A very simple solution to this problem is that to have a backup of all your DVDs before any mishap happens. “DVD Decrpter” a very popular application which copy an entire DVD onto your computer’s hard drive, and bypasses any copy protection mechanisms. But it has a drawback, as new copy protection algorithms are frequently being created, this application haven’t been updated since 2005. So it may cause some problem.

Well you don’t need to worry, we have another option for you, and that is “Free DVD”. It copy’s entire movie to your computer’s hard disk and removes all the traces of copy protection. The best thing about this application is that it does not require any installation, and is frequently updated.

Steps to how you copy a DVD movie on your computer’s hard disk:

• Open your DVD drive, and place the DVD movie you wish copy
• Then open the contents of the DVD using file explorer like “Windows Explorer”.
• There will be a folder “VIDEO_TS”, copy this folder to any location on your hard drive

• Now you need to Download the free version of “Free DVD “ not the Platinum, and run the application, no need to install it and it’s 44KB.

• After running the Free DVD, select VIDEO_TS folder, the one you copied in your hard disk.
• A message will be prompted, it will notify you about the restriction that will be removed.

• Although there is no need of any adjustment in the setting, but if need arises go ahead and do it.
• There will be “Free DVD!” button, press it and all the copy restriction from the movie will be removed.
• Now if you desire to put this video on a DVD, for that you can use a program “DVD Shrink”. This program also removes the copy protection. But there is one problem that might occur while using DVD Shrink that it is over a year old program so it is possible that it won’t work with some DVDs.
• But it is recommended that you use Free DVD first before DVD Shrink then all the problems will be resolved. The best thing about DVD Shrink is that it cuts down the size of the video so that it can fit in the normal DVD.

Download Free DVD for free. . .

Download DVD Shrink for free. . .

With Free DVD, backing up your DVDs is now easy. And now you can store lots of DVDs in a small place (your computer hard disk). Now DVDs won’t be lying around.

Attention, here is good news for those iPhone users, who were unable to use Cydia due to unavailability of data connectivity on their handset, here is Cyder2 a free windows utility that allows;

• You to browse,
• Download Cydia apps on you iPhone or iPod Touch
• Manage Cydia apps on you iPhone or iPod Touch
• Is a software application that enables you to access Cydia Apps from Desktop
• It allows you to download application into device from desktop.
• Unofficial and unapproved application in jailbreak iPhone can be easily installed without need of Wi-Fi or data connectivity
• Enables users to add, remove, and edit the Cydia repository sources
• Synchronize the data with Cydia from their desktop computer

Cyder2 is a window based program which does not require any prior installation through this you can download, manage packages, and transfer content to Cydia Cache or Auto installer folder.

Features:

• Install application onto your iPhone or iPod Touch by connecting to PC through USB
• Cyder allows importing Sources from Cydia
• Cydia Auto Setup: reboot of iPhone to finish installation of the debs.
• Install with Mobile Terminal or private or var or even cache for Cydia Cache
• Compatibility with AppCake, a Cydia application that allows users to install file debs
• Download and store Cydia along with its dependencies on your computer

Download Cyder2 for free. . .

For Windows users, who are interested and crazy about system monitoring applications but are somehow overwhelmed that they monitor very less, only memory and CPU usage. Here is something good for you, “Glint” is a freeware and more is better system monitor.

It monitors:

• Up-to 200 different aspects of computer’s system and resource usage.
• Delve deeply into how your computer is operating.
• It is not limited to monitoring just the overall memory use, for example, you can monitor memory caching, paging, page faults, commit limit, and more.
• Glint can monitor 34 distinct memory-related variables.
• For most of us monitoring only memory and CPU usage is enough but Glint is handy visual indicator, that indicates might be causing your system slow down

Download Glint for free. . .

There has been number of file sharing services, but for that you need to host your file on a central server. That can be a bit risky and many people don’t want to host their file on central server which can be seen by others. Here is a solution, “iSendr” a free web service, which instantly transfers your file directly to your friend without using any server or software.

iSendr uses a very simple process and more reliable one and is not much different from direct file transfer process used in AIM and other similar IM protocol. How it works:

• Visit the site http://isendr.com
• Pick the file from your computer which you want to share.
• Then give your friend a private link to download that file.
• No need to upload your file to the server, iSendr will wait for your friend to click on the link and transfer the file directly.

Benefits of using iSendr:

• You don’t need to have your file on the server for everyone to access no matter whether it is private link, it can be accessed.
• Your file won’t be filling up the space on your server.
• iSendr doesn’t upload the file on the server, once your friend clicks the link it can’t be used again.
• iSendr encrypts the information, and for extra security it allows you protect the link vis password.

For Windows only: SSH client KiTTY adds so many new features to the PuTTY terminal client software, KiTTY client is a new branch or division of original PuTTY software, and the features include:

• Launcher
• Transparency
• Send-to-tray
• Rolls the windows into a title bar with a hotkey.
• Portable version that saves in same folder all of your sessions and setting into an INI file.
• You can run scripts
• Can run drop files onto the window to open a pscp.exe window to transfer the file using SCP.
• Windows can be rolled up into their title bar with a Ctrl+F12 hotkey sequence.
• Can easily access all the commands from the window menu.

Download KiTTY for free. . .

Here is good news for all Windows XP, Windows 7 and Vista users, “AquaSnap” a new and free multifunctional tweaking application. AquaSnap enhances your Windows XP, Windows 7 and Vista with Aero-style effects. It is a free firmware and works with Windows XP through Windows 7.

With Aero-Style effects in Windows XP you can:

• Snap application windows to the edge of your monitor.
• With additional AquaSnap tweaks, you can step beyond the basics in XP, Vista and Windows 7.
• Set Application windows semi-transparent when moving or shaken.
• Specify whether you want windows snap like true Aero windows.
• Or snap with AquaSnap’s custom snapping, that enables to all edges of the monitor.

Download AquaSnap for free. . .

TaskSwitchXP shows not only the document title but it gives a preview which actually helps a lot in recognizing the right document or application. Actually, the ALT+TAB document title listing works well when all the applications are different like when you have opened one Microsoft document and an excel sheet in parallel but in the case when you have opened a bunch of excel files, its quite difficult to land on a right document. TaskSwitchXP comes to the rescue in this situation.

This program runs in the background with an icon appearing in the tool bar as well. While the software is running, pressing ALT+TAB gives you something previewed as follows:

As you can see, the program titles are listed on the right and its preview is available on the left side of the window.  Certainly, that’s a way to switch between the programs in a quick fashion. TaskSwitchXP provides a bunch of configuration options which makes the software highly customizable for example if you want to change the hot keys, just go to the HotKeys section of the configuration and make your move. I hope you would love this software.

Download TaskSwitchXP Pro

It is a very useful firmware; HijackThis inspect the browser and OS setting of your computers and generate a log file of your computer’s current state. With this log you can manually select and remove unnecessary setting and file, you have to select it by yourself with extreme caution as Hijackthis log cannot distinguish between legitimate software and unwanted Malware.

You can easily download HijackThis from the licks given bellow:

Download HijackThis 2.0.2 Installer
Download HijackThis 2.0.2 Executable

FEATURES:

• SMART Anti Virus remover restores
• Enables Task Manager
• Enables Registry Editor
• Enables Command Prompt
• Folder Options show hidden files and Folder problems
• Can write protect the USB drive
• Removes viruses from USB
• Enables and disables USB write protect
• Delete autorun.inf file (reason for drives not opening on double click)
• Resolves problems like “No Run” and “No search option”

Free Download:

Click on the image below to download Smart Virus Remover for free

LIST OF VIRUSES IT CAN REMOVE:

• ravmon.exe
• smss.exe
• newfolder.exe
• AntiVirus 2009
• Trojan Dropper
• Virusasp.net
• Isass
• Vbe.virus
• Virus.Macromedia.
• Flash
• 1rfw8hjr.com.Virus,
• dynrn6e.cmd,
• abk.bat,
• safemass,
• a2h2.com,
• system.exe,
• vmwareservicevirus,
• service.exe,
• cftmon.exe,
• sbsb.exe,
• runme,
• reg32.exe,
• dir32.exe,
• explorer.exe,
• scsaver.exe,
• spoolsv.exe,
• jwgkvsq.vmx,
• msupdate,
• rcukd.cmd,
• notepadvirus,
• CD.exe virus

Firefox version 3.6.2 has been released which fixes some of the security and stability issues. I never faced a stability issue with firefox but it’s always good to have a latest patch to avoid any accidents. Firefox Version 3.6.2 has the following fixes:

1) It fixes the bug 552216 which is a critical security issue as it can allow remote code execution on your computer.

2) It fixes WOFF heap corruption due to integer overflow problem. It is explained as follows:

This flaw could result in too small a memory buffer being allocated to store a downloadable font. An attacker could use this vulnerability to crash a victim’s browser and execute arbitrary code on his/her system.

3) It fixes several stability issues as well.

Firefox is available in over 70 languages. Download the version in your local language as follows:

Download Firefox 3.6.2