tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959009477146119352Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:27:12 +0000SoftwareBill MullinsFreewareTech ThoughtsWindows Tips and ToolsBackup ToolsdownloadsBackup ApplicationsComputer Tune Up UtilitiesDon't Get HackedDon't Get ScammedEmailFree Full VersionsGeek Software and ToolsGiveawaysGmailGoogleGuest WritersHard DriveInterconnectivityInternet Security AlertsMalware AdvisoriesOnline SafetyOpen SourceSlow ComputerSoftware GiveawaysSystem TweaksSystem UtilitiesUtilitiesWOT (Web of Trust)Windows 7Windows VistaWindows XPcybercrimespamSecurity and System Tools and Tips. Software Reviews, News, Views, Downloads and Links.http://billmullins.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Bill Mullins)Blogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959009477146119352.post-5750000517542841970Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:04:00 +00002010-12-17T05:04:40.825-08:00Backup ToolsBill MullinsdownloadsEmailFreewareGmailGoogleOpen SourceSoftwareTech ThoughtsGmail Backup (which migrated from a commercial application to open source, in September 2010),  is definitely without any bells and whistles, but it does what it says it will do, without any fuss or bother. The application is designed to backup your Gmail account to a folder on your Hard Drive, and as an added bonus, you can restore back to Gmail. Prior to using the application, it’s http://billmullins.blogspot.com/2010/12/gmail-backup-free-minimalist-gmail.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bill Mullins)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959009477146119352.post-4703650842927339154Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:01:00 +00002010-12-17T05:01:10.023-08:00Backup ApplicationsBackup ToolsBill MullinsFree Full VersionsGiveawaysHard DriveSoftwareSoftware GiveawaysTech ThoughtsWindows 7Windows Tips and ToolsWindows VistaWindows XPSoftware developers seem particularly generous this holiday season. From now until December 25, 2010, iCare Data Recovery Software is giving away iCare Data Recovery Software Version 4, which is regularly priced at $69.95. I have not tested this application, but at this price you might decide that it’s worth a look. I know I’m going to take it for a spin. Fast facts from the developer’s site: http://billmullins.blogspot.com/2010/12/license-giveaway-icare-data-recovery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bill Mullins)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959009477146119352.post-8009004553272092428Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:56:00 +00002010-12-17T04:56:55.709-08:00Bill MullinsComputer Tune Up UtilitiesdownloadsFreewareGeek Software and ToolsGuest WritersSlow ComputerSoftwareSystem TweaksSystem UtilitiesTech ThoughtsUtilitiesWindows Tips and ToolsThis past Tuesday, an item posted as part of our Tech Thoughts Daily Net News column – “Five tips for speeding up Windows boot time”, written by one of my favorite tech writers Michael Kassner, struck a chord with many readers. More readers than I expected, found this item of interest. There’s a problem with Michael’s suggestions thought - the effort required is substantial, and despite http://billmullins.blogspot.com/2010/12/one-tip-for-speeding-up-windows-boot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bill Mullins)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959009477146119352.post-280267470145681063Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:39:00 +00002010-12-17T04:43:40.606-08:00cybercrimeDon't Get HackedDon't Get ScammedFreewareInterconnectivityInternet Security AlertsMalware AdvisoriesOnline SafetySoftwarespamWindows Tips and ToolsWOT (Web of Trust)If you’ve ever wondered why comments on this site, and many other sites for that matter, are held for moderation by a site administrator, the simple answer is – comment spam, and the need to control it. Without a doubt, comments are an important part of the mix for a technology site. Comments can spark discussion (always a good thing), allow a reader to present his/her point of view, share tech http://billmullins.blogspot.com/2010/12/comment-spam-is-dangerous-bs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bill Mullins)0