Online files storage services make storing your files in the cloud and make it accessible anywhere. I use plenty of services like Google Docs, Windows Live Skydrive, Box.net, etc. Some of the most popular services where you might be storing your files are Google Docs, Amazon S3, Windows Live Skydrive, etc. But, at best they […]
Spruce Up Windows XP with VistaStartMenu
on November 6, 2008 in Tech for Life
Are you bored of your Windows XP destop’s Start Menu? It is very plain but it does it’s job. But, if you are like me and have dozens and dozens of applications installed it can be a pain to locate the one you need quickly. If you have seen a Windows Vista desktop, you might […]

Syncplicity – Share, Backup, Sync Files Between Multiple Computers
on October 22, 2008 in Tech for Life
Syncplicity is an online file backup and synchronization service. There are many players in this market such as DropBox, SugarSync, etc. We are going to look at Syncplicity in this review. About Syncplicity: Syncplicity is effortless synchronization, backup, and sharing. Install it on one computer and all your important documents, photos, and music are backed […]
3 Excellent Craigslist Interface Alternatives
on September 30, 2008 in Money Matters
Even though I have been using Craigslist to buy stuff locally for a long time, yesterday was the first time I sold something. A Lexmark Color printer. We sold it within a day of listing it. Craigslist has adopted the less is more principal in terms of design, features, etc. ut, for the power users […]
Blaze Media Pro – A Swiss Army Tool for Audio/Video
on September 24, 2008 in Tech for Life
Blaze Media Pro is really an all-in-one audio powerhouse. Anything you wanna name to do with audio, it seems to do it. Blaze Media Pro offers conversion, ripping, editing, recording, burning, playback, etc. My issue with audio/video files is that there isn’t a set of file formats you can rely on. They are available in […]
Free Lightweight & Portable Screen Capture Utility – FastStone Capture
on August 21, 2008 in Tech for Life
Screenshots help us in many ways whatever we may need it for. I use it when I am troubleshooting with some support helpdesk, when building websites, for blogging, etc. Windows has the basic Print Screen option that you could load up in Paint and just crop the area you want. I did that for a […]

Clean Sweep Your Computer with Anti-Malware Toolkit
on August 19, 2008 in Tech for Life
I use a selective number of tools that are in my system cleanup arsenal to clean our computers and friend’s computers. Even with an efficient Virus scanner, a Firewall and a resident Spybot malware checker, some malware sneak into our computer sometimes. I have the habit of keeping these programs in my flash drive so […]
Firefox 3 – Available for Download Tomorrow
on June 16, 2008 in Tech for Life
Update: If you are wondering why Firefox 3 isn’t available for download yet, it will be there for download at 1:00PM EST. Update 2: Looks like all the Firefox download sites are down still at 1:11 PM. Here are the ftp download links, if you promise to help with the Guinness Record by downloading again. […]
Free High Quality Open Source Software In One Disc – OpenDisc
on March 26, 2008 in Tech for Life
I come across friends & family who are forking out big bucks for everyday software like anti-virus, Office, spyware, photo editing, etc. They do so, not because they like to spend the money but because they have no idea that there are excellent, free, open source alternatives available. Today. Right now. I have nothing against […]
Good Reads: Buzz in Blogs 2008-03-02
on March 3, 2008 in Good Reads
We had a nice relaxing weekend this week and I am just sitting down to sharing some good finds I bookmarked this week. 7 Interesting and Useful Things to do with your USB Pen Drive – Shankar Ganesh of Killer Tech Tips Have a usb flash drive in your keychain? Check out this post from […]
Good Reads: Buzz in Blogs 2008-01-22
on January 22, 2008 in Good Reads
I have my greatest respect to those who are diligent in writing posts everyday for their blogs. I have so far stuck to a schedule that works for me which 4-5 posts a week and sometimes more. I absolutely love blogging but I do that in spare time after work and in weekends. I have […]
RunScanner – Free Startup and Hijack Analyzer
on January 9, 2008 in Tech for Life
A lot of programs we install in our computer end up making entries in our startup eventually slowing down the Windows startup. And some other programs sneak into the registry with malicious intent. RunScanner is a freeware utility which scans your computer for all running programs, autostart locations, drivers, services and hijack points. RunScanner Quick […]
FrostWire – Is it a LimeWire Killer?
on January 6, 2008 in Tech for Life
Long gone are the days of Napster & Kazaa. There are many options in the fray now for a P2P file sharing program. Limewire has its one following of people who love it and use it. I have used it for a while as well. LimeWire used to be totally free but they offer a […]
Good Reads: Buzz in Blogs 07-12-31
on December 31, 2007 in Good Reads
Sorry I have gone missing a little this week. I have been swamped with my day job and a little re-design I have been working on for ShanKri-la. Watch out for a post on that front this week. I do however have some very interesting reads for you this morning. Free Screen Sharing and Remote […]
Get AVG Anti-Virus Professional Edition for Free
on December 27, 2007 in Tech for Life
You just had a dose of free software in my last post. AVG Anti-virus is one of the most popular free anti-virus products out there. But, free doesn’t mean free as in beer like most open source software but comes with some limitations but usually enough for an average home user. ComputerActive is giving away […]
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