Windows

Often, we receive files whose extension is unknown. This often happens when the sender specifies an incorrect file extension and it becomes difficult to open the file due to an unknown format. Here is a simple way to identify unknown file types in Windows.

TrID is a free application to identify unknown file types by their binary signatures. TrID is a unique application with flexible rules. It is extensible and you can even train it to recognize new formats automatically and quickly. TrIDNet is the GUI (Graphical User Interface) version of TrID. TrIDNet is fairly easy to use. If you are not familiar with the command prompt, you will find it more convenient to use the GUI instead of the CLI version. read more

A key feature that distinguishes Windows 8 from Windows 7 is its speed. The new operating system takes less time to install programs and applications. Windows 8 installation and repair has also been simplified by introducing PC reset and refresh functions. However, as the operating system offers a speed, the adjustment possibilities are shortened. However, there are always third-party tools that can help you solve most problems. If you are looking for software for a customized and unattended installation of Windows 8 by integrating drivers, removing features and Windows applications, WinReducer8 is exactly what you need. read more

Evalaze is a free but powerful software virtualization application that allows a user to flexibly run a virtual application. The program creates a different virtual environment so that virtual applications do not affect the work of Windows and other programs. The application allows you to run different versions of an application on the same system. There are three different versions of this software, namely Free, Professional and Commercial. In this article we can talk about characteristics of free publishing. read more

XWidget is a simple software that brings a touch of customization to your Windows computer while adding new features. XWidget is a light and handy but powerful visual widget editor with very subtle animations. Although there are many such Windows Dashboard programs, this freeware contains unique features and is the easiest to use. It has a simple and user-friendly interface that guides you step by step through all its features.

XWidget review

XWidget only comes in a 7 megabyte file, but the installer brings an irritating blogware from the Babylon Toolbar. It installs quickly on your computer system and opens with three widgets – a photo gallery, a clock and the weather – and is in the form of an icon in the system where you can configure the other functions. read more

PC overclocking or tweaking CPU, memory and other hardware is not my thing. But for those who are in this business and have systems with Intel processors, the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility is a free overclocking software that might interest you.

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) is a Windows based performance tuning software for experienced users to overclock, monitor and load a system. The software interface offers a range of robust features common to most enthusiastic platforms, as well as special new features available on new Intel processors and motherboards. read more

It happens repeatedly that while we are doing important work on our computer, we tend to open our social networking accounts and just forget the work. Social networks are very useful, but can be as addictive as opium, if not more! Blocking them on your work time can help you a lot. So here we have a free tool that can temporarily block some of the websites that distract you from your work.

Cold Turkey Distraction Blocker Software

Cold Turkey Distraction Blocker is a free and open web page blocking tool that temporarily blocks addictive websites. The software comes with a list of popular websites that you can block, and you can even add your own websites that you want to block. Popular sites you can block are Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, Hotmail, MSN, Wikipedia, eBay, CollegeHumor, AddictingGames, Reddit, FailBlog, StumbleUpon, etc. read more

We have covered some good alternative web browsers for your Windows in the past, which we think are good enough to meet your individual needs. Today we have a quick look at another browser – QupZilla.

Qupzilla is a lightweight, open source website for desktop computers. It is based on WebKit Core and Qt Framework. WebKit is a layout software specially designed to allow web browsers to render web pages. WebKit supports Apple Safari and Google Chrome browsers. There are already tons of QtWebKit browsers, but they are either linked to the KDE environment (rekonq), or they are quite unstable and do not have important functions. Qupzilla claims to be a fully developed, stable and complete browser with important functions. read more

Universal Media Server is a free DLNA-compatible UPnP media server. It allows you to stream all your multimedia content very easily with a minimal configuration. Based on the PS3 Media Server and written in JAVA, the software supports almost all common device platforms. To support a wide range of formats, Universal Media Server uses many powerful platforms such as MEncoder, FFmpeg, Avisynth, etc. Before installing this software, make sure that Java Runtime Environment 7.0 is installed.

Universal Media Server

The program interface is very easy to use and navigate. Everything is correctly aligned and categorized under different tabs and three main controls are placed at the top of the software window. As I already said, the server supports most device platforms, here is the list of devices supported by Universal Media Server: read more

A few days ago, I wrote about a ModernMix utility that makes the Windows 8 interface more user-friendly and today I’m here with another utility for Windows 8 Task Numberer users that makes Windows 8 even more convenient for me.

7 + taskbar dialer gives numbers to all my open windows in the taskbar and facilitates changing tasks. This program allows me to open windows during execution by simply pressing the Windows key with the numeric keys. Normally, I press Win+Tab to switch to a specific task in my running applications. This is probably a very useful shortcut for switching tasks, but it gets even more complicated when I have several applications running on my system at the same time. read more

Most stolen laptops are never recovered. However, if you have installed an anti-theft application, you can make sure that the result is not like that in your case. Finding a lost or stolen laptop becomes easier! In the post, you can find free anti-theft laptop recovery software for Windows.

Free anti-theft laptop recovery software

Laptop recovery applications are programs designed solely to locate and recover your laptop. Once installed, the software is able to run in the background, without the thief’s knowledge. The only reservation is that the laptop must be connected to the Internet before the location can be determined. read more