MakeMKV is a very simple and fast tool for converting DVD videos into MKV files. It can be used on both Windows and Mac. You can use both BlueRay and DVD disks as input video source in MakeMKV. If you are interested in converting and backing up your DVD or BlueRay collection into the MKV format, then you can use the MakeMKV beta. MakeMKV is a one-click solution to convert videos that you own into free and patents free MKV format that can be played anywhere.
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AdwCleaner: Remove Adware, Toolbars and Hijackers
Many new software that you download from the internet come with toolbars and browser hijacker objects. If you are not careful during the installation, then you may end up having many different types of adware, toolbars, browser hijackers, potentially unwanted programs (PUP) and other pests. You can use free AdwCleaner to detect and remove these unwanted items from your system.
Read moreDetect Malware and Security Problems with Malware Scene Investigator
Even after we have got rid of malware on our PC, we keep using our computer unbeknownst to the fact that the outdated software or Windows security settings might be making our computer easy target for future malware attacks. The free Malware Scene Investigator is a software that can analyze your computer settings and tell you if it has security issues that can lead to malware attacks. It can also detect the common symptoms indicating the presence of unknown malware.
Read moreProtection Against Malware with Free 9-lab Removal Tool
You can make use of the free 9-lab Removal Tool to remove malware infection from a PC. It is a completely free software that can detect and remove viruses, rootkits, unveil hidden infections and malicious registry keys that are concealed deep within a system. It is compatible with all Windows PC running Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8.
Read moreBlock Websites from Tracking You with Disconnect
When you open a website, your presence on that website is also logged by hundreds of other websites like facebook, twitter, google and so on. Disconnect is a free extension for Firefox and Chrome browsers that can virtually disconnect you from such social networking sites when you are browsing the internet. It works by blocking the connection requests to the known servers of the social networking and other tracking sites.
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Detect and Terminate Malware Using McAfee Stinger
If your computer is infected with malware, then you can use the free McAfee Stinger to detect and remove the most prevalent malware from your computer. Stinger is a standalone utility that can be used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for a full antivirus product, but it can be used to remove in-the-wild malware from an infected system.
Read moreRemove Toolbars, Adware and PUP with Junkware Removal Tool
When we download software from the Internet, often it comes bundled with some kind of toolbar or promotional software. These promotional software may carry some toolbars, adware or PUP (potential unwanted program) which is very annoying. If you want to get rid of most common toolbars, adware or PUPs, then you can use the free Junkware Removal Tool. It is a free software that can scan and remove many types of unwanted programs from your PC.
Read moreGet Notified of New Gmail Messages in Firefox Toolbar
Most of the Gmail users do not use an email client like Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook to check their email messages regularly. Nearly all of us just check the Gmail webmail site for new email messages. If we could see the new messages notifications right inside the web browser that we use everyday, then it would be much more convenient. The Gmail Notifier extension for Firefox does exactly that. It shows new email notifications for your Gmail account in the Firefox toolbar.
Read moreEnable or Disable Showing Drive Letters in Windows 8
When you open File Explorer in Windows 8, it displays all the partitions on all the drives attached to your computer. By default, it displays the drive letters for each of the partition. Although drive letters make it easy to identify the drives, some people do not want to see the drive letters. If you want to know how to toggle on and off the displaying of the drive letters, then you can follow these simple instructions.
Read moreEnable Spelling Error Resolver Service in Chrome Browser
When we type in a text field on a website, the only spelling correction service available is the offline dictionary of the web browser. This dictionary is very limited and does not give very good spelling correction. If you want a better spelling correction service, then you can enable the spelling error resolution service in the Google Chrome browser. It is the same correction service used by the Google search website itself.
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