The freeware utility from Microsoft to mount ISO Images doesn’t work in Windows Vista. Thankfully there’s another utility that does.
The utility that we will use is called Virtual Clone Drive. This utility will let you mount .ISO, .CCD, .DVD, .IMG, .UDF and .BIN files. Download the utility and start the setup process.
Select Yes or OK at the hardware prompt and continue. You might have to restart your computer. Now you should be able to mount any ISO image by just double-clicking on the file. Read More»
Posted in Software, windows vista | 6 Comments »
As you know Windows Vista, like XP before it has a built-in firewall that protects your PC against external hack attacks. What you may not know is that like all the best third-party firewalls the Vista firewall can also block outgoing traffic, in other words it puts you in charge of the software on your PC trying to make use of your Internet connection. Most of the time this is just legitimate programs looking for updates and so on, but it can also be nasties, like Trojans and keyloggers, sending out details of your PIN numbers or spying on your web surfing activities. Read More»
Posted in windows vista | No Comments »
Whenever you install a new piece of software, or visit a web site you are not sure about there’s often a nagging doubt at the back of your mind; what if something goes wrong? Of course most of the time nothing untoward happens but if you really want to protect your PC form nasties or dodgy software take a look at Sandibox. It’s a clever freeware utility that creates software ‘sandbox’, basically a safe place for you to install and test new software, run existing programs, or surf the web and if something bad occurs it cannot affect your system, or damage files on your PC. Read More»
Posted in Computer, Internet | No Comments »
Normally I don’t have much use for databases, at least, not of my own making, but I’m beginning to come around after playing around with a little freeware utility called Treepad Lite. It’s an excellent way of organising chunks of information scatter red around your PC, that for one reason or another, you want to pull together. For example, you could be compiling a family history using folders containing pictures, scanned documents, web page bookmarks, written text and so on. Treepad Lite lets you group the files together, in a familiar Windows Explorer type Read More»
Posted in windows vista | No Comments »
It has to be one of the most frequently asked questions and now, armed with a little freeware utility called Time Left, you will always know the answer. Time Left is a countdown timer, but quite unlike any you have ever seen before. Its a long list so here are the highlights. There is an on-screen reminder, alarm clock, System Tray clock, auction watch timer, stopwatch and time synchronisation utility. You can schedule any event, from an appointment in a couple of hour is time, to your mum is birthday next year. With the Countdown timer you can track how long it is to, or since any event, and if you are into ebay, the Auction Timer will warn you in good time to place a bid. It’s highly customisable and easy very to use, so if you are a habitual clock-watcher, its time you tried it out.
Posted in Computer | 1 Comment »
February 06, 2007 by
Jason How many USB widgets have you got plugged into your PC? Are they working properly, who makes then, what;s the serial number, when did you last use it? All these questions and more can be answered by a little freeware utility called USBDview. It’s also handy for getting rid of devices that you no longer use and troubleshooting faulty connections. Please note that it only works with Windows 2000 and XP
Posted in Windows XP | 1 Comment »
