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Disk Encryption Software TrueCrypt 6.3 Released

October 22, 2009

TrueCrypt is one of the most popular Open Source disk encryption software programs for the Windows operating system.

Verify Firefox Bookmarks With Check Places

October 22, 2009

The amount of bookmarks increases with time.

Autopatcher 1.0.0.6 Released

October 22, 2009

The Autopatcher development team has released a new version of their popular system updater.

Stumbleupon Redesign Makes The Site Simpler And More Attractive

October 22, 2009

Back in the days when I began using Stumbleupon I always thought that the website itself was a bit messy.

Sync your Android phone with Banshee

October 22, 2009

Recently I finally managed to get rid of my iPhone for a much more Linux-geek friendly mobile - the HTC Hero.

Google Map Saver

October 21, 2009

We reviewed the Google Maps downloader Offline Maps last month and came to the conclusion that it was an excellent program for users who want to have offline ac

Xkcd Comic Wallpaper Changer

October 21, 2009

Xkcd is a website where new comics are posted regularly.

Panda Internet Security 2010 [free]

October 21, 2009

Seems that some security companies and software developers are going crazy on the launch day of Microsoft's new operating system Windows 7.

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

October 21, 2009

Microsoft has updated their software Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor two days ago.

Hoiw to change Thunderbird folder order?

October 21, 2009

The desktop email client Thunderbird does not offer different options to sort mail folders in a different way.

They Are Here, But Will They Cut It? [Apple]

October 20, 2009

Apple has finally launched the new Macs, and as expected, the world is going crazy over comparisons and everything.

File Converter File Blender

October 20, 2009

File Blender is a portable software solution to convert and process file types in the Windows operating system.

Let your medical practice go open source with Gnumed

October 20, 2009

Gnumed is an open source management tool for medical practices.

Create Text, File And Keyword Indexes With Index Author

October 20, 2009

Index Author could be one of the fastest way of creating an index of text, files or keywords in the Windows operating system.

MySpace Login Page

October 20, 2009

In this day and age, very few people have not heard of Myspace.

Hulu desktop for Linux

October 20, 2009

I'm sure by now everyone here knows about Hulu.

iPhone Now: 4G Rumors, Rock Band For iPhone, Layar 2.0 And In-App Purchases

October 19, 2009

The iPhone has been one of the major driving factors behind the exponential growth of Apple in recent times.

Kaspersky Asks For Internet Police And Passports

October 19, 2009

In an interview with Vivian Yeo of Zdnet Asia, Eugen Kaspersky stated that he would like to change the design of the Internet after being asked what he would ch

Google Stress App Test

October 19, 2009

Google recently published a study in corporation with the University of Toronto that came to the conclusion that computer memory error rates are higher than pre

Mozilla Seamonkey 2.0 RC2

October 19, 2009

A little bit more than a week ago we previewed the first release candidate of the Mozilla Seamonkey 2.

Remove Fake Antivirus Software Programs

October 19, 2009

Fake antivirus software programs, also called rogue security software, are programs that seem to be antivirus programs when in fact they are not.

GoogleCrashHandler.exe Removal

October 19, 2009

If you have Google software installed on your computer system chance is that you may see GoogleCrashHandler.

Free Microsoft Ebook: Deploying Windows 7

October 19, 2009

With the release of Windows 7 right around the corner Microsoft has released a free ebook called "Deploying WindowsÂ® 7 Essential Guidance from the Windows 7

The Best Nettops Around Right Now

October 18, 2009

Nettops are all the rage right now, and with good reason too! For around $330-$400 you can get desktops that will do all the basic things you want to do and the

Note Taking Program AllMyNotes Organizer

October 18, 2009

AllMyNotes Organizer is an intuitive note taking program for the Windows operating system that is available as a portable version and deluxe version.

Troubleshoot networking problems with GNOME's Nettools

October 18, 2009

How many times have you had networking issues and not known exactly where to start? With Linux there are so many tools you can choose from.

Facebook Status Update Notifier

October 18, 2009

Update: The program has not been updated for quite some time and it appears that it is not working properly anymore because of this.

How To Stop Automatic Plugin Installations In Firefox

October 18, 2009

Mozilla Firefox users noticed yesterday that a new plugin was installed in their web browser without them being informed about it (read Microsoft Silently Insta

How To Uninstall Windows Presentation Foundation Plugin In Firefox

October 18, 2009

Firefox users who run Windows with the latest Microsoft .

Five handy secure shell tips and tricks

October 17, 2009

I use secure shell a LOT, every day.

Microsoft Silently Installing Windows Presentation Foundation Plugin For Firefox

October 17, 2009

If you have recently opened your Firefox web browser you may have noticed a notification from the web browser that the Windows Presentation Foundation plugin wa

Computer Keyboard Click Sounds

October 17, 2009

Are you missing the good old click sounds from typewriters when you are typing on your computer keyboard? If you do, ClicKey may come to the rescue.

Save Printer Ink With Printliminator Bookmarklet

October 17, 2009

Printing out articles or other information on a website has usually the effect that a lot of elements are included in the print out that are not necessarily nee