Windows Tools, Help & Guides

Windows Guides’ Rating	Compatible with	System
4 out of 5

PROS: This free tool helps you identify “cold” spots in your home/office. Easy to use and does not require a location-aware PC setup.CONS: You have to sign up with your email address to get to the download but you can unsubscribe any time. You’ll need to use a laptop to take readings throughout your home.VERDICT: If you’re a geek and you want a map of wi-fi signal strength in your home, this application will do exactly that.PRICE: Free VERSION REVIEWED: 1.1.2 DOWNLOAD: HeatMapper

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This is a neat little trick for those spy wannabes, or those of you who are paranoid wanting a secret user account on your system. Okay it may not be a totally secret account, as the user folder will be visible after login anyways… Jokes aside, if you have a public available computer, you may want to make sure users log on, using the proper account(s). This can be achieved with a little tweak of the registry. The hidden accounts are of course available for log in, when you know where to look. Read the rest of this entry »

Microsoft recently released a rather interesting beta the other day, called: Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Tool. This is a tool designed to rescue and fix computers that cannot boot into windows. These days, many viruses, malware and what not target the boot sector of your hard drive, rendering the computer unbootable. And in many cases also unfixable to the windows Startup Repair Tool found on the Setup disk.

Windows Guides’ Rating	Compatible with	System
5 out of 5

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Windows Guides’ Rating	Compatible with	System
5 out of 5

PROS: Simple and easy to use, Multi-platform support, Cloud synchronization, Easy task sharing. CONS: No. VERDICT: By far the best task management application that marries both simplicity and elegance. PRICE: Free VERSION REVIEWED: 1.2 DOWNLOAD: wunderlist

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Windows Guides’ Rating	Compatible with	System
5 out of 5

PROS: Supports all modern versions of Outlook and all modern mobiles. USB sync, wireless sync and Google sync are all includes and it does exactly what it says on the tin perfectly!  CONS: Is too good an option!? VERDICT: One of the most useful programs I have seen in a long time! PRICE: Varies from $49.95 to $129.95 VERSION REVIEWED: 4.0 DOWNLOAD: CompanionLink (free 14-day trial)

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If you are using a smaller Laptop (netbook etc.) you are facing the problem (or should I say challenge) of  low screen resolution.

The lack of space (on your screen)  makes it difficult to see all the information you want at all times. I use my netbook as my primary email and communication computer. Mostly because of its handy size and portability. The resolution is a mere 1024x600px which is to say at least not very High-Res. When it comes to using programs like Outlook, Word etc. with large ribbons or toolbars, the space available for work is, somewhat limited.

Luckily Office has one feature that gives me a bit more space for my chores: Temporarily hiding the Ribbons   Read the rest of this entry »