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Yadis! Backup Software

If you are looking for an easy to use reliable backup solution for Windows you might want to take a closer look at Yadis! Backup. The Windows backup software divides backup jobs into tasks which can be easily configured in the program’s interface. Each task can be configured to perform local or ftp backups and [...]

Author: , Saturday October 3, 2009
Categories: Software, Windows

How To Download Microsoft Security Essentials

Some of you might wonder why I’m writing about this topic again after publishing the two articles Microsoft Security Essentials Final Announced and Microsoft Security Essentials Final Available. The main reason for this third article originates from an article about SEO poisoning that was posted a few days ago at Websense. SEO poisoning describes a [...]

Author: , Saturday October 3, 2009
Categories: Security

Firefox Tab Progress Bar

Those users who are paying attention to the development of the Firefox web browser might have already seen the design mockups of future Firefox versions. While these mockups can be subject to change (and most likely will) they do demonstrate how the Firefox development team visualizes future versions of the Firefox browser. One of the [...]

Author: , Friday October 2, 2009
Categories: Browsing, Firefox

The Data Liberation Front

The Date Liberation Front is Google’s attempt at make it easier for users to import and export data out of Google products. Here are a few scenarios where it might make sense to export data from a Google product. Google users who run a Blogger blog realizing that they need to switch to a superior [...]

Author: , Friday October 2, 2009
Categories: Google

Distraction-free writing with PyRoom

Let’s face it, sometimes it’s just too hard to get work done with so many distractions coming at you on your computer. Email, youtube, facebook, shopping – it all adds up to one huge time suck and threaten to perpetually keep you from your work.  There are times when I need to concentrate on work [...]

Author: , Friday October 2, 2009
Categories: Advice, Desktop Manager, Linux, Open Source, Security, Tutorials Basic

Hardcopy Extends Windows Print Screen Functionality

The Windows print screen key will copy the complete screen to the Windows clipboard whenever it is pressed by the user. Many users install programs that give them more control over the screenshot taking process. Hardcopy is such a program. It is a lightweight application that adds several new features that make it easier to [...]

Author: , Friday October 2, 2009
Categories: Software, Windows

Google Search New Custom Search Options Added

One of the latest trends in the search engine market seem to be custom search options, search filters and specialized search parameters. Google has introduced the search options in the main Google search engine a while ago. These were made up of advanced search parameters which have been accessible before (before starting search) and new [...]

Author: , Friday October 2, 2009
Categories: Google, Search Engines

Software Uninstaller KUninstall

New software uninstallers have to not only compete with the default Windows uninstallation module but also with advanced uninstallers like Revo Uninstaller which not only uninstall the software but also scan and clean up leftovers that have been missed by the standard uninstallation. KUninstall is a portable software program that offers a similar functionality as [...]

Author: , Friday October 2, 2009
Categories: Software, Windows

Manage Files In Windows With TaggedFrog

File management is one of the key areas that the Windows operating system needs improvement. Microsoft is introducing several new features like the new libraries in Windows 7. It is still not that easy to keep an overview of extensive file collections no matter if they consist of documents, photos, videos or audio files. Third [...]

Author: , Friday October 2, 2009
Categories: Software, Windows

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