Dennis Faas

Fri
16
Oct
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'Hide App', and 'Backup Mill'

Hide App Hide specified applications even as they run using Hide App. Note: the full English description is located down the page using the link below. http://exilesofthardware.blogspot.com Backup Mill Backup Mill is a basic file backup program. You ... can back up your data files on to disk, diskette, CD or DVD using Backup Mill. You can restore any file to any previous version without having to know on which media it is stored on, or in which backup set it is located. You can create unlimited incremental backups. This saves time, backups and restores are very fast. http://www.backupmill.com ... (view more)

Wed
14
Oct
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'Irotate', and 'Cam Studio'

Irotate iRotate provides convenient access to the native rotation capabilities present in contemporary display drivers, via a popup menu accessible from the system tray and optional system-wide hotkeys. It's no longer necessary to resort to bloated ... Windows hacks, additional software layers or phantom drivers to achieve content rotation. In most instances, support is now available directly from the graphics chip manufacturers, who continuously improve and apply quality assurance to their drivers. http://www.entechtaiwan.com Cam Studio CamStudio is able to record all screen and audio activity ... (view more)

Wed
14
Oct
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Ashampoo Burning Studio 9 Review

Update 2011/06/16: We've managed to finagle yet another amazing deal for our readers! Act now and save a whopping 60% off Ashampoo Burning Studio 9 until June 28, 2011 (regular price $39.99 now only $15.99) -- proceeds support our website. This ... fabulous program is used to make CD, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs using your PC and is especially GREAT for beginners / intermediate computer users because it's SUPER EASY to use. A full 30 day money back guarantee is offered if you're not completely delighted! The full review of Burning Studio 9 is below. Details and link to discount offer are at the bottom ... (view more)

Mon
12
Oct
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'Console', and 'End Point Scan'

Console Console is a Windows console enhancement. Features include: multiple tabs, text editor-like text selection, different background types, alpha and color-key transparency, configurable font, different window styles http://sourceforge.net End ... Point Scan Are you aware of all the devices such as USB sticks, CDs, floppies, smartphones, MP3 players, handhelds, iPods, etc that have been connected to your network? Monitoring your network for these devices is not only time-consuming but nearly impossible to do manually. With GFI's free web utility EndPointScan you can actually check within ... (view more)

Mon
12
Oct
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Magic Academy

Description Explore a magical and mysterious atmosphere as you investigate the sudden disappearance of your sister from the Magic Academy. Enter the Higher Academy of Arwindale and begin your investigation straight away. With the help of your tutors ... you'll learn to take off protective spells, see invisible objects and look into the future. You will also meet ghosts, find ancient spells and use magic artifacts. Overcome all difficulties, and you'll discover the mystery of the Magic Academy! Key Features A Magical Detective Story! Many Different Seek & Find Game Elements! Beautiful ... (view more)

Thu
08
Oct
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Copy DVD onto Laptop with no DVD Drive?

Infopackets Reader 'Fran' writes: " Dear Dennis, I have 2 Dell Inspiron laptops. One has a DVD drive and the other does not. I want to move a program that came on a DVD to the laptop that can't read DVDs. Can this be done, and if so, what is the ... easiest way? I have thought of copying the DVD to a stick and installing it that way. Would it work? " My Response: DVDs can be single or dual layer -- the difference being the single layer can store 4.7GB and the double layer twice that (at 9.4GB). That said, the majority of DVDs I've come across for the PC are single layer. To answer your question, ... (view more)

Wed
07
Oct
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Share PC Programs on Laptop?

Infopackets Reader Alan G. from Australia writes: " Dear Dennis, I would like to use some of my programs which are on my PC by linking them to my laptop. Is this possible? If so, how do I go about it? I am an aged pensioner at almost 80 years of ... age. I have used computers since they were input and output with punched cards, so I am not exactly a newbie to computing -- but there are things that I don't know, and this is one of them. Thank you in advance for your help. " My Response: There are ways to get around to do what you're asking (sort of), but generally speaking, it's not possible to ... (view more)

Mon
05
Oct
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Null Character

The null character (also referred to as a null terminator) is a character with the value zero, and is used in nearly all mainstream computer programming languages. Use as String Terminator The character has special significance in C programming ... language and its derivatives, where it serves as a reserved character used to signify the end of strings, such as a sentence. The null character is often represented as the escape sequence '\0' in source code. Strings ending in a null character are said to be null-terminated. Security Exploit: Poison Null Byte The "poison null byte" was originally used ... (view more)

Mon
05
Oct
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The Treasures of Montezuma

Description The Treasures of Montezuma features unique gameplay in which you must make consecutive matches of the same artifacts to trigger Power Totems. Doing so unleashes awesome chain reaction effects that allow you to collect the gems you need ... before time runs out. Bonus games, stunning visuals and the kind of audio that will make you glad you have good speakers wrap up the features of this dazzling adventure! Key Features An Awesome Matching Experience! Seven Power Totems To Activate! 5 Episodes To Explore! Four Bonus Games To Master! Requirements OS: Windows 98/Me, 2000, XP Memory: 128 ... (view more)

Mon
28
Sep
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Mosaic: Tomb of Mystery

Description Venture to Ancient Egypt in this stunning mystery-puzzle quest filled with gorgeous effects and addictive game play! Place shapes and decrypt ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs as you uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of King Tut. ... Play in Relaxed or Challenge Mode as you climb your way up through Egyptian society. Mosaic: Tomb of Mystery is a fun and mesmerizing blend of puzzle-pieced excitement and intense game play. Discover your thirst for adventure and try it today! Key Features Spectacular Art and Effects! Electrify the Tomb with Chain Lightning Shapes! Decrypt Ancient ... (view more)

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