Entries Categorized as 'computers'

Blogging costs and getting older

Date July 2, 2008

Let’s face it. Most of us do not make money on the internet. Maybe a bit of pocket money. So why do we blog and design websites and learn photoshop, paintshop pro, css, java, xhtml? In my case, it’s an intellectual exercise for my retirement years. I love learning about computers and web design. However, [...]

Another file storage site: dropbox

Date June 19, 2008

Drop box is in beta format still and you need to apply to use it.
Here’s what it does.
Super fast
We’re obsessed with performance every step of the way.
Effortless sync
Changes to your files are instantly synced across your computers.
Works like you do
No complicated interface to learn.
It’s seamlessly integrated into your desktop.
Always accessible
All of your stuff [...]

Recover erased files from your digital camera

Date June 10, 2008

This is freeware.
Have you ever erased a photo from your digital camera by mistake? Well you can retrieve it with PC Inspector Smart recovery. You can do that via your camera being hooked up with the card in it or with the card inserted into the computer. You cannot retrieve images which have been overwritten.
PC [...]

Computer cleaning up tips new to me

Date June 3, 2008

Since I’ve had my Firefox problem, which still exists, I’ve learnt a few things about cleaning up computers.
Firstly, the Add/Remove function in Windows does not remove all the data in that application. You have probably noticed that. So people use a third party uninstallers. Your uninstaller 2008 was recommended but that cost, so I found [...]

Nirsoft’s free utilities

Date May 23, 2008

I came across this site when I wanted a web site screen shot utility.
Here’s what else Nirsoft has.
* Password Recovery Utilities
o MessenPass - Recover the passwords of instant messenger programs: Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, Trillian, and more…
o Mail PassView - Recover the passwords of popular email clients: Outlook Express, MS Outlook, Eudora, Mozilla Thunderbird , [...]