Soluto is the anti-frustration software every PC needs. This very web 2.0-looking program is completely free. It can be used to help you get to know your computer a little better, while at the same time reducing boot-up times and making sure your system has all available updates. If your PC is running slow, Soluto [...]

Uniblue has recently integrated its popular Registry Booster software into SpeedUpMyPC to provide users with an even more powerful system tweaking utility to boost PC performance. With so many  settings, resources, registry entries and processes to check in Windows, it can be almost impossible to identify why your computer is running slow. Unless you plan [...]

In the forums we often recommend the Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD) for testing Hard Drives and Memory.  Today alone I’ve recommended it three times.  People are usually unfamiliar with the UBCD, so I decided to give a little more in depth overview of what it can and cannot do.  It contains a few hidden gems [...]

Have you ever needed to install Windows on a older machine but the COA key on the bottom or side of the PC is rubbed off, making it unreadable?  Ever had to do a reinstall after a virus but you don’t have the original packaging for all your programs and lost their product keys?  These [...]

PC Wizard 2012 is a very useful system utility software for aiding those with a modding, repairing or upgrading background.  With its wealth of information, no secrets your computer holds will be untold.  This system utility software has the ability to scan every aspect of your hardware, ranging from naming the brand of speakers you [...]

TrueCrypt is a popular solution for those who want to encrypt Windows files and folders. Why encrypt Windows files? Privacy is a major factor at home and at the workplace. In addition, as more and more people use portable computers, the risk of losing valuable data increases. The thought of photos, financial information or other [...]

Running some type of network scanning software for the home is essential. As more and more devices are added to our local networks, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep track of the various routers, access points, gaming consoles, printers and other networked devices. The Wireless Network Watcher takes care of that by quickly scanning your [...]

Everyone wants a faster running computer. Recently, I came across a program called defraggler that can help to speed up a computer. Defraggler is a program from Piriform that is used to speed up your computer by defragging files. It supports both the FAT32 and NTFS file systems. Although Windows comes with its own defrag [...]