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Crack Windows Password [How To] [Updated]
Tue, Jun 19 2012 2:40
Have you ever forgotten your Windows password? Ever had a friend ask you if you know how to retrieve their password? Ever needed a password for other reasons? In this guide you’ll learn how to retrieve your Windows password using a tool named ophcrack... Read More...
Windows Fonts Megapack [Free Download]
Tue, Jan 31 2012 18:06
Update 1/31/2012: As MegaUpload was taken down, I moved the font zip to mintywhite servers (and got by the 20 MB file limit.) Please only download if you want a ton of fonts. The file is quite large (79.3 MB) but hopefully it’s quite convenient... Read More...
How Secure is your Browser ?
Thu, Apr 14 2011 9:24
These days with the Internet being all around us, using a secure browser is essential. We all have that one browser we love to use, and often in disregard to its security or lack there of. The lack of security may lay in an outdated browser version, but... Read More...
Paragon Go Virtual: Clone your Windows into a Virtual Enviroment [Freeware]
Wed, Apr 13 2011 10:57
  Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with System 5 out of 5 Many of you out there, reading this, use virtualization software (VM-Ware, Virtual PC, Virtual-Box etc.) now and then or on a regular basis (Proof Here). Most users emulate... Read More...
HTC Home Gadget 2.4 [Freeware]
Sat, Apr 9 2011 11:27
Remember I told you about the HTC Home weather gadget (Here) a while back? HTC Home is a Desktop Gadget developed to look like the weather and clock gadget found on the HTC phones. Last time I wrote about it, version 2 was still in Beta. I recently decided... Read More...
Guidelines for Dealing With Computer Uninstall Errors
Thu, Mar 17 2011 8:00
In this guest post, James Ricketts discusses how deal with computer uninstall errors. Find out more about James at the end of this post. Uninstalling applications is never as seamless a process as installing them. Although Windows PCs come with a built... Read More...
Screenpresso Pro Giveaway [Competition]
Mon, Feb 28 2011 8:00
A few weeks ago we posted a full review of Screenpresso, which is an excellent screen capturing tool for Windows. The Screenpresso team is kind enough to let us have 5 Screenpresso Pro licenses (each license costs about $28) for Windows Guides readers... Read More...
Set up Your Own Proxy Using Google App Engine [How To]
Thu, Feb 24 2011 8:00
This tutorial has been on my mind off and on for several months now. Joining the team here at Windows Guides has given me the opportunity to finally post it. After my son asked me a few weeks ago for a good proxy I thought maybe I dedicate this and the... Read More...
SUPERAntiSpyware: Scans Your Computer for Malware and Works in Harmony with Your Current Anti-malware Program
Mon, Feb 21 2011 18:59
A few weeks ago Mike Duncan, Director of Business Development at SUPERAntiSpyware.com asked me to take a peek at their software. Being the Geek that never sleeps and challenge accepted off we go on passage into the world of SUPERAntiSpyware. The results... Read More...
Which Windows 7 version do you really need ?
Fri, Jan 28 2011 11:20
Buying a new computer these days, chances are, it will come pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium Edition. That makes sense from the vendor’s standpoint, as the license for Home Premium costs less and it still has most of the functionality and... Read More...
Win one of 10 Licenses for JV16 Powertools, $29,95
Sun, Dec 19 2010 11:55
Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with System 5 out of 5 Some of you already guessed it, I know. If you didn’t see the review on JV16 PowerTools 2010 you might want to do so now. jv16 PowerTools is the ultimate Windows optimization... Read More...
Microsoft Updates MSE to 2.0–Brings a Heap of New Features
Fri, Dec 17 2010 11:15
Its quite hard to believe Microsoft Security Essentials has been with us 14 months.  In that time it has continued to impress everyone that seems to use it and keeps critics happy with its great detection rates and small footprint on the system.... Read More...
JV16 PowerTools 2010 – The Ultimate System Cleaning and Error Fixing Utility Suite
Mon, Dec 13 2010 11:17
Windows Guides’ Rating User Rating Compatible with System 5 out of 5 jv16 PowerTools is the ultimate Windows optimization and tune-up utility suite. The bottom line is that it keeps your computer running smooth, fast and greatly improves its overall... Read More...
Spotify and Grooveshark: Get Free Music – legally
Sat, Dec 11 2010 11:20
I’ve stopped buying music. Now hold on, before you jump to any wrong conclusions – I don’t illegally download it either. I rent it … sort of. These day it seems, the music industry are doing what they can to make it harder for... Read More...
5 Free Xmas Windows 7 Themepacks
Fri, Dec 10 2010 6:43
We love the holiday season, we also love customising our desktops. That’s why we’ve teamed up with mlewallpapers.com to bring you 5 festive Windows 7 Themepacks for your PC this Christmas! Each pack contains 5 unique, hand-picked wallpapers and are totally... Read More...
Aerofoil: Extends your notebook’s “on-time” while on battery [FREE]
Thu, Oct 7 2010 15:29
Aerofoil reduces your computer’s power consumption when it is running on battery. It does this by automatically switching off some features, like the Aero glass interface, Windows sidebar, muting the sound etc. when your notebook is running on battery... Read More...
WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe – HD Backup and Conversion Just Got Easy
Sun, Aug 22 2010 8:00
You might remember our review of WinXDvd Ripper back in May this year. The developers of WinXDvd Ripper kindly gave away some 30 licenses for our readers. This time I want to tell you about WinXdvd Rippers bigger brother the WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe... Read More...
LogMeIn-Express is now Join.me [Still FREE]
Tue, Aug 10 2010 3:00
You might remember the article about LogMeIn Express (Remote Desktop, No Installation Required). I just checked in on the site and discovered that is has gone Pro. Though they still claim it’s in beta stage. The service is totally refurbished with... Read More...
Editorial: The Future is in the Cloud(s)
Thu, Jul 22 2010 3:00
I recently posted in Windows Forums about what I think will be the emphasis in Windows 8 development. In a nutshell, I talked about “the cloud”. For those of you not familiar with this terminology, just think about local storage; your C: drive... Read More...
Going Retro, using Windows 98 Plus! Themes
Sun, Jul 18 2010 8:00
These days ‘Going Retro’ is all over the place. Fashion, home design, artwork etc. If you’re all Retro Fan, or just feeling nostalgic, by all means read on. If you’ve been around computers a while, you should remember the good... Read More...
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