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PicPick – Portable Free Screen Capture Utility

PicPick – Portable Free Screen Capture Utility

Make no mistake, I have been a big fan of FastStone Capture – the awesome screenshot capture tool that is available as both a free version (until a certain old version) and a paid version ($19.95). I have reviewed FastStone Capture here before and you can check it out there. It is not just a […]

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LogMeIn Express Free Screen Sharing App

LogMeIn Express Free Screen Sharing App

LogMeIn is an excellent PC remote control solution. It has both a free and paid PRO version that lets you remote control your computer from anywhere with just a browser and Internet connection. LogMeIn even lets you remote control your desktop from your iPhone with the LogMeIn Ignition iPhone app. Now, a lesser known free […]

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Dropbox Hacks: Upload Files To Dropbox By Email

Dropbox Hacks: Upload Files To Dropbox By Email

If you read my blog regularly, you probably know that I am in love with Dropbox and recommend it to everyone to try it. Dropbox is a multi-OS, file sync freeware that you can use to sync files between various computers you have. You can also get to your files and folders from anywhere as […]

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Let Dropbox Supercharge Your Local Network

Let Dropbox Supercharge Your Local Network

Dropbox is absolutely my favorite file sync software & web application in one. And the Dropbox iPhone app has tremendously changed the way I have access to my files. Dropbox puts your files in the cloud securely and keeps as many computers as you want in sync, now that includes your iPhone. Dropbox just introduced […]

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Download Free Microsoft Tinker For Windows 7

Download Free Microsoft Tinker For Windows 7

Microsoft had some cool apps/games from Windows Vista Ultimate Extras. The stage is set to make a comeback to Windows 7. You had to pay extra to get the Vista Ultimate Extras and what is awesome is that some of these games/apps are going to make it to Windows 7 for free. In fact, Microsoft […]

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Free Open Source Screencasting Software – CamStudio

Free Open Source Screencasting Software – CamStudio

If you have been looking for a screencasting tool, look no further. CamStudio is a free and open source screencasting tool. CamStudio can record all screen and audio activity on your computer and create an AVI video files. Also, it comes with a built-in SWF producer that can convert the AVI files into bandwidth friendly […]

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Free Google Voice Notifier App – GVNotifier.NET

Free Google Voice Notifier App – GVNotifier.NET

Google Voice is a great communication tool, no doubt. Now, how can make it even more easy to access and use? GV Mobile iPhone app makes it easy to use it from your iPhone. But, i just came across a cool tool that puts Google Voice in your desktop taskbar. GVNotifier.NET is a free Windows […]

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Lunascape – Browsershots Alternative In Your Computer

Lunascape – Browsershots Alternative In Your Computer

I run and manage several websites. One of the things I repeat doing is to check how the website looks in different browsers – Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Opera. I usually do this by firing up each browser and loading the site there. I just came across a very cool browser that gives […]

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Are You Ready For Holidays Tech Support Duty?

Are You Ready For Holidays Tech Support Duty?

If you are a techie, you probably get cornered for some computer help by your friends and relatives. Especially when you are making the rounds during this holiday season. A relative nicely shows this nice blue screen of death in his/her latop and asks if you can quickly take a look at it. [image by […]

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What Free Apps Are You Thankful For?

What Free Apps Are You Thankful For?

Lifehacker had an interesting post yesterday that prompted me to post this article In fact, I have used the same title here. What Free Apps Are You Thankful for? I love finding free and quality applications that we can use everyday and share it here for anyone looking for one. In light of Thanksgiving, I […]

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Microsoft Office 2010 Beta Now Available for Download

Microsoft Office 2010 Beta Now Available for Download

I guess it’s free beta week this time. We just saw that we can download and try Adobe Lightroom 3 beta for free. If you have uploaded to Windows 7 recently, you might be looking to re-install your Office software or the free Open Office software. Microsoft recently announced Office 2010 with a ton of […]

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Download Adobe Lightroom 3 Beta For Free

Download Adobe Lightroom 3 Beta For Free

I bought my favorite entry-level DSLR camera – Canon Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) last week and it just arrived! It looks gorgeous and I am ready to start taking some pictures this weekend. I have used Picasa for organizing my photos so far. I have heard about Adobe Lightroom 2 a lot but couldn’t justify […]

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Amazon Kindle App for Windows PC

Amazon Kindle App for Windows PC

Amazon has been seeing some great success in the e-book reader market with their Kindle and the Kindle 2 wireless eBook reading device. Despite the announcements by various retailers including Sony, Barnes & Nobles, Kindle enjoys a sizeable lead in this area. You can ebooks on Amazon from a WiFi enabled Kindle and download ebooks […]

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Sync Folders Outside of My DropBox to Dropbox

Sync Folders Outside of My DropBox to Dropbox

Dropbox is an excellent file sync software that offers upto 2GB free storage. However, Dropbox limits you to sync files only in My Dropbox folder. However, you cannot beat Dropbox for the fast superior seamless syncing it offers. I use Windows Live Writer extensively for my blogging and I wanted my drafts folder to be in […]

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Upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7 Gotchas

Upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7 Gotchas

Windows 7 has finally launched! (check this post for a ton of articles related to this current post) Just want to give you a heads up that this post is mostly my experience in upgrading Windows XP Home to Windows 7 Home Premium with lots of useful resources I came across thrown in for good […]

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