If you are not careful about keeping your computer system updated and protecting yourself from the regular attacks of malware, then you might end up with an infected computer. If you already have an infected computer with one or more malware, then you should quickly start the cleaning process. You can use the free NoVirusThanks Malware – a reliable and useful application built to scan, find and remove trojans, adware and other malware.
Read morePatch My PC : Automatically Update Programs in Windows
It has been found that malware infects those system on which the installed third-party programs are not kept updated, in addition to updating the Windows itself. Keeping all the installed software updated, makes you safe from the vulnerabilities which are present in the older and unpatched software. You can automatically update all the installed third-party programs using the Patch My PC utility.
Read moreEnable Classic Start Menu Button in Windows 8
Microsoft has introduced Metro UI in the new version of Windows – Windows 8. This Metro UI is specially designed for touch-screen computers and shows tiles which can hold shortcuts to programs or web sites. Windows 8 opens with Metro UI tiles by default and if you click on the Start Menu button in the Desktop mode, it only switches back to the Metro UI tiles interface. For people using Desktop computers without any touch screen, this can be a painful experience.
Read moreEnable Showing of Downloads Window in Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox is probably the most popular web browser among the internet security aware netizens. Mozilla releases updates to Firefox on a regular basis keeping it free from any bugs or security concerns. With the latest update to version 10, Mozilla Firefox, by default, no longer shows the downloads window when you start downloading files. But you can enable to show the download window when downloading files in Mozilla Firefox.
Read moreConvert Videos into MP4 Format Using Handbrake
Everybody carries a smartphone these days whether its an Apple iPhone or Android based phone. These smartphones are able to play videos in MP4 format in addition to other formats. But MP4 format is desired in smartphones over other formats because it has a higher compression rate at an acceptable video quality. You can use freeware Handbrake application to convert all kinds of videos into the MP4 format.
Read moreHow to Boost Internet Speed in Windows with Dr. TCP
Most of the people today have very high speed internet connections, but if you have a slower connection like DSL or even dial-up, then you would want to squeeze every bit out of your internet connection. Some of the commercial utilities like iolo System Mechanic have a tool that boasts to boost your internet speed. But you can achieve the same by using a free tool called Dr. TCP. Using Dr. TCP you can optimize the MTU settings for your connection type.
Read moreHow to Play Fruit Ninja Game in Your Browser
Recently I bought a new Samsung Galaxy S II Android mobile phone and in no time I installed a new game called Fruit Ninja from the Android store. I got addicted to this game in a very short time. I thought it would be fun to have the same game on my personal computer. I was lucky to find that Fruit Ninja Frenzy, a Facebook edition of original Fruit Ninja, is available for free as an app in Facebook.
Read moreEasily Optimize Windows 7 Settings with Fresh UI
When you have to make changes to your Windows system, then you usually open Control Panel. Some more advanced users may also use the Windows Registry Editor, Group Policy Editor etc. But this involves opening of many windows, going through many settings and clicking through many dialog boxes. If you do not like this lengthy process of customizing Windows, then you can use free Fresh UI software.
Read moreCheckDrive : Check Your Hard Disk Drive for Errors
Hard disks have evolved into multi-terabytes of size in the past few years. There was a time when only servers used to have that large hard disks, but now anybody can have one or two terabytes of hard disk installed in their personal computer. If you also have a large hard disk, then you have to be extra careful about keeping it running smooth by checking it for errors regularly. You can check your hard disk for errors by using CheckDrive software for free.
Read moreHow to Get Google Doodle on T-Shirt, Mug or Skateboard
Everybody knows what a Google Doodle is. Google often celebrates special occasions like holidays, anniversaries etc. by placing a special logo on its homepage – this logo is called Doodle. Starting from the first Doodle in 1998, Google has done over a thousand Doodles so far. If you have fallen in love with a Google Doodle, then you can show it off by having it printed on your T-shirt, mugs, skateboards, bags and more.
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