered that reading a Eula (End User License Agreement), as akin to reading the phone book; and who reads a phone book? Without a doubt, I get pretty bored when reading EULA text; especially since I’m forced to … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – March 17, 2010
21 Free Utilities to Customize and Upgrade Windows – Get Windows 7 features in Vista or XP, give your desktop 3D capability, or tweak your OS with these free tools and services. Take control of the Windows XP pagefile – … Continue reading
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Download Free Returnil Virtual System 2010 Home
If you read yesterday’s principal post (Download Shadow Defender – Virtualized Intrusion Prevention), you’ll remember we discussed operating system virtualization. Specifically, controlling malware intrusion through the use of a ‘”virtual” environment, rather than operating in a “real” environment. Shadow Defender, … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – March 16, 2010
GoldMail Free Lets You Narrate and E-Mail Slideshows – GoldMail Free is a useful program and Web service (the two are inextricably linked) which allows you to create, and then share, slideshow-style messages complete with voice-over. Creating, posting, and sharing … Continue reading
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Download Shadow Defender – Virtualized Intrusion Prevention
Shadow Defender is an intrusion prevention system that is non-intrusive, and after initial setup, requires a minimum of user intervention – perfect for the average user. Simply put, Shadow Defender, when active, creates a virtual environment on your computer by … Continue reading
Filed under Anti-Malware Tools, cybercrime, Don't Get Scammed, Don't Get Hacked, downloads, Internet Safety Tools, Online Safety, Software, Software Trial Versions, Spyware - Adware Protection, System File Protection, System Security, Tech Net News, Utilities, Windows 7, Windows Tips and Tools, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – March 15, 2010
Top Free Troubleshooting Tools for Windows – These seven handy tools help you diagnose and cure a wide range of Windows ills, and they’re all free for the downloading. Network Activity Indicator Lives Up to Its Name on Windows 7 … Continue reading
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Nightmare Scareware – Be Prepared
Scareware, otherwise known as “rogue security software”, is the stuff of nightmares. Scareware is a particularly vicious form of malware, designed specifically to convince the victim to pay for the “full” version of an application in order to remove what … Continue reading
Filed under Browser add-ons, cybercrime, Don't Get Scammed, Don't Get Hacked, Firefox Add-ons, Freeware, Internet Explorer Add-ons, Internet Security Alerts, Malware Advisories, Online Safety, Recommended Web Sites, Rogue Software, scareware, Spyware - Adware Protection, trojans, Viruses, Windows Tips and Tools, WOT (Web of Trust)
