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Try Windows 7 Beta Safely Using Virtual Install Method

Windows 7Microsoft Windows 7 is still in preview stages but has already gained quite a substantial amount of users trying its first beta, if you are willing to try the new beta without taking any risk with your existing computer configuration, installing it on a virtual machine is the best option, the whole process is very safe and takes around 40 minutes to get completed on a decently powered P4 computer.

A virtual machine installation lets you try Windows 7 inside your existing OS as a guest operating-system, Both Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 and Sun VirtualBox can be used for this purpose, I will be using Sun VirtualBox for this demonstration.

  1. Download and install Sun VirtualBox if not already done.
  2. Download and obtain a license key for Microsoft Windows 7 Beta using instructions provided in the earlier post here.
  3. Now launch VirtualBox and click the New button to start setting up our Windows 7 virtual machine.
  4. VirtualBox

Creating Secure, Encrypted Virtual Hard Drive Partition With Password Protection

Data SecurityEvery computer user has some data that needs to be secured against unauthorized use, for example your saved password list, accounting data or some other secret stuff, I have shared free folder locking utility MyLockBox earlier on this blog which can be handy in such situations, but if you are looking for something more professional yet free CryptoExpert 2009 LITE is the answer, CryptoExpert allows you to create password protected encrypted virtual disks which works as usual disks having their own drive letters, the best part is that the data stored on a CryptoExpert disk is actually stored in a pre-configured container file making it possible to move or copy the container to easily backup your sensitive data, when used with automated online data backup and synchronization services this can be a great solution to secure and backup the data automatically.

CryptoExpert 2009 Lite

CryptoExpert volumes works similar to any other disk-partition on your computer the only difference being that it requires password authentication before the disk becomes accessible, the utility works on Windows Vista/XP/2000 (both 32 Bit and 64 Bit) and allows users to choose from various encryption algorithms to secure the data.

Fast And Simple iPod Video Converter

Apple iPodThere exist lots of paid and free iPod video converters but if you are looking for a simple and fast drag-n-drop avi to iPod video converter, free utility iPodME would be the best solution, the open-source utility is very easy to use, you just drag-n-drop your avi files on the application, configure any customization options if required and click the convert button to start the .AVI to .MP4 video conversion.

iPODMe Video Converter

iPodMe also supports addition of subtitles to the converted videos, you can use free and automated subtitle downloader OSCAR to download correct .srt files without any hassle.

Free Services To Reverse Lookup Phone Number And Get Geographic Location

Reverse Phone Lookup
A phone number can be traced back to its location and address if equipped with proper information sources, thanks to technology and internet getting a address from a phone number is a matter of seconds, there exist many paid phone to address retrieval services but today I will be sharing services offering reverse phone lookup for free.

If you are searching a USA phone number, 411 would be the best option to get complete address information retrieval using the phone number, in addition to free reverse phone lookup, 411 also offers People Search, Yellow Pages and reverse address lookup services without any cost.

Phone Number To Exact Location Map

However, if you are looking for an international phone reverse lookup, you wont be able to get the address information but you can get the geographical location of the phone number.

Toddler Proof Your Computer By Locking Keyboard, CD Drives And Power Button

Yesterday, I posted about free utility Toddler Trap for locking keyboard and mouse, however if you have kids around your computer there are strong chances that they press the Power or CD/DVD drive buttons on your computer resulting in unwanted situations, here is yet another handy free utility "Toddler Keys" which will prevent these unwanted situations by locking computer Keyboard, Mouse, Power and CD/DVD buttons.

Disable Mouse, Keyboard, CD/DVD Drives And Power Button

The utility also lets you configure custom sounds and images which can be used on every keystroke to let the little ones enjoy their encounter with computer, you need to type word quit (can be customized) to exit the lock.

Locking Keyboard And Mouse For Cleaning Or Preventing Toddlers From Messing Your PC

Keyboard TrapGetting your computer keyboard and mouse locked is a much needed functionality while cleaning it or when you have toddlers around your computer, free portable utility Toddler Trap lets you achieve this functionality with ease, just launch the small application and it will take focus negating any keystrokes and mouse movements.

Toddler Trap

Once activated the only action you can take with your keyboard or mouse is to close the application using the X button.

Removing Fake AntiSpyware Software's Like MS AntiSpyware 2009

There exist hundreds of fake anti-spyware and anti-virus software's with the sole aim of forcing computer users into paying for removal of nonexistent malware, these genre of fake products is known as Rogue Anti-Spyware Products, these malicious applications gets installed on computers by deceiving users using false advertising or by taking advantage of security vulnerabilities, once installed these applications display false malware detections, nagging user with false security alerts and even disable access to certain functions urging users to buy the product and remove detected malware's and restrictions.

Fake MS AntiSpyware 2009

One of the most common rogue antispyware application is MS AntiSpyware 2009 and MS AntiVirus 2009, once installed this rogue antispyware nags user with fake alerts and buy now dialog boxes.

Windows 7 Beta Download And Genuine License Key

Microsoft Windows 7 Beta 1 which got leaked and cracked earlier is now officially available as a public download, Microsoft is also giving away 2.5 million free legitimate keys to let users try the first Beta of their upcoming operating system.

Windows 7 Product Key

Windows 7 Beta 1 downloads are in huge demand slowing down the Microsoft download servers, you can download and get legitimate activations keys for 32 Bit and 64 Bit Windows 7 using the following method:

Simple Hack To Enable Copy And Paste Functionality On Apple iPhone

Apple iPhone is a hugely popular gadget but still lacks basic functionality for copy-pasting text, there had been quite a few software upgrades for iPhone but none addressed lack of this basic functionality, However, smart developers at PasteBud have found a nifty trick to use Javascript for adding this must-have functionality on the device, to make it work you need to bookmark two javscripts on your web-browser capable of syncing with iTunes (Safari or Internet Explorer) and then sync your iPhone.

PasteBud

Once these bookmarks get synced on your iPhone you can use them to copy and paste text from emails and webpages on the device.

Free, Simple And Fast CD/DVD/Blu-Ray/HD-DVD Burner For Windows

JetBeeIf you are looking for a small, simple, fast and free CD, DVD and Blue-Ray burning solution JetBee would be the best solution currently available, I have written about Free Nero Alternative before but this one is far better then any other free CD/DVD burner out there.

JetBee CD/DVD Burner

JetBee is pretty small with installer sized only 1.59 MB and application just 658 KB, the application launches almost instantly and you simply need to Drag-N-Drop files and Click the Burn button to start the burning process, the application then minimize to the system tray so you can work on other things unobtrusively, this is by far the most easiest and fast approach you can get in a CD/DVD/Blue-Ray burner application, JetBee allows creation of Audio-CD, DVD Video and UDF discs with full support for creation of multi-session and bootable media featuring buffer underrun protection, test writing, and optimal power calibration.

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