If you want to permanently delete specific file in MSWindows, one of these should work for you.
Just click on the link above to read the whole post containing links to the downloads.
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I have not personally used any of these. If you have, please let me know what you think.
This looks like a regular desktop but it’s actually locked. Surprised? Read on..
Before leaving the desk, you can quickly lock your computer using the “Windows logo key + L” shortcut and that will prevent anyone else from using the system in your absence.
However, if you have programs running on your computer that you want others to see while you are away but without giving them access to the system, try Clearlock.
This is tiny Windows utility that will also lock your computer but adds a transparent layer to your desktop screen. That means people can view what happening on the desktop but they can’t use it unless they have a password.
To get started, launch Clearlock (it emits an irritating sound the first time you run it), give a password and your screen /computer gets locked. The password box will also disappear in the next few seconds.
This utility will also come handy if you have placed your computer at a public place (like a kiosk) and its playing some presentation in a loop – the passersby can watch the presentation but won’t be able to mess with the workstation even if you are away for lunch. You can also use it to protect your system from kids at home.
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Source: Digital Inspiration 27JAN11 Post
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Should be useful for running a looped promotional presentation/video at a user group meeting, while everyone coming in, so visitors get an idea of what your group is all about. I think I will give a try at the next general meeting, while checking members in.
If anyone has used this or similar technology, please let me know how it worked out for you.
Looks interesting.
I am not much of a journalizer myself, but if I wanted to try it this sounds real good, and the price is right.
Anyone into journaling? If so, try it and let me know what you think.
Each year our friends over at the Donation Coder website hold a contest to encourage the development of new free software. The results of their 2011 contest have just been announced with 34 new programs of which 20 were placed in the top category.
Mostly these programs are small specialist utilities. They are not exactly life changing but most users will find something here that will interest them.
I tried two that were were relevant to me and they both worked well. The first was Speed Monitor that allows you to monitor and track the load speed of websites over time. I’m using it right now to monitor the performance of the Gizmos’ Freeware website. The second was Cautomaton that allows you automate actions that are otherwise hidden away in the context menu of a file. It’s for experienced users only but it did allow me to solve a problem that had otherwise eluded me.
Most of the programs look to be freeware but I haven’t checked all 34 so it is possible that some are licensed as donationware using the fair and equitable Donationcoder system where a single donation to the site gives you access to all the programs on the site. I made a donation and I hope you do as well as this site does a great job helping freeware and freeware authors.
This list is definitely worth checking out. Like me you might find a utility that solves a long standing problem.
Always something good from Gizmo. I have not tried any of these myself yet, but I usually find something every year from where he is sending us.
If you find something you think is useful, please let me know about it.
One of my favorite applications on my computer is definitely Evernote, but there are a lot of people I talk with that don’t like the complexity it has to offer. They just want something simple that they can use to jot down a phone number or other basic information. For them I typically recommend Simplenote since so many different apps have been created to sync with this free online service.
If you use Simplenote you may want to check out an equally simple desktop application called Notes that syncs with the Simplenote service.
Look like really simple, yet quick and easy ways to jot down notes.
I know I will be checking these out for personal use.
Also, I like the Dropbox idea, so I don't have to worry about copying to a thumbdrive or something to keep with me.
Windows only.
As you might expect, I have a small collection of useful tools that I keep available for assorted system maintenance and troubleshooting tasks. However, for the longest time I haven't really carried a file un-delete utility with me. Not because there aren't some good ones out there, but more because I never really got comfortable with any of the ones I had tried. I certainly was not comfortable enough to recommend any.
I recently discovered Recuva, which I just added to my toolkit. It's free, it's easy to use, and it's from the same people that bring you CCleaner, which gives added credibility.
I was going through the Ask Leo weekly email newsletters that have been piling up and found his write up about Recuva, in the October 5, 2010 issue.
Check it out and see if Recuva is something you can use for yourself.
According to the http://www.piriform.com/download page, Recuva "Runs on Microsoft Windows 7, Vista and XP. Including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions."
You can get a lot more information yourself by signing up for his free weekly newsletter http://ask-leo.com/leos_answers_newsletter.html.>
Free software is a valid choice for many home computer, office computer and Internet server uses. Freeware comes in two basic types, free software with proprietary (ie private) code, and open-source software. It's important to remember that freeware is not a cheap or second-class option - it can often be functionally superior to equivalent commercial software and even of higher quality.
A good article for those interested in freeware.
The files from the October 28, 2010 BRCS Freeware SIG session, Online Storage, have been posted in the OnlineStorage-Oct10 folder at http://www.box.net/brcs-freewaresig.The notes and presentation files are posted in OpenOffice.org, Microsoft Office, and PDF formats with Creative Commons licensing, to allow other user groups to utilize as well.
If you use them, please let me know and what your comments are.
While you are at the box.net location, check out what has been posted for previous sessions. There will be nothing for the November 2010 session, as that is Thanksgiving evening.
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If you would like just the links referenced during the session, check out the Links Referenced in SIG Sessions page of this blog:
http://brcsfreewaresig.blogspot.com/p/links-referenced-in-sig-sessions.html
Information on how to access files used during the session.
In my blog post of 12MAY10: http://bpcablog.blogspot.com/2010/05/spybot-definitions-update-and-anti.html, I explained about my practice of checking for updates manually for anti-malware freeware I use.
This post is a follow up to notify those that use the same freeware that updates are available. I will post whenever I run my manual updates, and find that a new one is available.
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| Spybot S&D Updates 04AUG10 |
In my blog post of 12MAY10: http://bpcablog.blogspot.com/2010/05/spybot-definitions-update-and-anti.html, I explained about my practice of checking for updates manually for anti-malware freeware I use.
This post is a follow up to notify those that use the same freeware that updates are available. I will post whenever I run my manual updates, and find that a new one is available.
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| Spybot S&D Updates 28JUL10 |
In my blog post of 12MAY10: http://bpcablog.blogspot.com/2010/05/spybot-definitions-update-and-anti.html, I explained about my practice of checking for updates manually for anti-malware freeware I use.
This post is a follow up to notify those that use the same freeware that updates are available. I will post whenever I run my manual updates, and find that a new one is available.
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| Spybot S&D Updates 14JUL10 |
In my blog post of 12MAY10: http://bpcablog.blogspot.com/2010/05/spybot-definitions-update-and-anti.html, I explained about my practice of checking for updates manually for anti-malware freeware I use.
This post is a follow up to notify those that use the same freeware that updates are available. I will post whenever I run my manual updates, and find that a new one is available.
In my blog post of 12MAY10: http://bpcablog.blogspot.com/2010/05/spybot-definitions-update-and-anti.html, I explained about my practice of checking for updates manually for anti-malware freeware I use.
This post is a follow up to notify those that use the same freeware that updates are available. I will post whenever I run my manual updates, and find that a new one is available.
In my blog post of 12MAY10: http://bpcablog.blogspot.com/2010/05/spybot-definitions-update-and-anti.html, I explained about my practice of checking for updates manually for anti-malware freeware I use.
This post is a follow up to notify those that use the same freeware that updates are available. I will post whenever I run my manual updates, and find that a new one is available.
In my blog post of 12MAY10: http://bpcablog.blogspot.com/2010/05/spybot-definitions-update-and-anti.html, I explained about my practice of checking for updates manually for anti-malware freeware I use.
This post is a follow up to notify those that use the same freeware that updates are available. I will post whenever I run my manual updates, and find that a new one is available.
I have just returned from vacation, and started up my desktop. Spybot and SpywareBlaster both had updates in my absence. I ran the manual updates, after the AVG 9.0 automatic updating, and running a virus scan.
In my blog post of 12MAY10: http://bpcablog.blogspot.com/2010/05/spybot-definitions-update-and-anti.html, I explained about my practice of checking for updates manually for anti-malware freeware I use.
This post is a follow up to notify those that use the same freeware that updates are available. I will post whenever I run my manual updates, and find that a new one is available.
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