Wonder what are the USB devices that currently installed on your computer? Now there is a freeware utility, named as USBDeview which can retrieves the detailed information for all devices connected through USB host port. It is not only listing all the device name, but also the description of the device, device type, connection status, safe to unplug, serial number, created date, vendor id, product […]
If you always do overclocking on your PC trying to boost up its performance, you may want to ensure the system is not hitting the limit that it can go. There are various ways that you can check for error but if you are looking for simpler but yet an effective method, you can try the open source memory test program named as Memtest86+.
If you are one of those who looking for more searching option other than the standard search in Windows, SearchMyFiles may be your solution. SearchMyFiles is an alternative to the standard “Search For Files And Folders” module of Windows. The SearchMyFiles allows you to easily search the files in your computers by defined the searching condition like by wildcard, by last modified time, by created […]
The speed of Internet access does matter for some people especially those in the competitive industries where time and connectivity is of essence. Many people are willing to pay a higher price in order to get a speedy Internet connection. If you pay through your nose every month but still feel the connection provided by your Internet service provider is too slow, probably it’s time […]
Files and folders in Windows can be hidden from view Windows Explorer and directory listing for protection against accidental deletion, privacy or simple make the hidden items harder to find. It’s pretty easy to reveal and show and hidden files and folders in Windows system with the following steps: In Windows Explorer, click on Tools -> Folder Options or Organize -> Folder and search options. […]
After the fake news that Windows 7 Build 7048 may be the version for release candidate (RC), when in actual the build 7048 doesn’t exist yet, Microsoft has finally assembled Windows 7 Build 7048, on February 19, 2009, 6:45 PM. However, it’s still unclear whether Windows 7 Build 7048 will be the RC build, or RC Escrow build, although there has been several obvious changes […]
Yahoo! has released an updated version of Yahoo! Messenger instant messaging client, now at version 9.0.0.2136 in order to fix some bugs that causing problems that may have been caused by software conflicts with antivirus programs or add-ons like Speedbit Video Accelerator (which still conflict with Y! Messenger on Windows 2000), including error 81003005.
Having problems when using web browser? It’s time to try other web browser. An alternative web browser, Maxthon, which formerly known as MyIE2, has released it’s latest version 2.5.1. Maxthon is a multipage browser based on the Internet Explorer core. Maxthon has been downloaded more than 190 million times by users from all over the world. Maxthon comes with a few great features which will […]
Previously we mentioned about RadarSync that can update drivers and applications to the latest version automatically, but if you are looking for a lite version that can help to inspect and display all the system drivers for quick glance, you may want to try this free software utility. Named as DriverControl, it is a standalone lightweight utility that can scan all your drivers’ version, date […]
Windows Installer, which previously known as Microsoft Installer is a common engine for the installation, maintenance, and removal of software on modern Microsoft Windows systems. The installation package often known as MSI files for its extension. Although it’s the recommended way to install a program in Windows OS as application can synchronize correctly with other installers and keep internal installed products database consistent for reliable […]
Windows 7 continues the tradition of Windows operating system platform from Microsoft that requires user to activate the installed OS in order to curtail piracy rate and illegal usage of the operating system. The process to activate Windows 7, and the consequences of not activating, or been validated as not genuine by WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) process, all of which are pretty similar to soften […]
Microsoft has introduced Windows Experience Index (WEI) in Windows Vista, which help users to better understand how well Windows Vista and other software will perform on the PC. In Windows Vista, computer is rated with a “base score” ranges from 1.0 to 5.9 that is achieved by measuring the capability of computer’s hardware configuration. However, the WEI score in Vista has been dismal and surprisingly […]
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