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recycle context menu Enhance your Recycle Bins Right click Context Menu with RecycleBinEx Do you empty your recycle-bin every time you put files into it, or do you leave it be, just in case you delete something that you might just need later on ? Problem with keeping the bin filled, is that you don’t actually save any disk-space.

With RecycleBinEx you can now take total control over the bin. With this tool you can control which files get deleted (delete old ones, keep the newest added) and if you run dual-boot systems (on the same disk) you can delete bins from other Windows installments as well.

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More Signs of Malware Infections & How to Find Them

Posted by Angel Luis On August - 3 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

Windows 7 Shield More Signs of Malware Infections & How to Find ThemMy last post was about looking for basic signs of malware infections: 6 Signs Of Malware Infections

That post was a little introduction, about how to know if a virus and other sort of malware is on your computer.

Now, we are going to use utilities to look for that creepy software.

I am sure that many of you are thinking, why I need to know all of this stuff if I have an antivirus?

The answer is pretty simple: many times these applications cannot remove the virus, so it is very useful to know other ways to get rid of infections.

We are going to use free utilities that exists in the operating system that can reveal if any undesired program is in your computer.

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clip image001 Gyazo is a Seriously Fast Screenshot Sharing ApplicationEver had the need to upload a screenshot of your PC quickly?  Sure the native Windows Snip Tool is good and SnagIt is even better.  But what if you just need to quickly take a shot and upload it without any editing or pasting into Paint first?

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Best Free Backup Programs

Posted by Rich On August - 2 - 20109 COMMENTS

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Backup is essential and you should have a backup solution in place. If, however, you do not, this guide is for you. This guide covers the top five free backup programs available, for Windows, to help protect your data.

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Resize Images By Right-Click

Posted by Thomas On August - 1 - 20102 COMMENTS
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Artwork by my daughter

If you are looking for an ingenious tool for resizing images, look no further. There are many programs promising to help you do this, but not as intuitive as the one I just found.

Image Resizer Powertoy Clone

This great application let you resize images directly from your Context Menu (Right Click Menu), using presets or custom size. Right Click an image and let Image Resizer Powertoy CLONE do its thing…

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BSOD example Diagnose and Understand Windows Blue Screens (BSOD)If you get a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD), your first inclincation may be to turn of your computer, turn it back on again and hope if never comes back. Sometimes, this is a good option because the blue screen may have been a freak accident and, because the stars aligned that one time, may not happen again. However, if you receive more than one blue screen, I suggest you take some time to diagnose the issue and try to come to a resolution. In this guide, I’ll show you what each part of the blue screen means, how to diagnose the problem, and where to go for help when you’re not sure what to do it.

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