Free Online Broken Link Checker: Site Wide no more 1 by 1 pages
If you have your own web site this is a handy service to validate all your links.
Download EasyBCD 1.7.2 – NeoSmart Technologies
EasyBCD is NeoSmart Technologies’ multiple award-winning answer to tweaking the new Windows Vista bootloader. With EasyBCD, almost anything is possible. Setting up and configuring Windows boot entries is simple, and there is no easier way to quickly boot right into Linux, Mac OS X, or BSD straight from the Windows Vista bootloader – on the fly, no expert knowledge needed!
Great for customizing the order and verbage of the boot file installed with Windows 7 as well. Of course its a freebie. I installed and used it under WinXP
Excellent Anti-Malware tool with several updates a day.
Just use the program to download the updates and run the quick scan.
Based on the jv16 PowerTools 2009 utility suite, PowerTools Lite enables even the least technically skilled of PC owners to benefit from a safe system and registry cleanup. PowerTools Lite also clears unnecessary data from the registry, MRU and history data from all major applications and Windows itself, along with deleting any unnecessary temporary files to clean up the entire PC.
Furthermore, released under license as freeware, home and commercial PC users alike can benefit from PowerTools Lite without having to pay for the application – allowing a saving on other comparable registry repair applications and the cost of professional IT support.
The Software Patch – Download site for patches, upgrades, service packs and hardware drivers
Very useful site to ensure you have all the latest Windows (and Other) updates and patches without having to use Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA)
Conficker Eye Chart
If you can see all six images in both rows of the top table, you are either not infected by Conficker, or you may be using a proxy server, in which case you will not be able to use this test to make an accurate determination, since Conficker will be unable to block you from viewing the AV/security sites.
LastPass Password Manager, Form Filler – The Last Password You\’ll Have To Remember astpass is an online password manager and form filler that makes web browsing easier and more secure.
“Everything” is an administrative tool that locates files and folders by filename instantly for Windows.
Unlike Windows search “Everything” initially displays every file and folder on your computer (hence the name “Everything”).
You type in a search filter to limit what files and folders are displayed.
DonationCoder.com Lots of freeware here. Just register and start downloading. A donation would be in order if you find the software useful.
Avoid Win XP Re-activation – WorldStart Computer Tips and Computer Help
The time may come that you’ll need to reinstall your Windows XP. It could happen. Maybe you’ll add a new motherboard or hard drive. Maybe you’ll get constant errors and problems that just won’t go away. Or perhaps you’re a neat freak who wants to rid yourself of clutter and start fresh with a clean operating system. If you do reinstall Windows XP, then you’ll need to re-activate it too—that is, unless you keep this tip handy