3 Ways to Change Bitrate on MP3 Files
To reduce the size, the difference in quality is negligible to most listeners
7-Zip vs WinZip vs WinRAR vs Windows Compression
We give you the skinny on the pros and cons of each
How to Automatically Delete Files in Windows
Create a batch file and then schedule it to run
Earlier I wrote about a program called DropIt that automatically moves or copies files for you when new files appear inside a folder. This can be useful, for example, if you have […]
How to Scan Your Network for Devices and Open Ports
Apps for iPhones, Androids, Windows and OS X
Earlier I had written a post on how to detect WiFi leechers on your network and mentioned a couple of smartphone apps you could use to scan your home network. […]
6 Ways to Extract Images from PDF Files to TIFF, JPEG, PNG
From basic and free to Acrobat Pro and Photoshop
I recently got a PDF file via email that had a bunch of great images that I wanted to extract as separate JPEG files so that I could upload them to […]
Best Free Spyware and Malware Removal Software
Keep the bad guys from stealing your stuff
Your computer is probably the most valuable asset in your home, even though it’s not the most expensive. Gaining access to your computer can make a lot of money for […]
Download Entire Web Sites in Firefox using ScrapBook
The downloaded version will look exactly the same
Need to save a webpage or website so that you can view it offline? Are you going to be offline for an extended period of time, but want to be […]
How to Fix Access is Denied, File May Be In Use, or Sharing Violation Errors in Windows
The solution depends on the message you receive
Ever try to delete a file and get an Access is Denied error? Or maybe you’re trying to copy or move a file or folder and you get a message […]
How to Recover Accidentally Deleted Files
3 important things to check first
If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably deleted something important on your computer that you need to recover ASAP! Hopefully, the files or folders that are now gone were deleted […]
Guide to Converting Images into Windows or Mac Icons
Personalize your hard drive with a picture of your pet
Are you looking for a quick way to take any picture that is in BMP, JPG, or PNG format and convert it into a Windows icon in ICO format? There are […]
Best Tools for Copying a Large Number of Files in Windows
Third-party apps for Windows 7 users
If you’ve been using Windows 8 as your main PC, you have probably noticed the vastly upgraded performance and user interface when copying files. Finally, Microsoft decided to revamp some […]
Monitor a Folder for Changes Using Directory Monitor
The free version is more than enough for most people
If you’re looking for an advanced tool to monitor changes that occur to a folder or directory, look no further than DirectoryMonitor. The program comes in many forms, one being […]
Save and Restore Desktop Icon Layout/Position on Windows
Third-party apps help you do what Microsoft won't
If you are someone who has to connect their computer to external displays all the time for presentations at work or for watching a movie at home on your TV, […]
How to Open Password Protected RAR Files
Hint: it's really hard and you may have to pay for the software to do it
Have you ever ended up with a RAR file that was password protected? Maybe you set the password yourself and forgot it! Whatever the case, there are a couple of […]
5 Programs to Turn Your PC into a Streaming Media Center
Watch your movies and listen to music even when not at home
After I bought my iPad, I realized I don’t really use my laptop as much anymore. This means that I really use my desktop a lot a less! Unfortunately, my […]
Best Windows (Alternative) Shell Replacement Programs
You can completely change its look and feel and use less resources
Looking for some good desktop/shell replacement programs for Windows? For those of you who feel the need, the need to customize, an alternative shell to the Windows shell is one […]
Get Free Microsoft Antivirus Software For Your Windows PC
Is there really such thing as a good free antivirus software? Companies like McAfee and Norton only charge around $40 for their basic antivirus packages, which is a relatively low […]
How to Mount ISO Images using Alcohol 120%
Alcohol 120% is a really cool software that will let you create virtual CD/DVD ROM drives. With a virtual drive, you won’t have to load the physical media, so you […]