Hosts File is a very important administrative tool of Windows. With it you can do two basic jobs: Map an IP Address with a Domain name and Block Unwanted Networks. I won’t be going deeper into the usage and importance of Hosts File since there are loads of references throughout the Net. A better reference […]
Oh! have you just deleted an important file by pressing Shift + Del ? Well, don’t get so upset because your file may not have gone forever yet!! Remember, I wrote about some software that are made to securely delete files!! So, Shift + Del is not the ultimate fate of a file. There are […]
Normally we use different software for backing up important files and folders, encrypting personal files, locking personal USB drive and shredding sensitive files and folders. But with the first release of File Secure Free from Vitarsoft, you will not need separate application for performing the aforementioned tasks since it has all tools inbuilt and still […]
Creating Shortcut to file or folder is a frequently used feature in Windows. Windows allows to create shortcut in the same folder as the file or folder whose shortcut is being created. It also allows to create shortcut in Desktop via Send to > Desktop. So, if you need to create that shortcut in a […]
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD) is the main storage unit of a Computer. When a data is copied to a HDD/SSD it is stored to tiny areas in its surface. So, even a minute damage or dirt in that area can render that data unreadable. By default, HDD/SSD marks such area/sector […]
Normal deletion process in Windows leaves traces of files/folders which can be used to restore the original files with special file recovery software. Few days back I reviewed Pow Tools File Shredder that is able to securely delete files with powerful algorithms that ensure complete cleaning of traces of files/folders. Files Terminator Free from Elefant […]
The correct functioning of Windows systems relies strongly on information saved in the registry database. Incorrect information in this database can cause the total crash of a Windows system. If you are a power user, you must have done lots of editing in Windows Registry for tweaking and customizing things in Windows. Even if you […]
Windows have two types of deletion option. Selecting “Delete” from Context Menu or Pressing “Delete” button, moves a file to “Recycle Bin”. Selecting “Delete” from Context Menu while holding “Shift” button or Pressing “Shift” & “Delete” at once deletes a file ‘Permanently’. But how much ‘Permanently’ depends on many unknown parameters. On the safe side […]
If you are a power user and need more control on your system settings, you should definitely try Fresh UI once. According to the developer Fresh UI is a fresh solution for configuring and optimizing Windows. Loaded with hundreds of useful hidden settings in Windows 7 / Vista / XP / 2000 / NT / […]
Often when you have so many open windows it is difficult to search a particular window. In such cases we have to close some windows that might be useful. So, won’t this be a good idea if we can hide some windows in tray! RBTray can help you in doing that.