PC Housekeeping

A good housekeeping is also needed by your PC. Overtime, it accumulates little tidbits of unneeded data stored in your PC that you are most likely unaware.

1. Enter CCLEANER:
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast and contains NO Spyware or Adware! :)

While other opposes touching the registry, so far I got no issues encountered using its registry cleaner. Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more... also comes with a comprehensive backup feature.

2. Enter Revo Uninstaller:
Revo freeware Uninstaller helps you to uninstall software and remove unwanted programs installed on your computer even if you have problems uninstalling and cannot uninstall them from "Windows Add or Remove Programs" control panel applet.

If you have already uninstalled a program and wants revo to do a clean-up, you need to install the program once more and use revo to uninstall it. I think that is the only way that revo sense and analyze things to be removed.

With its advanced and fast algorithm, Revo Uninstaller analyzes an application's data before uninstall and scans after you uninstall an application. After the program's regular uninstaller runs, you can remove additional unnecessary files, folders and registry keys that are usually left over on your computer. Even if you have a broken installation, Revo Uninstaller scans for an application's data on your hard disk drives and in the Windows registry and shows all found files, folders and registry keys so you can delete them.

3. Enter Defraggler:
Defraggler is the freeware defragmentation tool that came from the makers of ccleaner.

Clean-up + Organize = PC housekeeping

Best of all, it is free, what else can you ask for!
That's it!

Thanks for reading.

Malware on the Rise

A Malware is a program that behaves like a virus. These software programs are pretty annoying and sometimes destructive if continues to run.

What are the signs that you have a any in your system?

• your pc slows down as it do normally


• you cannot access popular websites, ex. yahoo, google, FB, etc.


• a popup appeared that says you are infected, infiltrated, unsecure, etc.


• ...and many other tactics to invade your PC

What to do?

• Use firefox: I am a fan. It restricts running activeX application. ActiveX is a program that runs using your browser. It could do a lot of things depending on the program application.


• Disable pop-ups: These are the ones that asks consent to run a malicious program.


• put adblock addon: more info here.

And finally install and run the following FREE programs:

1. Combofix
2. MalwareBytes
3. Super Antispyware
4. A-Squared Antimalware

Notes:

• the anti malware programs are the free version
• keep a good antivirus (I commend ESET or Kaspersky)
• do not active all the programs at one time.
• Use it only when needed (regular maintenance ans check up)
• after the scan, check if the infected files are really infected (false positive)
• make a habit to regularly scan your PC

That's it, have a safe computing and thanks for reading!

My Ballad Playlist

This is my playlist, these was my old favorites. I can review my exam while listening to these songs back in the days.

1. Steelheart - I'll Never Let You Go (live)
   
2. Skid Row - I Remember You (live)
   
3. Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn (live)
4. Winger - Miles Away (live)
5. Trixter - Surrender
6. Firehouse - When I Look Into Your Eyes
   
7. Tesla - Love Song
8. Nelson Twins - After The Rain
9. Nelson Twins - Only Time Will Tell
10. Bad English - When I See You Smile
11. Def Leppard - Two Steps Behind
12. Def Leppard - Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad
13. Def Leppard - When Love and Hate Collide
14. Def Leppard - Miss You In a Heartbeat
15. Harem Scarem - Honestly (live)
16. Harem Scarem - Something To Say
17. Journey - Faithfully
18. Journey - Open Arms
19. Poison - Life Goes On
20. Skid Row - Wasted Time

If you got a loud speaker, and SRS audio loaded, crank up the volume. These sounds are made to be played loud (unless somebody objects!)

Enjoy!

on Online Shopping

Just wanted to share...

If you are doing online hunt for good deals, you need to clear your browser cookies. Some websites are tracking your browsing habits and tend to give you a higher price.

To give you an example, if you are looking for cheap air tickets and visit the same website several times a day. The website will know this by tracking a cookie.

I am unaware of this, but based on experience, online price changes from session to session on some 'tricky' websites.

All Digital TV Broadcast

Had you ever noticed how clear the digital broadcast on your CRT tv? Men, it is so crisp and clear that you would not need a flat screen tv of the same screen size. Not unless you really want your tv be hanging on your kitchen wall.

Links:
* DTV.gov
* CRT TV article

Cheers!

Free International Roaming

First a note: This is based on an article a stumble upon some moments ago. I, personally hasn't tried this but theoretically should work.

If you have an Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) enabled phones like these. It is capable of making calls using the Wi-Fi access. Just be sure to turn off the your operator network access and use only wi-fi. This calling feature is called Wi-Fi calling which only consumes your regular calling minutes (on-air time) as if you are in your local network.

Thats it.

Reference:
* Wikipedia