Sometimes when you copy files from one storage device to another or download them from the internet, they might get corrupted owing to many reasons like incomplete downloads, faulty data cable or erratic power supply unit in your computer. I recently got my MP3 files corrupted due to a faulty cable. Fortunately, there is a program called MP3 Validator which can help you fix and repair the corrupted MP3 files.
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DropIt : Automatically Sort and Organize Your Files
Usually it becomes a headache to sort and organize all these files in a proper manner. For example, I want all my video files to be in a folder video on my D: drive. If I do all this sorting, moving, copying and organizing by hand, then it would cost me a lot of time – not to mention the headache. Fortunately, there is an open-source program called DropIt which can do all this sorting and organizing automatically for you in a flash.
Read moreCreate All Kinds of Barcodes with Bytescout BarCode Generator
We have recently discussed how you can generate the quick response code (also called QR code in short) using a free online QR code generator called Kaywa. But you cannot generate anything other than QR codes and you have to be online for using it. We have found another bar code generator called Bytescout BarCode Generator which you can use offline. Bytescout BarCode Generator is able to generate any kind of bar codes including the popular QR codes.
Read moreClear IMDB Viewing History
The IMDB (Internet Movie DataBase) web site is the largest website about movies, actors and all the related information. You can find all the information about movies and discuss your opinion with others on IMDB. When you visit IMDB, it stores the web pages of which movies, artists etc. you have viewed. At the bottom of almost every IMDb page, you will see a list of pictures under the heading – Recently Viewed. But if you want, then you can clear your viewing history on IMDB.
Read moreYakfree : Call Toll-free Numbers from Your Browser
Most of the government, private company and public service websites provide a toll-free number on which you can call and talk to them. Of course, you can use your mobile phone or landline phone to call them, but a much exciting way is to call the toll-free number from right inside your web browser. Yes, if you have a simple headphone (with microphone) then you can call any toll-free telephone number in the USA, from anywhere in the world using the free Yakfree service.
Read moreHow to Remove PDF Files Restrictions Legally for Free
PDF files are portable document format files, originally developed by Adobe Systems Inc. Sometimes we come across PDF files which are feature restricted. If a PDF file is feature restricted then you may not be able to print it or copy text or pictures from it. But there are many free online services using which you may be able to remove these restrictions from your PDF files.
Read moreISO Toolkit : Create, Convert, Extract and Mount ISO Images
ISO image files are the true archive disk image of an optical media like CD, DVD or BlueRay disk. If you are using Windows, then you do not have many inbuilt options of handling the ISO files. Windows 7 allows only to burn an ISO disk image to a blank CD, DVD or BRD. But now you can create, convert, extract and mount any ISO disk image using the free ISO Toolkit.
Read moreGIFPAL : Create GIF Animations Online
GIF is a special type of image format that embeds a series of images which give an effect of an animation being played. Creating GIF animations usually requires a picture editor like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP. But these are difficult to work with and have a long learning curve. If you want to create a GIF animation, then you can quickly create GIF animations using the free online service GIFPAL.
Read moreRealTemp : Find the Temperature of Your CPU
When you run your computer for a long time, the CPU (processor chip) on the motherboard starts to heat up. If you continue to use your computer in a hot environment, then it would slow down your computer overtime. What you can do is monitor your CPU chip for its temperature and if its very hot, then make arrangements for cooling down your computer working area. You can monitor your CPU temperature using the free Real Temp program.
Read moreProEject : Safely Remove Removable Drives
Windows has an inbuilt feature using which you can safely remove a removable drive (for example, a USB disk drive). But this feature is pretty much limited in nature. It does not clean the MRU and registry entries created while you ran programs off the removable drive. You have to manually remove these entries or use a program like CCleaner to clean them. Now you can use freeware ProEject program to safely dismount removable drives and clean the left over entries.
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