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Tag Archives: Software
Windows System Control Center
KLS Soft has an excellent program (Windows System Control Center) that is free for personal or commercial use. WSCC is a freeware utility that allows you to execute, organize, install and update utilities. Utilities such as Sysinternals’, Nirsoft’s portable freeware … Continue reading
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Tagged freeware, Networking Software, nirsoft, Software, sysinternals, windows networking, windows utilities
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Need more storage in the cloud? Use CX.com and get 10gb for free
Over the last several weeks we have talked about cloud computing, CloudU’s free certification and space in the cloud that consumers can get for free. Rick over at What’s On My PC has an excellent article on CX.com over … Continue reading
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Tagged Android, apple, cloud computing, cx.com, freeware, iPad, iphone, online services, online storage, Software, Whatsonmypc, xoom tablet
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AnVir Task Manager – Get control of your pc
I can’t help but visit Rick’s blog several times per week. With over 600 former students and 80 current students I try to feed them freeware, opensource and software that is used in enterprise. Rick features a bonus area that … Continue reading
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Tagged BookMark4Techs, freeware, Software, Task manager, utilities, windows 7, windows freeware, Windows Software, Windows XP
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Make your Android work with iTunes
Today consumers have a mix of electronic devices that make up their home technology. Many consumers have iPods, Android devices, iPhones, iPads and Windows based computers. I have a ton of request to get music out of iTunes and … Continue reading
York 1.55
Rhett again posted a new freeware that shows what is going on in your network. York 1.55 is a program designed to monitor and look at packets on your network. Check it out on his blog. York should be used … Continue reading
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Tagged freeware, network, network monitoring, Network Sniffing, networking, Rhett D Turner, Software
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Hackers Claim Breach Of Norton Antivirus Source Code; Experts Say Claims Are Exaggerated – Dark Reading
Symantec confirmed that a hacking group has gained access to some of the source code of its Norton Antivirus product, but also stated the code was old and not stolen directly from Symantec servers. Hackers Claim Breach Of Norton Antivirus … Continue reading
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Tagged Data Breach, hackers, Internet, norton, Software, Viruses
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Tobii Introduces Gaze Interface for Windows 8
Tobii tracking software will be at CES 2012. This amazing software and hardware track your eye movement and allow you to use Windows 8 without touching your mouse or screen. Read their press release.
Clean your computer correctly with SlimCleaner
SlimCleaner provides a cloud review of services, startup and other items BEFORE you remove items from your computer. With SlimCleaner, the free cleaning program allows you to take control and THINK with peers and recommendations from the program before you … Continue reading
Explore your Skydrive with SDExplorer
Microsoft has one of the best cloud storage solutions on the web. Skydrive which is free allows for over 25gb of file storage. Skydrive also has the ability to create Microsoft documents such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and … Continue reading
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Tagged cloud computing, freeware, higher ed, higher education, online storage, School, skydrive, Software
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Better lighting for your computer or phone
I read an article on sleep patterns that suggested that your TV or computer can hinder your sleep and strain your eyes. Dawn found a piece of software called F.lux. The software adjust your screen based on the time (and … Continue reading
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Tagged apple, COMPUTER GLARE, COMPUTER LIGHTING, freeware, Linux, mac, MONITOR GLARE, PC, Software, Windows
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Benchmark your computer with OCCT
Want to benchmark your computer? OCCT is for professional and advanced users. This software offers features overclocking information for your computer. Use this software with caution. What is OCCT? OCCT (stands for “OverClock Checking Tool) and therefore is a … Continue reading
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Tagged amd, AMD Bulldozer, AMD Bulldozer overclocking, AMD Bulldozer testing, CPU overclocking, freeware, intel, OCCT, Software
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Scan your network with X-Scan
Note: We do not encourage the use of tools that can be used maliciously. These tools should only be used for educational purposes and for security scanning and penetration testing. Scanning a computer or network that is not your … Continue reading
Sync files on Apple, Linux or Windows without servers!
AeroFS is an excellent program in beta. You can get it for free in Apple (Mac) , Linux or Windows as downloads from Aerofs.com. How does it work? You simply download the program on your laptop and desktop. … Continue reading
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Tagged apple, cloud computing, freeware, Linux, linux sync, mac, mac sync, Software, Windows, Wndows sync
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BitDefender QuickScan
Here’s another excellent review from a fellow blogger. Rick over at What’s On My PC reviews BitDefender’s browser plugin showing you how you can insure your pc is not infected by malware. BitDefender’s QuickScan is an online tool which uses a … Continue reading
Linux Live USB Creator
Here’s an excellent review of Linux Live USB by Bill Mullins – If you’re looking for a painless way to run Linux without having installed any one of 200+ distributions to your Hard Drive, or without having to boot from … Continue reading
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Tagged Computers, freeware, Linux, Linux Live, Linux USB, Software, Virtual machine, virtualization
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Photo and Graphic Designer 5
Need an application that can manipulate photos and is easy to use? Here’s a good application to use for image editing, photo effects, make caricatures, desktop publishing and more – this 360+ mb program is an excellent program that holds up … Continue reading
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Tagged Digital Photography, freeware, Gimp, Photography, photos, Photoshop, Software
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Clean your computer with System Ninja
System Ninja (System Ninja) is a lightweight cleaner that cleans over a dozen items. It has many more features along with supporting processes, multiple browsers, analyzes startup information, folder analysis and several other useful menu items to help optimize your computer. … Continue reading
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Tagged computer cleaner, Computer Utilities, file cleaner, freeware, Hard Drive Cleaner, Software, system cleaner, Windows Cleaner
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Taskmanager doesn’t show all CPU cores – use EasyBCD
Thank you Andrew for finding this! Many forums will tell you to re-install windows or to mess with the HAL in order to show multiple cores after changing processors. Kasey (one of our students) changed his quad-core processor to a … Continue reading
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Tagged cpu, CPU cores, CPU Utilities, freeware, Server 2008 R2, Software, windows 7
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Hard Drive Freeware
The HD Doctor Blog has dozens of Freeware utilities for hard drive information and maintenance. Go check it out.
Posted in Computers, freeware, Information Technology, Software
Tagged computer hardware, freeware, hard drive speed, Hard Drive Utilities, Hardware, Linux, Software, Windows
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