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Month: July 2013

Task managers that improve on the Windows default

Task managers that improve on the Windows default

If you’ve used the Windows operating system, chances are you’ve had to use the built-in Task Manager. If applications refuse to close or you need to troubleshoot why your machine has slowed to a crawl, you need the Task Manager. For some, the default does just fine. For others, the default client isn’t powerful enough or doesn’t offer the necessary options to really take control of a machine. Fortunately, for the power users, there are options available that not only…

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5 video converter apps

5 video converter apps

The proliferation of mobile devices has driven the demand for portable video. Unfortunately, not every device can play every video format. Thankfully, there are a number of utilities available that can convert video from its native format into a format that is supported by the device on which a user wants to play the video. 1. Free CUDA Video Converter Free CUDA Video Converter is a free utility for performing video conversions. There is also a paid version. The free…

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Free tools for admins on a tight budget

Free tools for admins on a tight budget

If you’re trying to stretch a thin IT budget, you probably can’t afford a lot of pricey tools. Luckily, a number of highly useful tools are available for free. Some of them even work better and are more efficient than their costlier alternatives. 1: ComboFix When the standard antivirus/malware software can’t seem to find the problem, ComboFix almost always does. It also looks for and removes most rootkits and Trojans. To use this tool, you must completely disable all antivirus…

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