February 8, 2012

Backup my Computer?

This could be you.

is a rare occasion that a burglar would steal your family photo albums, but throwing your precious laptop into their bag of goodies, and in turn 19,500 of your fondest memories; your wedding, a tropical vacation, or the birth of your child; the video of his first steps; will be more devastating than the accident itself, a fire is even less forgiving.

PortableApps.Com – Applications on the GO!

Now you can carry your favorite computer programs along with all of your bookmarks, settings, email and more with you. Use them on any Windows computer. All without leaving any personal data behind.

Windows 7 Screen Capturing

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Where can I find a free Screen capturing tool for windows 7?  Answer: Windows has always had the Print Screen button (PRT SCR) to make a screen capture of your entire desktop. The sole function of this key is to take a snapshot or picture of your computer screen and copy it to the clipboard [...]

Microsoft’s Virtual PC 2007

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Virtualization Software 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. Microsoft has released several versions of their [...]

SyncToy – Copy and Backup Your Files

Microsoft SyncToy 2.0

SyncToy 2.0 for Windows is a easy to use, customizable application helps you copy, move, rename, and delete files between folders and computers.

Switcher – Switch Between Applications

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Switcher is a free utility for Windows Vista and Aero enabled.  As the name suggests, the application gives you a new twist to the standard Windows switching (ALT-TAB).   Switcher allows you easily manage all your application windows on one screen, quickly search through them, even decorate them with your favorite colors and fonts.    To [...]

RocketDock – Launch your Applications

Not having to navigate the start menu to get to your favourite and most-used applications can be a time saver.  The enchanced start menu in Windows Vista helps, and is a vast improvement over previos versions of Windows, as do the tried-and-true, quick launch buttons on the task bar, and handy Send to Desktop (create [...]