Some software programs make use of an automatic or manual update checker to inform the user about new versions of the software whenever one is available. Most programs execute those checks when they are started on the operating system. Some go a step further and add an updater either to a task scheduler or to [...]

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It can be very beneficial to store at least some applications on an external USB stick or device. This can then be used for many different purposes from troubleshooting PC issues to security and privacy issues as well as running programs that are otherwise not available on the target computer. Users can either create their [...]

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Back in the good old days it was essential to write optimized code so that a program could fit on a disk for easy distribution. Today size does not matter that much anymore and some developer’s seem to take the easy road to provide their users with less optimized programs. That’s not such a big [...]

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Computers that are bought in stores and those that are build individually do not come with software preinstalled usually. A few options are available to deploy software on those new computer systems like installing each program manually, using custom operating system setups that install applications during the regular OS installation or running a program like [...]

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The guys over at Donation Coder are celebrating the new year in their own way by holding a coding challenge each year that invites regulars and first timers to pledge to the cause and create an application or game before the new year begins. The results of this year’s New Apps for a New Year [...]

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Remember the custom software installer service Volery? Back when we reviewed Volery it was in private beta and while we liked the idea we had some issues with the service specifically the number of supported applications and the time limit imposed on the users. Users of the service were able to pick programs from the [...]

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We have seen a few tries at creating one installer that would allow a user to install multiple popular software programs at once. Most of these programs were taken down after a while due to legal issues that some software developers had with the way their software was distributed. The new service Volery tries a [...]

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Configuring a newly installed or purchased computer system usually involves installing software programs that are needed for work, entertainment or maintenance. Only a few users go the extra mile and create a custom setup CD that will install the needed software programs automatically. Most uses will search the web, download programs one by one and [...]

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Taking care of your PC is a very important task if you want to minimize the chance of losing file, having to reformat or even buying a new PC entirely. The most effective method of doing this is to use PC software to monitor and maintain your PC’s health. There are many pieces of software [...]

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