- Download it here - Did you know that when you uninstall a program with its own uninstaller, it doesn't always remove all traces of itself? It is pretty harmless, but more often than not there are registry entries, files, and folders left behind. A new utility, Revo Uninstaller, will help make sure … [Read more...]
Foxmarks – Keep Firefox Booksmarks in Sync
I use several different PC's and laptops during the course of just about every day. I have spent a lot of time going from machine to machine looking for a web site that I know I have bookmarked. I recently started using Foxmarks, and it has helped me retain my sanity in a big way! With Foxmarks, … [Read more...]
Guns N’ Roses – “Chinese Democracy” Review, So Far
If the rumors are true, there are some songs floating around that were secretly leaked from the long anticipated "Chinese Democracy" album from Guns N' Roses. During recent tours, GNR has played 'new' songs and has talked about a new album with that title coming out "soon". I've had a chance to … [Read more...]
Introduction to Google Chrome
Google has just released a new web browser called Chrome. We already have leaders like IE8 and FireFox 3 out, with Opera and Safari leading the pack of others making attempts to be larger players in this space. IE 8 is out in Beta 2 and makes up a lot of ground from IE 7 and promises new features … [Read more...]
AVG Antivirus Free – Product Review – v8.0.169
AVG was a completely new product to me when I first installed Vista. Of course, my existing version of Symantec Antivirus would no longer work on Vista, so I had to look elsewhere for some protection. I actually looked on Windows Marketplace and found this nice little freebie. I've been using it … [Read more...]
Glary Utilities – Product Review
Wow, this product is quite a treat! Glary utilities is an all-in-one package containing about 20 file, system, and security tools that are all pretty darn useful. Best of, Glary is free. My test drive of the product has propelled it to one of the top applications in my toolkit. You can download the … [Read more...]
Nintendo Wii – My first year in review
I admit that I got caught up in the hype of the Wii last year. They were so hard to get and they were great fun when I stumbled into a household that owned one. (Feel free to look back on my gleeful post from last August when I first got my Wii.) During my last visit to Costco, I noticed that they … [Read more...]
Skype Review! (v3.8.0.154, v3.8.0.180)
UPDATE (02/02/09) - A new version of Skype has been released. See it and download it here. Yes, I do know that Skype has been around for a long time. I've been dorking around with webcams and internet phones for a very long time and have never really found a product or combination of products that … [Read more...]
Spybot S&D 1.6 Product Review
Spybot has for a long time been a staple installation on new machines that I build. Between Spybot and Windows Defender, I feel that I have plenty of coverage, free of charge. I have been in the IT field professionally for over 15 years, so I am aware and careful in what I run and where I go on the … [Read more...]
Synergy – Mouse & Keyboard Sharing App Review
In my home office, I've long had a problem with too many computers and too many peripherals - monitors, keyboards, mice - everywhere! I've been using KVMs for a while to move between the many computers, but since I do work from home, I really need my work laptop visible at all times. I've gotten … [Read more...]