Freeware tools for your computer.

We often get annoying experiences when we use computer. Piracy softwares made our computer unstable and the result is a problem for us. We often use other proprietary softwares to solve this. But do you know that there are many good open sources, freeware tools that can enhance our computer performance? It's safe, stable, and light because it was developed by many people. Here are some of them:

CCleaner

This tool can be used to clean your system and application from temporary/ scrap files. It also can delete unused registry strings, so overally it will enhance your system performance. You can also find another tools (Defraggler/defragment tool, Recuva/recovery tool) at their website, and its all at no cost.

Unlocker

Having annoyed with USB that can’t be removed safely? This tools can terminate some process that still running on your USB, and after that you can safely removed your USB. It’s also can delete files that sometimes can’t be deleted normally.

Foxit Reader

It is a portable program to open and view pdf file. It’s lighter than adobe reader and small so it won’t use a lot of resources.

MozBackup

I usually use this program to backup my Mozilla firefox, so in case I have to reinstall firefox, I can simply restore history, plugin, update, etc.

File Shredder

This tool can be used to delete files so recovery software will be difficult to restore them. I suggest you to use this program if you have private files, and you want to delete them without worrying your files can be restored by other people. Maybe Ariel and Culun have to use this program to make their private files more safe and secure.

CDBurnerXP

CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free. It does not include adware or similar malicious components

DAEMON Tools Lite

With DAEMON Tools you can back up your physical CD/DVD/HD DVD/Blu-ray discs into "virtual discs" or so called "disc image" files, which run directly on your hard drive. You can also work with images created by other burning programs! DAEMON Tools supports variety of image types. Use CD/DVD image converter to have one format images in your Image Catalog!

MP3 Rename

When adding mp3 files, sometimes you may find that the mp3 name has become weird. It’s like “ybs-ybd”, etc. This tool can fix the problem, and rename your mp3 files so your mp3 files will become more well ordered.

Note: I don’t give the download link, you can find it by googling it.

Netbook review: (one of) best value netbook

After sometimes, I fell that my old laptop had been quite heavy when I brought it on my travelling. Actually it wasn’t a big problem, but I think it would be easier if I had a smaller things which mean lighter in weight. My old one was Acer 4720z and many people assumed that this brand have a problem in it’s reliability and heat. But in my experience, those laptop would be a troubled thing when we didn’t know how to treat it. I also found that it would be quite hot when we used it for a long time. So we must ensure that we manage the temperature well by using an additional cooling. I used this laptop for about 2 years and I didn’t find any trouble.

Then I decided to sell my old one and bought a new one. I prefer to buy a netbook with the reasons I mentioned above (I don’t include Ipad in my option because I think it is out my budget). My preferences is: lightweight and if it possible, I wish I still can play PES on it. But well, almost netbook use intel atom processor, so it will be difficult to find a netbook that can play a game like that. After doing some search, I found an interesting one, which is Dell Inspiron 11z. I compared the hardwares and I found that this is one of best value that you can get in netbook class. The comparation is like below:

• Processor: This using intel SULV U4100 dual core while almost netbook using intel atom series. This processor have better performances and low consumed of voltage (like the name) so you’ll get a cool and quiet processor.
• VGA: This using intel GMA 4500 HD series. I quite surprise that this one use a graphic that we commonly see on a notebook. Even my old one use a series under it. So it have no doubt that this netbook can give a better multimedia experience. HD movie can be played smoothly and I bet that you’ll hard to did this in common netbook.
• Storage: 320 GB is a big size in netbook class, while almost netbook still use 160 GB ( and also my old one).
• Memory: This have 2 GB memory, The size that can meet my computing purpose ( I just need it to do office work, a little gaming and playing HD movie).
• Additional feature: gesture touchpad, so you can do a finger combination touch in the touchpad to make a task.
• It also have ONSITE warranty, so when the netbook get a problem, you just call the service center and their technician will come in your place.

I compared it with some branded netbook and I found that the price is most reasonable (The others still use intel atom, which mean you will hard to play some games or paly HD movie, and the price is higher). I didn’t include local netbook because I still doubt with their quality and reliability. Also I didin’t find any interesting feature offered except low price.

So with the trade off between price and performance, this netbook is one of best value you can get for now.