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LookInMyPC Gives You a Complete Computer Audit

Posted by Rich On December - 20 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
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lookinmypc02 LookInMyPC Gives You a Complete Computer AuditPROS: Provides comprehensive information on the components, software, and changes on your PC.

CONS: The interface is a little ugly and the information isn’t helpful for casual users.

VERDICT: Use this if a knowledgeable friend is helping you fix your PC or if you want to know and keep tabs on what’s going on with your PC.

PRICE: Free

VERSION REVIEWED: v2

DOWNLOAD: LookInMyPC

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iExpress: Convert BAT-files into EXE-files [How-To]

Posted by Thomas On December - 14 - 20107 COMMENTS

iExpress iExpress: Convert BAT files into EXE files [How To]Inspired by a comment from one of our readers (Frogman) about a tool from the “good old” DOS days. He told us that he used to convert his batch-files into EXE-files using DOS commands. The good news is that this tool still exists inside your windows. Since then it has been updated with a Windows GUI (windows graphical user interface)

Doing a search on the net, you can find literally hundreds of freeware apps to do this conversion, but in this article I will only use the forgotten Windows Tool which is hidden in the System32 folder:

iEXPRESS 2.0

iExpress is actually a program for creating installation packages. But as it creates standalone Executable files (EXE-files) we can use it to execute almost any runtime script we want.

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on JV16 PowerTools 2010 The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suiteon JV16 PowerTools 2010 The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suiteon JV16 PowerTools 2010 The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suiteon JV16 PowerTools 2010 The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suiteon JV16 PowerTools 2010 The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suite 5 out of 5 7 JV16 PowerTools 2010 The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suitevista JV16 PowerTools 2010 The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suitexp JV16 PowerTools 2010 The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suite 32bit JV16 PowerTools 2010 The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suite64bit JV16 PowerTools 2010 The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suite
jv16 JV16 PowerTools 2010 The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suitejv16 PowerTools is the ultimate Windows optimization and tune-up utility suite. The bottom line is that it keeps your computer running smooth, fast and greatly improves its overall stability. If you’re still (gasp!) using our old RegCleaner program, or an older version of PowerTools, it’s time to wake up and pay attention!

PROS: Fast. Lightweight, Easy to Use.

CONS:Not Free

VERDICT:Overall the most reliable “optimization and tune-up utility suite” I have ever encountered. No matter if you are an experienced user or not – JV16 PowerTools will become your best friend – ensuring your computer a long and healthy life.

PRICE: From $29,95

VERSION REVIEWED: 2.0.0.986

DOWNLOAD: JV16 Power Tools 2010

jv16 PowerTools 2010 is here and it’s sweet!

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PC Decrapifier Features

decraplogo PC Decrapifier Clean Up that Brand New Computer of yours [Freeware]Okay, so you’ve just bought yourself a brand new computer. You’ve unpacked and installed it. At first boot (if the computer is a shelf-item) the Computer will self-install itself with the included OS. “This is Great” you think, Now I’ve got a clean computer, ready to use. But wait what is this? Why is the hard drive full ? and Why isn’t there any room to show webpages in my internet explorer ? Where did all these toolbars come from ?

Most Shelf-Ready Computers you buy today are packed with “extras” and trial-ware that you might not want – or care to use. Some of the “bonus” programs (the so-called full version programs) are outdated versions. All the hassle you thought you got away with – now returns to taunt you as you have to run “uninstall a program” from the Control Panel, rebooting the computer at least 20 times to get rid of it all .. But wait! There are options !

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Enable Disk Quotas [Quick Tip]

Posted by Thomas On November - 27 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

87145562 Enable Disk Quotas [Quick Tip]If you have a shared computer in your household or office you may experience that the free space on the hard drive gets smaller and smaller. Especially if you have a Tweens (Teens using the computer filling it up with music, pictures, downloads etc.) using it. There is a way to make sure every user has enough storage space – Disk Quotas.

Here’s How:

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on TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCon TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCon TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCon TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCon TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PC 5 out of 5 7 TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCvista TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PCxp TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PC 32bit TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PC64bit TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PC
tuneup2011 011 TuneUp Utilities 2011 Fixes, Speeds up, and Maintains Your PC PROS: Years of tweaking experience have produced this product that applies tried and tested tweaks to your system. The Program Deactivator removes overhead from your system while keeping the application at hand if needed.

CONS: The trial only lasts 15 days. I like to evaluate software for at least 30 days before committing to paying for it.

VERDICT: If you want something that is more granular than CCleaner or similar products and you don’t mind forking out for great software, go for this.

PRICE: $29.95 (Upgrade) $42.46 (Full Version with 15% off coupon)

VERSION REVIEWED: TuneUp Utilities 2011

DOWNLOAD: TuneUp Utilities 2011 (15% off) (Aff)

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