Dennis Faas

Special note from Dennis: Save up to 60% off WinOptimizer 10! Deal ends on May 1st, 2013 @ 11:59PM EST. Proceeds support our website, staff, and writers. You can click here to go straight to the offer . Otherwise, continue reading below. Have you ... ever wondered why your PC, laptop, or netbook isn't as fast as it was when you used it for the very first time? If you've owned a computer for any length of time, you have inevitably downloaded, installed, and later gotten rid of program after program. What you may not realize, though, is that adding and removing programs oftentimes leaves you with ... (view more)

Update 2013/05/16: We've just received news direct from Acronis that they've discounted True Image 2013 by a whopping 60% off (upgrade) and 35% for the full version -- but only for the next two weeks, ending May 31st. This is the best deal on True ... Image to date! Acronis True Image 2013 is powerful backup software, now with new features, bug fixes, and Windows 8 compatibility. Proceeds of the sale of this fine software program support our web site and staff of writers; full 30 day money back guarantee. This program comes highly recommended. Details are at the very bottom of page - click to go ... (view more)

Description Join Fiona, a young girl born with magic, as she stops dark creatures in this hidden-object puzzle adventure. There is a magical world hidden beneath our own -- and only you can see it! Can you stop the Shade and his minions from casting ... our world into darkness? With the help of Ms. Thomas, Fiona's schoolteacher, find magical artifacts that will stop the Shade for good. Solve tricky puzzles and explore fantastic landscapes. Choose your own path and decide which location to visit first. Test your wits in a battle between good and evil in Otherworld: Omens of Summer. Key ... (view more)

Description You come to the city library to investigate the case of three teenagers gone missing. It turns out that the former owner of the library, the Alchemist, kidnapped the souls of three readers and planted them in the book "Romeo and Juliet". ... They are to live the lives of the main heroes but you can stop the tragic ending! Wander the gloomy halls of the library, travel to the medieval streets of Verona, discover the Alchemist's insidious plan and save the children! Key Features Chance to wander Shakespearean Verona Engaging storyline Amazing art Bonus materials ... (view more)

Description Your passport to the most beautiful & stunning places in the world begins with Vacation Quest: The Hawaiian Islands! Explore exotic Hawaiian locations to complete tours & fill your vacation journal with achievements. Collect ... hidden Seashells to extend your tropical vacation by up to 7 days & unlock 7 bonus locations for even more Hidden Object fun! Key Features Incredible gameplay Fantastic locations Go on an ultimate vacation! Requirements OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8 CPU: 600 Mhz RAM: 128 MB DirectX: 6.0 Hard Drive: 58 MB [ Try Now ~ 52.86 MB | Buy Now @ $6.99 Only $2.99 ... (view more)

Description The family saga continues when your nephew Brandon encounters the mysterious Stone Queen in a lonely mountain town. She used to protect the miners here, but now she's out for revenge! You must discover the truth behind the queen's anger ... and save both worlds before a greedy heart brings about their destruction. You'll meet new friends, but you'll also face new foes in Grim Tales: The Stone Queen, an intriguing Hidden-Object Puzzle Adventure game. Key Features Hours of bonus gameplay Integrated Strategy Guide Beautiful wallpapers and concept art Downloadable ... (view more)

Description In the dark of night, an elusive figure breaks in to the royal menagerie and steals four magic animals, your childhood companions and dearest friends. It is up to you to save them! Take the journey to discover more about the Dark ... Minotaur who threatens the magical world. Can you save them in time? Key Features Bonus gameplay Downloadable music tracks Stunning wallpapers and screensaver An integrated Strategy Guide Requirements OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 CPU: 1.4 GHz RAM: 1024 MB DirectX: 9.0 Hard Drive: 873 MB [ Try Now ~ 416.14 MB | Buy Now @ $19.99 Only $13 ... (view more)

Infopackets Reader Jim H. writes: " Dear Dennis, I'm trying to download the free eBooks online your website (such as the Windows 8 Guide eBook , the PC Maintenance Handbook , and the Windows 7 Pocket Guide , etc), but I'm having trouble. When I ... click on the orange 'Request Now' button to download the book, it is asking me for my name, a business email address, my company name, etc. Why do I have to enter all this information? How do I download the free eBooks? " My response: The answer to this is two-fold, and I'll try and break it down. Note that I've also ... (view more)

Here's a great question from an Infopackets subscriber who has written to us before: "Dear Infopackets Team: I've recently upgraded my computer from Windows Vista to Windows 7. While most of the software I have for Vista works well on Win 7, some of ... my Windows XP applications don't. For example, the auto-installer for Quicken 2000 doesn't work on Windows 7 64-bit. I heard that Windows has a compatibility feature that will allow me to run Windows XP programs on Windows 7. Can you please explain what this feature is and how to use it? Thanks for your helpful information, Jennie B." My ... (view more)