Windows SIG for 5-4-2010

For the Windows SIG on 5-4-2010 I will again be discussing passwords, their importance and how to generate new ones. A program that allows you to create passwords and test their strength, or test the strength of current passwords, can be downloaded from http://www.pctools.com/guides/password/

Windows SIG for April 20, 2010

For the Windows SIG for April 20th, 2010 I will be presenting a free graphics program called Irfanview which can be downloaded here. Any plug-ins needed can to be gotten from the Irfanview home page.

Windows SIG for 11-17-2009

For the Windows SIG for November 17th, 2009 I will be presenting several free utilities dealing with file recovery for the times that we accidentally delete files. FreeUndelete, Recuva, UndeletePlus, PC Inspector File Recovery and Zero Assumption (For Digital Cameras)

Windows SIG for 10-13-2009

I will be going over the different options in CCleaner. CCleaner is a tool for cleaning your Windows PC. It protects your privacy online and makes your computer faster and more secure, getting rid of temp files, unwanted cookies, etc. And also can remove some invalid registry entries.

Windows SIG for 9-1-2009

I will be bringing in my external hard drive and using the clubs laptop computer and the Acronis imaging software already installed to demonstrate how easy it is to back up your computer for when your computer needs to be restored. Either because of a software or hardware failure.

Windows SIG on 6-23-2009

For the Windows SIG on 6-23-2009 I plan to demonstrate two small programs. One is Easy Read, which attaches to Internet Explorer and can change the zoom of a web page making it easier to read. The other is Magnifier which can magnify and screen capture different parts of the screen. These programs can be downloaded from http://iconico.com/easyRead/ & http://iconico.com/magnifier/, respectively.

Windows SIG for 5-12-2009

For the Windows SIG on 5-12-2009 I will be discussing passwords, their importance and generating new ones. A program that allows you to create passwords and test their strength can be downloaded from http://www.pctools.com/guides/password/

Password Strength Checker

I found a Password Strength Checker at a Microsoft web site. Just type in your password. (Nothing is transmitted across the web.) As you type the rating changes from Weak to Medium to Strong to Best - The link is http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/checker.mspx

Windows SIG for 3-31-2009

For the Windows SIG on 3-31-2009 I will be presenting a program called Karen's Computer Profiler. This program allows you to learn more than 200 interesting facts about your computer. Details about your CPU, memory, operating system, even your computer's power source, can be displayed. You can also copy the information to the Windows clipboard, and paste it into a document for permanent storage. This program can be downloaded from
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptprofiler.asp

Windows SIG for 3-3-2009

For the Windows SIG on 3-3-2009 I will be presenting a program called Virtual Drive Creator. This program allows you to create virtual drives, that are really only a folder but appear and act as if they were an additional hard drive. The program is easy and simple to use: Just enter the drive letter to create and the folder to substitute and click OK to create the virtual drive. To remove a virtual drive, click the Drive Letter and Click the Remove Virtual Drive button. This program can be downloaded from http://www.snapfiles.com/get/vdrivecreator.html

Windows SIG for 2-3-2009

For the Windows SIG on 2-3-2009 I will be presenting a program called Taskbar Shuffle. This program can be used to shuffle the icons on the task bar. In other words, change the order on the task bar. For example, if you always want your icon for OE on the left side of the task bar and the program closes for some reason, when you reopen it, by default it will be on the right. This program can be downloaded from http://www.snapfiles.com/get/TaskbarShuffle.html

Windows SIG for 01-06-2009

For the Windows SIG for the GTBPCUG, on 1-6-2009, I will present a program called Easy Duplicate Finder. This program is designed to allow a user to find duplicates files; by content not just by name. You can then choose to delete all of them or only selected files. Other features include exclusion of system files and folders, as well as filtering by file mask and size. You can also move or rename selected files. Anyone who wants to download this program, can do so at http://www.snapfiles.com/download/dleasydupfinder.html

Blog & Home Page

I have now been able to host this blog on a sub-domain of my web page. Click here for Darrell's Blog or here for Darrell's home page.

Windows SIG for 12-02-2008

For the Windows SIG for the GTBPCUG, on December 2, 2008 I will present a program I found called Volumouse. The program is designed to allow a user to control the sound volume by using the scroll wheel on the mouse. Anyone who wants to download the program, either before or after the Windows SIG can go to http://www.snapfiles.com/get/volumouse.html