Monthly Archive for April, 2009

Unlock And Delete Any File With LockHunter

LockHunter is a free application that solve share violation problems whereby you are not allowed to delete files or folders from the computer.

Sometimes, when you try to delete a file or a folder you get annoying messages like “Cannot delete file: Access is denied”, “Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use”, etc. This is due to the files being used or accessed by running programs or a folder that store the files being accessed/opened by other users.

LockHunter help you delete any file despite any blockage.  Plus, this tool will actually show you what programs are locking the file you are trying to delete. With LockHunter you can choose to delete the file, close the program that blocks the file, or to unblock the file from the program.

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Gantter – Web-based project management alternative

Gantter, a project of Volodymyr Mazepa - software project manager from Ukraine, is a web app that provides Gantt chart project planning and the basic functionality of Microsoft Project for free.

Gantter helps you to:

  • plan and estimate your project (duration, work, cost) by splitting the project into a number of tasks
  • review you plan using Gantt chart
  • manage project resources (work or material) and assign them to tasks
  • manage project calendars (set working times, add holidays etc)
  • manage resource calendars (working times, vacations etc)
  • control your project’s progress by setting % complete values to each task
  • review critical tasks  

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Free Tool For Anonymous Browsing – NotMyIP

Privacy-Gateway.com has released yesterday a new FREE anonymity tool. NotMyIP allows you overcome censorship and browse anonymously by hiding your IP address. It  uses only high quality US proxies.

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Synchronize File and Folders On Multiple Computers Free with Tarylynn

When you use 2 or more computers, for example at laptop and a desktop, at the office or at home, you may need a tool to synchronize your files in order to have the same data on all working environments. 

Tarylynn is a free tool which lets you synchronize your laptop and desktop together or any two other computers which could be on the same network.

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Free Youtube Video Desktop Downloader

YouTube Downloader is a 100% free utility that allows you to download videos from YouTube and save them on your computer.

The user interface is very simple and friendly. You just have to enter the youtube URL of the video in the program interface and click the Download button.

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How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 8

If you are using Firefox and what to get rid of Internet Explorer 8, here are the instructions for Windows XP and Windows Vista:

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Uninstall IE8 on Windows XP

  1. Click “Start” button and select “Control Panel
  2. Select “Add or Remove Programs
  3. Find and select “Windows Internet Explorer 8” from the list of available applications.
  4. Click the “Remove” button.
  5. Restart computer.

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Displays Folders and Subfolders’ Size Instantly in Windows Explorer with Folder Size v2.4

As you probably know, Windows Explorer does not show the size of folders and subfolders only if you check the Properties (right-click on the folder and choose from the context menu Properties option). There is a tiny utility that solves that problem and shows the sizes in the Windows Explorer window.

The tool  is FolderSize and it adds a new folder size column display for all folders in your Windows system. The new column shows not only the size of files, but also the size of folders. It keeps track of which folders you view, and scans them in the background so you can see complete size of all files within the folder.

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How To Get TuneUp Utilities 2008 Genuine License Key

This post shows you how to get a FREE and genuine license key for Tune Utilities 2008. TuneUp Utilities is a popular tool that:

  • Increases PC Performance
  • Solves PC problems quickly and simply
  • Customizes your PC
  • Cleans up your PC

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BumpTop – 3D Desktop Organizer

BumpTop is an intuitive 3D desktop that keeps you organized and makes you more productive. It looks even better than a real desktop. At least better than my desktop. :) From the BumpTop web site:

BumpTop is a fresh and engaging new way to interact with your computer desktop. You can pile and toss documents like on a real desk. Break free from the rigid and mechanical style of standard point-and-click desktops. Interact by pushing, pulling and piling documents with elegant, self revealing gestures. BumpTop’s stunning interface makes clever use of 3D presentation and smooth physics-based animations for an engaging, vivid user experience.

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Get 6-Month Free Subscription on Avira Premium Security Suite

Avira, one of the best antivirus solutions, has teamed up with the UK based PC magazine, PC Advisor to give a 6-month free subscription license for Avira Premium Security Suite 9.

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The Avira Premium Security Suite protects you in a very comprehensive way against the dangers from the Internet. It offers you numerous advantages as an integrated firewall that wards off attacks such as DoS attacks (Denial of Service attacks) or port scans and spam filtering to help you manage the complex attacks on your mail box.

To get your 6-month free subscription, you have to log on to the Avira site here and fill in the online form. Then click on the “Request license now” button.

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