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Simple Cross-Platform Backups With SafeSync

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:09:00 -0800

TrendMicro's SafeSync offers a simple and secure way to backup files and access them across multiple devices.

HP Extends Asset Mapping Into Amazon, VMware Clouds

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:10:28 -0800

Hewlett-Packard has updated its Discovery and Dependency Mapping Advanced (DDMA) software package so it will allow administrators to map their IT assets in the...

Software That Does It All

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0800

Edit your photos, organize your finances, access your computer remotely, and do even more with these essential software packages and Web apps--a mix of established favorites and indispensable up-and-comers.

Simple File Recovery With Ashampoo Undeleter

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:27:00 -0800

Ashampoo makes a great undeleter, but you can get one just as effective for free.

Fraps: Real-World Gaming Benchmark

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:52:00 -0800

Why go with synthetic benchmarks when Fraps can give you real-world results?

Adobe Plugs 6 Critical Holes in Reader

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Adobe said the six vulnerabilities could give hackers the openings necessary to hijack a computer or infect it with malware.

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Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800

One Laptop Per Child Shows Prototype Tablet

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:54:00 -0800

OLPC, the acronym for One Laptop Per Child, might have to become OTPC if its latest reference design takes off.

Troubleshooting Tips, Free Windows Optimization Tool

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Basic tips for diagnosing a mysterious Windows freeze, plus a review of Advanced SystemCare Free 5.

Optimize Your PC with Advanced SystemCare 5 Free

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:40:00 -0800

The latest version of Iobit's freebie does a good job of cleaning and fine-tuning your machine.

10 Must-Have Tools for Cloud Power Users

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0800

Turn your cloud power up a notch with these ten awesome add-ons for Gmail, Dropbox, and other online services.

MouseTracer Free Tracks Your Mouse's Movements

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:26:00 -0800

MouseTracer Free logs the speed and distance that your computer mouse travels.

Quest Extends Unix Sudo Tool

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:20:38 -0800

Reflecting the growing need for automation tools in the enterprise, Quest Software has released a software package that could help Unix administrators better...

nSpaces Gives You Simple Virtual Desktops for Free

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:36:00 -0800

This simple utility offers four virtual desktops, but no content previews, and switching is slow.

Super Fast Benchmarking with NovaBench

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0800

Get a general idea of your PC's performance in about a minute.

Free Downloads That Are Worth a Donation, Part 2

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:00:00 -0800

In the second part of our donationware series, we introduce a few hidden gems that you can download and use for free. All of these programs accept contributions, and some support charities.

Troubleshoot Bad RAM Modules with MemTest86+

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:31:00 -0800

Now able to run from a flash drive, this free utility can help determine if faulty memory is causing system problems.

Free Downloads That Are Worth a Donation, Part 1

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:00:00 -0800

These fantastic, well-known utilities are donationware--you can use them for free, but the developers ask for a contribution to keep their work going. Now is a great time to give back to the creators.

Usenix: Dartmouth Expanding Diff, Grep Unix Tools

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:50:38 -0800

With some funding from Google and the U.S. Energy Department, a pair of computer scientists at Dartmouth University are updating the venerable grep and diff Unix...

How Can I Help Family Members Fix Their PC Problems?

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:28:00 -0800

If you're the family tech-support person, you'll love the speed and simplicity afforded by free screen-sharing service Join.me.

Five Ways to Create and Send Holiday Photo Cards

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:17:00 -0800

Starting with the Apple programs you already have on your Mac or iOS device, and ending with sites you may not be familiar with, here's a walk through a veritable winter wonderland of photo card-making options.