Virtual PC 2007 is a powerful software virtualization solution that allows you to run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation, providing a safety net to maintain compatibility with legacy applications while you migrate to a new operating system. It also saves reconfiguration time, so your support, development, and training staff can work more efficiently.

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The P320 from Asus looks like a slightly scaled-down version of the HTC Touch. But it offers a more premium version than HTC Touch. Measuring just 13.4mm at 105 grams, the P320 is the smallest Windows Mobile powered device that we have come across.The phone is available in two colors, jet-black and pearl-white. (more…)

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Everyone likes freeware because it’s easily available and quite seful too.
Windows has decent security though it is at a basic level. With the release of Windows Vista, security has improved significantly, specially in the networking area. Although the operating system offers various security features, there are some aspects that are overlooked. For instance, updates keep arriving from the Internet even when one has disabled automatic downloads for updates.
xp-AntiSpy takes care of such windows slip-ups. Download xp- antispy 3.96.6 from www.xp-antispy.org

One need not be an expert to use this application. It’s a few kilobytes in size. It includes a list of around 50 Windows functions that one can enable or disable. The settings are categorized according to application areas such as media player,error reports, network, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Messenger. When you select an option from the list in the main window, a brief explaination of the function appears. However, if you aren’t sure which settings to change, take a look at the ‘Suggested’ section in the ‘Profile’ drop-down menu.

TIP: xp-AntiSpy also offers to tune your computer. It helps you increase the number of parallel network connections. This can be done through the ‘Connection limit’ option which is under the ‘Special’ button on the menu bar. Windows has a limitation of 10 simultaneous connections, but with this application, there is no limit. You will need to increase the number of parallel network connections when using file-sharing protocols such as BitTorrent; with this application one often exceeds the limit of 10 parallel connections.
You can check the current status by opening the Event Viewer. Simply open the ‘Run’ dialogue box from the Start Menu and type ‘eventvwr.msc‘, and then press the [ENTER] key. free Antivirus - AVG

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XP allows you to view folders five different ways: thumbnails, tiles, icons, list, details, but what you select for one folder doesn’t apply to all of them. Sure, you can configure each folder individually, but that takes far too long.
To apply the same view universally,
Go to My Documents,
click Tools,
then Folder Options,
then select the View tab,
and click Apply to All Folders.

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I have installed Windows Live Messenger on my computer. Everytime I visit Hotmail to check mail or open Internet Explorer, Windows Live Messenger starts. I disabled this messenger from startup but I cannot figure out to stop it from activating itself every time I open IE.

We can try disabling Windows Live Messenger from opening up every time you start Internet Explorer with the following steps. Open Internet Explorer, click on ‘Tools I Manage Add-ons’. In the list of add-ons, look for ‘Windows Live
Sign-In Helper’. Select it and click on the ‘Disable’ radio button. Click on ‘OK’ and restart your computer. This add-on is usually installed because a component called ‘Windows Live Sign-In Assistant’ is usually installed during the initial setup. Disabling this should solve your problem.

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SECURE YOUR STUFF Data security should always be given prime importance, especially if it is confidential. The standard procedure to secure data would be to either hide it or rename the file extension. But the smart way to do this is to encrypt it. An ordinary home user with a few personal documents, however, might not need a full-fledged encryption application for the purpose. Therefore, a freeware like CryptoExpert Lite 2006 would be the ideal encryption tool for such a user. It uses an on-the-fly encryption system to encrypt and decrypt data using the CAST 128 encryption mode. The data can only be accessed once the user logs in. (more…)

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Windows Notepad comes in handy when you want to quickly jot down notes. EditPad lite is an excellent replacement for Windows Notepad, with its compact design. It boasts of all the features required by a full-fledged text editor. (more…)

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