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401.

Solve : CCleaner v2.12?

Answer»

CCleaner version 2.12 has just been released. This version has support for Google Chrome!

CCleaner v2.12.651

  • Added Google Chrome support.
  • Improved cleaning security CHECKS.
  • Improved recursive cleaning functions.
  • Fixed bug in INI FileKey evaluation routine.
  • Updated INI file processing engine.
  • Improved system INFO checks for modern CPUs.
  • Various language and TRANSLATION improvements.
  • Minor GUI tweaks.
Click here to VISIT the CCleaner.com site and downloadThanks!Thanx EF...
Some nice new updates.
Latest version of WinPatrol is out also...
402.

Solve : Flagfox 3.3.0?

Answer»

I have been using Flagfox for a while now but with the latest update I like this a bit more. It is now in the address BAR and ALERTS you if the site you are on is not ACTUALLY hosted in the country it claims to be. It ALSO has other features such as Who-is and more.

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Displays a country flag in the address bar or status bar depicting the location of the current website's server, and provides quick ACCESS to detailed location and webserver information.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5791/Nice. ....been using it for a while...3.3.1 is available
403.

Solve : DisplayMate?

Answer»

Has anyone USED DISPLAYMATE: http://www.displaymate.com/ to calibrate their COMPUTER monitor or TV?

I think that my TV could use some (intelligent!) adjusting and I've HEARD about this program for quite awhile - but, it's not cheap so wanted to get some experience based opinions, if possible.

Thanks!

404.

Solve : Leechblock-Firefox addon?

Answer» https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4476

Hello I am here to show you a Addon Titled Leechblock.

It blocks website you do not other people going to it works great and keeps people off of going to SITES I do not allow. <--- See my opinion does count.

If you need any help USING it ask me.

Warning: DO NOT ENTER A RANDOM PASSWORD FOR ACCESSING THE OPTIONS, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT THE PASSWORD IS, IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THIS ADDON AT ALL! IF YOU ENCOUNTER THIS PROBLEM UNINSTALL AND REINSTALL THE ADDON! AND THEN WHEN THE PASSWORD PROMPT PASSWORD POPS UP PRESS OKAY WITHOUT ENTERING ANYTHING INTO THE PASSWORD TEXT FIELD.Cool Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on September 19, 2008, 03:12:05 AM
Cool

Thank you.

I try my best to find something usefull
405.

Solve : Toshiba Satellite X205?

Answer»

Just thought I'd like to say: If you're a gamer, do not GET this computer.

We bought 4 of these laptops last year for our family. I have to say, not having to share my PC has greatly reduced the amount of malware on my PC, to the point where I'm not even all that worried about infection anymore. However, those things run HOT when you play a game... or GO online... or do anything.

It hit its pinnacle a few months ago when my PC basically exploded - the motherboard died from the heat. Mind you, this is after I've dealt with hard drive death (6 months? Really?), reinstalling Windows twice, calls to tech support, and more WIFI trouble than I care to recount.

Verdict? Get a cheap laptop for working "on the go", and keep your desktop as your main gaming PC.I've got a Satellite A200, and it's brilliant!

It's great for gaming, has a 128mb HD video card, and HD AUDIO aswell...I don't know about the A200. I do know that the X205 had superior hardware for the TIME it was new (Nice dual-core CPU, GeForce 8700, 2 GB DDR2 RAM, N-speed WiFi, 17" monitor, blah blah blah...); I think that was its undoing, because as I said, the only thing that seemed to be inferior was the cooling unit.

406.

Solve : Ultimate Process Manager?

Answer» Tons of info!!

http://www.freewarefiles.com/Ultimate-Process-Manager_program_44480.html

UPM is extended task manager focused on fighting against viruses or other malicious software. So in hands of experienced user is UPM able to fully replace many other inefficient tools for automatic malware cleaning. Thanks to possibility of exporting the global ANALYSIS of your running environment to text file you can without any problems discuss your problems whenever they come with experts.

Features:

* mass actions with more proceses together
* removing abilities of running programs like disabling access to registry, executing next programs, etc.
* showing exhaustive details about process
* analysis of process - depicting what is interesting or suspicious on the process
* detection of hidden proceses, modules, infections with PE viruses and Alternate Data Streams
* simple MANAGEMENT and classification of programs after startup, services, drivers and modules loaded into memory
* information about opened files, possibility to delete them immediately or after restart
* management of locks, removing and adding them (locking access to File manager, Regedit, possibility of desktop editation, ...)
* direct access to hard drive with possibility to write
* possibility to test running process with web service VirusTotal.com, which in the present time uses 32 different antiviruss programs including those like Avast, AVG, McAffe, Kaspersky, NOD 32, NORTON AV, and so on, and this with only one click
* complex tools for process, which are handy for all kind of programmers and revers engineers
* window manager with many various functions and possibilities

How is it?I EVEN didn't go through half of its features, but surely very handy tool for troubleshooting.Cool!Wow, it's almost as good as Sysinternals Process Explorer or Process Monitor!

just kidding, good find, checking it out now...Hmmmm.....What do I do?

Get it.Right.

Not bad so far.
407.

Solve : xNeat Clipboard Manager?

Answer»

No.....but yeah......

LAST earthquake I remember was the TAIWAN one that knocked out all the INTERNET EVERYWHERE or something.ok i love itQuote from: madison on September 20, 2008, 05:20:15 PM

ok i love it
We aim to please.
408.

Solve : RaidMax Smilodon?

Answer» Manuf. Link


I just completed a new build and ordered this case out of curiosity as it had recieved good reviews mostly at gamer's Forums. Although i'm not a gamer my needs for a roomy well built case that is easy to work in made me give this one a whirl. I was not dissappointed

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Features:

* Glorious mirror shine paint job
* Custom LED effect lighting
* Retractable side panel with handles for easy access and upgrades
* Fully removable motherboard tray, and hard drive cage
* Integrated slide out toolbox for case part storage
* Integrated click lock technology for tool-less drive installation
* Sliding PCI-E/AGP/PCI cooling fan
* Side & Rear Mounted 80mm Fans (w/ Blue LED)
* 2 x 120mm Fans (Front & Rear)
* USB 2.0 & Audio Ports

Specifications:

* Chassis Material: SECC Steel
* Motherboard Form Factor: ATX (12" x 10.5" Max)
* Drive Bays:
o 5.25" External: 4
o 3.5" External: 2
o 3.5" Internal: 4
* Expansion Slots: 7
* Dimensions: 20.5" x 8" x 17.75" (L x W x H)



I'll start with the features i love and end with the few minor quirks i didn't like...

Room: Plenty big enough for my needs. 2 burners and 3 SATA drives along with an IDE i couldn't part with plus a floppy drive ( i'm a purist OK ? ) all fit nicely and i can add more down the road.

Construction:
Very well built steel case. Solid rounded edges and nice hinges on both sides. One of the knocks on this case is that it was heavy...i see this as a plus for me. He must have been a LAN Party gamer.

Features: Both case sides open all the way down and or can be removed...this to me was the slickest feature as the build could not have gone smoother. It's a dream to have the MBoard tray lying flat for the assembly. The only drawback was the 4 pin ATX power plug from the OCZ 750W PSU WOULD not allow it opening all the way after everything was connected...this was remedied bu making an extension using a spare i had lying about.
I also added an EVGA 8800 GTX video card to this and for those that have one i don't need to tell you how BIG they are...this fit suprisingly well and created no issues at all with opening and closing the MBoard side of the case.

Toolless Design: Also a nice feature that i was skeptical of at first...drive installs take seconds and the plastic cam design on the drive holders themselves are sturdy and well thought out.

Cooling: Best i've seen in a stock case in a long time. 120MM stock front case fan blows directly over the HDD bay...nice thinking.
on the open side there is a removable rail that contains an 80MM fan that can slide into position so it winds up over the vid card. With the 8800 GTX i'm sure this will come in handy.
A 2nd 80MM is well placed directly opposite the CPU/Heatsink location...also well thought out. This vents to the outside of the case.
80MM rear case exhaust fan.

Cons: IDE clik rails are tricky to figure out the first time but a breeze after that.
Removeable swing-out HDD box is tricky the first few times as well but fine afterwards.
Rear case exhaust fan should have been a 120mm but i'm adding that later so no big deal.
Plastic case feet. For a case this well thought out i'd have preferred to see rubber but again i'm replacing those myself.
With the size of the 8800GTX i lose one PCI slot but this is more of a MBoard issue than a case issue.

Overall: I'd recommend this case to anyone doing a new build or a first time build as well. You need room for it as it's bigger than most. But with solid construction and well thought out features i give it a 9 out of 10.

patio.Wow, not bad. I'm impressed actually. Someone built something good for a change.

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* Retractable side panel with handles for easy access and upgrades
You got me hooked into READING the entire post there.


It may be because I'm not looking hard enough....but how much was it?Oooops sorry.
I thought the review was running long and wouldn't fit the page so i left out some details...

I grabbed it from newegg and after Rebate my final cost was $61.00 U.S.

Here's what all went into the beast :

ASUS P5K MBoard.
Intel Q6600
4G OCZ PC2 8500 Platinum
EVGA 8800GTX Vid Card
OCZ Elite 800W PSU
Lite-On dual layer DVD burner X 2
500G Seagate SATA
200G Seagate SATA
100G WD Caviar SATA
80G WD Caviar IDE

I expect this rig to handle everything i throw at it and then some for a few years to come...
Initially booted to the WD IDE that has a multi-boot DOS; Win98; Win2K setup and did the repair install to get Win2K to pick up the new hardware.....WORKED flawlessly.
But i will be installing Vista Ultimate 64 Bit on the 500G seagate after i partition it to 4 X 125G.

This is and has been a really fun build. I do it so many times for customers it's time i spoiled myself a little. So far no major hitches and i'm interested to see Vista Ultimate for the first time.Quote from: patio on September 01, 2008, 09:31:55 AM
ASUS P5K MBoard.
Intel Q6600
4G OCZ PC2 8500 Platinum
EVGA 8800GTX Vid Card
OCZ Elite 800W PSU
Lite-On dual layer DVD burner X 2
500G Seagate SATA
200G Seagate SATA
100G WD Caviar SATA
80G WD Caviar IDE

I expect this rig to handle everything i throw at it and then some for a few years to come...

Woah, I'd say you'll have no problem there... Nice Update to the build...
After doing a Repair install of my other Win2K hard drive to get it to recognise the new Hardware i partitioned and formatted the new 500G hard drive and installed XP on the first partition and Vista Ultimate 64Bit on the 2nd partition.

Sweet !

However i do have a few Vista gripes but that's for another time...Curious...

1) Why Seagate drives?

2) Why not a WD Raptor - at least for the Vista boot drive?My last Raptor failed 3 weeks into the build as i was taking my time with it.
I got a full refund instead of a replacement.
Stubborn you could say as i love WD drives and have used them as a mainstay for years...

Quote from: patio on September 16, 2008, 06:04:10 PM
My last Raptor failed 3 weeks into the build as i was taking my time with it.
I got a full refund instead of a replacement.
Stubborn you could say as i love WD drives and have used them as a mainstay for years...
Got it - just seemed with that build that you would have one.

I've used WD exclusively for many years - yet to have a problem; but, that's just luck. I've got (EDIT - 3) raptors in mine, about 2-1/2 years and no problems. I think that it's a cheap way to get extra performance (one, not three - long story!)The Seagate was rated pretty quick in all the reviews i read so i just jumped the gun...
I'll post the specs when i get caught up with things...Patio, Looks like a great MACHINE and hopefully it will give you years of pleasure. I would be interested to hear your comments re the Vista O/S after you have been usung it for a while.Holding off going to it as still most comments are not positive. may also be being influenced by the "Apple" adds on T.V. truenorthThanx Truenorth...
I plan on doing a comprehensive review on Vista after about 3 or 4 months...
The time lag is because i use 3 different OS's on a regular basis but that habit may have to change for the time being so i can really dig into the guts of it.
I promise to be impartial as always and hopefully informative....

Or maybe i'll just play more Golf.
Do you need a review on a new set of clubs or the courses in your area ? ?
Willing to travel !

Patio, Thanks will keep an eye out for your Vista review. Golf? I believe that is something about whacking a little white ball around a field all day. Never got into it. With over 5 acres of property and a 115 year old house that nature keeps trying to reclaim plus all the other nonsense i manage to import (a lot of which are broken and i cannot bare to see going to landfills) i typically have a 15 item to do list everyday. But i believe it helps keep the body young and the brain active. truenorthThat may be just enough property for a Golf course ...
I'd be willing to design and landscape as long as you feed me at the end of the day....


Patio, If i could persuade you to concider other endeavors (of the PHYSICAL nature) i would contemplate more than feeding you--how about adoption? truenorth
409.

Solve : Giveaway of the Day - Paragon Rescue Kit 8.5?

Answer» http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/
410.

Solve : Cheapest Mobile Broadband Netbook/Laptop??

Answer»

Although I will be getting an Acer Aspire One netbook I would like to know what the cheapest laptop/netbook is with built-in mobile broadband such as http://www.frys.com/product/5822333?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Just curious.Did you MEAN new only? If you want cheap, buying reconditioned used laptops with a WARRANTY is the way to go. (My Opinion.)
Both Dell and HP reconditioned laptops are being sold. Look for a GOOD warranty.

Personally, I have have good results with two used IBM laptops. But at the TIME they were not cheap. Now the price of used laptops has come down a lot.

Somewhere I saw an Apple G3 notebook for about $160. Small SCREEN, but a great value!

And there is the new "netbooks". I do not have any thoughts on this. Below is a blurp about a very new netbook for about $800.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10330559-1.html

411.

Solve : Which should I get??

Answer»

I noticed that on frys.com I also found a video on youtube.com where windows 7 ultimate was ran on an Eee pc that worked great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp2EiFYu8VcIndeed. Please ignore Smeezekitty.Quote from: stefun999 on August 26, 2009, 06:25:16 PM

I need it to be under $500.

Hi stefun999,

I found education solutions in Acer website. They have netbooks worth under $500. Unfortunately, notebooks are greater than $500. Check this out: Acer Education Solutions

Check these out also:
Dell Inspiron 13 Laptop
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L300-EZ1521
i got this acer notebook for 399.99$
I got my HP Mini 2140 for $499 USD. Well worth it, IMO.Quote from: smeezekitty on August 29, 2009, 01:55:25 PM
with windows 7 on a netbook
pages load as fast as a snail crawling across the room


You once again have proven that you have no idea what you're talking about on certain subjects...
Are you RUNNING Win7 right now ? ?
Have you installed it on a Netbook that you own ? ?nope, but he HEARD it does It actually runs reasonably fast because it uses the GPU as a second processor.Quote from: stefun999 on August 30, 2009, 03:09:43 PM
It actually runs reasonably fastbecause it uses the GPU as a second processor.
it does?
then its not really a gpu
its more of 2 cpu'sAre you really READING this or do you just like to know what you're talking about? It still uses it as a graphics processor if it need to but when it is not being used as such it is used for other calculations that a CPU would normally perform.Were did you hear this anyways?@stefun999

Have you bought already a new ONE for your schooling? Update us and post the specifications here.It was posted on a review of someone who installed windows 7 on a netbook.
I will update you on the status of my netbook ownership (probably not until the end of the first semester)Click Here

How about a full size in the same PRICE range ? ?Quote from: patio on September 01, 2009, 07:13:21 AM
Click Here

How about a full size in the same price range ? ?

Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile 2.10GHz
2GB DDR2-800 RAM (Expandable to 4GB)
250GB SATA HDD 5400rpm
ATI Radeon 3100 Video Chipset
15.4" Widescreen
5.49 lbs weight
For only $399.99

This is good!
412.

Solve : Firefox add-on - Athena - must have for anyone who uses canned speeches?

Answer» https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/10557

This is how its organizer looks LIKE:



It installs under right click.

This is an example from my COMPUTER (I just started to MOVE my canned to ATHENA):

413.

Solve : Another screen capture program - PicPick?

Answer» http://picpick.wiziple.net/features

PicPick is an all-in-one software for software developers, graphic designers and home user.

It has an intuitive interface and simple, elegant operation. After starting the software, you simply select one of the tool from the PicPick Tools trayicon menu when you want.
It features a POWERFUL capture tool, image editor, color picker, color palette, pixel ruler, protractor, crosshair, WHITEBOARD and etc. You can use all these tools freely.

PicPick is portable ware, so you don't need any installation.
And, this is DISTRIBUTED as Freeware. So you MAY use this software on any number of computers for as long as you like.



Features

* Captures
- Full Screen (Support for Dual Monitors)
- Active Window
- Window Control (Scroll a page automatically)
- Region, Fixed Region
- FreeHand
- Repeat Last Capture
* Image Editor
- It's very similar to Microsoft Paint, but you can do more.
- It PROVIDES an effect like selection opacity, blur, sharpen, brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, flip, rotate and etc.
* Color Picker
* Color Palette
* Pixel Ruler
* Screen Protractor
* Crosshair
* Screen WhiteboardI like that no installation is necessary, will try.
414.

Solve : AVG Remover - some of you didn't believe me, when....?

Answer»

...I kept saying, AVG ver. 8.0 became a bloated program.
So, right now, AVG FOUND itself in pretty infamous company of Norton, and McAfee, where you need special uninstaller to get rid of it.

http://www.technibble.com/repair-tool-of-the-week-avg-remover/
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Why not just uninstall it via the Add/Remove Programs you might say? Because sometimes the uninstaller doesnt completely remove everything. If you try to install a new version of AVG or some other antivirus, you cant because it believes that the OLD AVG is still installed. This FIXES that by running a script that removes all the registry keys that AVG left behind.

AVG Remover: http://www.avg.com/download-tools

I tried to tell you....
Thanks!!

I updated the Removal Tools and Methods for Uninstalling Major Antivirus ProductsSure thing Special tools should be reserved for removing malware. Not a legitimate antivirus! Now you're talking...
Also, I don't recall, if it was same with AVG 7.5, but, if you run GMER on a computer with AVG 8.0, its entries show there....means, it as DEEPLY built into system core as Norton, and McAfee.
Thus, special tool is needed, like for any rootkit.
Thought this Horse was dead already.....Never, or at least until YOU admit, AVG 8.0 is not that great NOPE...Nope to what?This is totally awesome.Quote from: tina1rules on June 19, 2009, 10:14:17 AM
This is totally awesome.
Tina try not to bump an older thread.
415.

Solve : IObit Security 360 Beta 1.0?

Answer»

Yea I finally tested it out. It has a way to GO still.Quote from: kpac on June 11, 2009, 06:28:03 AM

By the way, after a full scan, this detected two of CA Personal Firewall's files as a Trojan.Agent.
You have CA too?Obviously. So do millions of other people.. Quote from: kpac on June 14, 2009, 11:27:41 AM
Obviously. So do millions of other people..
I know absolutely no one who has CA...but once the LICENCE expires I'm getting avast!, because CA MAKES me RAGE!Quote from: Helpmeh on June 19, 2009, 05:29:00 PM
I know absolutely no one who has CA...but once the licence expires I'm getting avast!, because CA makes me RAGE!
I've had no problems with it. It is fairly slow to open though, but it has good DETECTION rates.
416.

Solve : Firefox add-on - Context Highlight?

Answer» https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/239

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ALLOWS you to quickly and easily HIGHLIGHT all instances of a WORD or phrase within the current page. Simply select the text you want, right click and choose "highlight".

Holding CTRL when clicking "highlight" allows you to highlight new words without automatically clearing the page of highlights first.

I find it much more handy than regular find (CTRL+F), which requires more steps, and it doesn't display all findings.added.... thanks B wow. a time saver! good find broni!
417.

Solve : adrive.com?

Answer»

I THINK Evilfantasy should pen a letter to Mr. BALLMER to explain his (proper) interpretation of Bing!

Then we can all watch ol' Steve fly off the handle on YOUTUBE!

418.

Solve : Samsung NC10 Netbook Review?

Answer»

Are you joking?

Please don't drag this off topic like your other hundreds of posts.Quote from: smeezekitty on August 27, 2009, 09:19:07 PM

i found a issue with copyrighting a picture
i know this is a wrong place
but what if you for example
take out ONE horizontal line of pixels
then its not the same picture so why isnt the copyright released?

Because you have edited copyright MATERIAL...this is also illegal.
419.

Solve : Open Command Prompt Shell Extension?

Answer»

It may come handy...

http://www.freewarefiles.com/Open%20Command-Prompt-Shell-Extension_program_46686.html

The Open Command Prompt Shell Extension ADDS an "Open Command Prompt" menu item to the context menus (right-click menus) in Windows Explorer so that you can open a command prompt in the selected directory (or directories) or in the current directory that you are viewing.

The Open Command Prompt Shell Extension is very LIGHTWEIGHT (less than 16 KiB installed!), supports network paths, supports both x86-32 and x86-64, supports multiple LANGUAGE locales, and is open-source.

WOW! They have thought of everything but a cure to global warming. I STILL use the Send To tools from the original PowerToys extension...
It has to be wonked into Vista however to GET it to work properly...heh, I just add this myself by editing the "folder" HKCR entry

420.

Solve : PDF Annotating - PDF-XChange Viewer?

Answer» http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/pdf-xchange-viewer/pdfxchangeviewer.html

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PDF-XChange Viewer is an ALTERNATIVE viewer for PDF files that ENABLES you to view and annotate PDF files. You can add text, sticky notes, and other annotations and save them to the file, which will be compatible with the standard Adobe PDF reader. The program also includes a handy loupe tool to zoom in on selected areas of a document, as well as options to EXTRACT text and images, export a DOCUMENTS to image formats, and more. PDF-XChange Viewer offers a modern, TABBED interface and an attractive set of features. A Pro version with additional editing features is available for purchase.
421.

Solve : Create your own PDF files - BullZip PDF Printer?

Answer» http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/BullZip_PDF_Printer/BullZip-PDF-Printer.html

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BullZip PDF Printer is a virtual printer DRIVER that enables you to convert any printable document or image to PDF format. It works with all applications that offer a Print option, SIMPLE select the newly added BullZip PDF Printer instead of your regular printer, and the document will be converted and saved as PDF file. In addition to standard conversions, the program ALLOWS you to ADD custom watermarks, merge PDF files, and PROTECT your PDF document. More features than most other free tools. Free for personal and commercial use.


The best PDF creator I have ever used IMO.Nice find man.
422.

Solve : The Case of the Killer Robot?

Answer»

I sure love the old Looney Tune Cartoons.

You should add a poll for our buddy.They USE this case for ethics class in computing / computer science program. I think Killer Robots obviously would not be good, but would be so cool to see
QUOTE from: markk on February 23, 2009, 03:52:56 AM

I think Killer Robots obviously would not be good, but would be so cool to see

Watch Terminator 3Killer Robot?
Well, I think it's amazing!Killer Robots!Quote from: reddevilggg on February 23, 2009, 04:55:35 AM

Quote from: markk on February 23, 2009, 03:52:56 AM
I think Killer Robots obviously would not be good, but would be so cool to see

Watch Terminator 3

I PREFER Terminator 2, but the robot in Terminator 3 is more deadly I agree.Case of the Killer Robot
Author(s): Richard G. Epstein

Richard G. Epstein, Westchester University of Pennsylvania
Mike Melamed, CWRU 2000

The Case of the Killer Robot is a detailed SCENARIO that combines elements of software engineering and computer ethics.

The scenario consists of fictitious articles that touch on specific issues in software engineering and computer ethics. The articles discuss programs such as programmer psychology, team dynamics, user interfaces, software process models, software testing, the nature of requirements, software theft, and privacy. A major consideration is "when is the software good enough?"

The articles in the scenario begin with the indictment for manslaughter of a programmer who wrote faulty code that caused the death of a robot operator. Slowly, over the course of many articles, students are introduced to factors within the software company that also contributed to the accident. They are shown software development as a social process. It is hoped that students will begin to realize the COMPLEXITY of the task of building real-world software and to see some of the ethical issues intertwined in that complexity.

This scenario is about 70 pages long and includes some tongue-in-cheek humor.


Source: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/6769.aspxWell, if you're going to start writing about ethics, we're outta here!

I shall have to look for that.Quote
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

2. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

All Thanx and praise to Issac Asimov...Isaac Asimov on Bill Moyers World of Ideas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CwUuU6C4pkI think some kind of bot already killed this thread...Even bots can sometimes rescue us from nonsense...I'm still waiting...
423.

Solve : Mulreays product review.?

Answer»

Hi guy's I fancy myself as a bit of critic so I'm going to offer some reviews on computers/software and the such. These will take some time to type up so only constructive criticism please!

Cyberlink PowerDVD 8 ultra

Ok so you think your DVD player application is very much like any other you would be wrong. Cyberlink have created just about the best feature packed and comprehensive programme I have seen.
Multiple disk format support Yes
Advanced navigation controls yes
An option to remix and re-edit the scenes from the DVD and upload the finished result to the web. You guessed it yes

If you decide to opt for the ultra edition you will GET a whole host of functionality for your money, blu-ray discs are supported, assuming you have the correct hardware installed of course, as is DVD-audio media and discs created using the Divx pro codec.
The true theatre tech employed by the software enhances the detail and the colour in your videos, getting the best out of both the SOURCE material and your hardware.
Uncompressed hi-def sound is supported as well, meaning that PowerDVD is a sensible choice if you have a home cinema system setup surrounding your box of tricks.
As well as the headlining features you will find a number of smaller utilities that can be handy. The 'say it again' tool repeats lines you might of missed, while read-it-clearly enables you to position the subtitle display wherever you need it on the screen.
The movie re-mix feature can be used to chop and change scenes, add annotations and images, then share over the web. This will tie in with cyberlinks moovielive service.
www.cyberlink.com
£59.99 US $99.95

This review was compiled using multiple other reviews.
More reviews coming very soon... possibly tonight (it's 00:17am here)





Chart your family tree

The key part of any genealogy project is producing a chart to show off the results.

Lets try
www.eogen.com/GEDCOM
www.ancestory.com
www.family-historian.co.uk Freeware 30 day free trial
www.genopro.com 14 day free trial
www.legacyfamilytree.com freeware (limited functionality)
www.whollygenes.com 30 day free trial


Legacy 6 or legacy family tree

This was the one I found most appealing

Legacy 6 enables you to build virtual record cards for each of your decendants. It includes the ability to add photographs and list the sources of your info. Legacy comes with a sample file that you can open to try out the features without using your own data, and info can be displayed in various ways either in list or chart format. In list views you can customise what you see by rearranging the columns. You can also perform internet searches directly from the programme and it is possible to output your info on a webpage. Prity cool. There are restrictions in the free version but you can upgrade. Note you need to enter the password 'family' to install the programme. Hope you enjoy.If there is anything people would like a review of specifically then let me know. Youtube

Oh yes it's the daddy!

As far as video sharing portals go, youtube www.youtube.com is the recognised market leader, a position recognised by Google's purchase of it in Oct 2006, just a year and a bit after it was founded. Youtube's appeal was the ease of use - for the first time users with little PC knowledge or interweb experience could get a video uploaded and viewed by millions in a matter of minutes. Recent indications are that there are close to 100 million videos now up on youtube.com., with a total of three Billion views every month. Whilst the site does not make an official profit recent advertising rights suggests it will. (very soon).
Youtube recently struck some deals with film and t.v companies that will allow them to upload full length movies and programmes to the portal.
This is likely to provide a steady stream of revenue for the entertainment industry, bearing in mind the number of visitors youtube attracts. Recent changes to the site now make it easier for music, movie and TV companies to identify copyrighted content uploaded without permission by users, something which youtube has attracted criticism for in the past.
Nice! Would you mind letting me use the one about Cyberlink PowerDVD 8 ultra? For my blog lolQuote from: computeruler on August 03, 2009, 06:21:52 PM

Nice! Would you mind letting me use the one about Cyberlink PowerDVD 8 ultra? For my blog lol

Go for it. Where is your blog?Thanks!! It has nothing on it as you will see as you look at your unread posts and click on the what are you thinking partI'm your first follower. Feel privileged! lol I do. A blog with nothing and I aready have a follower Quote from: computeruler on August 03, 2009, 06:56:12 PM
I do. A blog with nothing and I aready have a follower

It speaks volumes! You have not said a word and already people are following you! Genius!heheheA duck followed me to the beach once. Turned out it wasn't following me at all, it was going to the beach too. *censored*.Quote from: BC_Programmer on August 03, 2009, 09:10:51 PM
A duck followed me to the beach once. Turned out it wasn't following me at all, it was going to the beach too. *censored*.

I had a picture of some ducks that I took when I was walking to work but I can't find it. Not the best story but I'll keep you posted
I found one but the swearing on it will certainly see me with a ban!Sauerbraten

Sauerbraten is a first person shooter that offers excitement and action in a style reminiscent of Quake II. It's the not the most advanced game of it's type available, it is immersive, with an affective lighting and solid physics engine, and a great soundtrack. It's draws on the success of its predecessor Cube with extensive and original editing options. Like Cube, Sauerbraten is free, open source and runs on Windows, Linux, freeBSD and Mac OS x.

Cube was a project that took the editing of 3d games to a new level, with the ability to create scenery in real time within the game. As well as general improvements to the game engine, the editing features in Sauerbraten are more advanced, with it's six-directional heightfield deformable cube octree system. Basically, this means that you can build any shape by starting with a rectangle on the floor, extending upwards to create a cuboid and PULL in different DIRECTIONS to create your shape.

Rather than follow a story structure, the game is based on showcasing it's tech.
If you want to enter the edit suite press the E key.

http://sauerbraten.org/




Re-Vamp Win XP

Although Win Vista has now been on sale for QUITE a while, most of us will only change are OS if we replace our computers. If you feel that your copy of XP has become a little sluggish and jaded or your just looking at Vista and wishing you had some of those features there are plenty of ways to help.

Updated programmes

A lot of the programmes supplied as standard with XP are starting to look a bit dated now, but the good news is that most have newer versions available to download from the Microsoft website. These include live messanger, live mail and a newer version of media player (beware if you have a pirate copy of XP on your system these can result in a complete shutdown of your OS. And so it should.) You can also try Powertoys which will add some functions not standard with XP including making your desktop imitate Vista.
Since the launch of XP, MS has made many extra features available as powertoys. These are semi-functional in that there available to download from the MS website, but there not supported by MS.
Try TweakUi (very good)

Powertoys link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx




424.

Solve : Liberkey?

Answer»
Handy little program....

http://www.liberkey.com/en/Interesting...thank you.looks like it has a ton of nice tools.I love it. Quote from: Quantos on June 26, 2009, 03:55:07 PM
I love it.

RadioSure is a great app...Quote
RadioSure is a great app...

I have a [emailprotected]$$ stereo, and satellite radio. That might be one that I won't use. But hey, most of those utilities are excellent, and not a single registry repair tool Karnac, how the heck do you find a WEBSITE for everything? It never ceases to amaze me! KEEP em' coming! Karnac hosts the entire Internet on an IBM Deep BLUE computer! Quote from: Aegis on June 27, 2009, 04:50:23 AM
Karnac hosts the entire Internet on an IBM Deep Blue computer!

Shhhh...you wanna GET us in trouble.I had to tease you...I'm basing that on an article that was here a while back, in which IBM stated they had a computer which could host the entire Internet Quote
Karnac hosts the entire Internet on an IBM Deep Blue computer!

I finished READING the internet last night. It's really not that much of a story line, and the plot is equally lousy...You probably have last years edition because the plot is very exciting in the new edition!
425.

Solve : Backup Different Browsers Easily with FavBackup?

Answer» http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/2562/backup-different-browsers-easily-with-favbackup/

Prefer to have a single program that can backup your profile and settings for multiple types of browsers instead of using many different programs? Now you can simplify the backup and restore process with FavBackup.

Supported Browsers: Internet Explorer (6 – , Mozilla Firefox (2 – 3.5), OPERA (9), Safari (3 – 4), Google Chrome (1 – 3)
Broni I tried it ,But said can't find file settingsIt works fine here.
Bad download?Downloaded again same can't find file setting.oh well..Broni it backuped IE ok ,but firefox is where I GET can't find file settingBacked up Firefox fine here.i use mozbackup and it works great, if you have alot of addons and userscripts for firefox then this is for you. sure beats reinstalling all of your addons ,scripts,settings,...everything within your profile! also works for portable firefox. check it out http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.com
426.

Solve : uCoz [Recommendation]?

Answer»

Hello,

My name is Matthew, and I would like to recommend to you the familar and useful web designing generator, uCoz.

It is great for people learning to code, but do not KNOW Pure HTML, or Php, Etc.

Link: www.ucoz.com its free, FAST, and reliable.

Here is a quick description of uCoz

uCoz is a SaaS platform that includes hosting and a website management system. uCoz works according to the principles of Web 2.0 and allows creating of the most complicated projects with extraordinary simplicity and speed.

* Universal content management system (CMS).
* Hosting with unlimited disk space.
* A lot of default designs to choose from.
* A domain in any zone (for EXAMPLE: mysite.com).
* Stable work of the servers (uptime 99.8%).
* E-mail addresses of the form [emailprotected]
* Automatic sitemap file creation.
* HANDY adding of video (youtube.com etc.).
* Data backup.
* TECHNICAL support and documentation.
* Large community of users.
* No cost of a website creation and support.
* More than 500.000 people have already chosen uCoz in three years.

Just try it, Its FREE.

Regards,

427.

Solve : CCleaner updated their Analysis screen?

Answer»

I just updated CCleaner and discovered they have updated the window that displays the results of a Windows scan or Applications scan. Instead of displaying a list of all items, they now show categories of items found. This greatly SHORTENS the initial list; in fact, the FULL results will probably be a short enough list to appear on one screen. If any of these categories are double-clicked, they expand and display the DETAILS of items found in that category.

I like it. Take a LOOK; I think you'll like it, too. Image attached.



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428.

Solve : VLC 1.0.0 is out?

Answer» http://www.videolan.org/vlc/I've been using 0.9.8a. I didn't like the 0.9.9 interface.

I'll give 1.0.0 a shot.yeah I tried it out, it works fine, at least it stopped MAKING you wait. I MEANT, when I open a file with that RC version, it would take a min or two before the video finally loads and this wouldn't happen if I used media player classic.

Glad to see it working good again and that VLC finally got a face lift .... didn't like the older interfaces of the older versions for some (forgotten) reason .... Not bad, I'm keeping it. I refuse to DLoad it cause it's FREE...
Until they CHARGE exhorbititant prices for it i'll not even test it out...You can always contribute to our Chrome account, if it'll make you feel better I love VLC! I need to UPGRADE though, I have 0.8.6 currently
429.

Solve : Paragon Partition Manager 9.5 Professional - Free Today?

Answer»

Paragon Partition Manager 9.5 Professional


http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/Thanks Karnac.

Keep us posted on future things LIKE this. If only Microsoft did this with Windows

CAMERON GrayThanks Karnac! I've been LOOKING for this TYPE of program.

430.

Solve : SnagIt 7.2.5 Full Version Free Download with Genuine Software Key Code?

Answer» http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/07/04/snagit-7-2-5-full-version-free-download-with-genuine-software-key-code/This is the 2nd great app you have posted ....in awhile from this site.
Thanx again !I had to check...Everest was the other one... Quote from: patio on July 04, 2009, 11:10:34 AM
I had to check...Everest was the other one...

The whole mountain?Yepper...
Including a lifesize replica of Sir Edmund himself...No Tenzing? Everybody is all, "ohh, he climbed everest, that's what made him famous!" and it is, but he was prouder of his other accomplishment, where he managed to fit 3 live ferrets in his mouth at once. Same story with good old Edmund Halley, people remember him by the comet that was named after him, and his prediction, but what he REALLY wanted people to remember was his bible mad lib that replaced all the nouns and verbs. for example:


The lord is my bluish toad and my frito; he has become my favourite thing after Urkel. He is my Snookums, and I will praise him, my FATHER's Horse, and I will exalt him, except on Thursdays, which are Days of PRAYER for the great Urkel. Tradition says we must perform one RANDOM act of stupidity and then exclaim in AMAZEMENT, "did I do that?".

When he was on his death bed, he realized, that if the comet did return in the time he predicted, nobody would ever remember his mad-lib involving a fictional character on a medium that was not present at the time. He was heartbroken.And to think that somewhere a doctor is looking for you....Urkel be praised!

oh dear. this is going off-topic. Did I do That?


At any rate, I'd like to POINT out that Snagit has been around for Ages. Great program.It's been around for ages, but never free great Find
431.

Solve : Google (Finally) Bounces Gmail's Beta Tag?

Answer» GOOGLE's Gmail has earned a unique DISTINCTION as one of the longest running programs to maintain a "beta" designation SINCE its debut five years ago. Well the jokes about "Is Google ever going to finish this thing?" should start to peter out with today's news that the e-mail program no longer has the beta tag.

http://www.internetnews.com/webcontent/a ... Gmails+Beta+Tag.htm

About time. Crap.....WRONG forum. It's STILL a BETA....BETA is gone for me.... http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/gmail-leaves-beta-launches-back-to-beta.html
432.

Solve : Bulk Rename Utility?

Answer» http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Main_Intro.php

Bulk Rename Utility is a free file RENAMING software for Windows. Bulk Rename Utility ALLOWS you to easily rename files and entire folders based upon extremely flexible criteria.

Add date/time stamps, replace numbers, insert text, convert case, add auto-numbers, process folders and sub-folders....plus a whole lot more!

- Rename multiple files quickly, according to many flexible criteria.

- Rename files in many ways: add, replace, insert text into file names. Convert case, add numbers. Remove or change file EXTENSIONS.

- Check the DETAILED preview before renaming.

- Rename photos using EXIF meta data (i.e. "Date Picture Taken", "Resolution" and other information embedded in all JPG photo files) Rename your holiday pictures from a meaningless dsc1790.jpg to NewYork1.jpg in a flash.

- Rename MP3 files using ID3 tags (a.k.a. MP3 ID3 tag renaming).

- Change files' creation and modification time stamps.

- It's free.

That UI is obviously designed by a developer


It's... almost painful to look at, really... Kind of reminds me of this blog post:

http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000734.html



I think I'll stick to file searching, at least for now- got to stop feature creep before it gets out of hand... Otherwise we end up with...

Considering I was able to hack together the ability to enumerate Alternate Data Streams using the Backup API I can probably put some support for EXIF into BCFile... which would mean searching based on that data would be trivial.

This has given me many new ideas for my library too- right now the date properties are read-only... but why not make them writable?


the UI though... seriously...I have been using Bulk Rename Utility for a while now and it works well.

The only problem I have had with it is that it cannot read the "date taken" EXIF data from my pictures.
As a substitute, I use the "modified" date for the "Auto Date" feature.Great post thanks Broni, just downloaded and it works great.

Quote from: BC_Programmer on March 05, 2009, 03:22:55 AM
That UI is obviously designed by a developer


It's... almost painful to look at, really... Kind of reminds me of this blog post:

http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000734.html



I think I'll stick to file searching, at least for now- got to stop feature creep before it gets out of hand... Otherwise we end up with...

Considering I was able to hack together the ability to enumerate Alternate Data Streams using the Backup API I can probably put some support for EXIF into BCFile... which would mean searching based on that data would be trivial.

This has given me many new ideas for my library too- right now the date properties are read-only... but why not make them writable?


the UI though... seriously...

to Quote from the PDF Manual

Quote
"First off, DO NOT PANIC!!!!
Many users look at the SCREEN and say "Oh my gawd, what the heck do I do here?"! But Bulk
Rename Utility is really very straightforward to use."

and it really is very straightforward after reading it.It scared me at first too, but I figured it out, and I think, it's a great program.Great tool, thanks for sharing! been looking for something like this for a whileBeen using this utility for a while now. Particularly great for renaming directories.
433.

Solve : A Better Test Bench...?

Answer»

I know that most of you probably have your own way of bench TESTING your motherboards and other computer hardware.

I came across this while browsing Google...and thought some of you may find it useful.

A Better TEST Bench

There are several pages to this...ALONG with a video, as well. Relatively cheap to build...and quite compact.


Enjoy!

434.

Solve : Firefox add-on - TinEye Reverse Image Search?

Answer» https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/8922

TinEye is a reverse image search engine. The plugin adds a right-click menu item that allows you to search for an image to find out where it came from, how it is being used, if modified VERSIONS of the image exist, or to find HIGHER resolution versions.

Pretty cool.AWESOME!! I'm getting that.

Edit: http://tineye.com/search/be6fdda409def44d59462500b182c560dec8585bCool!

http://tineye.com/search/1a75b5217dba05b7a5223064e7cf7ad5ac3a8fd9Yeah, I played with it for good half an hour.

BTW. Those links, you guys posted, they expire after some time. Mr. Google's search is gone already.Yeah, just noticed.The image, you just searched for is my family name COAT of Arms Saw this on a TIP site today and thought I'd search before posting on the forums and Broni beat me to it again, but enjoying the site will be adding the plugin as well.

Yeah that's right I bumped an old topic!

There is also a plug in for IE. http://tineye.com/plugin

http://tineye.com/TinEye_Image_Search.msiQuote
Yeah that's right I bumped an old topic!

Ban yourself at once!

Along with evil for promoting IE Hehe, it FELT very strange...
435.

Solve : eX-L 18?

Answer»

Maingear has launched eX-L 18, which they are bragging to be the world's most Powerful gaming notebook. This PORTABLE is equipped with an Intel CPU and you can choose a Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.4 GHz dual-core), a Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.8 GHz quad-core) or Core 2 Extreme X9300 (2.53 GHz quad-core). It can be configured with up to 8 GB DDR3 and has two GeForce GTX 280M video card in SLI mode (you can configure it with only one GeForce GTX 280M video card). As for storage, you can choose up to three 7,200 rpm hard disk (usually laptops come with 5,400 rpm models, which are slower but consume less power) with up to 500 GB capacity or 80 GB SSD and you can even order your laptop with a RAID0 system to increase performance. It comes with an 18.4” display (resolution of 1920x1200), an illuminated keyboard, Bluetooth 2.1, eSATA port, Firewire port, HDMI output, 7.1 audio, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking, TV out, 12-cell battery, card reader (SD/MS/MSPRO/RS-MMC/MMC) and a built-in 3 Mpixels webcam. The most BASIC model costs USD 2,999, while the most high-end one costs USD 5,982.62.

Quote from 'Hardware secrets'

Certainly looks the business.

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Ive seen a more powerful one with an i7 and 2 280m. I think. I just cant find it now.Quote from: computeruler on August 03, 2009, 06:46:56 PM


Ive seen a more powerful one with an i7 and 2 280m. I think. I just cant find it now.

It just looks very nice though A keyboard that lights up! I WANT oneQuote from: computeruler on August 03, 2009, 06:52:33 PM
I want one

Me too. Thats why you need to buy all your computer stuff from my blog when I get stuff on there. So I can earn %15 off what you buy Quote from: computeruler on August 03, 2009, 07:00:55 PM
Thats why you need to buy all your computer stuff from my blog when I get stuff on there. So I can earn %15 off what you buy

Nyahaha! Lol.Quote from: computeruler on August 03, 2009, 07:00:55 PM
Thats why you need to buy all your computer stuff from my blog when I get stuff on there. So I can earn %15 off what you buy

Will it work in the UK?dunno Quote from: computeruler on August 03, 2009, 07:08:53 PM
dunno

We can try.Quote from: computeruler on August 03, 2009, 07:00:55 PM
Thats why you need to buy all your computer stuff from my blog when I get stuff on there. So I can earn %15 off what you buy

In your dreams buddy
436.

Solve : JavaRA download link?

Answer»

The JAVARA download LINK will be moving to a new home. Anybody using this tool should update their download link/bookmark to SourceForge.net

HTTP://sourceforge.net/projects/javara/

Thanks.Great Tool...
Thanx as ALWAYS for the heads up ! !They had some problems last NIGHT, and download button didn't work, but all seems to be fine today

437.

Solve : SuperF4 Terminates Foreground Processes Instantly with HotKey?

Answer» http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/08/01/superf4-terminates-foreground-processes-instantly-with-hotkey/

The traditional way to kill hung process is to go to Task Manager, by pressing Crlt+Alt+Delete, look for that process, then selects it and click End Process button. Alternatively, you can press Alt+F4 to terminate it directly. However, sometimes it may end up the process refuses to quit, this is because this method typically asks the program to quit (it behave the same way as when you click X button at the upper right of the window) and let it to decide by itself on what to do for the next. That’s why you may fail to terminate processes sometimes by using this method. Now with SuperF4, it can force processes to terminate instantly without letting it any chance to decide what to do later.

SuperF4 is a free utility that reside on SYSTEM tray silently. To kill any processes, you can press Ctrl+Alt+F4 hotkey, then the process will be terminated instantly. Besides using hotkey, it has provided you another method to kill processes by using mouse. To enable the mouse mode, press Win+F4 and you will notice that the cursor changes to skull and crossbones icon, then click on the window to terminate it. To DISABLE the mouse mode, just press Esc key and the cursor will changes to normal look.

SuperF4 http://superf4.googlecode.com/files/SuperF4-1.0%20%28Installer%29.exe) consumes only 0.08 MB of your hard disk space and is able to kill all kinds of processes, regardless of hung or active processes. You may need to take note that it doesn’t prompt you to save your work before it is terminated, so please make sure that you have saved all WORKS before using it to kill especially for active processes. SuperF4 definitely will come handy as you don’t need to reboot your computer anymore whenever the hung process fails to be terminated.Cool I've downloaded thanks for that Broni. Downloaded and it works great! Make sure on vista or win 7 to run the installer as adminDon't kill your computer

BTW, the above tool costs 1 gift certificate
enjoy!Looks little bit fake...think, I can use it? yup!As an aside- the different between This and a regular alt-F4 is that the standard Alt+F4 sends the foreground window the WM_CLOSE message; SuperF4 get's the foreground process and forces it to close with TerminateProcess...

Say, what happens if you Ctrl-Alt-F4 Explorer?It terminates that too. There should be some thing so it doesnt terminate it. Im taskbarless nowQuote from: computeruler on AUGUST 03, 2009, 09:59:43 PM
It terminates that too. There should be some thing so it doesnt terminate it. Im taskbarless now

LOL!


task manager, new task-> "explorer"

I had t go to bed anyways
438.

Solve : VideoSpirit Lite - another media converter?

Answer» http://www.nirmaltv.com/2009/07/23/useful-application-for-converting-videos-videospirit-lite/

VideoSpirit Lite is a free utility for Windows which is designed in order to help you easily CONVERT your MOVIES, extract audio and images from the videos with great ease. If you are looking for a free application to convert videos from one FORMAT to another, then VideoSpirit Lite should be handy utility. With VideoSpirit Lite, you can convert video files among VCD, SVCD, DVD, MPEG, AVI, DivX, ASF, DAT, SWF, FLV, 3GP, RM, MP3, MP4, MOV etc.



The application supports variety of video formats and also has features for extracting audio and images from the video.

Features of VideoSpirit Lite;

* Convert Video Files among VCD / SVCD / DVD / MPEG / AVI / DivX/ASF / WMV/DAT / SWF / FLV / 3GP / RM / MP4 / MOV
* Extract audio tracks from video files
* Extract images from video files
* Smart and neat interface, very easy to use


OH great more video spa.... oh, hello Broni.

would it do better than handbrake, which is also free too?I guess a side by side comparison would be one way to find out...
439.

Solve : New Computer - Is this a scam??

Answer»

I have been investigating many new computers lately, but the two that stuck out for me were these:

CybertronPC X-CRUISER2 CANN2120 Gaming PC - Athlon X2 7750 2.70GHz, 4GB, 500GB, DVDRW, 9500GT, Vista Home Premium 64, Red
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4774450&CatId=2658

iBuypower Gamer Power 506 Gaming PC - AMD Athlon X2 7750, 4GB, 500GB, DVDRW, 9500GT 1GB, 580W, MS Office 2007 Trial, Vista Home Premium 64
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4531720&CatId=2658

The graphics cards are GREAT, the processors good, everything seems to be good about them. But they're both selling for only $600 and I'm wondering if this is some sort of scam?

Also, since I want to have options, any information regarding other computers like the above would be helpful ; here are some specs i want:

Use: gaming, schoolwork, music
Budget $400-$800
RAM : 3gb and up
Processor: 2.6 ghz and up
6 or more usb ports
Good graphics card (preferably NVidia Geforce 9500 or better)
Hard drive space: 250gb and up
The os doesn't really matter, preferably a windows or maybe linux (I most likely will be putting xp on it anyway)

I am looking for a computer that will last a long time and I'm open to hearing about computers that you have and what is good/bad about them

ThanksFirstly, welcome to the forums, hope you enjoy it here.

To answer your question - it's no scam, they're just not fantastic machines.
Don't get me wrong, they're perfectly adequate and indeed very powerful, it's just that the CPU is low-mid end, the graphics card is low end, the PSU in the first is barely adequate leaving no upgrade headroom ... etc.
Just the standard cost cutting you'd expect on a prebuilt machine in that price range.
Sounds very negative I know, but it's actually not.

Would you be able to build your own machine? Building your own usually gives you more flexibility and much better value, for your budget you could get an extremely powerful rig.

The processor and graphics card together are capable of playing games such as COD 5. The graphics card i thought was one of the better ONES from Nvidia, I know its no the 9800 GT X or anything but its not "Low" end is it? although it is quite cheap in price

I am not really looking to upgrade anything too much, and i think its adequate enough to run most applications nowadays except for real hard hitters like crysis. Im just a casual gamer, and I don't really care if i have to adjust game settings a bit low to play games.

Thanks for the tips, i will definitely look into putting one together myself (from Newegg?) Quote from: steven16 on July 02, 2009, 01:19:57 PM

The processor and graphics card together are capable of playing games such as COD 5.
Sure, they're capable of handling most modern games at low/medium settings.

Quote
The graphics card i thought was one of the better ones from Nvidia, I know its no the 9800 GT X or anything but its not "Low" end is it? although it is quite cheap in price
It is low end, yes. I have one in my server, so I know. As I said, it's fine for older games or newer games on lower settings, but it's a low end card. If you're not a gamer, or don't mind lowering settings, it'd be fine for you. For the price though, you can do much better I think.

Quote
Thanks for the tips, i will definitely look into putting one together myself (from Newegg?)
Newegg seems good to me, I know most people buy from there. I'm in the UK so I can't comment personally.
If you need any help or advice putting a build together do feel free to ask, some of us are also quite good at speccing out machines so I'm sure you'll get some full build suggestions too.
With that in mind, do you need a keyboard/mouse/monitor/anything else other than the computer?late post yes...
but anyway 9500GT is not a bad graphics card if you are command and conquer 3, AOE3, Battlefield 2 type of gamer and it requires very low power.

But it's probably better to say that it's similar to an integrated graphics card, except it has descrete memory onboard .... Put one together yourself on newegg. If you want to play anything like cod5 on high then you want something better then a 9500gt. That cpu ISNT the best EITHER. If you want some help selecting parts then give me a budget
440.

Solve : mozbackup- for Firefox?

Answer»

It ALLOWS you to backup and restore bookmarks, mail, contacts, history, extensions, cache ETC. It's an easy way to do Firefox backup, Thunderbird backup ..also firefox portable. mozbackup is a portable app, no install just unzip and use it. http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.comIntresting.. Thanks for this.

Regards,
I've used mozbackup for both Firefox and Thunderbird backups. Easy to use and works well. I LIKE it. Have not tried it with FF 3.5 yet but it says it's compatible. Been using it for years....yes it does work with 3.5Sounds cool, I'll install it and see how it GOES how does mozbackup compare to FEBE, which is another tool that can do backup?

FEBE -- https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2109I use both.
FEBE backs up automatically daily, so it's one less thing to remember.

441.

Solve : Drive Backup 9.0 Professional Edition?

Answer»

Giveaway of the day is offering Drive Backup 9.0 Professional Edition.

Drive Backup 9.0 Professional Edition can do more to protect your system in 40 minutes TIME than any other professional backup software on the market. With ADVANCED total backup and restore functionality, Drive Backup 9.0 Professional is a highly-rated tool set where advanced users leverage the robust technology that’s also found in Paragon’s Drive Backup business solutions.

Also available free is RESCUE Kit.

Rescue Kit professionally fixes boot problems as well as retrieves your data when your system fails to boot. It even RESCUES deleted partitions.

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/drive-backup-9-0-professional-edition-english-version/#comments


The problem with GOTD is normally by the time i get there the offer is no longer valid.
Also the app needs to be installed and registered within a WEEK or it takes a dump.

But thanx for the heads up...Yup, I'm having a problem downloading Drive backup....have sent a request to support...I'm not getting the window to enter email address for the activation key......

442.

Solve : Firefox add-on - SkipScreen?

Answer» https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/11243

Wherever you need to click through ads or wait for countdowns, SKIPSCREEN will be there to make your life EASIER. SkipScreen automatically clicks through the hoops to get to the content you want.

SkipScreen will be tenaciously maintained and improving all the time.

We're starting with some of the most popular sites. But if there's a site whose superfluous pages and delays annoy you, please TELL us!

Supported sites:

* Rapidshare.com
* zShare.net
* MediaFire.com
* Megaupload.com
* Sharebee.com
* Depositfiles.com
* Sendspace.com
* Divshare.com
* Linkbucks.com
* Uploaded.to


And many more on the way!
Keep them coming. Thanks Broni.Quote from: Mulreay on August 02, 2009, 08:41:56 PM
Keep them coming. Thanks Broni.
Heh, just wait until all 117 need to be updated at once.... Quote from: kpac on August 03, 2009, 02:48:04 AM
Heh, just wait until all 117 need to be updated at once....

Good CALL
443.

Solve : Macrium Reflect?

Answer»

The issue of not having proper backups comes up here more than we care to see.
A solid backup strategy would solve most people's woes and make things easier so you will often see me recommending my image program of choice Acronis TRUE Image.
There are others such as Norton Ghost or Paragon but these are paid apps and some people are on a budget...

Along comes a FREE solution called Macrium Reflect

On first try it backed up a 150G partition about 1/3 full in approx. 6 minutes...this seemed too good to be true.
Stored the image on a secondary partition and wiped C:
Created a bootable CD using their tool and re-booted to the CD.
Reflect loaded asked which image file i wanted to restore and to where. I pointed it to the C: partition (Vista Ultimate X64) and let it do it's thing.
Less than 10 minutes later it says it's done.

I hesitated and then removed the boot CD and re-booted. BOOM ! Back into Vista with no glitches at all...programs , data, all intact and running perfectly.

Since i'm used to paying for a product to take care of this regular chore needless to say i was impressed !

However there are some features you won't be able to use in the FREE Edition...some of these may be important others not...

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Windows Server 2003 compatibility

File and Folder backup

Differential disk images and backups

Incremental disk images and backups

VBScript Generator

Email notifications

Password Protection

AES Encrypion

Auto Verify Images

Run programs before or after backup

Shut down PC after backup

Windows system event log support

Windows PE 2.0 Rescue CD with RAID support

Windows boot menu

Technical support by email and forum access

Commercial/Business use

A few other observations:
It wants to give it's own file name to each image created...make sure to create your own so they can be tracked; burned to CD/DVD etc.
It wants to save to the last folder/partition it used. Not such a big deal unless you move/swap drives and partitions around as much as i do...so pay attention to where the image is being saved to.
The info on using it a Bart's PE enviornment are OK but INCOMPLETE...however these can be found at the Bart's site anyways.

Overall Score : I'd have to give this one a 9 out of 10 as a FREE alternative to the paid apps out there. It's a solid performer without alot of bells and whistles...just what i look for in software.

Conclusion: Although for my needs the missing features are a drawback so it won't replace ATI for me but for ALL others out there that are stubborn or putting off backups you now have NO EXCUSE.
Get it now. No telling how long the FREE version will be around.

patio

02_19_09

Step by Step Guide

Reason for edit: Tutorial added

Kudos to Broni.An added tip i neglected to MENTION...
Image files should always be verified by the app that created them before being relied upon as backups...most people skip this time consuming step.
Always store them on a partition/drive that does NOT get de-fragmented....this will ruin a good image file.

patio.See i told you people ignore backups.... remember when backing up that your reverse lights are on.Macrium Reflect suprisingly enough does this automatically...i had never seen those white lights on my hard drives prior to this...I got hit by a trailer that was REVERSING. I didn't see any white lights, then it hit me, and I did.


In any case your quite right in declaring that people don't do backups. I myself am in the "too lazy" sub-group, despite losing copious amounts of work as a result of not having a backup.

However you have driven me to perform this "backup" thing people speak so highly of. I better not be all sticky afterwards. I hate when that happens.Trust me...you'll do fine.
No stickiness i promise.thanx for the heads up, as I suspected vista falls short on backup. love this forum....I would also like to post back... I was in fact not sticky afterwards. However I felt a certain EMPTINESS... so I ate a sandwich.PBJ ? ?

With bananas ?well, actually, yes, PBJ.

However this caused an interesting conundrum- I got jam on myself, and thus ended up sticky anyway.I KNEW it ! !

444.

Solve : SpaceSniffer?

Answer»

A different take on analyzing your disk space. Very SIMILAR to WinDirStat.

Unzip it to it's own folder.

http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer/index.htmlnice find. Makes a nice addition to my admin toolkit.If that's all of the information you are going to give then you shouldn't have even TAKEN the time to post it.

Edit: The reply this post was referring to has been removed. Quote from: evilfantasy on March 26, 2010, 09:25:38 PM

If that's all of the information you are going to give then you shouldn't have even taken the time to post it.
Quote from: evilfantasy on March 26, 2010, 09:25:38 PM
If that's all of the information you are going to give then you shouldn't have even taken the time to post it.

Perhaps, but it still offers more input than your post did. At least I gave an opinion about it.Sorry michaewlewis. My reply wasn't directed at you.

There was a spam post I replied to. I didn't realize it was spam and the post has since been moved. There you go causing TROUBLE again EF I seem to attract trouble recently. I need to go hide for a while.

Just like I MISSED that it was a spam post I missed the fact that it now looks like I was taking a shot at michaewlewis. Quote from: evilfantasy on March 29, 2010, 07:40:39 PM
I seem to attract trouble recently. I need to go hide for a while.

Just like I missed that it was a spam post I missed the fact that it now looks like I was taking a shot at michaewlewis.
WELL, better than taking a shot at Michael Spinks or Lenox Lewis I'm glad you explained yourself. I was planning an attack on your blog, but I think I will call it off now.
445.

Solve : SpywareBlaster 4.3?

Answer» Source...

Official Mirror - http://www.majorgeeks.com/SpywareBlaster_d2859.html

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Prevent the installation of spyware, malware, and other potentially unwanted software!

New in this version:
-SeaMonkey 2.x support
-Improved Firefox (and other Gecko-based browsers) support
-Improved high-DPI support
-Misc IE Settings enhancements for Windows Vista/7
-Fixed incorrect "not enough free space" message on large hard drives
-Numerous additional bug fixes, tweaks, and optimizations

This 4.3 release provides enhanced PROTECTION, performance, and bug fixes.

UPDATING OPTIONS IN SPYWAREBLASTER
SpywareBlaster still offers the built-in Check for Updates feature. This feature is completely free and allows you to keep up-to-date by clicking on a button in the SpywareBlaster interface.

SpywareBlaster ALSO offers SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate - a brand-new updating solution. Just set it up, and AutoUpdate will check at every system boot for the latest updates and enable the newest protection (other options are available).

As much as we would LIKE to provide auto-updating functionality for free, costs are simply too great to make it feasible. AutoUpdate functionality is $9.95 (US) per year, which HELPS to cover the bandwidth costs. The Check for Updates function remains completely free, as does SpywareBlaster. You only need to pay if you wish to have the extra convenience of AutoUpdate.

SpywareBlaster is freeware.

System Requirements: Windows 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista, 7. (32 and 64-bit)
446.

Solve : Secondary HDD and proxy software help?

Answer»

Does anyone know of company that MAKES GOOD SECONDARY HDDs for laptops? Also I'm looking for a PROXY software that will UPDATE its proxy list every so often so I don't have to. SeagateProximitron.

447.

Solve : Giveaway of the Day - Start Menu 7 Pro?

Answer»

Pretty COOL!

Windows 2000/ 2003/ XP/ Vista/ 7

Giveaway of the Day - Start Menu 7 Pro

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Terms and conditions

Please note that the software you download and install during
the Giveaway period comes with the following important limitations:
1) No free technical support
2) No free upgrades to future versions
3) Strictly non-commercial USAGE
448.

Solve : dvd rom drive?

Answer»

does anybody know of a DVD re writable BURNER for under 50 DOLLARS that is reliableQuote from: mat123 on April 25, 2010, 11:47:45 AM

does anybody know of a DVD re writable burner for under 50 dollars that is reliable

1. Why did you title your thread "DVD ROM DRIVE" when you want a DVD-RW drive?

2. I should THINK the latest PIONEER would be as good as any other drive you can get. DVR-118L (IDE) or DVR-218L (SATA) both around $25 or less.



This is really posted in the wrong section, but here's a link to a whole bunch of dvd burners for less than $30.
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=5&name=CD-DVD-Burners&Order=REVIEWS
449.

Solve : Kaspersky Rescue Disk?

Answer»

Free technical anti-virus . I think it's worth the experience and use
Boot from the Kaspersky Rescue Disk to scan and remove threats from an infected computer without the risk of infecting other files or computers.
To download the software from
http://devbuilds.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/RescueDisk/
Burn this ISO image to a CD, insert it into the infected system's CD-ROM drive, enter the PC's BIOS, set it to boot from the CD and reboot the computer.



Please link to the software home page with these types of downloads. Thanks.
This is neither computer news nor anything new. There are lots of free boot time AV scanners available.Oh - Sorry
If this is old. But we are right now. Block the roads due to SNOW Quote

Please link to the software home page with these types of downloads. Thanks.
Thank you for the alert . i am beginnerYour welcome.

Rescue ISO's from antivirus vendors UPDATE sometimes multiple TIMES in a days time. Sometimes multiple times an hour. So it's always best to GET them from the source.
450.

Solve : Google acquires BumpTop – Rush to download the free version!?

Answer»

This is pretty cool.

Google acquires BumpTop – Rush to download the FREE VERSION!

SOURCE: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/google-acquires-bumptop-rush-to-download-the-free-version#ixzz0mt5FHVe2

My new desktop.
Click to enlarge.
Gee, someone's GONE a bit mad on customising their desktop.... Yes and I am HATING myself for it. I usually do not like customizing too much and I have definitely gone over the edge now! This program is fairly cool...