From today's MajorGeeks front page-Oct 2008

To get a headstart for October 2008, I am restating where you can find the previous 57 Tips, to date.

If you missed Tips 1-7, go to "From today's MajorGeeks front page-July 2008" at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=163425 Read from post #29, onwards, to the end of the month.

If you missed Tips 8- 34, go to "From today's MajorGeeks front page-Aug 2008" at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=165925

If you missed Tips 35-57, go to "From today's MajorGeeks front page--Sep 2008" at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=168572

The daily program reviews and Tips for October will continue tomorrow morning Australian time, or around 4pm MG time.

See you then. :-D

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Wednesday 1st October 2008, are:-

Skype 3.8.0.180
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Skype_d4245.html

FinalBurner 2.4.0.137
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FinalBurner_d5319.html

BitTorrent 6.1.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/BitTorrent_d4377.html

Make sure you check out www.majorgeeks.com as there are lots of Anti-Virus monthly updates out today. Too many for me to list them all here.

I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

Check the Ratings score, out of 5, on the right hand side of the program/s you have chosen. This is the MG members review, and maybe should be taken into consideration.

For you non-MG members / visitors / guests / lurkers reading this, also check out the "Must Have Free downloads" at
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20 for lots of good FREE stuff.
If you find anything particularly useful in those listed, let us know.

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Thursday 2nd October 2008, are:-

Drm-Removal 3.5.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Drm-Removal_d5850.html

Prevx CSI - FREE Malware Scanner 3.0.0.116
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Prevx_CSI_-_FREE_Malware_Scanner_d5785.html

FairStars CD Ripper 1.25
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FairStars_CD_Ripper_d5976.html

My note: This is the one I use. :major

From Way Off Base today.
White Plains man uses technology to help police find suspect in laptop theft.
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810010370

I just did a quick Google search on "Track Stolen laptop".
Link for lots more info at http://www.sputtr.com/google.html?q...02133980112850404304:mz35plllize&cof=FORID:10

if you are interested.

Bazza

 

Tip # 58 My Explorer / Explorer in XP
Sick and tired of Microsoft's My Explorer opening up in "My Documents" by default.
As far as I am concerned, if I click on Explorer I want it open up in Explorer.
If I click on My Documents, I want it to open up in My Documents.
Surely not too much to ask?

To make these happen, set up a Shortcut (or SlickRun MagicWord) as:-

For Explorer, Shortcut is c:\windows\explorer.exe /n/e,C:

For My Documents, Shortcut is c:\Documents and Settings\Barry\My Documents Obviously substitute your name for "Barry". doh. :-D

For My Computer ( a customised different version) try c:\windows\explorer.exe /n, /e, /select, C:\

This opens up My Computer, BUT with a compacted view of C:\ drive.
Make sure you have 3 commas (,) and 3 spaces in this Shortcut.

Bazza

 

Tip # 59. SoftMaker Office 2006 for Windows.

Download this complete office suite for free at http://www.softmakeroffice.com/

Even if you won't, you don't owe us anything. We would love to welcome you as a new user of our software, be it the free version or the for-pay one.[/quote]

Bazza

PS: 24 meg download at a slower download speed of 24KB/s approx. for me.
Baz

 

Make sure you check out www.majorgeeks.com as there are lots of Anti-Virus updates, today. Too many for me to list them here.

The chosen few for Friday 3rd October 2008, are:-

Iconix eMail ID 3.61.2.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Iconix_eMail_ID_d5300.html

SIV (System Information Viewer) 3.34
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SIV_System_Information_Viewer_d4779.html

My note: Really comprehensive info. Excellent rating. One of my Favourites.

iTunes 8.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/iTunes_d5285.html

My note: Don't worry that the text refers to v7. It is actually v8.0.1. :-D Only average rating. :cry

Trillian 3.1.11.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Trillian_d680.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today. :major
"MajorGeeks.com - Now 20% Geekier."

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Saturday 4th October 2008, are:-

BurnAware Free 2.1.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/BurnAware_Free_d5839.html

CurrPorts 1.51
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CurrPorts_d5079.html

CDCheck 3.1.14.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CDCheck_d579.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today. :major
"MajorGeeks.com - No Geek, no glory."

Bazza

 

Being a Sunday, not too many to choose from today. The chosen few for Sunday 5th October 2008, are:-

FastCopy 1.91
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FastCopy_d5866.html

AudioGrail 6.13.2.158
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AudioGrail_d4342.html

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day.

Some may be added after I review the days listings.
For example Google Chrome was added after I posted yesterday's column.

Google Chrome 0.3.154.0 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Google_Chrome_d6037.html

My note: Google Chrome's rating average number is finding it difficult to overcome the poor ratings initially.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - It's like sports for geeks."

Bazza

 

Tip # 60 Checking out a website?
I came across these links when checking out a website before placing an order with them.

http://www.quantcast.com/worldstart.com
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Worldstart.com

also checked out MajorGeeks at http://www.quantcast.com/majorgeeks.com just out of curiousity. Not sure how much MA and CP would agree with their summary, but interesting anyhow.

Just substitute your web site name for "worldstart.com" in the first 2 examples and it might / will throw more light on that website and maybe help you from getting ripped off.

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Monday 6th October 2008, are:-

TiVo Desktop 2.6.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TiVo_Desktop_d4362.html

WOT for Firefox 20081006
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WOT_for_Firefox_d6046.html

Also available WOT for Internet Explorer 20081006
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WOT_for_Internet_Explorer_d6047.html

Media Player Classic for Windows 2000/XP 6.4.9.1 Build 20081005
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_for_Windows_2000XP_d5782.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - If you wanna be tweaked you gotta get geeked. "

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Tuesday 7th October 2008, are:-

DriverView 1.1.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DriverView_d4048.html

FastStone Photo Resizer 2.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FastStone_Photo_Resizer_d4777.html

My note: Almost perfect rating.

A Shareware program worth considering, maybe.

Digital Patrol Scanner 5.2.09
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Digital_Patrol_Scanner_d888.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today. :major
"MajorGeeks.com - We know you're out there, and we're coming to get you."

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Wednesday 8th October 2008, are:-

JaBack 8.08
http://www.majorgeeks.com/JaBack_d5684.html

EarthView 3.9.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/EarthView_d5211.html

AkelPad 4.0.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AkelPad_d5755.html

digsby Build 33
http://www.majorgeeks.com/digsby_d6023.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Helping you void your warranty since 2002."

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Thursday 9th October 2008, are:-

OpenOffice.org For Windows 3.0.0 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/OpenOffice.org_For_Windows_d3461.html

My note: Excellent MG rating for an MS Office alternative, and FREE.

Norton UAC Tool 2008.1.0.11 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Norton_UAC_Tool_d6058.html

CPU Speed Professional 3.0.2.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CPU_Speed_Professional_d5970.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - Geek your mind, the rest will follow."

Bazza

 

Tip #61 Vista Sidebar Gadgets
Want more Gadgets?
Go to http://gallery.live.com for lots.

Bazza

 

Tip # 62 Inkjet printers.
Make sure you use the ON / OFF switch on your Inkjet printer instead of just switching it off at the wall socket, or surge suppressor. This ensures the printer heads will park properly, and may stop the heads drying out and becoming blocked.

Long time PC users will remember when we had to park heads on our hard drive (we couldn't afford 2) before moving our desktop PC. :-D

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Friday 10th October 2008, are:-

Comodo Registry Cleaner 1.0.17.23
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Comodo_Registry_Cleaner_d6030.html

a-squared (a²) Free edition 3.5.0.29
http://www.majorgeeks.com/a-squared_a²_Free_edition_d4281.html

Windows Defender Antispyware Definition Updates 1.45.430
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_Defender_Antispyware_Definition_Updates_d5994.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Talk nerdy to me."

Bazza

 

No selections for today. I think it is a long weekend in the USA, so nothing has been listed for Saturday 11th Oct 2008 as at this time, right now.

As it is the Great Race here in Australia today, with the proceedings starting in 30 minutes and going for around 11 hours, I, for one, will be sitting in front of the TV set most of the day.

If you don't know what I am raving about, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathurst_1000 or Google for Bathurst 1000

Another link is http://www.v8supercars.com.au/

161 laps of the one of the toughest racing circuits in the world, with 23 corners (none of this oval racing here) and around 6 1/2 hours duration.
Some parts of the course are so steep that they used to run a hill climb up it.

The most coveted trophy in Australasian motorsport. Starts around 10 am Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time and is telecast to 130 countries. V8 road racing at its finest. 2 makes only, Ford and Holden (GMH) 4 door sedans with around 600 horsepower and speeds up to nearly 300 kilometres per hour (190 mph approx).

Catch you later, or maybe tomorrow. :-D Bazza

 

No selections for today. I think it is a long weekend in the USA, so nothing has been listed for Sunday 12th Oct 2008 as at this time, right now. :cry

Bazza

 

I owe Tim and MG an apology. I am using another PC over the last 2 days and Opera doesn't pick up the lastest additions to the front page at www.majorgeeks.com for some reason. :cry

I just loaded FireFox on this PC and it does pick up Saturdays and Sundays latest additions. :confused

Bazza

 

Ah, it's great to be back and using my trusty (?) XP Pro laptop. After 3 days of headbanging (see my avatar :-D) and after much cursing and swearing, I finally succeeding in restoring my full backup. No where that I could see was the hint that you can't do a full restore from within Windows (even if you are running the restore program from an external drive). You run it from a special bootup CD with the program on it. I didn't have a bootup CD, of course, as I had downloaded the program from the Net. Finally after trying everything, I rang the Australian distributor of the program and thanks to Toby, he guided me through the whole exercise and here I am again. One of life's little learning experiences. :-D

Make sure you check out www.majorgeeks.com as there are lots of Anti-Virus updates, today. Too many for me to list them all here.

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day. Some may be added after I review the days listings.

The chosen few for Monday 13th October 2008, are:-

Floola for Windows 3.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Floola_for_Windows__d5834.html

TKexe Kalendar 1.0.9.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TKexe_Kalendar_d5698.html

My note: A good time to try this out so you can give 2009 year calendars to your friends with your Christmas presents.

TeamViewer 3.6.4941
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TeamViewer_d5911.html

My note: Visit the link above for lots more info. Almost perfect rating.

Daphne 1.37
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Daphne_d5371.html

My note: Excellent rating.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"Warning: Use of this site may cause you to excessively download cool programs and feel "geeky". "
My note: Too true, in my case. :major

Bazza

 

Missed publishing a few tips over the past 3-5 days, so here goes.

Tip # 63 Want a private Browser?
Paranoid about your privacy?
Visit www.ask.com, the 5th most popular browser.
It deletes all your user data once you exit.

The AskEraser needs to be activated at the top of the www.ask.com website.

Bazza

 

Tip # 64 Easy Duplicate File Finder 2.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Easy_Duplicate_File_Finder_d5695.html

Make sure you use the option to skip Windows system files. I didn't spot this and spent 3 days getting my laptop back to its usual state.

A suggestion:- Create a Folder called C:\deleted Files, or similar, and copy your duplicated files there befor e you decide to delete them. It might be a good idea to back them up, also, to a USB stick, external drive, or CD/DVD.

Bazza

PS: I will try this program again later, but I will make sure I enable the "Windows system files option" and have a FULL (very very recent) backup.

My first run found over 9,000 duplicated files so another run would be worth it, IMO

Baz

 

The chosen few for Tuesday 14th October 2008, are:-

Ad-aware 2008 Definitions File 0130.0000
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ad-aware_2008_Definitions_File__d5711.html

My note: Also available, are updates to Ad-Aware SE.

digsby Build 34
http://www.majorgeeks.com/digsby_d6023.html

OrangeCD Player 6.2.5.13013
http://www.majorgeeks.com/OrangeCD_Player_d5475.html

My note: This is perhaps the lowest rated program I have seen since commencing these reviews over a year ago. I hope this release is better.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - It's all Geek to me."

Bazza

 

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day. Some may be added after I review the days listings. I haven't necessarily tried the programs selected. I just list them. If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

Make sure you check out www.majorgeeks.com as there are lots of Anti-Virus updates, today. Too many for me to list them all here.

The chosen few for Wednesday 15th October 2008, are:-

Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Belarc_Advisor_d1385.html

My note: Well worth installing, IMO, particularly if you use XP Pro.

StartEd Free 5.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/StartEd_Free_d6059.html

Microsoft Security Releases ISO Image October 2008
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Security_Releases_ISO_Image__d5726.html

My note: You can check the updates you require, so as not to have to download the full 744 megs. For example, do not choose 64 bit varieties if you have no need for 64 bit updates. :cool

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - You want the Geek? You can't handle the Geek!"

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Thursday 16th October 2008, are:-

Windows Vulnerability Scanner 1.27
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_Vulnerability_Scanner_d5617.html

My note: This is not a MS program.

Google Chrome 0.3.154.3 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Google_Chrome_d6037.html

My note: Latest release, still in BETA though.

Ad-aware SE referencefile SE1R298 16.10.2008
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ad-aware_SE_referencefile_d726.html

My note: Also available, Ad-aware 2008 Definitions File 0131.0000 at http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ad-aware_2008_Definitions_File__d5711.html

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day. Some may be added after I review the days listings. For example an update to Spybot S&D was added yesterday after I reviewed that days programs.

New advertisement on the MG frontpage today at www.majorgeeks.com is Free Music from http://try.alot.com/tb/music/music_artists.php?aff_id=tangoint&camp_id=142

My note: Yet another Toolbar. See thumbnail for some of the Services available.

Bazza

 

Tip # 65 Want a really small Browser?
Visit Slim Browser 4.11 Build 012 at http://www.majorgeeks.com/Slim_Browser_d1404.html

My note: Less than 2 megabytes, in size, ONLY. Just tried it today as I was having trouble with FF and IE finding what I wanted. Automatucally imports your Favourites. Well worth a try, IMO.
Try it and let us know what you think of it, please.

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Friday 17th October 2008, are:-

RemoveIT Pro 17/10/2008
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RemoveIT_Pro_d5205.html

DriverMax 4.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DriverMax_d5260.html

IObit SmartDefrag 1.01
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IObit_SmartDefrag_d5318.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - The Few, The Proud, The Geeks."

Bazza

 

Tip # 66 Typing Long File names.

If the file name contains spaces, or the filename or directory is longer than eight characters, place quotes around the long file name as shown below.

Say you are trying to change directory to C:\Documents and Settings\Barry\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Music

Just type:-

"C:\Documents and Settings\Barry\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Music"
(NOTE the quotes added before and after this example)
Instead of having to type all this crap, as follows :- c:\Docum~1\Barry\"My Doc~1"\"My Mus~1"\iTunes\"iTunes~1" that is required in a DOS box

from http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000209.htm

Bazza

 

Tip # 67 Learn the Internet Country Codes.
Thanks to plodr on http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=172177
He provided the country code link to Internet Country Codes at http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/85tldn.htm

Most of us know that .uk is the United KIngdom, .au is Australia, .nz is New Zealand, etc.

How about .ma or .mo? Which is Morocco and which is Macau ? :-D
Nup, you're wrong. .mo is Macau and .ma is Morocco. :confused :confused
There are many other suffixes that are not all plain sailing.
Bookmark the link to the codes for future use, maybe.

Thanks plodr. :major
Bazza

 

The chosen few for Saturday 18th October 2008, are:-

Codec 8.3c
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Codec_d5118.html

Wise Videos Download 1.25 Beta

AltMove 2.1.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AltMove_d6060.html

From Off Base today.
California Sues Microsoft For Xbox 360 Failures.
http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2008/10/18/california-sues-microsoft-for-xbox-360-failures/

My note: Visit the link for the full story.

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Sunday 19th October 2008, are:-

Clipdiary 1.95 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Clipdiary_d5344.html

My note: Clipdiary is my second most used Favourite program. I use it daily for the 20 or more clips that are necessary to compose these posts. See thumbnail. Beware, be warned, anything you copy and paste will be saved by ClipDiary. This can include passwords, banking details, etc. You can save the last 100, 1000. or whatever you set the number to. Mine is set to save the last 3000. The database soons fills up, for my heavy use. :cool You can clear them too. :-D

StudioLine Photo Basic 3.50.59
http://www.majorgeeks.com/StudioLine_Photo_Basic_d5007.html

IncrediMail 5.85 Build 3821
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IncrediMail_d2049.html

My note: Be warned. Adware. The ladies love it. Previous versions were a PITA to remove. I don't know about this one. I won't let it near my machine.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - Takin' names and kickin' ASCII."

Bazza

 

Tip # 68 MSN Messenger (disable it), if you don't use it. (XP)
Go to Start-->Run--->cmd <enter>
Type in RunDll32 advpack.dll,Launch/NFSection %windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf.BLC.Remove <enter>

Note the spaces after 32 and Section. Also note some backslashes (as well as forward slashes).

Bazza

 

Make sure you check out www.majorgeeks.com as there are lots of Anti-Virus updates, today. Too many for me to list them all here.

The chosen few for Monday 20th October 2008, are:-

CloneSpy 2.3.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CloneSpy_d5146.html

Pfrank 2.25
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Pfrank_d5012.html

My note: Also available, Pfrank for Vista 2.25 at http://www.majorgeeks.com/Pfrank_for_Vista_d5843.html

Free Download Manager 2.6.810 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Free_Download_Manager_d4546.html

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Tuesday 21st October 2008, are:-

Free PC Audit 1.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Free_PC_Audit_d6052.html

WOT for Firefox 20081020
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WOT_for_Firefox_d6046.html

From Site News today.
Free TradePub Ebook for Qualified Geeks: "Vulnerability Management for Dummies"

My note: Not everyone is eligible to download the book. :cry

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today :-D
"MajorGeeks.com - Because sometimes it is rocket science."

Bazza

 

Tip # 69 Prefetch.
When was the last time you cleaned out your Prefetch folder?
Prefetch was introduced into XP as a cache for recently visited sites.
The theory is if you just visited a site and want to visit it again, then the entry in Prefetch will be slightly quicker to find and execute
than typing in a URL, or selecting a Favourite, and visiting the site again.

Find it at C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch (in XP, anyhow).
How many Prefetch items are there, and how long do they go back in time? Check out that the default is checked (ticked) in CCleaner (CC) to clear out your Prefetch folder every time you run CC.
I have just checked again and CCleaner (athough checked) did NOT clean out my Prefetch entries.

I then ran CleanUp! 4.5.2, available at http://www.majorgeeks.com/CleanUp_d4895.html after CCleaner and it certainly cleaned Prefetch out, for me.
Beware, there are some warnings when you go to the MG Cleanup! link. I have used it for years with no problems but I cannot guarantee it with your PC setup, I run both daily, to clean it out but that's me.

I suggest that you clean out Prefetch at least weekly. Bazza

 

The chosen few for Wednesday 22nd October 2008, are:-

MailWasher Free 6.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MailWasher_Free_d2054.html

My note: Slightly misleading text for this version, IMO. The Pro version, MailWasher Pro 6.3 is available at http://www.majorgeeks.com/MailWasher_Pro_d4230.html

EASEUS Partition Manager Home Edition 2.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/EASEUS_Partition_Manager_Home_Edition__d6006.html

My note: I was unable to download this from any MG links just now. Will try again later. FREE and protects your data. What more could you want, although I would recommend a FULL Backup with any program that mucks around with your partitions.

Photobie 5.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Photobie_d5320.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - Major tweaks for Major Geeks."

Bazza

 

Tip # 70 Microsoft downloads and trials.

Bookmark this website for Microsoft downloads and trials.

http://www.microsoft.com/22/en/us/default.aspx and select Downloads and trials.

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Thursday 23rd October 2008, are:-

SundryTools XV 4.0 Build 518
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SundryTools_XV_d5974.html
SundryTools XV is a freeware all in one organizer, with multiple unique features,
including a Gracenote CDDB.
CD Collection: Automatically retrieve CD info from Gracenote CDDB.
MP3 Collection: Auto-scan hard drives and CDs/ DVDs.
DVD Collection: Easy to use movie organizer showing information and covers.
Search audio files/ folders added to CD collection and MP3 collection, with Music Search. Rating: N/A (0 votes).
My note: And lots more.

Picasa 3.0 Build 57.41 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Picasa_d4476.html
Picasa is software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. Every time you open Picasa, it automatically locates all your pictures (even ones you forgot you had) and sorts them into visual albums organized by date with folder names you know. You can drag and drop to arrange your albums and make labels to create new groups. Picasa makes sure your pictures are always organized. Rating: 4.60 (379 votes).

JaBack 8.09
http://www.majorgeeks.com/JaBack_d5684.html
JaBack is backup software with advanced automation features. The backup file is in standard zip format which allows you to restore data using any zip utility. After backup, You can ftp or email the backup file. Synchronize, copy, and zip tasks are also included to satisfy all your backup and archiving needs. Schedule tasks by the second or minute, or on a hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Size: 22.6 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 9647 Times Rating: 2.66 (3 votes).

This Weeks Top 10 Downloads

1. IObit SmartDefrag
2. Advanced SystemCare 3
3. K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
4. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
5. K-Lite Codec Pack Full
6. QuickTime Alternative
7. AVG AntiVirus Free Edition
8. HijackThis
9. EVEREST Free Edition
10. Vista Codec Package
My note: Go to http://www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down the left hand side to see this list and click on 1-10 for the MG link.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Got Geek?"

Bazza

 

Tip # 71 Some humour for my much appreciated readers.

One classic sketch and one update to that sketch, from YouTube.
Hope you laugh like I did. :-D

Who's on first? at
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=sShMA85pv8M&feature=related
Stars Abbott and Costello,
and
Bush--Who's on FIrst? at
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=3hnY2f8lIjc&feature=related
Stars George dubbya, Condy Rice, Arafat and others.

Enjoy, Bazza

 

Tip # 72 Microsoft Surface

http://www.microsoft.com/surface/index.html

My note: If you want to see what we'll all be using in the near future, when prices fall enough.

Bazza

 

Tip # 73 RAM 101

How much RAM do you need?
Visit http://www.kingston.com/tools/assessor/default.asp

Identify the correct RAM for your computer
Visit http://www.crucial.com or http://www.kingston.com for on-line scans of your system.

Test your RAM.
Visit http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp where you'll find
the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool.
You'll need a bootup Floppy or CD to use the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool. At http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp there is the option to create a bootable floppy, or if no floppy in your system, then create an ISO file to write to a CD. A CD-RW might be a good idea. Then you can add your favourite utilities to the bootup CD.

Heaps of other tools at Diagnostics at http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads7.html or Memory at http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads26.html

Cheap way to add RAM to Vista.

Use an appropriately feature enabled USB stick (or SD memory card) to add extra RAM to Vista. Plug the USB stick into Vista, and if the device is compatible, then ReadyBoost will automatically appear as an option. Most new USB sticks are already Vista ReadyBoost compatible.

Bazza

 

Not many Freeware programs to choose from. :cry
The chosen few for Friday 24th October 2008, are:-

XP-Antispy 3.97
http://www.majorgeeks.com/XP-Antispy_d2062.html

VirtualBox 2.0.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VirtualBox_d6043.html

My note: Perfect rating.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Now 20% Geekier."

Bazza

 

300 reads in the past 7 days. :major :cool Hope you enjoyed the YouTube videos. :-D Thanks for the "Thanks", paramonks.

Bazza

 

My bad. I don't know why I mentioned sites when it is *.exe as you pointed out. I still like to clean them out regularly, but that is just me. I don't mind the extra wait. Has anyone actually timed the difference between loading a program from Prefetch and launching from a menu or Shortcut.

They are in the latest to the earliest sequence ( on my PC) which would negate the advantagesomewhat, of Prefetch in a big file. Strict Alpha (if possible) would be a better sequence for speed of lookup, IMO.

As for MS Surface, it looks like a cool must-have-in-the-future PC accessory. :-D I'll be hoping to spot it as part of TV grabs for the USA 2008 election.

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Saturday 25th October 2008, are:-

FastPictureViewer 1.00 Build 56
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FastPictureViewer_d5926.html

Process Lasso 3.18.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Process_Lasso_d4050.html

Mp3tag 2.42
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mp3tag_d5817.html

My note: Excellent rating by MG members.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today: :major
"MajorGeeks.com - Now 20% Geekier."

Bazza

 

MG site news today:
MajorGeeks Job Search Channel added. Powered by RealMatch at http://majorgeeks.realmatch.com/
Add the link to your Favourites. :cool

The chosen few for Sunday 26th October 2008, are:-

Karen's Replicator 3.6.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Karens_Replicator_d3917.html

My note: Almost perfect Rating, out of 5.0. Did I mention that it's FREE. :major

Baku 3.6.3218
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Baku_d5449.html

Notepad++ 5.1

and lots more.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - It's all Geek to me."

Bazza

 

Tip # 74 .NET Framework versions 1.1, 2.0. 3.0, 3.5?

Do you need them all, or can you use v3.5 cover all previous versions?
Unfortunately they are NOT cumulative. The answer is NO, if you were requested by a program to load a particular version of .NET then you have to load it. :cry

It is no disaster if you delete any version however, as a program will soon notify you if it finds a particular version is missing.

Bazza

 

Tip # 75 Find Wireless Hotspots

Visit JiWire at http://jiwire.com
The site has links to over 200,000 free or $$$ global access points all over the world. Select your country from the drop-down box. Cities, post codes are also options. Hotspots can be sorted Alphabetically or by proximity.
Info is provided on the Service provider, network name and plan price (if not free). Use a map to check the location and get driving directions.

See my thumbnails for examples around my home town.

 

The chosen few for Monday 27th October 2008, are:-

Ashampoo ClipFinder 1.49
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ashampoo_ClipFinder_d5792.html

CCleaner Slim (No Toolbar) 2.13.720
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CCleaner_Slim_No_Toolbar_d4191.html

Wiseval Photophant 1.0.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wiseval_Photophant_d6062.html

and lots more features.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Chicks just love a Geek in Uniform."

Bazza