A rootkit is a special type of malware that gains access to the administrator level privileges, takes control of your system and then further infects your computer. Such rootkits are not only hard to detect but also very hard to remove. The rootkits cannot be detected using ordinary methods. You can use free McAfee Rootkit Remover to detect and clean any found rootkits on your system. Currently it can detect and remove only ZeroAccess and TDSS family of rootkits.
Read moreProtect PC from USB Malware with MCShield
One of the techniques used by the malware to infect your computer is through USB keys. You can use free MCShield to protect your computer from such malware. MCShield is a USB oriented antimalware program. It is designed to prevent malware and virus infections emanating from portable USB drives. It automatically scans each removable USB drive that is inserted into your PC to thwart any possible malware attacks.
Read moreDefrag and Optimize Your Hard Disks with OptimalDisk Basic
Windows comes with a defragment utility, but its not as powerful as the free OptimalDisk Basic in optimizing and defragmenting your hard disks. OptimalDisk basic can optimize and defrag not only your hard disks, but also individual folders and files. It claims to turn your slow aging hard disk into a faster hard disk just like the day you bought it.
Read moreProtect Your Laptop Against Theft with LAlarm Anti-Theft
LAlarm is a very ingenious software to protect your laptop against possible theft attempts. It is great to use in public places like coffee shops or restaurants. You can arm the LAlarm and leave the table without any worry that someone can silently steal your valuable laptop. In case of any theft attempts, LAlarm would make the loud sound not only to alert you but also to surprise the thief. LAlarm is free for personal use, but business users requires a paid license.
Read moreGoogle Inactive Account Manager : Manage Your Digital Afterlife
We spend so much time online everyday, contributing to chunks of data through emails, chats, blog posts and social networking, without bothering about what would happen to our online accounts after we die in the real world. Google has come up with a unique option in form of Inactive Account Manager that lets you manage what to do with your online accounts and data after you have not accessed it for a long time.
Read moreAdd Numbers to Taskbar Items Using 7+ Taskbar Numberer
If you have multiple windows opened on the desktop, then it becomes a struggle to switch from one to another of the open windows. The Alt + Tab switcher does not work for shortcuts in the taskbar. If you want to switch to any item whether its an open window or a program shortcut, then you can use the free 7+ Taskbar Numberer. This freeware tool sets numbers to all the items in the Windows taskbar, and allows you to switch to them using their numbers.
Read moreDelete Microsoft Silverlight Application Storage
Microsoft Silverlight based web applications can use application storage for many purposes. They can store small data files (like custom settings), and large files for applications that have graphically intensive features (like games, maps, and images). Silverlight based applications can also use application storage for saving user-generated content. If you want, you can delete this application storage.
Read moreRemove Fake Antivirus : Remove Rogue Security Software from PC
The new generation of the cyber criminals fool people into believing that their systems are infected and then offer a costly but fake antivirus software. Unsuspecting people easily fall into their trap and end up not only paying for the rogue fake security software but also expose their financial information to these crooks. A free software called Remove Fake Antivirus can help you get rid of some of these fake antivirus software from your PC.
Read moreSave Image of Corrupted Disk Using DataRescue DD
If your hard disk is corrupted, crashed or damaged then it will not be possible to recover data from it using the normal read functions of Windows operating system. Windows will get stuck while reading the corrupted hard disk and your system would hang. But if you use DataRescue DD program, then it can read and save all possible data from undamaged sectors of the corrupted hard disk or memory cards.
Read moreSurf Internet Anonymously Using Free Hotspot Shield VPN Service
Perhaps you already know that your internet IP address is your identity on the internet. It can be used to identify you and locate you geographically on the world map. Free Hotspot Shield VPN is a free virtual private networking (VPN) service that allows you to hide your IP address, surf the web anonymously and more.
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