Favorite Files

1. AlfaClock Free
2. FBackup
3. Paint.NET
4. RocketDock

Recent Posts

1. 
   Review - FBackup

   4.1.131 (Mar 25, 2009)

   Does what it does very well. Just DON'T expect the same amount of power and bells-n-whistles of its big brother Backup4All. But for doinf simple backup to a ZIP file or doing what it calls "mirroring" it does the job well.
   I used it to mirror some important files to another location, went well.
   You DO have to config the choices JUST RIGHT tho.
   Has BASIC scheduling ability.

2. 
   Review - PerfectDisk Professional

   Build 61 (Jul 29, 2008)

   First, @simo4simo
   YES an NTFS disk DOES get fragmented.
   THIS has been PROVEN.
   In fact, in the years I have worked on PC's, the EXPERTS have proven this, time and again, and yet IDIOTS still don't believe it. The ONLY file system that has little or no frgmentation is the one used by LINUX.
   Second, EXCELLENT program. Works PERFECTLY.
   Third, can SOMEONE at BetaNews PLEASE change the screen shot? The one shown is an old version, not the current interface.
   Thank You.

3. 
   Review - AlfaClock Free

   1.90 (May 7, 2008)

   The actual version is Version 1.99 Build 2
   Released in May 2007.
   
   @Akuma: The reason you have a "NAG" screen is one of two possibilities:
   1. You downloaded the WRONG version, and got the shareware version, or
   2. When the FREE version is about due for an UPGRADE it will start NAGGING. This will usually happen about the beginning of the month of the release.
   
   My copy as stated is v1.99 build 2, and it started nagging on MAY 1st. The release of 1,99 was MAY 2007. SO, therefore that just tells me it will be updated soon.
   
   As to the program itself, excellent program.

4. 
   Review - BioniX Wallpaper

   5.7.77 (Mar 21, 2008)

   Great for a "simple" wallpaper changer, but I lately have come to love Adoliz Wallpaper Changer. Awesome program, great feature set. AND FREE!!!

5. 
   Review - Adolix Wallpaper Changer

   2.2 (Mar 18, 2008)

   This wallpaper changer works just wonderfully on mt machine. (WinXP SP2 AMDK6-2-450 w/ 84Mb RAM).
   Works better than a couple of other I've tried, both shareware and freeware alike.
   And I actually like the abilty of built in screen cap (although I use SnagIt).
   I started using just recently (vers. 2.1) and I already like the control layout changes in 2.2, and it seems to run "smoother" than 2.1 as well.
   I would HIGHLY recommend this one to anyone.

6. Comment - Dell Acquires Alienware

   2.2 (Mar 22, 2006 - 8:30 PM)

   Another good company is ThunderboxPC here:
   www.thunderboxpc.com

7. Comment - Maxtor to Launch 500GB Hard Drives

   2.2 (Jun 6, 2005 - 1:27 PM)

   A question to Paul Lush... How long have you used Maxtor drives?
   I have used them for MANY years, and found them to be more reliable than Western Digital or most others for that matter.
   In fact the one in the machine I am using right now is OVER 10 YEARS old. And guess what?
   NO PROBLEMS EVER!
   In fact I mostly recommend Maxtor to my customers.

8. Comment - SBC Offers $15 Per Month Broadband

   2.2 (Jun 2, 2005 - 8:56 AM)

   Yeah, wonderful, at least until you read fine print. Whic states after the first year, the rate will go up to whatever the "current rate at the time" is. See below (I copy pasted this straight from their site):
   
   *$14.95 promotional pricing available for new SBC Yahoo! DSL residential customers who purchase the DSL Express service. SBC Yahoo! Pro service available for $24.99 promotional price for residential customers. Offers only valid for orders placed online at www.sbc.com or http://promo.yahoo.com/sbc/; other third party channels excluded. Static IP products not included. This online price is a limited time offer. Offer not valid with any other SBC Yahoo! DSL promotion. SBC local service and one year term required. $200 early termination fee. At end of term, then-current monthly rate applies. $150-$200 additional charge if technician install is required or desired. Equipment charges will appear on the first bill along with any corresponding and offsetting instant credits. Laptop users and some desktop users may need to purchase an Ethernet card. Billing begins on service activation date. Service not available in all areas. Subject to change without notice. Maximum speed achieved depends on customer location. Acceptance of Terms of Service required. Taxes and additional fees & surcharges extra. Other restrictions apply.

9. Comment - Death Knell Sounds for Nullsoft, Winamp

   2.2 (Nov 10, 2004 - 7:22 PM)

   I found a program called Quintessential Player.
   This program runs a boat load faster on my machine. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed winamp, but v5 looked cool, but ran dog slow.
   Quintessential Player run wonderfully.
   Give it a try.