Re- Enable

Recently my PC got infected by the Trojan that infects Autorun.inf file. Basically this Trojan has a habit of disabling the task manager, device manager, registry editor, system restore among many other administrative functions. The first time i got infected with this a similar Trojan, it had not gone as far as disabling the registry, so i cleaned it with an anti-virus then had to re-enable the other administrative functions in the registry. Trust me, if you don`t know your way around the registry you will have trouble doing this. Tangosoft.co.uk came up with Re-Enable which simplifies the whole process of re enabling administrative function by a simple click. It is so simple and straight forward to use.
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The software has the capability to restore functionality to these Windows features
1. Windows Registry
2. Command Line Tool
3. Windows Task Manager
4. System Restore Config
5. Folder Options
6. Run command
7. My Computer
8. Task Scheduler
9. Right Click Context menu
10. Ms-Config (Xp only)
11. Control Panel

The major requirement is that it requires a .Net framework
It`s good to have this app stored somewhere just in case you or your friend falls victim to one of those viruses or Trojans that disables administrative functionality.
To download Re-Enable Click Here

For more information Click Here

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Wireshark -Network Protocol analyzer

This post goes to anyone who`s interested in networking. am currently doing a certification course on networking and i stumbled on this application called Wireshark. Wireshark in network protocol analyzer that can read/write many different capture file formats: tcpdump (libpcap), Catapult DCT2000, Cisco Secure IDS iplog, Microsoft Network Monitor, NAI Sniffer (compressed and uncompressed), Sniffer Pro, and NetXray, Network Instruments Observer, Novell LANalyzer, RADCOM WAN/LAN Analyzer, Shomiti/Finisar Surveyor, Tektronix K12xx, Visual Networks Visual UpTime, and WildPackets EtherPeek/TokenPeek/AiroPeek among many others. It has alot of features that i am currently still learning to use, they claim to be "The World's Most Popular Network Protocol Analyzer" and i can`t depute that. 


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Wireshark is great protocol analyzer and packet sniffer but the downside is that it requires basic understanding of networking and TCP/IP. To download a copy click here.
For more information on wireshark Click here 

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Optimize your memory with MINIMEM

We all have been in a situation whereby you run a certain program, then the PC really slows down. Since am a developer i run mozilla firefox and Netbeans IDE simultaneously most of the time when working on a project, Mozilla alone used to consume up to 400MB of physical memory and when you add Netbeans in the mix, life became less interesting. that was until i discovered Minimem. Minimen is a freeware from Kerkia that optimizes memory usage to improve performance and response rate. It enables the user to choose a program and limit the max physical memory it can use. Minimem did help me sought out the issues such as Mozilla memory footprint and allowed me to run other applications simultaneously. it unfortunately it is available on windows only
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For more information on Minimem Click Here. Download your copy 32 bit Minimem or 64 bit Minimem

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ZDbox app for android

Hi guys it`s been quite a while since my last post thanks to some thugs who stole Telkom cables. for the next two weeks i`ii be posting articles daily to try to compensate for the lost time, anyway lets get to business. with the android becoming popular, really cool apps get developed, an example is ZDbox. ZDbox for Android is an "all-in-one" toolbox app that makes it easy to find out what's going on in your phone: you get exact battery percentage and traffic usage (with alerts!) and can set a do not disturb time range, lock apps (like Gmail or messaging) and batch uninstall unwanted apps. Super easy to use. Still in beta but works really well.

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for the download link and more information about this really cool app CLICK HERE

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Optimize your PC with CCleaner

Every wants their PC to always perform at the most optimum level, this has made guys purchase and download PC optimization tools that cost quit alot such as TuneUp utilities. some even use Command prompt to optimize their PC`s. Am not saying that all these softwares are useless. some of them are very useful but at a cost. My solution is a software called CCleaner, i recommend it to you all, the first time i used it, it removed 3 GB of useless temporary files that was clogging my hard drive, and i was able to optimize my registry. CCleaner clears out temporary files, cleans the Windows Registry, erases browser histories, enables you to edit the start up menu, system restore, wipe your hard drive among many others. for more information on CCleaner click here.

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 Since CCleaner is a freeware you can download it Here  and i insist it is a MUST HAVE if you want to optimize your PC

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SALUTO Anti-frustration software

for the few of us who still run XP. ever had an issue whereby your PC takes too long to boot. Saluto has developed an anti-frustration software that is going to relieve off some of your frustrations.

In a editorial review of saluto by Preston Gralla of PC world, he explains that;
 
Soluto runs in the background and watches what programs and services load when you log in. It then analyzes how long each of them takes, and categorizes them according to whether they are required for Windows, potentially removable from Windows boot, or are instead a "No-brainer" that can easily be removed from boot. It bases this information on what the company calls the Soluto PC Genome, a database about many PC applications that the company has put together.
It then shows you details about each application and service, by category of whether they can be removed each of those programs, and lets you determine whether you want to allow the program to remain in the Windows boot, whether you want to Pause it (which means you'll have to start the program manually), or whether you want to delay it, which means that Soluto will allow the program to load, but not at boot time. In that way, you'll boot more quickly, but the program will still be available after several minutes.
I found that Soluto worked quite well. It cut about 30 seconds from my normal boot time of around three minutes and fifteen seconds.

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BACK UP YOUR CONTENT ON GMAIL LOCALLY ON YOUR PC

I`ve always wanted to have a copy of all my mails available locally so that in case am somewhere with connectivity issues i can still access my mail. There an application called GMAIL BACK UP. this is a standalone application that allows you to log into your gmail account and locallly back up all you mail. it save the backed up content in .eml format which allows other applications to access the content. the other thing i like about it is that it backs up your mails including the attachements and it has a small memory footprint compared to other clients such as thunderbird. for further information click  HERE  and if you`re interested in downloading the application click DOWNLOAD GMAIL BACKUP

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Using microsft tool to test your network connections

 Recently i`ve been having network connection issues in our LAN. i had to use MS DOS commands to test for connectivity and for those who are familiar with MS DOS it`s not a walk in Uhuru Park. I came across a tool that proved to be pretty useful. it a Batch file that tests you connectivity issues using CMD commands, it`s made it easy for everyone. even with IT knowledge you can still use it. if you want a copy for yourself go to Network Test tool and download a copy

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