Run the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool anytime in Vista
The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Conflicker, Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, [...]
Scan Your Vista Computer for Software Vulnerabilities with Secunia PSI
The Secunia PSI is the FREE security tool that is designed with the sole purpose of helping you secure your computer from software vulnerabilities, and it works great. Software vulnerabilities affect all applications installed on your computer, from the Operating System down to your email client, office application, instant messaging, and so on.
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Create a Desktop Shortcut to Eject your CD/DVD Disk
Wouldn’t it be nice to click an icon on your desktop to open you CD/DVD tray instead or reaching all the way to the eject button on your computer. Well here’s a way to do just that.
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Scan your Vista Computer with Microsofts Baseline Security Advisor to Check for Vulnerabilities
Microsoft’s Baseline Security Advisor is is free download from Microsoft that will scan your computer for vulnerabilities and identifying common security misconfigurations in your operating system and present you with a detailed report for what if anything it finds and how to fix it. It will also scan computers across your network. This tip is [...]
Get the MyNetflix Plugin for Vista Media Center
If you have your Windows Media Center hooked up to your TV and have a Netflix account, then this free program is for you. The MyNetflix Plugin by Anthony Park integrates seamlessly with Media Center and allows you to use your Netflix subscription with a remote control.
Remove Those Shortcut Arrows with the Vista Shortcut Manager
Here’s a great free tool for removing those darn arrows that Vista adds to all your shortcut desktop icons. The Vista Shortcut Manager
From their web page:Windows Vista Shortcut Overlay Remover, aka FxVisor, allows you to either way to remove the shortcut overlay arrow or to even customize it in Windows Vista, so we have [...]
