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Review: iolo System Mechanic

Review: iolo System MechanicA few things...There are few reasons why these cleaner software won't tells you everything.1) Registry cleanner can help speedboost a bit, but almost all of them are well known locations. Telling you how it's fixed basically it's as same as telling you it's doing the same job...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, System Mechanic Pro, System Mechanic

Discussion threads 2009-01-21

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METAmachine 1.6 (Mac)

METAmachine is an inexpensive, metadata browser that streamlines the important process of editing or adding keywords, licenses and other essential metadata to images, either individually or in batches. METAmachine reads and writes XMP formatted metadata in TIFF, JPEG, PSD and DNG images. METAmachine can be used to write a...

Tags: Metadata, Apple Macintosh, Image, Hindsight, METAmachine

Software downloads 2007-11-16

The fact that Uniblue's RegistryBooster does its job is bad news about Windows

Uniblue Systems is apparently launching a new version of one of my favorite Web site: ProcessLibrary.com. As best as I can tell, Uniblue's ProcessLibrary is the best resource for trying to figure out whether certain components running on your Windows system are components that are supposed to be there,...

Tags: Job, Registry, Microsoft Windows, Uniblue Systems, David Berlind

Blog posts 2007-08-10

Microsoft reaches limit on Vista, Office giveaway

Microsoft reaches limit on Vista, Office giveawayMicrosoft reaches limit on Vista, Office giveawayThat was a very quick sell out. 30,000 copies given away for free in a day. Goes to show that people DO want Vista despite the opinion of a few ABMers on ZDNet. I wish I...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Office giveaway, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2006-12-01

Sun picks GPL license for Java code

Sun picks GPL license for Java codeGPL FTW!GPL too restictive like a magnetThe GPL is like an anti-standard, it's very hard to mix with and still forces you to release the code changes under it's license. I admit it could curb the breakup of Java but still too harsh. They...

Tags: Programming languages, OPEN SOURCE, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, GPL

Discussion threads 2006-11-13

More security bang for fewer bucks

More security bang for fewer buckshuh???"A lot of consumers associate Microsoft with good software and Microsoft is able to take advantage of its brand recognition." Somebody is smoking something here when is associating M$ with security and 'good' software.Gee, so your saying competition is good?Simply amazing...hmmmmmmmmI do not know if...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, TV & Home Theater, Operating systems, vista, Microsoft Corp., security

Discussion threads 2006-08-29

Microsoft security tools go global

Microsoft security tools go globalMicrosoft security tools go global"The Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is now available around the world, Microsoft said in a statement Monday. The online scanner removes viruses and spyware, rids a hard drive of clutter, and runs defragmentation."I wonder if that includes WGA as well?Hard drive...

Tags: Scanners, PRODUCTIVITY, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Corp., hard drive, Windows Install, Apple Inc., tool, Microsoft Security Tool, Microsoft Windows, security tool, scanner

Discussion threads 2006-08-15

BBC stories used as bait for IE exploit

BBC stories used as bait for IE exploitNOW would be a good time...for Microsoft to release a patch. The malicious hackers are using social-engineering tactics here. They're getting smart. Unless Microsoft releases an out-of-cycle patch, there will most likely be successful attacks between now and April 11.If anyone doubts that,...

Tags: Web browsers, Patches, WTF, British Broadcasting Corp., hacker, IE Flaws, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-03-30

Another antivirus software flaw detected

Another antivirus software flaw detectedOh, how I love...I love it when software developers take such a strong stance in patching their faulty software. 'As long as you subscribe, and PAY PAY PAY through the teeth, we'll fix our mistake for you.'Yet another good reason to switch to Avast Antivirus, for...

Tags: SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, antivirus software, Kaspersky, antivirus, Avast, McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-03-17

After delays, Windows security update ready to go

After delays, Windows security update ready to goXP SP2 downloadJust got notice that the download was available. did the whole thing, rebooted and on My Computer, Properties, it still says SP1 -- hmmmmautomatic update?i hope the auto update isn't going to try and downlad 200MB+ then tell you...

Tags: Auto-Update, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2004-08-06

Pocket Mechanic Pro (Mobile)

Format, Verify and Repair, Defragment and more... Do you keep vital information on your storage card? Want to make sure it stays in good order? Want to make sure you know when the card is going to fail? Want to protect your storage card investment?From the makers of Pocket Hack...

Tags: Storage Card, Mobile, Storage, Hardware

Software downloads 2003-12-17

IE bug lets fake sites look real

IE bug lets fake sites look realUse Mozilla or FirebirdI use Mozilla Firebird at home and it rocks!! Why does anyone use IE? Maybe its the integrated media button,he,he.. You know as a home user I have so much trouble finding multimedia on the web *sarcasm*.Dang it!! Didin't...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Web browsers, OPEN SOURCE, Sun Microsystems Inc., Microsoft Corp., software, IE bug, Linux, eBay Inc., security, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2003-12-10