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CCleaner for Mac clears out the system crap in one click – and it’s free

June 3rd, 2011 1:59pm 4 comments

CCleaner for Mac clears out the system crap in one click

It’s long been one of the first things we install on any new PC, and the good news for Mac OS X users is that the awesome utility program CCleaner is coming to their platform.

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Advanced Ruler Pro Android app asks: how tall is that tree?

June 14th, 2010 2:53pm No comments

Advanced Ruler Pro Android app asks: how tall is that tree?

If you often find yourself mulling over the height of objects around you, then Advanced Ruler Pro for Android might be the perfect app for your inquisitive mind.

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Soluto “anti-frustration software” promises a leaner, speedier PC

May 25th, 2010 9:30am No comments

Soluto

If your PC is taking so long to boot that you’ve got time to pop out for a pint and a pasty before getting to the log in screen, an intriguing new product called Soluto could be a Godsend.

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Windows: clear up right click clutter with MenuMaid and praise the Lord

March 29th, 2010 11:30am No comments

Windows: clear up right click clutter with MenuMaidIf you’re finding your screen filling up with endless unwanted options when you right click on a file or folder in Windows, MenuMaid is on hand to clear out some of the cack.

Normally, removing these options is a right royal faff, involving an unpleasant dive around the perilous waters of the registry, but Menu Maid makes entry removal easy-peasy.

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Teracopy review: essential file copying utility for Windows

February 23rd, 2010 10:53am 1 comment

Teracopy: essential file copying utility for WindowsIt’s not exactly a glamorous kind of  job, but moving files about is an essential part of computing, and  let’s be honest – Windows can get a little flaky when there’s a lot of files to be shifted.

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Manage multiple monitors with UltraMon Windows utility: review

February 9th, 2010 2:05pm 1 comment

Manage multiple=It wasn’t long ago that fancy twin monitor sets ups were the sole preserve of hotshot traders, high-flying graphics pros and, err, security guards, but recent price crashes have seen LCD  multi-screen set ups becoming more affordable.

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Google PowerMeter debuts in UK

October 29th, 2009 12:30pm No comments

Google PowerMeter debuts in UKWe’re aware that almost all our news stories in the 24 hours have been about ruddy Google, but if the search engine giant keeps on innovating, we’re duty bound to report the news!

The latest news is that the company have partnered up with first:utility, a small, independent electricity and gas supplier in Warwick with a penchant for displaying their name in the tres modern all-lower case style.

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