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Repair corrupted ZIP files - How to

Sometimes while downloading large zip files, you end up with a corrupted file due to some missing peices and have to download the whole file again. Also you could have backed up data to CD’s only to find yourself unable to unzip then because the file is corrupted.
DiskInternals ZIP Repair is a free software that [...]

Firefox 3 available on Mozilla ftp server

Firefox 3 is available for download on Mozilla’s ftp server though the official website and the world record pages have not yet been updated to the new version.
So if you dont want to wait for the official page to reflect the change, get your copy from their ftp server now.
Download Firefox 3 here
ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/3.0/

I installed it [...]

RocketDock - Launch apps faster like Mac OSX launcher

RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.

Now with added Taskbar support your minimized windows can appear as icons on [...]

AVG users must update to AVG 8 to receive updates

In my last post I had written that I was using AVG on my laptop. Grisoft recently released AVG 8 and has asked that all existing users update to their latest version (from v7.5 to v8).

The last date to update to AVG 8 is May 30. Grisoft announced that v7.5 users will not receive further [...]

Free 6 months licensed Kaspersky Internet Security

I have used Kaspersky Internet Security for more than a year now on my desktop.
Incase any of you are interested in getting a licensed version of KIS, they are giving away free licensed copies. The license key is valid for 6 months. This is really useful for people who have new laptops which come with [...]

8hands - Manage all your social networking at one go

If you are the type that loves social networking and have multiple profiles at social networking sites, then this is the program for you.
8hands is a small and friendly desktop application that will simplify your social networking experience. Forget all those logins and refreshing of a million tabs - let 8hands do the dirty work [...]

PortableApps - Take your apps and email with you !

First of all, I would like to thank everyone for staying with my during this time of crisis when I couldn’t update this blog. Finally we have managed to secure an internet connection and this blog will be updated as before. Again thanks to all my readers, I will be running an exciting contest soon. [...]

How to automatically shutdown computer

Lets say you want to download or update programs while you are away from the computer but want it to shut down after some time ?
How to automatically shut down windows computer
AMP WinOFF is a tiny program that allows you to automate the windows xp shutdown. There are three method to choose when the computer [...]

How to speedup your computers startup process

Has your computer been taking ages to startup ? You start the computer, make coffee and come back by the time the system has finished booting up ?
Why is the computer slow at startup ?
When your computer running Windows starts up, it attempts to load all the programs listed in the startup file at the [...]

How to get web widgets on Vista Sidebar

Not many people have started using Vista but for those who have, the sidebar is an important source of information and accessibility. Now if only there was a way to have web based widgets (Google gadgets, widgets on your blog) on the sidebar..
Well actually there is a way ! Amnesty Generator is a program that [...]