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Just in time for Macworld: A rouge application dubbed MacSweeper

Just in time for Macworld: A rouge application dubbed MacSweeperHehe, suddenly marketshare is a factor?![i]These bogus programs aren't anything new, but the fact that one has surfaced on the Mac indicates that Apple's market share has been on a tear.[/i]Malware authors don't care about marketshare, they target the worst OS...

Tags: Desktops, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Drive-By Installs, Apple Macintosh, MacSweeper, malware, JIT, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-01-15

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My BootDisk 3.02 (Windows)

My Boot Disk creates start-up disk with mouse support and dozens of system-repairing utilities, including boot-up fix, file extraction, drive partitioning, rapid installation, disk format, attributes change, file deletion, file copy, and disk scan. It installs Windows faster, troubleshoots varieties of boot or crash problems, and discover potential file damage....

Tags: Disk, Microsoft Windows, Huntersoft

Software downloads 2009-11-24

SeaTools for Windows 1.2 (Windows)

SeaTools for Windows is a comprehensive, easy-to-use diagnostic tool that helps you quickly determine the condition of the disc drive in your external hard drive, desktop, or notebook computer. It includes several tests that will examine the physical media on your Seagate or Maxtor disc drive and any other non-Seagate...

Tags: Disc, Seagate Technology LLC, Microsoft Windows, Serial ATA, Operating Systems, Software, Storage, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Portable U3-smart Atlantis Word Processor 1.6.4.2 (Windows)

Atlantis is a word processor carefully designed with the end-user in mind. Compact, fast loading, but still powerful and efficient, Atlantis will be the perfect companion for a wide range of your word processing tasks, from simple to most complex. It does not matter if you are a novice or...

Tags: Word-processing, Microsoft Windows, Rising Sun Solutions, Atlantis

Software downloads 2009-10-07

Windows 7's Achilles' heel - XP Mode

XP Mode is a crutch, for a wounded patient, that is supposed to get better.Microsoft is betting it will go away soon, and, like the Windows Ultimate Extras, disappear forever.I believe it will, as anyone serious about using XP will bypass the Windows 7 middleman.This is news?Is XP Mode not...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-08-17

Windows 7 first look: More than just "Vista, fixed"

Windows 7 first look: More than just "Vista, fixed"I look forward to your next reviewI am far more interested in the differences between versions than an overview. We've been hearing about Windows 7 features for months, now it would be nice to know exactly which features will be present on...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PCs, Operating systems, IT Deployment, Windows 7 First look, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-07-29

Desktop USB Security Key 1.5 (Windows)

This application installs to any USB thumb drive and adds extra security when the user is away from their PC or laptop. Take out the USB Drive and the PC will go into locked windows mode and also lock the keyboard. Upon return to PC or laptop, insert the USB...

Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows, USB Flash Drive, Laptop Computer, SchoolApps, Flash Memory, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-07-29

WD Drive Manager 2.111 (Windows)

WD Drive Manager installs the Drive related light, button, and RAID Manager functionality program for Windows. This is a replacement program for the WD Button Manager program.

Tags: Western Digital Corp., WD Drive Manager, Microsoft Windows, RAID, Storage, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-05-21

The XO-2 is going Embedded RISC? So will everyone else!

The XO-2 is going Embedded RISC? So will everyone else!At a minimum, Arm will cause big problems for BOTH Intel and Microsoft.No, x86 and Windows will not die any time soon, but, low power, lower cost Arm will be hot in the netbook segment starting this year, and that cuts...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Processors, netbook, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Intel x86, XO-2, RISC

Discussion threads 2009-03-13

Would you run a server using Intel's Atom processor?

Would you run a server using Intel's Atom processor?Sure!Why not!? For many tasks the CPU is perfect. Webserving, filesharing, and other simple SMB apps.The consumer crowd is successfully doing HD video decoding, and other CPU intensive tasks.Looking at Exch, SQL, virtualization probably nor.It all comes down to profit....

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Servers, Processors, server, Intel Atom, Intel Corp., processor, netbook

Discussion threads 2009-03-09

McKinsley blames technology for our health care woes

McKinsley blames technology for our health care woesGive us old folks the little blue pillNo, not Viagra.Samuelson is obviously one of the more affluent of us as we move toward old age. Quite happy to increase costs of medical care and reduce expensive services for those on Medicare. ...

Tags: HEALTHCARE, Vertical industries, Benefits, Samuelson, health care, McKinsley, health care woe

Discussion threads 2009-01-12

Journal 4 Ever 5.0 (Windows)

Journal 4 Ever is a light-weight, easy to use journal software application for your Windows PC. Use it to keep a daily journal of your work and personal life. Journal 4 Ever installs into one folder on your PC and does not mess with any registry settings or other Windows...

Tags: PC, Journal, Journal4ever, Microsoft Windows, Patches, Tools & Techniques, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-01-05

AMC GIF Construction Set Tutorial 3.0a.05 (Windows)

The GIF Construction Set Professional animation software is easy to use, and this tutorial will make it even easier to learn. Work through the ten exercises included with the tutorial package and you'll be ready to create your own web page animations in seconds. The tutorial installs on your hard...

Tags: GIF, Animation, Microsoft Windows, Alchemy Mindworks, GIF Construction Set Professional Animation Software

Software downloads 2008-11-13

Could this be the problem driver? (Apple's sneaky iTunes 8 install)

Could this be the problem driver? (Apple's sneaky iTunes 8 install)Apple Sneaky???How can this be? Apple? The greatest supplier of software "that just works" in the world. Shows me Apple is no different than Microsoft. I have always thought it underhanded that you agree to install X and as a...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iTunes, Apple Inc., sneaky iTunes 8, problem driver, iTunes 8

Discussion threads 2008-09-11

Phantom Drive 1.0.0.1 (Windows)

Phantom Drive installs a virtual recorder in your system that can record all types of virtual CD, DVD, and HD media. Create virtual CDs, DVDs, HD DVDs, and Blu-ray discs from any application that provides a recording command, whether or not you have an optical recorder in the system. You...

Tags: Recorder, CD, Media, Microsoft Windows, H+H Software, Phantom Drive, DVD, Hd Dvd, Consumer Electronics, Blu-Ray, Advertising & Promotion, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Marketing

Software downloads 2008-09-04

MiniServX 6.29 (Windows)

MiniServX is a PHP Web server that can be run from a portable USB device. Usage: place the Web site files on the www subfolder. Place MySQL data files on the MySQLdata subfolder. Finally, launch MiniServX.exe. Full PHP 5, MySQL 5, and Zend Optimizer 3 support. About MySQL: Port is...

Tags: MySQL, PHP, Subfolder, Microsoft Windows, WWW, Hi6000, MiniServX, User/Password, Open Source, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2008-08-07

How to ... install Ubuntu 8.04 on a USB flash drive

How to ... install Ubuntu 8.04 on a USB flash driveGood tip[i]Tip: If you want to eliminate the chance of overwriting one of your hard drives then you can physically disconnect them before booting from the Live CD.[/i]For years now my advice to people trying out Linux is to disconnect...

Tags: UNIX, Linux, Ubuntu, USB flash drive, Ubuntu 8.04

Discussion threads 2008-05-16

Vista SP1 reboot bug fixed

Vista SP1 reboot bug fixedYes, but it still doesn't installDateline: Your Favorite PCMood: ThrilledResult: LimpOS: UltimateStep 3 of 3 - 100%Next window: "Didn't install correctly. Reversing changes. Do not turn off your machine."Response: Sigh.Damages: Network connection buggered. Reboot resolved.Conclusion: SighRE: Vista SP1 reboot bug fixedI have vista...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

Discussion threads 2008-04-07

Friday Rant: Let XP die!

Friday Rant: Let XP die!I don't see any need to upgrade or downgradeThere's nothing wrong with XP, and there's nothing wrong with Vista. If XP is working for you on the hardware you have, then there's no real need to upgrade to Vista. If you need new hardware or simply...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Let XP, Friday Rant

Discussion threads 2008-04-04

Is Ubuntu becoming the generic Linux distro?

Is Ubuntu becoming the generic Linux distro?I agree + typo?I have noticed the exact same thing.BTW: I believe you have a typo when you said say that you have handled dozens of Linux distros, and you say that you "always go back to Linux". Did you mean you always go...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Notebooks, Distro, Ubuntu, distro, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-04-02