A few weeks ago Mike Duncan, Director of Business Development at SUPERAntiSpyware.com asked me to take a peek at their software. Being the Geek that never sleeps and challenge accepted off we go on passage into the world of SUPERAntiSpyware.
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SUPERAntiSpyware: Scans Your Computer for Malware and Works in Harmony with Your Current Anti-malware Program
Hibernate or Sleep upon Startup [How To]
Usually people use the Hibernate or the Sleep Function when leaving the computer, to save time when returning to it. Mostly, I think, it’s because people feel the computer takes forever to get “work ready”. It may save you some precious time on the day-to-day basis, but there are occasions where a full Re-Boot is necessary. Especially if you have applied an update or installed a Windows Service Dependent program. – What Then ??
One solution is to reboot when you go to get some coffee (or some other legal “drug”), or when you leave for the day. If you are on a password protected system, this really doesn’t help you any – you still have to wait for that last boot up services to start after typing in your credentials. If this is your case – do I got the perfect solution for you:
Introducing: Boot Snooze
LogMeIn Free Lets You Remotely Access Your Computer
Windows Guides’ Rating | Compatible with | System |
5 out of 5 |
PROS: The free version gives you access to your PC with no restrictions that would make it difficult to use your PC remotely.
CONS: The only con is the pro features are not free but I have no objections to their pricing structure. VERDICT: If you want to work on your PCs remotely, this tool will do everything you need. You don’t need to set any complicated firewall rules, set up any kind of DNS to access your PC, or worry about anything complicated. LogMeIn just works. PRICE: Free (For LogMeIn Free) VERSION REVIEWED: Host version 4.1.0.1578 DOWNLOAD: LogMeIn |
Angry Birds for Windows
Angry Birds
Windows Guides’ Rating | Compatible with | System |
5 out of 5 |
Whether or not you like playing games on your cellphone, you may have noticed people so hung up on a certain game that they hardly recognize anything around them. Which game is it? It’s called “Angry Birds”. The game first appeared on iPhone and has since then moved on to other platforms. Having a Windows Mobile, I know It will never reach my phone, as the developers have claimed NEVER to transfer the game to that platform. But in a small way (or should I say big) they have yielded – the game is now available for Windows PC. And it works on all window platforms.
If you wonder about the HALF star up there, the game’s only flaw is that it’s so addictive… PRICE: $4,99 DOWNLOAD: Angry Birds |
Screenpresso: Quite Possibly the Best Free Screen Capture Tool for Windows
Windows Guides’ Rating | Compatible with | System |
4.5 out of 5 |
PROS: Great user experience, powerful built-in editor, tons of sharing options, and it’s free. Can be used as portable app.
CONS: Video capture in free version is too short, and this feature is still very new. VERDICT: If you are looking for one of the best screen capture tools for free, this is the one. PRICE: Free (Pro version $28) VERSION REVIEWED: 1.2.1.4 DOWNLOAD: Screenpresso |
Use Your Keyboard and Mouse on More than One Computer with Synergy
Recently, Thomas reviewed a program called InputDirector, which lets you use a single keyboard and mouse across multiple computers. For some time, I’ve been using Synergy, which does the same thing. In this review, I show you the features of Syngery and show you how to use it.
Windows Guides’ Rating | Compatible with | System |
4 out of 5 |
PROS: Lightweight, does what it claims, can be very useful for Home Theater PC setups as well as multi-PC offices etc.
CONS: Can be a little difficult to get working as you expect it to. Cannot link computers on different subnets or networks. VERDICT: If you find you don’t like InputDirector and want to give Synergy a try, I think you’ll find you really like it. PRICE: Free VERSION REVIEWED: 1.3.4 DOWNLOAD: Synergy |