Archive for App.Paratus
Clear Those Windows With Aero Shake!
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No windex for you. You’re a professional now.
AeroShake brings the Windows 7 Shake feature to your Windows XP or Vista computer. You simply shake the current window you’re on and all other windows will be minimized. Shake again and all windows will return.
Instillation was a very quick process with nothing to configure. Once installed, the program takes up a minimal amount of processing power. You certainly won’t notice a decrease in speed. If you enjoy this feature, you’ll want to make sure it stays in your startup folder so it starts every time your computer does.
Oh SBar! You make me smile
Posted by: | CommentsIf you’re in the mood for a better Windows taskbar but don’t feel like upgrading to Windows 7, you should ask your doctor if SBar is right for you. While you’re at it, you may want to ask if AeroSnap is right for you as well.
SBar replaces your boring, not-very-functional taskbar with a tasty little Windows 7 treat. After downloading and installing, your new taskbar will give you most features of the Windows 7 taskbar including:
3 Free Alternatives to Microsoft Office
Posted by: | CommentsForget to buy Microsoft Office for your new computer right before the big prom? We’ve all been there before. Fortunately, we’ve got three free alternatives that should get you through the night.
1. Open Office
If you’re looking for a similar experience to Microsoft Office, Open Office is just your thing. This suite is the most comprehensive office software available for zero dollars. It includes everything a standard office user needs. A word processor, spreadsheet editor, presentation editor, database, and even a drawing tool for diagrams are all incorporated into a solid piece of software.
A Tale of a Painless Snow Leopard Upgrade
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We mated a leopard with a snowman, but that turned out to be disastrous. Who knew leopards have to mate with other leopards? So then we decided to go out and buy Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Let me tell you, much easier.
P.S. We know we’re totally late in the game, but we felt the need to tell you how delicious OS X 10.6 really is.
Starting from the beginning, it was by far the easiest operating system installation we’ve ever experienced. Our hats are off to Apple for its ridiculous user friendliness. All you have to do is pop in the disc and the Mac pretty much does the rest.
Firefox 3.6 Released. World Hunger Ends.
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Okay not yet. But someday! And if you’re a Firefox user, you need to update yours as soon as possible. Nerds and normal people alike will be happy to find improvements across the board.
Noteworthy improvements include increases in speed, security and reliability. 3.6 is definitely the fastest version of Firefox to date. Javascript performance enhancements have also helped with stability. So far we’ve experienced fewer crashes than previous versions. This is a welcome improvement to many web intensive users.
Update That Thang Girl!
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Your computer, not your face. We think you look cute just the way you are.
See, your computer runs at its best when its hardware and software are updated with the latest improvements from its creators. Updating Windows or Mac OS X can fix a plethora of common problems. The same goes for updating your PC’s hardware drivers.
Updating your stuff will vary depending on the type of operating system you’re using. If you’re using Windows XP, you’ll want to head over to http://update.microsoft.com in Internet Explorer. While there, select the ‘Custom’ button. This will allow you to choose exactly what you want. When it’s finished scanning, make sure you have all the high priority updates checked. After that, you’ll want to click on the Hardware optional link and check each hardware update. Lastly, click finalize and install.
Too late for backup? Recover your deleted files
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It’s not the end of the road… yet. If you follow these instructions, you might be able to recover your accidentally deleted file.
First things first: Cease and desist – Immediately stop what you’re doing. When you delete a file, your computer only flags it to be written on top of. The file physically remains, but the more computing you do, the lower your chances of recovery are.
Use free recovery tools – We’ve had success recovering files using Recuva, UndeletePlus and Restoration. It’s a good idea to download these tools now so you don’t accidentally overwrite your missing file.
Organize your desktop and smell better
Posted by: | CommentsBecause everyone knows a disorganized desktop causes some fierce body odor.
If you’re as disorganized as us, your computer’s desktop looks like someone just threw up a rainbow. Trying to find stuff can become a 15 minute chore! Luckily, we found a terrific organization tool called Stardock Fences. This free program allows you to separate and organize your icons into similar groups and border them with “fences”. You can arrange the groups on your desktop any way you’d like. Once you’ve got them set, you can add or remove icons at any time.
Fences also comes comes with a feature that allows you to hide everything. Double click the desktop to completely hide all your icons. Double click again and they come back.
Your computer, Decrapified.
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You know it’s bad when your computer’s full of crap. But maybe you don’t know it? That’s where PC Decrapifier comes in.
Quite frankly, we can’t think of a better way to end the Four days to a faster computer series, but we recommend washing your hands after this one.
