I absolutely love GoToMyPC. I have been searching for a RELIABLE method for connecting to remote systems and GoToMyPC is in my experience the best. I installed it on a laptop that I sent to France and once the guys over there turned it on and got it on the network, I used it for 30 days and never … [Read more...]
Free VMware Products
Virtualization technologies have been around for a very long time - the 1960's era seems to be the consensus as to early implementations. Within the past 10 years, x86 systems have been targeted for virtualization as that is probably the most widely used platform on this planet. Whether you are a … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Skype 4.0.0.206
- Download it here - One of the most often read articles on Pelokee is my previous Skype review. The new version of Skype is finally out, so what better way to follow up a hit than to review its successor? The new version of Skype offers a new look and feel, improved sound processing, and … [Read more...]
Windows 7 Beta – A Firsthand Look
- Download it here - The Windows 7 beta has been released and you can try it out for yourself right now for free. One note of caution - the beta OS will expire on August 1, 2009, so be prepared to download and install a possible beta 2 or another operating system. Beta products usually imply that … [Read more...]
REVIEW: PassMark Performance Test
While I was writing a review of Windows 7, I needed a quick and easy tool for benchmarking the PC's in the lab to compare before/after results. One of the first hits was for Performance Test, so that's how I found it. It is not a free tool, but you can download 30-day trial copies of the tool … [Read more...]
How Do I Mount an ISO Image?
An ISO file is an "image" of a CD or DVD. Much like a ZIP file, all of the files on a CD may be packed into a single file which represents all files on the CD as one *.ISO file. You can do the same things with an ISO file that you can with a tangible CD or DVD but without the physical media. CD's … [Read more...]
“Spring Cleaning” for your PC
Starting the new year off on the right foot means addressing your personal computer(s). Whether you have a laptop or a desktop, here are some routine steps you should take to keep your computing experience at the top of its game. Although most of these fall into the monthly or quarterly category, … [Read more...]
REVIEW: SlySoft Virtual CloneDrive
- Download it here - Virtual CloneDrive is about the best (and free) imaging mounting utility that I have come across so far. It has been very reliable and lightweight on all XP and Vista systems that I have used it on. VCD allows you to mount ISO, BIN, and CCD file formats and allows up to 8 … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Windows Live Essentials
http://download.live.com/default.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0 In keeping with my recent theme of praising Microsoft, I bring you Windows Live Essentials. Windows Live seems to be an initiative by Microsoft to help you establish your online presence while bringing you new/updated applications to make the … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Revo Uninstaller 1.80
- 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...]