tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79590094771461193522011-09-14T12:52:05.065-07:00Security and System Tools and Tips. Software Reviews, News, Views, Downloads and Links.Bill Mullinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865783550765830573noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959009477146119352.post-57500005175428419702010-12-17T05:04:00.001-08:002010-12-17T05:04:40.825-08:00

Gmail Backup (which migrated from a commercial application to open source, in September 2010),  is definitely without any bells and whistles, but it does what it says it will do, without any fuss or bother. The application is designed to backup your Gmail account to a folder on your Hard Drive, and as an added bonus, you can restore back to Gmail. Prior to using the application, it’s necessary

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Software developers seem particularly generous this holiday season. From now until December 25, 2010, iCare Data Recovery Software is giving away iCare Data Recovery Software Version 4, which is regularly priced at $69.95. I have not tested this application, but at this price you might decide that it’s worth a look. I know I’m going to take it for a spin. Fast facts from the developer’s site:

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This past Tuesday, an item posted as part of our Tech Thoughts Daily Net News column – “Five tips for speeding up Windows boot time”, written by one of my favorite tech writers Michael Kassner, struck a chord with many readers. More readers than I expected, found this item of interest. There’s a problem with Michael’s suggestions thought - the effort required is substantial, and despite

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If you’ve ever wondered why comments on this site, and many other sites for that matter, are held for moderation by a site administrator, the simple answer is – comment spam, and the need to control it. Without a doubt, comments are an important part of the mix for a technology site. Comments can spark discussion (always a good thing), allow a reader to present his/her point of view, share tech

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