Google Maps now provide immediate subway alerts so that everyone get get the recent delays instantly via Google Maps. I just hope they expand this option to every city throughout the United States.
5/31/13
5/30/13
Windows Timer
Need a timer for Windows? Here is a simple program made to shut down Windows after a specified time period. It keeps your computer running efficiently and also in turns saves you money.
Remember there is no need to keep your computer on, if your not using it.
Remember there is no need to keep your computer on, if your not using it.
5/29/13
Windows CMD replacement
Tired of the old Windows CMD prompt. Here is it's replacement. Now assigning a frequent command is just a click away. It save you time remembering useless commands that you hardly will ever get to use again.
5/28/13
Diagnose Windows
Tired of figuring out the specs on every computer that you repair. Here is a useful software that saves you time on figuring out your hardware and software.
Now you can spend your quality time just troubleshooting.
Now you can spend your quality time just troubleshooting.
5/27/13
WinBin to ISO
Here's another freebie to convert all your CD and DVD's to ISO. I would suggest on doing this as soon as possible before your media gets scratch or damaged.
5/26/13
Make Windows Check for updates frequently
Here is a great way to speed up Windows updates for those user's who want there computers to be always secure. In my opinion I would never install updates unless your computer is acting up.
5/25/13
Windows broadband monitors
Looking for some Windows broadband monitors. Here are a few good ones that help you monitor broadband current status.
ISP monitor
Networx
Cucusoft
ISP monitor
Networx
Cucusoft
5/24/13
5/23/13
Power Pwn
Need to test your remote network security. Here's a great device to check to see if your network security is vulnerable. It's a handy device made to intercept security protocols. All you do is plug it in and run the test to see if your network can be hacked. It's better to be safe than sorry.
5/22/13
Clipix
Here is a great way to organize your life online. Now everything you want online is just a quick click away and when your ready it's yours for that special price. It's buying online with prices that you can easily afford.
5/21/13
Malware DNS Checker
Think you have malware? Here is a great way to check by verifying your DNS server. If it comes back negative, then your OK for now. If not then hurry up and quickly install Malwarebytes and begin your fight against these pesky programs.
5/20/13
How long does your ISP keep your IP
Interesting information on how the main internet suppliers hold a customers IP Address in their database. With this information available, there is no stopping to what information that can retrieve from your private surfing.
5/19/13
KVM without the switch
Here is a great KVM switch without the wires. It's called Mouse without Borders and it's a Microsoft utility so you know that it will be window friendly. All you have to do is install the software and get your security code and computer name and within minutes your copying and sharing files. Give it a try.
Direct Link
Direct Link
5/18/13
Preventive Maintenance Tools
Here are five great preventive maintenance tools to help you personal computer perform better than usual. It's tools like these that keeps your computer running efficiently.
I highly recommend that you use these utilities at least monthly, so that everything runs well.
I highly recommend that you use these utilities at least monthly, so that everything runs well.
5/17/13
7 Burn
Here's a another freebie burning software. If your computer lacks media burning software. Download the installer or go with the portable version to burn media where ever you go.
5/16/13
Recovery & Backup
Looking for a recovery and backup software for Windows. Here are some great starters to help you clone and recovery your hard drive just in case something happens to your system in the future.
It's always good to have a backup plan in place when you least expect them.
It's always good to have a backup plan in place when you least expect them.
5/15/13
Dropbox Portable
If you love dropbox your going to love the portable version so you can take it where ever you want to go. It so simple that you can toss it into a flash drive and have it accessible where ever you go.
5/14/13
Netflix Losing 2k Movies
If you haven't heard yet, Netflix has already lost 2,000 movies for streaming. What does that mean for the online movie company? It's time for Netflix to update it's database with old classics and new titles. As for the future for Netflix getting movies from Warner Bros is going to be difficult because of the loss of it's licensing.
Good luck Netflix.
Good luck Netflix.
5/13/13
Linux Live USB Creater
I always love freeware's and I never could say no when it comes to Linux. That's why the Live USB Creater is a must have utility if you ever dare to go free. Check out the distributions and see why everyone loves Linux.
Direct Link
Distributions Link
Direct Link
Distributions Link
5/12/13
iPhone Wireless Printing
Looking for the app to print wireless, check out AirPrint and now you can print anywhere with a WiFi. It's so simple and easy to use that you'll be amazed.
5/11/13
5/10/13
5/9/13
Not so Wonder World After All
Amazing Disney World secrets that had been hidden for years. I just wonder what else has it hidden from the rest of the world that makes this fantasy world what it is today. It's funny on what big money can do in todays world.
5/8/13
Frequent Flier Miles
Ever wonder if frequent flier miles are worth on accruing for the future. You'll think again once your read this article on what American Airlines has in store for you. Remember, you never get anything for free.
5/7/13
Annimated Gif
Here are some great annimated GIF's to test if your vision. Be advised the objects that your viewing are closer to you think.
5/6/13
Website Tracking
Ever wonder how websites are tracking you. Here is some good information on how our privacy is being monitored online. What you always feared the most is a fact of life.
5/5/13
PC Safety during Storms
Here are storm safe tips when your using your computer. These tips vary from location to location but when it doubt remember these tips. They might just save your computer.
5/4/13
Online Educational Tools
Looking for a free online interactive training school to help everyone in your family excel. It's not just for children, but for adults and teachers too. Now learning something new shouldn't be an excuse.
5/3/13
Win 8 USB Flashdrive
Windows 8 USB installer is here and now it's time to make a bootable ISO device via USB. It's the new generation of Windows and a new generation for installing software on flash drives.
5/2/13
Luggage Finder
No need to go crazy finding your luggage at the airport. The next time you fly get the Luggage finder and the minute your luggage appears it automatically alerts you.
5/1/13
4/30/13
4/29/13
Show My Street
Want to go to an easier website that shows where your going at the speed of light. Check out this great website to show you where you going.
4/28/13
File Fragmentation
Ever wonder what file fragmentation is and how it affects your computer. Well now is a good time to learn what this is so that your operating system is always running a peak performance.
4/27/13
PC will no turn on
Here is some great tips from Call That Girl for trying troubleshooting why your computer will not turn on. Sometimes it's the littlest thing you take for granted that is making your computer from power up.
When in doubt you can always Call That Girl for more help.
Tips:
Go to the back of your PC tower and check all the cables.
Jiggle cables and make sure things are secure, or to be certain…unplug them all and plug them back in.
Check that the power from the wall outlet is working if the PC isn’t giving you any power at all. If you need to, plug it into another outlet or reset the surger.
Check the power cable to make sure it has not been unplugged (especially in office settings, cleaning crews or other folks can sometimes unplug things.)
Unplug external hard drives and basically anything you don’t need to have plugged in. I once had an issue where I had checked every connection except the video cable that physically plugged into the monitor itself, and had I checked in the first place, I could have saved hours of time.
Also, if your PC has the small on/off switch in the back on the power supply (where you plug in your PC) make sure it is switched on, so the small line is pressed down, and not the power circle that is usually on the front panel.
When in doubt you can always Call That Girl for more help.
Tips:
4/26/13
Resume Monk
Need a professional place to do your resume. Try Resume Monk and create that professional looking resume that will get you the jobs that your looking for.
Link
Link
4/25/13
KASHU USB security
Want to safeguard your flash drives, then take the necessary steps now to secure your drive before it's too late.
This freeware is a must if your tired of using unsecured flash drives.
Direct Link
This freeware is a must if your tired of using unsecured flash drives.
Direct Link
4/24/13
Network Traffic
Looking to monitor network traffic. Here is a great software to help you catch your bandwidth thieves on your network. Most of the times it's just third party software that user's install on their computer.
But if your having bandwidth problems, then this is the first tool I would use to get to the bottom of it.
But if your having bandwidth problems, then this is the first tool I would use to get to the bottom of it.
4/23/13
What is a Codec
What is a Codec and why do you need it. Let's just say without it you would not be able to watch most of the movies and videos in the real world. Not everyone uses the same movie or video format when recording or when playing. This is why Codec's are so important and why there good to have.
4/22/13
Be an Extra
Want to earn money, be around entertainment and get paid for lunch. Try being an extra for television shows and you'll be surprise where you can go.
4/21/13
Stream Remotely
Want to stream media files for free. No problem as long as your using Remote Potato. All you have to do is setup the static IP Address, then access your routers documentation for portforwarding and click and tweak your channel settings and press play to start the server. Good luck.
4/20/13
Upset that Windows changed the start menu. Well many users have been upset that Windows keeps on changing everything and now it's even difficult to understand where the commands are. Here is a simple software to help old Windows user's to regain back the old style Windows start menu.
I wish someone would come up with a Office menu fix as well since it's still not clear to Microsoft that user's don't like the new changes.
I wish someone would come up with a Office menu fix as well since it's still not clear to Microsoft that user's don't like the new changes.
4/19/13
Invites for Free
Need to send invites for an event, try Paperlesspost and your next invites can be for free. Well as long you don't need to customize it. The only way to go.
4/18/13
Using Differ Chargers
Here is an interesting article for users who's voltage cables have been lost or damaged and if you can easily replace them by using a similar charger.
When in doubt stick to the original or third party trusted manufactured products, but if the price is too steep. Then your best bet is to find a similar charger and hope that your still in luck that nothing goes wrong.
When in doubt stick to the original or third party trusted manufactured products, but if the price is too steep. Then your best bet is to find a similar charger and hope that your still in luck that nothing goes wrong.
4/17/13
Find TCP/IP in Win7
This is easily said than done, but Windows 7 did a great job in hiding this setting, I just don't understand why they had to make things so difficult.
Steps
Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center
Steps
Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center
4/16/13
Reclaim Gmail Space
Here are five great ways to regain Gmail space for users who are running out of space. It's not a the best technique that I would use, but at least it's trying to maximize your email storage needs.
4/15/13
Send Files to SkyDrive via Win
Have already a SkyDrive account and now you want to use Windows to send files to your SkyDrive account, so that you can have access to them wherever you go.
Well the setup is so simple that all you have to do is create a shortcut to SkyDrive and your files should be online in minutes.
Well the setup is so simple that all you have to do is create a shortcut to SkyDrive and your files should be online in minutes.
4/14/13
Remove Google Chat
Ever wonder how you could remove Google chat from the browser. Here is the simple tweak to remove the annoying once and for all Google chat for people who just don't want to chat.
4/13/13
Parking Panda
Want to make money with your driveway parking space, try parking Panda and let your customers come to you. All you need to do is place your parking space online and wait for your customers. It's the easy way to make money.
4/12/13
Windows System Control Center
Here's a Windows utility that helps you install various programs on the ease with a touch of a button. It's a lifesaving tool for the technician that needs to get their work done ASAP.
Link
Link
4/11/13
OnLive Desktop
Have an iPad and still looking for flash software. Well stop looking with the help of OnLive Desktop. It's suppose to help user's decode flash websites faster than standard means. So if your looking for a flash replacement on your iPad. This application for a fee will do the trick.
4/10/13
Signs your PC has a virus
Having a computer connects enables you to connect with others and with this comes these little bugs called viruses. You never know when your going to get one but here are some signs that you should be keeping an eye on from time to time.
Your computer is acting up
Websites aren’t loading right
You try to Google something, and it takes you to a whole different page
You see a “web certificate” page on a website you’re trying to get to
Occasional blue screen of death
Internet goes in and out
Internet just completely goes out
Mouse and keyboard aren’t working as they should
There is a new icon in your system tray you’ve never seen before
You cannot log into your online banking
Signs that your PC is infected with thanks to Call that Girl
4/9/13
Microsoft User Rights
Ever wanted to know what your rights are as a Microsoft User. Well here it goes and be sure to try to decode it. At least you have the information available whenever necessary.
Link
Link
4/8/13
Google Takeout
Enjoy Google + but now want to backup or take all of your personal items to another site. Here's when takeout comes to your rescue. All you have to do is to choose which items you want to export and takeout will compile the data so that it can be downloaded and exported to another site.
It's a plus for personal backups and I am impressed that Google is making my life easier.
It's a plus for personal backups and I am impressed that Google is making my life easier.
4/7/13
More Themes
Here are more links to your favorite theme's. If your tired of having a boring desktop. Pimp out your computer to a better theme and watch life change before your eyes.
Links:
Space
Endangered Species
Earth
Underwater
Space
National Park
Nasa
Links:
Space
Endangered Species
Earth
Underwater
Space
National Park
Nasa
4/6/13
GamerTag Selling
Interesting article on people selling their gamertag identification. If you think what your doing is alright. I advise you to read this article. Things sometimes are not usually what they seem.
4/5/13
Word Tutorials
Looking for a fast way to learn how to do things with Word without any difficult know hows. Try these YouTube video's and see what else you can learn from Word.
4/4/13
Acer Fan & Temperature
Have a Acer laptop and want to view the fan and temperature. Here's is a great way to monitor your computer's temperature on a daily basis.
4/3/13
Small Jobs buying & selling
Looking for small jobs to buy or sell. This website is a great start for businesses looking for extra help on a budget from people who are good at what they do.
4/2/13
For Cat Lovers
Love cats and your the ultimate cat lover. Here is a great link for cat lovers looking for all types of cats in different situations. See which one makes your day.
4/1/13
Clonezilla
Great software used to revive a dead computer from the dead. Once booted from the Live CD you can easily clone your dead hard drive to a new disk, therefore reviving your dead computer. Not all things are meant to be dead.
3/31/13
Cell phone Firmware
Looking for an after market firmware for you cell phone. Look no further now that you have this link. All you have to do is to install the firmware on a pc and have a USB cable link to your phone so that you can do the update. Once everything is installed upgrade
3/30/13
Virtual Machine
Looking to turn your Windows into a virtual computer, try using disk2vhd. It's a fairly new virtual client software that lets you experiment software before you go live. Give it a try.
3/29/13
Rhymer
Looking for a rhymes for proper english, here is a dictionary and thesaurus for your needs. Now rhyming your words should be thing of the past.
3/28/13
Favicon
Want to create a Favicon for your website. This online icon converter will help you design your new Favicon so that now your website could be unique. It's a great idea to make sure everyone remembers your website.
3/27/13
Google Maps in Real Time
Ever wonder why Google Maps recent destinations seem to vary from time to time. That's simple because now Google Maps is using real time to incorporate what time you reach your destination.
3/26/13
Ghostery
Want to know who's tracking you. It doesn't matter if it's for advertisements or for a promotional event. No one has any right to track you, unless you want them to. Now you can track the trackers.
3/25/13
Shady URL
Just changes the URL to a short version so that you can send it to someone and make it look like it's not an actual website. Have fun sending these short links to your friends.
3/24/13
Pronounce
Having trouble saying certain words because you lack that English expertise. You need to worry now that you have this link to help you out. It even makes sure you pronounce it correctly. Try it out.
3/23/13
Win 7 Multi Monitors
Don't understand how Windows 7 share it's multi-monitors. Here's a little insight on how it works.
3/22/13
Shorten the URL
The last time I posted a blog about shorting the URL, they're were just a few websites that provided this service. It looks like this demand was so high that several other websites decided to provide the similar service. So once again here are the links to shorten that URL.
Links
TinyURL
Cligs
bit.ly
tweetburner
is.gd
Snipurl
tr.im
Links
TinyURL
Cligs
bit.ly
tweetburner
is.gd
Snipurl
tr.im
3/21/13
Stolen Camera Finder
I don't know how reliable this site is, but if it does exactly what it's claiming then it should be easy trying to find your stolen camera online as long as they post pictures.
3/20/13
More Free Music
Here's another site that offer's more free music for personal use only. Why not enjoy the freebie's while your downloaded your favorite songs.
Link
Link
Disable Window 7 Games
Here's the tweak to disable Windows 7 games by default. It's a good idea to sometimes disable the useless games that comes with Windows. Besides it just using up space that now one needs.
3/19/13
Minus
Need to upload and share files instantly, why not start doing it now with 50gig free of storage. The future of sharing files is here and now you can pass it along to your friends for free. Take advantage now while the storage is free.
3/18/13
Windows Fix It
If you have ever run into Window problems, this handy software goes great with your operating system. Not only does it troubleshoot problems, it fixes them.
So if you missed out on my last post on Windows Fix It, download it again.
3/17/13
Delete your Google Account
Annoyed with Google taking control of what services that they have you linked to. Here is a great way to control what Google accounts you want active and which one's you don't want active. Take control of Google before it controls you.
3/16/13
Sharepod
Tired of installing iTunes onto your computer. Try something new without the use of Apple iTunes. There is no need to be forced to have any Apple products on your computer if you don't need none.
3/15/13
Safe Mode in Win 8
Want to know how to go to safe mode via Windows 8, well it's very simple as long as you follow these easy steps. Now there should be no reason for you to have Window problems.
3/14/13
Create a Windows Mobile App
Already have a blog, now convert it to a windows mobile application so that everyone including mobile devices can easily view your web page.
3/13/13
Network Tools for Andriods
Here are some great Network Tools for Android. It's great to now that even a computer technician has the necessary applications to make his job easier.
Links:
Fling Network
Wake on LAN wan
Wake on LAN
Wake on Lan via Net
Android Net Tools
Wake on App
WOL
Links:
Fling Network
Wake on LAN wan
Wake on LAN
Wake on Lan via Net
Android Net Tools
Wake on App
WOL
3/12/13
Syskey Locks Win 7
Looking for a secure way to lock your Windows 7 computer from prying eyes. Use a USB stick and then install Syskey on it. It's not fool proof from hackers, but it will keep the regular user off your computer.
3/11/13
9 differ ways to Shutdown & Restart Win 8
Tired of shutting and restarting windows. Now in Windows 8, Microsoft has customized the ways that you can easy start and shutdown your operating system. I just don't understand why they just can't make this tweak now on current Windows OS.
3/10/13
Space Weather Prediction Center
Great site to go to if you want to explore outer space and witness future weather prediction heading our way. Next time before you take a trip to a different universe, see what's the weather going to be like.
3/9/13
Assign an IP address
It's a very simple procedure anyone can do. But in case you still have difficulties, follow the video to help you setup the iP address.
video
video
3/8/13
Space Weather
If you think that the Earth's weather is the only weather you should be looking at daily, your wrong. Now also compare your local weather to the weather in space.
3/7/13
Fax Zero
Need to send documents via fax machine, no problem with our online fax solution. All you do is attach your documents and send your fax out.
3/6/13
Delete old user profiles
Here's a group policy that deletes a user profile after a specific number of days. This is a great policy to use if you have several user profiles that use a workstation and then never use that workstation ever again.
Instructions:
To configure this setting, type start search and hit Enter to open the Group Policy Editor. Next under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates > System > User Profiles.gpedit.msc in
Now in the right hand side details pane, double-click on navigate to Delete user profiles older than a specified number of days on system restart to open its configuration box.
Here, if you enable this policy setting, the User Profile Service will automatically delete on the next system restart all user profiles on the computer that have not been used within the specified number of days.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, User Profile Service will not automatically delete any profiles on the next system restart.
Instructions:
To configure this setting, type start search and hit Enter to open the Group Policy Editor. Next under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates > System > User Profiles.gpedit.msc in
Now in the right hand side details pane, double-click on navigate to Delete user profiles older than a specified number of days on system restart to open its configuration box.
Here, if you enable this policy setting, the User Profile Service will automatically delete on the next system restart all user profiles on the computer that have not been used within the specified number of days.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, User Profile Service will not automatically delete any profiles on the next system restart.
3/5/13
More Free online Photo Editors
Tired of installing photo editors on your computer. Here are some more great online photo editors, that lets you easily do your work via the Internet.
Links
Splashup
Photoflexer
Photoshop Tools
Links
Splashup
Photoflexer
Photoshop Tools
3/4/13
Save your Jailbreak Apps
Have a Jailbreak device and tired of losing your applications every time you do an update. Here is a great way to save all your applications prior to updating. It will save you a lot of time and best of all it's still cheap when compared to all those free applications your now getting.
Pkg backup
Pkg backup
3/3/13
Convert XPS to PDF
Need to Convert your XPS files to PDF. Here's the easiest way to do it online. Microsoft XPS format was great for a while, but it's unfortunate that the XPS version has still failed to lead the way. Your better off now, converting your files to PDF before it's too late. It's only a matter of time before Microsoft pulls the plug on XPS format.
Links
Convert
XptoPDF
xPtoPDF uk
Links
Convert
XptoPDF
xPtoPDF uk
3/2/13
2/28/13
Change IP Address from DOS
Here is a great way to change the ip address from a computer via the DOS prompt. This tip is a little technical so not everyone is going to know how to do this. But if you can figure it out, here it goes.
as per How-to-Geeks
as per How-to-Geeks
Changing Your IP Address
Changing your IP information requires two commands, one for your IP address, subnet mask and default gateway and another for your DNS settings. In order to change your IP address we use the netsh command, the exact command you want to use is the following:
netsh interface ip set address name=”Local Area Connection” static 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.254
This assumes the following:
- The name of the interface you want to change the IP address for is Local Area Network
- You want to statically assign an IP address of 192.168.0.1
- You want to set a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0
- You want to set a default gateway of 192.168.0.254
Armed with this information you should obviously switch the settings out for some that are suited to your network. You might, however, be wondering how you can go from using an already set static IP address to getting an address from DHCP. In this case the command you are looking for is:
netsh interface ip set address name=”Local Area Connection” source=dhcp
Changing Your DNS Settings
As far as DNS goes you only have two settings to set, a primary DNS server as well as a secondary one. The command to set them is almost identical, to set your primary DNS server you will want to use:
netsh interface ip set dns name=”Local Area Connection” static 192.168.0.250
This again assumes a few things:
- The name of the interface you want to change the primary DNS setting for is Local Area Network
- The IP address of the DNS Server is 192.168.0.250
To change the IP address of the secondary DNS server you will need to specify the index parameter:
netsh interface ip add dns name=”Local Area Connection” 8.8.8.8 index=2
The above command would set your network adapter named Local Area Connection to use a secondary DNS server address of 8.8.8.8 (which is the Google public DNS servers, incase you didn’t know). The last thing you might want to do it set your DNS settings to be assigned dynamically, which can be done through the following command.
netsh interface ip set dnsservers name=”Local Area Connection” source=dhcp
2/27/13
Install apps on a remote PC
Want to save time installing applications on a terminal computer, it's simple has long as you use the command prompt. All you need to do is change the user credentials. Install the program and change back the user credentials.
Ex.
Change User /Install
Change User /Execute
Ex.
Change User /Install
Change User /Execute
2/26/13
Android on Windows
Want to run android application on Windows, no problem with the help of Bluestacks. Now the joy of using android applications, goes beyond the program barriers.
2/25/13
See what websites your PC connects to
If you ever wanted to know if your computer at times, connects privately to other websites. This is the little setup needed to give you that information. If your worried about security, then it's best to know everything.
2/24/13
Twonky
Looking for a way to stream to other players, this software does wonder with the free version. But the small price to pay for the premium version is still worth every penny.
Now there is no limit how far you can stream.
Now there is no limit how far you can stream.
2/23/13
Tversity
Looking for web based free television. Here's a great site to watch your favorite shows for free. At least now you have the option to say goodbye to premium cable.
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