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Bypass or Disable UAC for Selected Excluded Programs Only with Elevator (SkipUAC)

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

It’s possible to completely turn off and disable UAC (User Account Control, commonly misspelled as User Access Control) in Windows Vista, or make it elevate to highest privileges automatically and silently without user noticing whenever such administrator’s level privileges are required and requested. But it’s impossible to disable UAC or force Windows Vista to exclude or ignore UAC security protection for selected applications or programs only.

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Sync Mac OS X Leopard Address Book with Google Gmail Contacts

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Mac OS X LeopardSince Mac OS X Leopord 10.5.3 update release, Mac OS X Leopard has added a built-in synchronization feature that syncs contact list between Mac OS X Address Book with Google Account or Gmail Contacts. The Google Gmail contact sync feature can be enabled via Address Book’s General Preference tab by selecting “Synchronize with Google” option.

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Apple Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.3 Update Download

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Mac OS X LeopardApple has released the latest update to the latest version of Mac OS X, or Leopard. The update takes Mac OS X to version 10.5.3, which includes general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of Mac system. One of major feature added with the version 10.5.3 update to Mac OS X Leopard is ability to sync Address Book with Google Account or Gmail contacts.

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Travel The Galaxies With Microsoft WorldWide Telescope

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Astronomers, space enthusiasts or star gazers probably have traveled the galaxies to see the constellation or watch the planets’ movement with Google Sky. If the experience doesn’t seem to be convincing with Google’s application, Microsoft would like to welcome you to its recently announced free tool, WorldWide Telescope, for exploring and enhancing the universe experience.

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Data Protection and Encryption with MSD Strongbox

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Private data or business data protection has became a critical security concern nowadays. Various sex scandal photos involving celebrities leaked out from their computer when they sent it for repair. This has alarmed the public on the importance and priority of proper data protection and encryption. If users are worried that they will be the next victim due to files or data leak, perhaps MSD Strongbox, a private documents and files manager with maximum security protection could be their solution.

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Friendster Launches New Friendster Mobile

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

The leading global online social network, Friendster has recently launched a mobile version of its site globally (m.friendster.com), which can be accessed through any Internet-ready mobile devices, allowing users to stay connected with their friends - anytime, anywhere even when away from the computer.

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Download Startup Manager 2.4.1 to Improve System Boot Up Time

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Previously we talked about the Boot Timer that able to monitor how fast a system can boot up from BIOS to Windows. Of course the faster it will be better, but whenever it slows down one day, you may wonder what could have happened to your PC. One of the common issues could be the system is trying to load certain programs during the system start up, and eventually slows down the whole booting process. If you would like to figure out what programs are loading and are looking for simple way to terminate them during next reboot cycle, this tiny software utility may help you. Named as Startup Manager, it manages and monitors the whole loading programs so that you can optimize and speed up the system boot up for more effective daily tasks.

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Data Recovery DIY with FineRecovery v1.2.17

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Sometimes due to crashed or corrupted hard disk, virus attack and other reasons, your important files or data may go missing or got deleted. If you send your computer to the service center for data recovery service, it might probably cost you a bomb. You could give a trial to FineRecovery if you are looking for a DIY data recovery solution.

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Record Skype Conversation with MX Skype Recorder

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Have you ever wished you could record the sweet-nothings of your lover for posterity? Or record verbatim the family recipes your mum is instructing you over the internet phone when you’re studying abroad? Perhaps someone is stalking you or harassing you and you need to record it down as evidence when you lodge your police report. Well, download and seek assistance from MX Skype Recorder, a new application which is designed for Skype users to do recording of Skype audio conversation.

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MSN Video/Soapbox Vista Sidebar Gadget for Windows Vista

Monday, May 26th, 2008

MSN Video has officially released the MSN Video/Soapbox Vista Sidebar Gadget for Windows Vista users. This tiny gadget from MSN allows users to receive all the latest MSN videos with links to MSN Video destination site right on the desktop. It supports more than 30 languages and features search function.

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