K3B – Free CD/DVD burning tool for KDE Linux
Posted on November 1, 2009 - Filed Under Free Software Downloads | 1 Comment
K3B is the official CD/DVD authoring tool for Linux KDE desktop. It allows you to create, burn, copy, CD’s and DVD’s. Create audio CD/DVD, Data discs perform disc-to-disc copies, it also includes a DVD ripping function.
To burn audio CD’s using K3B follow these simple steps. Click on the new audio CD project icon in the welcome screen of K3B.
VIPRE Antivirus and Antispyware Review
Posted on October 20, 2009 - Filed Under Free Software Downloads | 1 Comment
We have probably heard this too many times to count. “I have the latest security updates for (insert name of anti-virus and anti-spyware software here), but my Windows computer still runs so slow at times! There must be something else still on my computer.”
It is possible that the security software missed something. It is also possible that some other factor is the cause, such as defragmenting, or lack thereof. Of course, there is always the potential for the culprit to be the security software itself.
Kids Watch – Keep kids safe while on the Internet
Posted on October 14, 2009 - Filed Under Free Software Downloads | 1 Comment
When it comes to the safety of children, one does not have to go to great lengths to convince people of how important it is to shield kids from harm. Sex offender registries, safety information for parents, safe school zones, and many other measures are in place to keep children safe. However, one area that has been a pitfall in recent years, has been Internet safety.
Clean up your Windows desktop using Fences
Posted on October 13, 2009 - Filed Under Free Software Downloads | 1 Comment
The Windows Desktop has become a staple working area for Windows users over the years. Even with the advent of the My Documents folder, people still love to put file on their desktop because, well, they are easy to find. You turn on your computer, and they are right there in front of you. The thing you have to ask yourself is are your staring at an organized set of information, or does your Desktop look like the aftermath of a hurricane with the amount of files scattered about?
Convert your Windows computer into a virtual machine
Posted on October 10, 2009 - Filed Under Free Software Downloads | 1 Comment
I’ve previously written about how to create a virtual machine using VMware and how to install Ubuntu in VirtualBox and install Ubuntu in Virtual PC 2007. This is all great if you want to start from scratch and install a completely new OS such as Windows, Linux, etc.
However, what if you want to simply take a snapshot of your current operating system and virtualize it? Though I have talked about converting a physical server into a virtual server, I have not yet discussed how to take a consumer OS, such as Windows XP and convert that into your own virtual machine.
Free PC software to tweak Windows – Commands in Demand
Posted on October 7, 2009 - Filed Under Free Software Downloads | Leave a Comment
Whether you are a technical or non-technical person, at some point in your experience with Windows based computers, you will need access to some level of system functionality. It may be as minor as getting to the Control Panel, or something more complex like accessing the Registry Editor. There are several Windows tools that work with and can affect system operations, but there are not always the easiest to locate.
