You can add a nifty Recycle Bin gadget for your desktop that doubles as a file shredder. The gadget is from Home Cooked Gadgets and allows you to put in documents and files that you want to toss (and maybe later get back) or Shred them, which means they will be overwritten so many times [...]
Archive | August, 2010
Do It (Tomorrow) App
Apps that don’t Byte Do It (Tomorrow) is the perfect app for someone who has a handful of important things to do, but also has too many TV shows to watch. If you’re finding it hard to get your tasks done, this app will help you list them under the category of Today and Tomorrow. [...]
XBox 360 Port Forwarding
It may be necessary to perform XBox 360 port forwarding. Multiplayer gaming on XBox Live is great as long as everyone in the party has a fast connection to the Internet. But it isn’t always the amount of bandwidth you have that determines whether you lag or not. It can also be caused by blocked [...]
HP Black Screen With Blinking Cursor
If you have an HP, you may be familiar with the HP black screen with a blinking cursor when trying to boot. You may need to reset your BIOS. This can happen when moving a computer or disconnecting and reconnecting devices. Or it could occur if changes are made to the BIOS. Changes can be [...]
Words With Friends App
Apps That Don’t Byte Words With Friends is a Scrabble-like game for the iPhone, the iTouch and the iPad. Recent improvements with the game allow you to shake your device to re-arrange your tiles. The interface, sounds and colors are all fantastic. Pick a random opponent to play, or play with a friend or relative [...]
Genius Scan App For The iPhone
Apps That Don’t Byte Genius Scan is one of those rare apps that fill a specific need and is actually useful. The iPhone app allows you to “scan” a picture using your camera or select an existing image from your camera roll. Noting fancy about that, right? Wrong. The beauty of Genius scan is that [...]
Windows 7 Action Center
The Windows 7 Action Center is a resource built into Windows 7 that allows the Operating System to perform advanced troubleshooting on your hardware and software. The Action Center is also a place to keep you aware of pending issues, such as performing virus scans and backing up your PC. But it is the troubleshooting [...]
Monitor Your Hard Drive Temperature
The hard drive is one of the hardest working computer components in your case, so you’ll want to monitor your hard drive temperature if you suspect it’s running hot. Your computer begins to run slow and lags. While this could indicate a hot CPU, you could also be experiencing the symptoms of an overheating hard [...]
