August 15, 2011
Life with multiple browsers, numerous applications and a constant use of IM and file sharing programs leaves our computers cluttered with temporary files, histories etc. There are many tools out there that solve this problem.The small and simple Browser Cleaner (Windows) is yet another one of these tools.
August 5, 2011
Have you ever went to download something only to realize that your hard drive is almost full? Have you even wondered where all of your space is going? I know I have, and fortunately GetFoldersize is here to rectify the situation by calculating the exact amount of space every single folder on your computer is using.
August 5, 2011
Have you noticed sometimes that your Mac cursor jumps around all over the place? One minute you’re typing away and the next minute it’s highlighting random text or typing from somewhere completely unexpected. If you have this problem, you’ll know it’s a huge pain.
July 22, 2011
If there is anything that a Windows user can’t deny it’s that the Windows operating system is an irritating thing to maintain. There are so many hidden stockpiles of temporary, log and history files. Honestly, who has time to “clean up” the mess that other OS processes and installed applications leave behind?
July 13, 2011
Windows has a way of collecting virtual dust, a circumstance that has not changed considerably in Windows 7. These obsolete files take up space and contribute to hard drive fragmentation. While neither of this is a big issue, it is an annoyance, one that you can easily take care of.
July 7, 2011
Put multiple bootable tools onto one USB drive, then pick which one you want to boot when your computer starts up. Whether you want to try out various Linux environments at once or put together the ultimate Windows repair kit, YUMI (Your Universal Multiboot Installer) can help you build a bootable disk with a menu. It even supports Windows Vista and 7 installation disks.
July 1, 2011
After losing some fairly important accounting files recently, I realised that my backup strategy is quite flawed. Although I take a weekly bootable backup of my Mac, that doesn’t really help when I deleted the file I want a few weeks ago. To do that, I would need to make use of Apple’s built-in Time Machine functionality.
June 20, 2011
It is perhaps the most useful tool in any geek’s toolkit, but do you realize all the things live CDs can help you with? If not, it’s time to read “50 Cool Uses For Live CDs”. This guide outlines just a few of the many uses live CDs can offer, and is a great resource for live CD beginners and enthusiasts alike.
June 9, 2011
In Windows operating systems, hard drive partitions and external drives are identified by drive letters from A to Z. Some of the letters are reserved, but other partitions or optical drives are assigned subsequent letters. In some cases, however, a permanent drive letter assignment is desirable. Here’s how you can permanently assign drive letters to selected devices.
June 6, 2011
If you depend upon your Mac hardware for job related purposes, you should know how important it is to be prepared for unexpected problems when they occur. The purpose of this article is to share some ideas for putting together a Mac Fixit/Troubleshooting Toolkit.
