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MyPorts Gives You Detailed Information on Open Ports [Downloads]
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 23:00 in Tech | viewed 11 views times | 0 Comments
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Windows only: We've talked about ways to portscan your computer before , but if you're looking for a simpler solution to secure your connection, free utility MyPorts shows you what open ports are being actively used and which may... (Continue reading)
FavBackup Updates, Backs Up Multiple Firefox Profiles [Downloads]
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 21:00 in Tech | viewed 15 views times | 0 Comments
![FavBackup Updates, Backs Up Multiple Firefox Profiles [Downloads]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/8dacc8121002-01.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "FavBackup Updates, Backs Up Multiple Firefox Profiles [Downloads]")
Windows only: Portable browser backup utility FavBackup updates with loads of changes, including single-file backups, multiple profile support, and a new Ribbon interface. Using the utility, which we've mentioned before , is extremely simple—just unzip and launch the application,... (Continue reading)
MSE Update Utility Keeps Security Up to Date Without Windows Update [Downloads]
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 19:30 in Tech | viewed 17 views times | 0 Comments
![MSE Update Utility Keeps Security Up to Date Without Windows Update [Downloads]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/e732e8c8f6update.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "MSE Update Utility Keeps Security Up to Date Without Windows Update [Downloads]")
Windows only: If you're a fan of Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus (and many of you are ) but not a fan of the pesky Windows Update, MSE Update Utility will keep your virus definitions up to date without Windows'... (Continue reading)
Google Tasks Client Puts Tasks (or Any Google App) On Your Desktop [Downloads]
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 22:30 in Tech | viewed 17 views times | 0 Comments
![Google Tasks Client Puts Tasks (or Any Google App) On Your Desktop [Downloads]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/0852439760ile_01.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Google Tasks Client Puts Tasks (or Any Google App) On Your Desktop [Downloads]")
Windows/Mac/Linux (Adobe AIR): We've written about a lot of desktop clients that are essentially site-specific browsers (SSBs), but free AIR client Google Tasks helps you consolidate your clients by allowing access to most Google apps in mobile form. Google... (Continue reading)
You’re Backing Up Your Data the Wrong Way [Backup]
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 17:00 in Tech | viewed 20 views times | 0 Comments
![You're Backing Up Your Data the Wrong Way [Backup]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/ec9df9721854-53.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "You're Backing Up Your Data the Wrong Way [Backup]")
Time and time again, people tell me that they've bought an external hard drive to back up their pictures, music, and documents. Great, right? Sadly, that's not always the case. There's one simple rule about backups that everybody needs... (Continue reading)
SyncToy 2.1 Update Speeds Up Windows File Syncing [Updates]
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 16:30 in Tech | viewed 7 views times | 0 Comments
![SyncToy 2.1 Update Speeds Up Windows File Syncing [Updates]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/45161babf5toy2.1.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "SyncToy 2.1 Update Speeds Up Windows File Syncing [Updates]")
Windows: Microsoft's SyncToy is a simple but effective tool for mirroring folders across hard drive locations, networks, or USB devices. With a 2.1 update, it's been retooled to run faster, back up configurations, and handle errors much better. ... (Continue reading)
VHD Attach Adds Virtual Hard Drive Mounting to Your Right-Click Menu [Downloads]
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 14:30 in Tech | viewed 11 views times | 0 Comments
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Windows 7/Windows Server 2008: If you're a fan of the virtual hard drive system available in newer versions of Windows but you're not a fan digging in the control panel for clunky mounting and unmounting, check out VHD Attach.... (Continue reading)
Celestia Brings Interstellar Exploration to Your Desktop [Downloads]
Written on 15 Nov, 2009 at 23:00 in Tech | viewed 34 views times | 0 Comments
![Celestia Brings Interstellar Exploration to Your Desktop [Downloads]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/55af55b3d6225735.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Celestia Brings Interstellar Exploration to Your Desktop [Downloads]")
If you enjoyed playing with Stellarium , the open-source planetarium software we shared with you earlier this year, but felt strangely tied to an earth-bound perspective, you'll definitely want to fly through space with Celestia. Celestia picks up where... (Continue reading)
Vitamin D Turns Your Web Cam into a Security Camera [Downloads]
Written on 15 Nov, 2009 at 20:00 in Tech | viewed 42 views times | 0 Comments
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If you've been thinking about setting up a web surveillance camera but were put off by the expense or hassle, Vitamin D makes it easy to turn your web or networked camera into an easy-to-use monitoring tool. One of... (Continue reading)
The Best Windows 7 Song You’ll Hear Today [Windows 7]
Written on 15 Nov, 2009 at 2:00 in Tech | viewed 31 views times | 0 Comments
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It's official: Windows 7 mania has reached a fever pitch. First a burger dedicated to the OS, now fifth-grader Will Smith gives us this adorable performance of " Windows Rising ," set to the tune of CCR's "Bad Moon... (Continue reading)
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