Brandon Dimmel

Networx Portable 5.1.3 The program allows you to monitor all your network connections or a specific network connection (such as Ethernet or PPP) only. The software also features a system of highly customizable visual and sound alerts. You can set it ... up to alert you when the network connection is down or when some suspicious activity, such as unusually heavy data flow, occurs. It can also automatically disconnect all dialup connections and shut down the system. http://www.softperfect.com FlashGot 1.2.2 FlashGot (similarly named to "FlashGet") is a free add-on for Mozilla Firefox and ... (view more)

Thinking about upgrading your Windows XP netbook to Windows 7? Recently, a ZDNet contributor did just that with his Samsung N150 Plus single-core CPU netbook. The results, however, were disappointing. Since many netbooks now ship with Windows 7 ... Starter Edition and Home Premium -- and because Microsoft is making the push away from XP , the upgrade seemed to make sense. Windows 7 Starter Edition: For Netbooks Only Windows 7 Starter edition is exclusively for netbook computers. You cannot use Windows 7 Starter Edition for standard PC (nor would you want it, in most cases, as many features have ... (view more)

CCleaner Standard 2.36.1233 CCleaner is a tool for cleaning your Windows PC. It helps to keep your privacy safe online, and makes your computer faster by removing temporary files, and more. Over 500 million downloads. http://www.piriform.com IObit ... Toolbox 1.1 IObit Toolbox is free portable program for Windows system administers and geeks. With more than 20 dedicated tools, IObit Toolbox allows you to display and diagnose PC information, enhance PC security, optimize PC performance and repair PC problems. http://www.iobit.com This freeware software program is brought to you by MajorGeeks.com: ... (view more)

In what is being described as a freak and somewhat ironic incident, British boss of Segway Inc. has been killed while piloting one of his company's own devices. Sixty-two-year-old Jimi Heselden reportedly took the device on an off-road stroll and ... was later found in a West Yorkshire river. Segway Used by Google A Segway is a high tech two-wheeled motorized vehicle and is powered by batteries and stabilized by gyroscopes. The Segway is viewed by many tech enthusiasts as one of the most recognizable gadgets in the technology world and is even used by big name brands such as Google at their ... (view more)

Microsoft has taken considerable flak from critics and end users in its decision to not allow Windows XP to run Internet Explorer 9. The only operating systems currently supported are Windows Vista and Windows 7. But the requirement doesn't stop ... there. In fact, those interested in using Internet Explorer 9 will need to upgrade their copies of Windows Vista to Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows 7 to Service Pack 1 (SP1). News of the requirement comes courtesy of a frequently asked question (FAQ) posted on Microsoft's website. "Organizations must plan, pilot and deploy Internet Explorer 9 as part ... (view more)

Simnet Registry Defrag 2010 2.3.3.3 Simnet Registry Defrag is an easy-to-use utility that allows you to defrag the Windows Registry. Since this program makes changes to your registry, we advise you to back up your system before applying any changes. ... http://www.simnetsoftware.com Tweak Me! 1.1.0.6 Tweak Me! is a customizable utility that allows you to tweak (change) current aspects of your operating system. Supported are Windows XP and Windows 7, with 172 tweaks in total. http://www.wecode.biz This freeware software program is brought to you by MajorGeeks.com: The Original Spyware-Free ... (view more)

A recent survey by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) has found that Microsoft's newest operating system (OS), Windows 7, has brought the company near all-time high approval ratings. It's an ideal outcome for a firm whose satisfaction ... ratings plummeted after the release of its last OS, Windows Vista. Commenting on the findings, ACSI's founder Claes Fornell said: "Windows-based PC brands appear to have recovered from the problems associated with the Windows Vista software," said ACSI founder Claes Fornell. "Barely a year into the release of Windows 7, satisfaction with ... (view more)

Despite the fact that Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) won't be available to Windows XP users , IE9 is off to a fast start. Released on the 15th of September, it's estimated that Internet Explorer 9 was downloaded two million times in just two ... days. It's an incredible adoption rate for the Internet Explorer 9 beta, particularly considering the fact that Microsoft hasn't widely advertised the new browser. Users won't get access by simply waiting for an update, but must intentionally download the beta edition. Internet Explorer 9 Receives over 9 Million Visitors The IE9 beta site itself ... (view more)

TCP Spy .Net Professional 4.2.0.0 When TCP Spy's Start button is pressed, it will capture and display information that is being sent over your network (based on TCP socket calls). It will also capture and display the data that is sent and received ... on the application's sockets. The application can be of any type. This program is particularly useful if you think your PC is infected with spyware, for example, and is attempting to "call home". http://www.westbrooksoftware.com JavaRA 1.16 Beta JavaRa is a simple tool that does a simple job: it removes old and redundant versions of the ... (view more)

Heaven Benchmark 2.1 Heaven Benchmark is a Microsoft DirectX 11 GPU (graphics processing unit) benchmark based on advanced Unigine Engine from Unigine Corp. In short, this program (at 231+ megabytes) can be used to benchmark your graphics card. When ... the benchmark is run, you'll be shown a 3D visual of enchanting magic of floating islands with a tiny village hidden in cloudy skies. Interactive mode provides an emerging experience of exploring the intricate world of steampunk. http://unigine.com AML Free Disk Defrag 1.1.7 Disk Defrag speeds up your computer by optimizing the file system. It can ... (view more)