Archive for the 'Tweak Windows' Category

Smart Defrag Final available (out of beta)

Smart Defrag 10 Final available out of betaYou’re probably already aware of this good freeware, As a follow-up to my previous post about Speed Windows XP with IObit Smart Defrag Freeware -Better than- Default Windows Disk Defragmenter, IObit’s Smart Defrag is now out of beta! You can already download the final version 1.0. As you may know, i really like this free application more than the default windows disk defragmenter. Why? What is Defragmentation? IObit Smart Defrag vs Default ‘built-in’ Windows Disk Defragmenter? Continue reading ‘Smart Defrag Final available (out of beta)’

ClocX - Analog Clock Freeware for Windows Desktop + Customizable Alarm too!

ClocX - Analog Clock Freeware for Windows Desktop + Customizable Alarm too-1Time is Money. We’re already aware of this antiquated term, but After blogwalking to this site; “Is Time Really Money?” the author found that time does not equal money. Interesting logic! Yeah, no matter whether time equals money or not, i think most of us will agree that Time is Priceless! Time is a non-renewable resource, so we should spend our time wisely.

Actually there is already a tiny clock on our Windows desktop if we set to display it on taskbar, but i don’t know why, when i was busy doing my favorite work in front of computer, i used to lose track of time/forget time. Fortunately, i found via google, a freeware that always reminds me to remember time everytime i’m in front of my pc, the free software is called ClocX. It is an analog clock application for Microsoft Windows. ClocX is programmed in C++ language, which ensures small executable binary, optimal speed and low memory usage.

What’s interesting is that this free application features configurable alarms with ability to show Continue reading ‘ClocX - Analog Clock Freeware for Windows Desktop + Customizable Alarm too!’

How to change Yellow-Folder Standard-Colors to MoRe CusTomiZed with Folder Marker Free

Howto change Yellow-Folder Standard-Colors to MoRe CusTomiZed with Folder Marker FreeSometimes we ever look for an essential file in so many folders, that routine bothers us, yeah, absolutely if your folders are all yellow, yellow, and yellow :| …and we’re tired of opening folder after folder to see what’s inside.. Actually, It should be easier to find information necessary to you if your folders have been already marked before. so what’s a good application to mark a folder in Windows? I usually use ‘Folder Marker’ to mark my folders. One mouse-click and it becomes clear at once which documents have a high priority, and which of them have a normal or low priority. It is easy to see which operations have been finished completely, which are partly done and which haven’t been started yet. Continue reading ‘How to change Yellow-Folder Standard-Colors to MoRe CusTomiZed with Folder Marker Free’

How to Transform Windows XP Skins-Visual-Styles-Themes to Vista with WindowBlinds

How to Transform Windows XP Skins-Visual-Styles-Themes to Vista with WindowBlinds 2Most Windows users find that Windows Vista’s Graphical user interface (GUI) looks more stylish, pleasant to the eye, cooler, etc compared to the previous GUI in Windows XP. For they who still keep their WinXP OS because of ‘any reasons’, choose not to upgrade to vista ~ prefer tweaking windows, some of them may want to change the look and feel of many parts of Windows XP to Windows Vista. Go on reading, if you’re one of them.

One of my favorite GUI is Vista’s Windows Glass, the semitransparent, colored window edges that Windows Aero has. Its ‘glossy’ and ‘wet’ Vista Orb effects are able to keep my eyes staying ‘fresh’ :). Yeah, This GUI is now already widely used and ‘becomes standard’ for web design a.k.a “Web 2.0″ in blogosphere. Continue reading ‘How to Transform Windows XP Skins-Visual-Styles-Themes to Vista with WindowBlinds’

How to Disable-Remove ‘ctfmon.exe’ service in Windows XP (Simple Way)

How to Disable-Remove ctfmonexe in Windows XP (Simple Way)-1If you are frustrated (like I was) with the ‘annoying’ ctfmon.exe process that just won’t stop opening no matter what you do. Here’s a simple way to disable/remove the service from your Windows XP so that it doesn’t reappear from time to time. Yeah, just removing Ctfmon.exe from MSConfig does not disable Ctfmon.exe. Continue reading ‘How to Disable-Remove ‘ctfmon.exe’ service in Windows XP (Simple Way)’

Free Essential PC Softwares via Google Pack (Spyware Doctor, Adobe Reader, Norton Security Scan, RealPlayer, Skype, more)

Free Essential PC Softwares via Google Pack (Spyware Doctor, Adobe Reader, Norton Security Scan, RealPlayer, Skype, more)

You’re probably already aware of popular freewares i posted before e.g. Opera Mini 4.1, Firefox, AVG 8.0, avast! 4.8 Home edition (both avg and avast are popular Antivirus + Antispyware), and others (look at the previous posts). Actually, i ever talked a little about Google Pack before (previous post: Protect Privacy with Spyware Doctor SE - FREE Adware/Spyware/Stealware Remover), but Did you know/try that software?

In case you missed the post or you thought the pack was only for spyware doctor, there are actually many apps, here’s now a post, more details about the great softwares for you. What essential softwares? i can say, they’re recommended to try especially for people who’re fond of saving their ‘hard-earned’ bucks (like me :) ). Interestingly, they are always free with no trial versions. Continue reading ‘Free Essential PC Softwares via Google Pack (Spyware Doctor, Adobe Reader, Norton Security Scan, RealPlayer, Skype, more)’

DEFENSE is ATTACK (Antivirus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-rootkit, Firewall, Security, Vulnerability and all other Protections)

DEFENSE is ATTACK (Antivirus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-rootkit, Firewall, Security, Vulnerability and all other Protections)Hehe, so that title caught you? You might have heard from the previous post that I use many ‘FREE’ security applications : 2 antivirus (avast! home 4.8 and AVG Free 8.0), 1 firewall app (Comodo Firewall Pro 3), also Spyware Doctor SE and other freeware-softwares (legal and license free).

Maybe you wonder and judge me why i feel so ‘insecure’ or ‘absurd’ or ‘irrational’ because of those numerous internet securities? Were there any traumas? :) Continue reading ‘DEFENSE is ATTACK (Antivirus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-rootkit, Firewall, Security, Vulnerability and all other Protections)’

Tweak Windows Faster by Cleaning Junk with EasyCleaner Freeware (FREE Registry Cleaner)

easycleanerLet’s go on our ‘tweak windows‘ category. From the last post we know some great freewares to protect our windows os, e.g. free firewall, free antivirus, and also free antispyware. Those protections are enough at this time (yeah stay-tuned with any updates). It’s time to review a ‘cleaner’ program.

Did you ever know a windows registry ? When you’re surfing you probably ever looked at ‘registry cleaner’ ads with words like this : “Delete unneeded Registry files to speed your system.. OR Speed up your pc with this registry cleaner and bla bla bla…”

We’ll now talk about a Registry Cleaner which has a good quality, simple to use, and with FREE license of course. Yes. it’s free.. That’s why we all love freeware because we can save our hard-earned bucks :) Continue reading ‘Tweak Windows Faster by Cleaning Junk with EasyCleaner Freeware (FREE Registry Cleaner)’

Protect Privacy with Spyware Doctor SE - FREE Adware/Spyware/Stealware Remover

spyware-doctor-seFrom the last post you know that there are many FREE programs to protect and defend your windows. There are free Antivirus softwares like AVG antivirus, avast! antivirus. There are also Firewall freewares like Comodo Firewall Pro. so, How about Anti-Spyware? Unlike viruses and worms, spyware does not usually self-replicate. Like many recent viruses, however, spyware — by design — exploits infected computers for commercial gain. Typical tactics furthering this goal include delivery of unsolicited pop-up advertisements; theft of personal information (including financial information such as credit card numbers); monitoring of Web-browsing activity for marketing purposes; or routing of HTTP requests to advertising sites. Continue reading ‘Protect Privacy with Spyware Doctor SE - FREE Adware/Spyware/Stealware Remover’