Archive for May, 2009

13
May

Hot 16 Window Enhancing Managers

Posted in Desktop Utilities, Tips, Utilities  by Yuki

Actually, the real convenience for a PC user is that, he can switch or manage windows as he wants to. Today, let me make the dream comes true. We especially collect you a set of 16 window enhancing managers aiming at providing you a better task management and faster browsing. Let's start from TaskSwitchXP.

TaskSwitchXP: Alt-Tab
As described in the name, it is an advanced task management utility, picking up a modern and new switcher instead of standard Windows Alt + Tab management. With thumbnail preview of the app displayed, the same functionality and visual styles in the dialog are supportive. If you need a very professional Alt + Tab manager, TaskSwitchXP is really a good choice.

Alt-tab Thingy - Windows
In fact, this Alt-tab Thingy provides the same Alt + Tab functions like the above mentioned. What's more in here is, Alt-tab Thingy gets more additional thumbnail effects. Such as preview similar to Visual Task Tips and windows on the top and be transparent. Specially, Alt-tab switcher could also be temporarily out of control due to any game setting. Read the rest of this entry »

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13
May

Picks of the Week for Utilities 5.13.2009

Posted in Picks of the Week, Utilities  by Shawn


NetSetMan 2.5.4
License - Freeware
Publisher - Ilja Herlein

NetSetMan is freeware for your non-commercial purposes.
NetSetMan is a network settings manager which can easily switch between 6 different, visually structured profiles including: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Server, WINS Server, Computer Name, Workgroup, DNS Domain, Default Printer, and more.
NetSetMan offers you what have been missing in Windows until now: A powerful, easy-to-use interface to manage all your network settings at a glance. Give it a try and you'll never want to be without it again.



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12
May

A Beautiful Prism from Mozilla

Mozilla Prism is really a strange "guy" without address, toolbar and Multi Tab browsing, even the plug-ins is also excluded. But it's the real Prism.

We all happens to experience it: one I just want to check any new mails in Gmail, or to write down the schedule for tomorrow in Google Calendar, or even to read Feed in Google Reader. Prior to those searching, I have to open Firefox first, (of course I must be quite familiar and are willing to use it). Are we really forced to work under kinds of plug-ins downloading and icons on toolbar opens finally?

Considering about this, Prism, this brilliant mirror, comes in handy. A shortcut of Gmail is set on my desktop, click it directly, Gmail runs fast and easily. I don't need any plug-ins because what I really need to check is my email.

Briefly, let's see how Prism works fantastically. Prism totally accesses web applications from system taskbar or dock. An obvious application in Prism is the desktop shortcut and dock menus. Prism sets all kinds of icon menus in desktop and there is no more need to wade through web browser windows. Reading or checking feed and emails seem quite convenient. Prism also handle those associate applications with browser links well. Web apps would handle those links like traditional desktop apps in Prism. The system running of  Prism is also quite easy. Applications run automatically when the computer starts. This is obviously effective for those important apps that we need them running all the time, such as, Gmail, Facebook or Flickr. The running apps are optional to your choice. If you do not like the normal display window, Prism helps you to minimize system tray on windows, they could stay out of the way when you don't need them. In like manner, those functions could be available with only a single mouse click. Both Windows and Mac users could experience Prism as long as he would like to. Read the rest of this entry »

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12
May

Picks of the Week for Security 5.12.2009

Posted in Picks of the Week, Security  by Shawn


Virtual Flash Drive 3.30
License - Shareware
Publisher - freersoft ltd

VIRTUAL FLASH DRIVE is as easy as plugging your Flash Disk into computer USB port. Just click "LOGON" at its interface and enter your password, you can browse your VIRTUAL FLASH DISK. When finished, click "LOGOUT" to pull out your FLASH DISK. Well , it is virtual disk and actual data is saved on your hard disk. No one can access and delete such data except the owner.
VIRTUAL FLASH DRIVE can provide completely secure space. only if you save confidential data in such space, nobody can rip off your data. It adopts strong DES encryption and perfect password protection, which disables any malicious attacker.

Key Feature
Intensive encryption. DES encryption and access password available.
Easy to use. Similar with the actual Flash Disk, that is, plug and play.
No system resourses occupied and no memory resided. Same with the actual windows drive.
Possible to use 4 drives simultaneously. User manages disk files and it is available for more than one user.
Provide software and personal password retrive service. Don't worry about the inconvenience resulting from password lost.
Embedded anti-deletion function preventing disk files from malicious damage.
Lifetime free upgrade.



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12
May

Say Hello to Office 2010

Posted in News, PDF & Files, Utilities  by Yuki

Actually, we are now facing hi-tech rising one after another. Nevertheless, the final goal is to provide a brilliant browsing experience and we make self-improvements together with them. Office 2010 does so. Previously, Microsoft has set up a blog for Office 2010 and announced to welcome kinds of signups from users to experience the technical preview. Anyone who would like to try is permitted. It will be ready on July 1st. The pre-release versions of Office 2010 include the following applications: Word 2010, Excel 2010, Outlook 2010, PowerPoint 2010, OneNote 2010, Communicator 2010, Access 2010, InfoPath 2010 and Publisher 2010.

Luckily, we got three important things to know about Office 2010:
• The suite will be released in both 32 and 64 bit versions
• Hardware that can run already Office 2007 will handle 2010 as well
• Systems will need to be running at least XP Service Pack 3 (Vista and 7 are good to go)

Besides, "the countdown to awesome", posted as a trailer for Office 2010: the Movie, also provides you to register and sign up to be considered for the Technical Preview Program. Waitlist will be considered to be invited into the Preview Program. As time goes by mid July, the invitees will be notified.

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12
May

Picks of the Week for PDF & Files 5.12.2009

Posted in PDF & Files, Picks of the Week  by Shawn


Folder Scout 1.2.0 Build 212
License - Shareware
Publisher - Folder Scout Labs

Folder Scout is a very useful application that gives you instant access to any Drive, Folder or File on your computer and/or network. Folder Scout avoids everyday tedious folder tree navigation and searches allowing you to focus on just your important tasks. Thanks to its high speed Predictive Search Engine you can access any folder on your computer just by typing a few letters of its name or simply with one mouse click.
Folder Scout does not degrade your system performance since it does not uses any background indexing engine that generates intensive CPU load. It just catalogs your drives in a few seconds and then stay minimized consuming 0% of your CPU. While you are working, automatically tracks changes in folder tree and keeps a list of recently used folders and documents.

Key Features
One tool for all your folder management needs
0% CPU overload. No background index engine
Be productive instantly
Avoids tedious and repetitive searches
Simplifies dealing with thousands of folders



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7
May

AppRemover - Easily Uninstall Antivirus Software

Posted in Reviews, Security, Utilities  by Yuki

If your PC is running various kinds of software ranking to different functions, you must suffer the removal difficulties now and then. Exactly, the problem is, we install, we remove and therefore we are troubled by leftover files or programs. What's worse, some uninstall error sometimes is hard to clear and our PC is facing a new round of running difficulties. As it happens, the antivirus software removal tool, AppRemover could remove dozens of different security programs. Another main advantage is AppRemover won't be harmful for your following operation system.

OPSWAT Inc developed the AppRemover, goes in for security application installation improvement from your computer, such as antivirus and antispyware. This application could be installed easily, and after the setting up, any detected antivirus and antispyware applications in your computer will uninstall upon your choice. Some traces that are often left behind by the standard uninstaller, for example registry keys, folders and files are totally removed by AppRemover successfully. Users don't need to hunt down the removal tool any more for specific application. Read the rest of this entry »

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6
May

Picks of the Week for Photograph & Graphics 5.6.2009


Organic Studio 1.1.130
License - Shareware
Publisher - Ketara Software

Organic Studio allows users to simply draw a general approximate outline of the desired shape, and will generate a smooth, fitted open or closed vector shape based on that rough drawing. The newly created shape can be adjusted later as desired.
In addition, a number of stadnard shapes is available, including ellipses, rectangles with rounded corners, regular or logarithmic spirals, stars, polygons, and polylines. 

Key Features
Hand-drawn open or closed curve-fitted shapes
Powerful copy-along-a-path objects
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) vector exporter
Edit any shape envelope parameter with immediate on-the-fly visualizations
Move, add or delete curve control points
Along-a-path-shapes with attributes editable after creation
Smooth shapes from free-hand points, open or closed



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6
May

No Slowdowns, Quickly Get Your Windows 7 RC

Posted in Tips, Utilities  by Yuki

As the Windows 7 Release Candidate is available right now, there is really a wave of users on it. Can you imagine what happens next? Right, the official Microsoft site is really bogging down. Moreover, a series of technical blogs or sites often link to the Microsoft download page, so it certainly results in obvious blank downloading page or server errors. Even you have login on home page before download, but the blank page is still preventing your downloading. Consequently, we suggest you a quick Windows 7 RC without slowdowns.

A better solution is to avoid the main server and use additional servers. TechNet server and MSDN are suggested to download the Windows 7 Release Candidate. It is also very easy. Enter the URL and login a Windows Live account first, then pick the Windows 7 edition you want. An additional small form needs to be filled first then the download is ready. The process is very fluent without server errors and blank pages.

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5
May

Windows 7 RC Download Is Ready

Posted in News, Utilities  by Yuki

We get exciting news from Microsoft, that is, Windows 7 RC is now available and the download will be ready tomorrow, further spread all over the world.

Now you can go to Microsoft's download center and download the Windows 7 RC. Microsoft has also launched the Technet download.

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