articles about free software
Feb
03
Third and final product for testing is Wise Disk Cleaner and this is also the one which has impressed me the least. Installation includes two aspects worthy of a cautionary note, one at the beginning and another at the end. First up is an option to install the Ask Toolbar which is enabled by default. …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/02/three-alternatives-to-ccleaner-part-3/
Jan
30
I know there is already a seemingly endless supply of free PDF readers and tools available but Benubird PDF is not your usual PDF software, in fact it’s quite unique in the genre. Ignore the title too which tends to imply its features specifically target PDF documents. Benubird PDF is actually a document organizer/manager supporting …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/01/benubird-pdf-nice-free-documents-manager/
Jan
25
In Part 2 we are going to take an in depth look at Toolwiz Care, a very recent addition to the genre. Toolwiz Software is a relatively new developer who, for the moment anyway, appear to be concentrating on providing quality freeware. The motto on Toolwiz’s Product Page reads “Products (Free Forever)” and the flagship …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/01/three-alternatives-to-ccleaner-part-2/
Jan
18
Digiarty, the developers of the well respected WinX range of DVD/video software first launched its free Air Playit software supporting iPod, iPhone and iPad some months back. Now Digiarty has just released the Air Playit software for Android.
For the uninitiated: Air Playit provides a means for users to stream video/audio from their …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/01/air-playit-new-for-android/
Jan
18
Our friends over at FreewareBB have uncovered a devious plot by developers unknown to promote Clipboard replacement software. The software is available under four different titles (that we are currently ware of) and being publicized and distributed via 4 different sites – but they are all one and the same. And it doesn’t end there: …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/01/beware-these-free-clipboard-replacement-utilities/
Jan
13
CCleaner has been around for a long time, with a proven track record it has become among the most trusted and widely downloaded freeware applications available today. Many contenders have since been released, enjoying varying degrees of success. I’ve been using CCleaner for so long I thought it was about time to take a look …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/01/three-alternatives-to-ccleaner-part-1/
Jan
11
Security strategies have long been a hot chestnut for discussion, opinions are as varied as the software itself and myths abound. Achieving maximum security is theoretically as easy as merely installing lots and lots of lovely security software – but in reality, elements such as conflicts, excessive resource usage and massive slowdowns make that approach …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2012/01/winpatrol-the-ideal-way-to-augment-your-security/
Dec
28
GreenCloud Printer comes to us courtesy of a French software developer called ‘Obvious Idea’ – is that not a brilliant name! And, in the case of GreenCloud Printer at least, very appropriate.
GreenCloud is a virtual printer driver which provides the flexibility missing from traditional printer software. GreenCloud achieves this by providing additional options via …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/greencloud-printer-save-on-paper-and-ink/
Dec
22
Okay, I know there are untold numbers of free photo editing software available already but this one does fill a gap in the range and is also very good. The problem with many free photo editors is they are often either too basic or too complex, PixBuilder Studio sits squarely in the middle ground, providing …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/pixbuilder-studio-new-free-photoimage-editor/
Dec
22
First up I want to emphasize that we are talking about Windows Explorer here, not Internet Explorer.
Windows Explorer is the native file manager which is included in, and fundamental to, any Windows operating system. It provides the graphical user interface we utilize for accessing and navigating the file system. It’s also the component which …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/how-to-diagnose-and-possibly-fix-windows-explorer-crashes/
Dec
19
Texas Hold ‘em poker, don’t ya just love it! Rags to riches stories, the characters and the drama, what’s not to like. I take ‘em on regularly, only pretend of course! I am not a gamer by any means but I do love a few hands of Texas Hold ‘em poker. Some time back I …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/ill-raise-you-200-no-wait-im-all-in/
Dec
13
I guess most users would now be utilizing at least one of the common site advisory services to augment security when browsing. These services are generally installed as browser add-ons or plug-ins and help identify rogue sites per medium of a ratings system. Because of my work with DCT, I utilize them all, regularly and …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/has-wot-lost-the-plot/
Dec
13
Toolwiz Software is a relative newcomer to the ranks of freeware development and distribution but Toolwiz’s portfolio already includes an impressive range of free tools and utilities – you can view a list of all available titles including summarized descriptions for each HERE.
The one that particularly caught my eye is Toolwiz TimeFreeze, a free …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/timefreeze-easily-create-a-secure-virtual-environment/
Dec
09
Resizing photos is a chore just about everyone needs to undertake at one time or another. File sizes generated by modern digital cameras have grown hugely since the technology first impacted on our lives. Megapixel numbers quickly progressed through single figure digits until today where 12 and 14 megapixels are common place. And the digital …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/how-to-resize-photos-using-faststone-image-viewer/
Dec
07
Comodo recently released its contender in the malware scanner/remover type software department. Yes, it’s free and what’s more it’s portable – don’t ya just love portable!!
Comodo has also added an interesting and innovative component called KillSwitch, which makes CCE rather unique and sets it apart from competitors. Here is what Comodo has to say …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.davescomputertips.com/2011/12/comodo-cleaning-essentials-portable-malware-cleaner/
