Force Android Update

Have an Android phone but having problems doing it's regular updates. Try this small tweak and see if your Android phone updates itself automatically. This tweak will not work for everyone, but it's worth to try.


Dial:
*#*#checkin#*#*

PC Mag Kids Pack

Here is a child friendly browser from PC magazine especially made for children. The homepage is easily customized with your own images or included ones. Children are restricted from using anything else but the browser and all other access is restricted with a user password. So their is no room for error. I just wish this software was free for many others to enjoy.

Gifts Nearby

It's getting close to the Holidays and when time is running out, your best bet is to get a gift nearby. Ebay has a new solution for it's late customers. Just enter your zip code and those gifts that your looking for can be picked up at a location nearby. It's a great idea for Ebay to keep everyone happy during the holidays.

FTC proposes Do Not Track

If things go right with Federal regulators you could be seeing a Do Not Track list similar to the Do Not Call List. What this will do is prevent marketers from tracking web browsers of which they have been guilty of doing for many years. Online privacy will now safeguard consumer privacy.

Fight Viruses & Malware

Tired of fighting viruses and malware. Try using the following and take a stand to your unknown enemies.
With a virtual browser or workstation, you no longer fear the inevitable.

Kace
Vmware
Vmware Player
Virtual PC

Google Public DNS

Protect yourself from going to false websites that claim to be your bank, brokerage, credit card company, etc.
By using Google Public DNS you prevent yourself from getting caught in the middle and trying to figure out who is who. You not only protect yourself, but prevent your identity from going to the bad guys.


To use Google Public DNS you need to do the following:
Go to Control Panel - > Network Connections and double click Internet Protocol.
You simply enter the preferred DNS 8.8.8.8 and alternate 8.8.4.4 and click OK.

USB Vaccine Antivirus

If your looking for an vaccine and anti-malware for USB devices. Panda cloud is a great solution. I am just thankful that some is taking a concern on USB vulnerabilities.

Halloween Pimping

Halloween is here and now it's time to pimp your friends to your favorite costumes. So far I was able to pimp most of my friends. Let's see what you can do.

Print Word 2007 in Reverse Order

Ever wonder how to print your word documents in reverse order so that you can pick up all your documents and read them in order. This is how you do it.


To Print in Reverse Order in Word 2007 do the following:

Within Word, click the Microsoft Office Button.
Choose Word Options from the menu.

Click the Advanced tab.

Under the Print options, click Print pages in reverse order.

Pick OK.

Game Save Backup

If your a gamer and always wanted a better way to backup your games. Save Game Backup.net is what you've been waiting for. You not only can save your game backups really quick, but you can add new games on the fly. It's a must have utility for games who want to continue where they left off.

Links:
Game Backup
Major Geeks

AnyTv

Here a great way to watch television all around the world without a television tuner, satellite receiver or television. While getting over 7,000 international channels for free.

Get Adroid apps

Here is another site that helps you get Android applications for free. It's going to require you to do a little search and learn the ".apk" Android format. But in the long run everything comes out free.

Applanet

Have a smartphone and wished that you could download premium app's for free. Well this link is going give you those premium perks for free. There is no telling how long this site is going to be up and running.

Creative Facebook Profiles

The next time your using Facebook and want to be very creative. Remember these famous profile pictures to pimp out your account.

Sardu Multi boot ISO

Here is a great way to turn all of those recovery boot CD's into 1 Multi Disc. This free utility combines all of your favorite recovery CD's into one so that you don't have to be carrying all the disks all around where ever you go. It's like having a master recovery boot CD with all of your favorite softwares.

Direct software Link

Intel Director

Want to monitor your computers every day security state, with firewall with antivirus updates. The Intel Director does a great job doing this, but it requires an Intel based chip.

Test Disk

Need a hard drive recovery software to save your valuable lost files. When everything just goes wrong, Test Disk comes to the rescue.Your last resort before sending it to the specialist.

 

PDF Finder

Looking for a PDF file online. No need to worry if you can't find it on Google, or MSN. This site specializes on finding already formatted PDF files online, easily.

Google Indian Music

Google just recently launched it's legal streaming music downloads for India. It's nothing new but a better way to have people in India stream and download music online, legally.
I just wished that the music industry would just accept our new world of music and learn how to profit from it. Until then, the fighting continues.

Indian Music

Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0

If you haven't noticed yet, Microsoft Security Essentials has been upgraded. It's improved with new alert features that tells you if your firewall, network traffic or unknown virus has been discovered. It's a must have freebie if you lack any virus protection onto your computer.


Manual Install

Auto Installer

Good Thief or Bad Thief

A laptop thief did some bad research to a professor in Sweden. He not only stole his favorite laptop but his ten years of hard research that the professor forgot to backup.
A few days latter the professor was surprise to find an envelope with a flash drive containing his ten years research on it. Now what's the chances of that happening again in the real world?

Windows 8 Pre Serial Key

Installed Windows 8 and had to reset it and now it's asking you for a serial key. Well where did that key go since you were never given one.
Don't worry if this has happened to you. You can always use the supplied key below

If you need to reinstall Windows Developer Preview or use the Reset functionality, you might be asked to enter this product key:

6RH4V-HNTWC-JQKG8-RFR3R-36498 

If you’re running a server version of Windows Developer Preview, you can use this product key:

4Y8N3-H7MMW-C76VJ-YD3XV-MBDKV

Where is Outlook Express on Win7

That's a good question and per Microsoft, it's been replaced with Microsoft Mail. How do I access Microsoft Mail is simple. Just type "WLMAIL" in search menu and Micrsoft Mail will open up, ready to be configured.

Girl goes from 0 to 10 in 1.5 minutes

It's pretty amazing on what pictures can do from 0 to 10. Now I hope you can create a better 0 to ___ film for your loved ones, so that everyone can treasure for years to come.

Send Large Files via Email

Here's a better way to send large files without logging in. All you do is attach the large file with the person's email  address and presto the magic is done.


Direct Link

Easy File Replacer

Have two files with the same name, here a great software to help you change those file names with just a right click of the mouse. You now don't have to waste anymore time renaming duplicate files.

Nero Lite

Want to rip, copy, burn, edit, share and upload online. Nero Lite is a great alternative to share with your family and friends.

Spot Fake Drivers License

This is a great calculator to verify if a Driver License number is valid. I can't make any promises that it works, but it sure is a good calculator. Please read the disclaimer. Help stop identity theft.

Diall 911 via Text

The FCC is working on a national 911 service that will enable user's to send 911 messages via text. The technology is still in early stages but will be very effective once it's setup.

Glasnost

Is your current ISP blocking your download speeds or limiting your downloads. Here is an excellent way to see if that's true


Direct Link .

Blackberry Torch Tips

If you just purchased a Blackberry Torch you just might want to write down these great tips to make your Torch go where no Blackberry has gone before.

Before You Buy a Domain

Here is an interesting article addressing domains and what you should look for before you go out and buy one. Sometimes buying something as easily as a Domain is not that simple.

Broadband Internet for $9.95 if you qualify

Does your child qualify for free lunch at school? If so then you can also qualify for Comcast broadband Internet at $9.95 a month. You just need to fill out an application and hopefully you'll be roaming the Internet for cheap.

Open Office

Need Microsoft Office but don't want to pay the premium price. Just download Open Office and enjoy Office for free. It doesn't have all the perks that Microsoft Offers. But it's still good with the free version.

MikroTik

Here is an auto network discovery software that helps to improve your router and wireless network. It discovers all of your the networks and classifies them.  You then customize the network to suit you.

File Menu Tools

Want to customize the context menu in Windows Explorer. This software helps you to tweak Windows Explorer so that your able to do even more. A must have utility.

Startup Program Tracker

This program checks for startup programs at the Start Menu and registry for items that load on PC startup. It's a must have utility if your tired of your computer taking forever to bootup.

Email Manager

Looking for a free email manager similar to outlook but without the premium price. Incredimail is a great option and it's very user friendly.

Microsoft USB storage Fix

If you haven't heard yet, Microsoft is now admitting that it slowed down transfer speeds because of Windows 7 settings. The patch to this fix is contained on kb2581464 but you'll still have to tweak your registry. 

For everyone else just wait until Microsoft deploys it via Windows Update. Hopefully everyone will now be please with their flash drives transfer speeds.

Windows 7 ISO

Here are the legal links for Windows 7 ISO Home & Professional. I am just glad that someone had the common sense to post these ISO images for IT Technicians.

Roboform for U3

What happened to RoboForm's U3 free download. It's still available but it looks like RoboForm is hiding it to force user's to purchase their product. As a registered user, I must admit that the software is a must have password manager with unlimited free updates.

Youtube Keyboard shortcuts

Let's just say that if you want to easily watch videos on YouTube, these are great shortcut tips.

Full screen view of videos: Press F11 to view the running video in full screen mode.
Play or pause a video: Pressing space bar will pause the currently running video and pressing space bar again will release (play) the video.
Volume up/ down: If you want to turn volume up or down when a video is playing, press up arrow to increase volume or down key to decrease volume of the videos.
Forward or Rewind a video: Pressing left key rewinds video 10% and right key forwards video 10%.
Skip through the video: If you do not like the starting of a video and want to skip the starting part or even want to jump over to half of the video, you can do so using keys 0 to 10. 0 being a shortcut to jump at the beginning of the video.

Lots of thanks from Parkblogger.com

Stimator

Here's another website estimator to tell you how much a website is worth. I don't know how accurate these results maybe, but at least you have a good idea.

Build Your Own IR Head Tracker

It's a great simple project with the help of Free Track.
Here are some of the materials your going to need:

Materials
a) webcam no more than 320x240, it's not high resolution but will be good enough.
b) for IR Led the recommendation is SFH485P for it's wavelength and viewing angle.
(these items are under a dollar at DigKey)
c) need a resistor try a SFH485P

Tutorials

For more information seek Maximum PC December 2010 magazine 

Eat Free on your Birtday

Want to eat free on your Birthday. This is how with this wonderful website. In most cases you'll first have to sign up so don't waste anymore time to eat free.

Hound.com

New job hunting website that really works. It's a premium site with a trial version that does a lot of hunting. You not only get regular job postings in your area, but direct company job postings as well.
If your recently out of work, give Hound a try. It's worth the price if you beat the odds on getting your resume out first.

$1- Hosting

In need of a hosting site, well I prefer GoDaddy.com, but if your not doing anything on to your domain and you just want your page just up. It's an alternative.
They're are some draw backs with it because sites could go down often. But when compared to other's it's still worth the cost.

Time Freeze Free

Here is a new virtual way to safeguard your computer. It's a virtual computer that safeguards your computer from viruses and malware. Then if you surf online and get a virus or malware, all you have to do is reboot and the threat is gone. It's a dream come true for computer user's.

Router Password Viewer

If you have a router and need to backup it's setting and for some reason forgot the password. This software comes to the rescue to help you recover the password. It's not guaranteed that you'll find the password. But it sure beats having to reset from scratch.

Instr
Just backup your router configuration using the router build in backup software and save it onto your desktop click on routerpassview and open the router configuration file to see login name and password.

Windows 8 Pre

Want to know what's new in Windows 8 Beta release. Simple just download the iso and install it via Virtual Machine and presto, you'll get a sample of Microsoft new Operating System.

Results:
Looks like Microsoft took a lot of key features that Google Chrome had and just pimped it.
What did you expect?


Links:
1- VirtualBox 4.2.1

Power DVD Player

Looking for a new version of Power DVD for Blue Ray DVD's. It's a trial version, but at least you can try the software before you buy. Now watching Blue Ray will be a breeze.

Remove a Bios Password

This is the easiest way to do it

1-The simplest way to remove a BIOS password is to simply remove the CMOS battery. A computer will remember its settings and keep the time even when it is turned off and unplugged because these parts are powered by small battery inside the computer called a CMOS battery. If we pull out this battery, the computer will forget a lot of its hardware settings, including its BIOS password.

2-You can use a bios password cracker, but chances are that this can take forever to crack. Link

3-The last step requires you boot into DOS and use DEBUG to corrupt the bios. On the reboot, the Bios will realize their is an error and resets everything to factory defaults, eliminating the password. Here are some helpful tips to make a usb bootable disk.

Citibank Credit or Reward

Citibank is rolling out it's new Credit or Reward credit card program in which user's decide when purchasing if they want to use it as a credit credit card or reward points. The new card comes with new payment processing by a push of a button. Hopefully changing the way we now buy goods.

Overclock the New Droid 2

It was only going to be a matter of time before someone would attempt to do this. It's not going to be lightning speed, but good enough to want to overclock. No tools needed.

Here are the Links

Apple Kills Recovery Disk

Yes we all knew that it was only a matter of time before manufactures stop making system restore disks. And just to prove that this theory is moving forward. Apple is already on the front line making USB recovery drives.

Life Expectancy Calculator

If your planning on retirement, once thing everyone should always calculate is their life expectancy. You just don't know when your time will be up. Let the statistics you the results.

Eset SysInspector

Here's a great utility for IT responders to figure out what's going on with your system. It captures all the details on what's running, registry, startup and network connections. It's an ideal tool for troubleshooting.

What is seaport.exe

Have seaport.exe running in your task manager? Don't be alarmed because it was Microsoft who put it there when you either tried Windows Live Essential 2011 or installed the beta version.
The good news is that it does not slow down your computer and if your looking to just disable it since you think it's in any way hogging up your system resource, follow these tips to disable it.

Super AntiSpyware

Downloaded Malwarebytes but still can't get that virus off of your computer. Try this Super Antispyware and take control of your computers. Viruses keep on changing daily and it's up to you to make sure your protected all the times.

More Info on the Fake Antivirus

For those of you user's who have been hit recently with the Fake Antivirus here's more information on that nasty software. It's a pesky virus / malware that just keeps on infecting your computer over and over again.
Stay safe and always scan any documents once it has been downloaded. 

Pixlr

Looking for a photoshop imitator with no software to install. Pixlr is a great start and best of all you can use the program without a need to login. Try it out.

For the basic user their is also a Pixlr Express version as well.

Remove Games in XP

Here is a great script and software link to remove games from Windows XP terminals. It's a must have administrative script for user's who abuse game playing in the workforce. Works great when using the Hyena software.

 Script:
' Uninstall games from Windows XP

'=========================

Dim Fso : Set Fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")

Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

sPrograms = WshShell.SpecialFolders("AllUsersPrograms")

If (Fso.FolderExists(sPrograms & "\Games")) Then

' Create file for uninstalling games

Set f = Fso.CreateTextFile("c:\windows\inf\wmdtocm.txt", True)

f.WriteLine("[Components]")

f.WriteLine("freecell=off")

f.WriteLine("hearts=off")

f.WriteLine("minesweeper=off")

f.WriteLine("msnexplr=off")

f.WriteLine("pinball=off")

f.WriteLine("solitaire=off")

f.WriteLine("spider=off")

f.WriteLine("zonegames=off")

f.Close

WshShell.Run "sysocmgr.exe /i:c:\windows\inf\sysoc.inf /u:""c:\windows\inf\wmdtocm.txt""
/q", 1, True

Fso.DeleteFolder(sPrograms & "\Games"), True

End If

Stop Crimes

Want to make your neighborhood safe. Help stop crimes by solving crimes. It's a new website to take a bite out of crimes.

Stop Telemarketers

Annoyed of the constant telemarketing calls from your mobile device and want to put an end to it. Here are your solutions to the ongoing problem.

Call Control
Every Call.us
Caller Complaints

Privacy Star

Not also do you get a full feature caller ID service, but you can also block unlimited calls, block text messages,and file complaints with ease. The best mobile application to protect your privacy. 

Win 7 Step Recorder

Need to keep track of your problems on your computer by capturing screens with mouse tracks. If your running Windows 7 your in luck. Microsoft has built in a Problem Step Recorder into their program so that anyone can troubleshoot the problem immediately. It's a great tutorial tool to teach others as well. Regardless on how you use the program, it's a life saver.

To activate Problem Step Recorder you go into the search programs and files line and type psr.exe. This will activate the recorder to start recording. You files are immediately saved as HTML slide shows.

Free Online Encylopedia

Here are some links for children online encyclopedias. The website's are user friendly for children to easily do their homework or research work. Please feel free to pass them on.

Links:
Wikipedia
Yahoo Kids
Fact Monster
Kids Net
Library of Congress

Create you own CD covers

Here is a great link to create your own personalized CD covers. Membership is free and all you need is a little creativity and some free time on your hand.

GradeGuru

Already going to college and want to get together with other students to share notes and discussions in class so that you pass your exams. Here is an excellent way to study.

Survey Share

Want to expand you business but don't know how. It's a known fact that if you satisfy your customers needs. Your company will eventually grow. And a resourceful method is by using surveys. You'll not only discover your company's strengths, but also conquer it's weakness.

Spoon

Want to deploy software anywhere . Here is the new virtual way of deploying applications across you network. It's like running a software with no installs, that's easily integrated with sharepoint.

Home Invasions

Here are some great tips to prevent a home invasion.The best advice that I can give is to be cautious and never let your guard down when it comes to strangers. You just never now.

Save you blog

Want to know how to save your blog as a PDF file so that you can later on view it at your convenience. This site will easily convert your blog to a PDF file with just a click of a button. Now you can go almost every where with you blog.

National Park Wallpapers

Here is a great link to national parks wallpapers for your computer desktop. If your a nature lover, your going to enjoy these limited images on your desktop. Great thanks to the National Park Service.

US Running Out of IP Addresses

Here is the scoop on how the United States is running out of IP Addresses. You figure with all of these new technological breakthroughs. Someone should have figure this out a long time ago, so that this would not occur so soon.

Group Accounts

Here are a few user group accounts that everyone should be familar with :

• Administrators: Members of this group have full control on the computer.
• Backup Operators: Members of this group can backup and restore data on the computer
• Cryptographic Operators: Members are allowed to manage the configuration of encryption, IP Security, digital IDs, and certificates
• Event Log Readers: Members of this group can read event logs from local machine.
• Guests: Members of this group have limited access to the computer.
• Network Configuration Operators: Members of this group can make changes to TCP/IP settings on the computer.
• Performance Log Users: Members of this group have access to schedule logging of performance counters on the computer.
• Performance Monitor Users: Members of this group have the right to monitor the computer.
• Power Users: Power Users are included for backward compatibility and possess limited administrative powers.
• Remote Desktop Users: Members have the right to remotely logon to the computer.
• Replicator: This group is used by the file replication service to support directory replication.
• Users: Members of this group have limited permissions/rights on the computer.

Fedex Free WiFi

If you haven't heard yet, Fedex has just announced free WiFi at it's stores. I guess it's another good reason for Fedex to attract computer users to come in and use it's other services.

Ways to Shutdown or Reboot

Here are some great ways to shutdown or reboot. You decide which way is the best for you.

a) Shutting Down Accidentally
This method is to be used if you accidentally are shutting down and want to stop the procedure all together. It's going to require you to act quickly. So do so very fast. All you have to do is click on the Clock on the lower right hand side of your computer and change the date to a previous date and say ok. Windows will think it's in the past and postpone the shutdown.
b) Shutdown -a
For this trick you need to create a shortcut, because it will be to fast to execute. The usual way would be to open a command prompt and type this command but that will not be quick enough.  So if you can't do the first item on clicking the clock this is your alternative.
c) Shutdown Event Tracker
This feature is from Windows Server but it can be found in the group policy and all that has to be done is activated. It will be an extra click but it's worth it.
d) ShutDown Guard
This is the last resort to guard against a shutdown. This utility can easily be armed and disarmed with a click from the taskbar. 

Verizion's 4G Plan

While everyone is keeping quiet on the next 4G generation. Verizon just announced what cities will be getting 4G's first. See if your city is one of them.

Interactive Promotion

Want to run a promotion or campaign on several different sites with stats on how your promotiono or campaign went. This is the best site to start with reasonable pricing if your a beginner.

Bye Bye to Google Health

Looks like the famous once known Google Health is gone. It's too bad, it was something good gone no good from Google.

More Info:

An important update about Google Health

Google Health will be discontinued as a service.

The product will continue service through January 1, 2012.
After this date, you will no longer be able to view, enter or edit data stored in Google Health. You will be able to download the data you stored in Google Health, in a number of useful formats, through January 1, 2013.

• To learn more about this announcement, see our blog post.
• To learn more about how to download and continue using your data outside of Google Health, see our Help Center articles.
• See also our answers to frequently-asked questions.

Free Raid Recovery

Need a data Raid Recovery software to retrieve your backup. This software will save, create or write your array image to a disk.

iPhone Backup Extractor

Recover lost contacts, calendar, photos, SMS messages, notes, etc. This utility is a must have application to secure your iPhone information where ever you go.

Photo Fuse

Windows Live Gallery has a new beta software called Photo Fuse. It can easily make a clone of a photo and combine it with other photo's, or move existing pictures to life. I am so impressed that I hope this technology is adopted to other Galleries.

Google New Keyboard Shortcuts

Here are the new Google shortcuts to get you moving faster in the right direction. I just hope all my current readers, learn these commands quickly.

CKB USB

These new generation USB are made to go where ever you want to go. They can easily be linked to your every day personal items. I just can't wait to get my hands on one.

Read all Newspapers

Want to read several different newspapers from all over the world? Here is a great website to read just about everything including 6,351 newspapers. Be the first to know everything.

Harris BlackJack USB Drive

Law enforcement officials are taking snooping to a new level. This magic USB drive is so unique that it once plugged in, it can be programmed to search the entire computer for keywords or targeted information. Leading investigators to the evidence almost immediately.

Here is more information for the Mfg website.

GadgetTrak

Laptop tracking software that keeps track of your laptop using GPS, in the event your laptop is lost or stolen. Not only does it track your laptop, but it also takes pictures of the criminal so that police can use to get your laptop back.

Tellstats

Need information about a website. TellStat gives you the website traffic, backlinks, search engines and much more. It's the simplest way to get stats for any domain.

Double My Speed

What's the deal with DoubleMySpeed.com is this software worth the price? 

Well for starters there are many free programs that do exactly what this program is capable of doing and the verdict for the software is questionable.You decide?

Review #1

Review #2

Review #3

Who Is DoubleMySpeed.com

IP2

Need to know your WAN & IP Address but your behind a firewall and your having a hard time getting it so that someone can remotely logon to your computer. This software should do the trick by finding the internal and external IP Address.

Lojack for Laptops

Laptop theft is becoming a very serious business that there is very little anyone can do at times to recover their laptop with sensitive materials. This is where Lojack for Laptops comes in. Once installed, you can easily either try to recover it or delete all of your sensitive files. No need to worry about others getting hold of your sensitive information.





   Other Laptop Sercurity Alternatives
Adeona
Laptop Cop
Gadget Trak
Orbicule

TinEye

Here is a reverse image search engine in which when you upload an image, it detects where it came from and how it's being used. It's like fingerprinting an image on the world wide web.Give TinEye a try.

Capture & Annotate

Chrome & Safari users will now be happy to know that their is a new capture & annotate software that can help them copy anything on their current browsers. All you have to do is install the small application and choose the image format they want their files saved as.




Chrome Link

Tweet It Out

Already on Twitter and want to Tweet something out. Here is the simplest way to do it by using this website. Once you login with your Twitter account you just ALLOW the application to take over to make your tweets easier to edit.

Belugafile

Here's another new website to send large files over the Internet via flash. You install the program send the user a host ID key while they are online and instantly they get the file. No need to send it via email. It's a new way of sending large files online. It's quick, fast and free

NetWorx

Here is another great bandwidth data collector to verify your bandwidth speeds. It's a great tool to install for  monitoring your every day broadband speeds.

Universal Viewer

If you need to open large files without eating your computer memory. The Universal Viewer is an excellent choice that supports various formats.