It feels rather strange that Microsoft has not redesigned the default Windows file browser Windows Explorer in past years. Some features like the breadcrumb navigation have been added, but the core usability issues have been left untouched. Windows Explorer lacks for instance a way to switch between multiple folders elegantly. Most users open multiple Windows [...]
SuperAntiSpyware Free Portable, Scan Without Installation
It can be quite handy to have a portable version of a popular antivirus software in reach, as it provides several advantages over installed applications. It is first and foremost possible to initiate scans right away on a computer. This can be extremely helpful if malicious software has damaged the system, or added protections that [...]
Repairing a Corrupt Multi-Boot Startup
I get all manner of emails in my weekly mailbag, but one of the most common is about repairing a corrupt startup. I have a video on YouTube explaining how to use the Startup Repair features in Windows 7 (this will also apply to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003 and 2008) but what happens if [...]
Firefox 4 Download Available, Release Tomorrow
Mozilla will release the final version of the long awaited web browser Firefox 4 tomorrow. This ends an odyssey full of delays that began about nine months ago with the first beta release of Firefox 4. Nine months, that is the projected time that Mozilla will need for the next three major Firefox releases. I [...]
Resize Pictures With Picture Resizer XnConvert
I have reviewed my fair share of picture resizers in past years. The application category seems to be popular among software developers, with new programs being published on a regular basis. XnConvert has been around for some time, but the developer has recently published version 1.0 of the picture resizer. Reason enough to take a [...]
openSUSE 11.4 security settings
Since doing my first reviews of openSUSE 11.4 I have become a big fan. Not only is it one of the most stable and reliable distributions to date, it also offers KDE 4.6, LibreOffice, and a whole slew of other features that should appeal to most Linux users. And openSUSE can be used by nearly [...]
How To Create, Use A Windows Password Reset Disk
Windows users with little computing experience enter a world of trouble if they forget their login password. They receive the error message “the user name or password is incorrect” and do not seem to have another option than to try again until the correct password has been entered. Microsoft for that reason added the option [...]
Bulk Rename Utility, File Renaming Software
If you are looking for the most complex looking software then Bulk Rename Utility will surely be among the prime candidates. The file renaming software displays all available options on one screen, and boy, there are a lot. The software is available as a portable version, command line version and installer for 32-bit and 64-bit [...]
Delete Location Information History On Twitter
We have talked about the dangers of publicly available location information before (see Creepy! Track Michael Arrington, Or Anyone Else, Via Geolocation for pointers). A simply example would be a Tweet from your holiday location, which could invite burglars or social engineering attacks. But there is more to it than the direct danger, people can [...]