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Disktective, freeware disk-space reporting tool for Windows

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:44:04 +0000

Running out of disk space? Don’t know what’s eaten it? Then run Disktective, our award-winning disk-reporting tool, to trace used-up space on your system.With Disktective you can find out the real size of your directories and distribution of used space inside them. Each directory may contain hundreds of subdirectories each containing many files. Simply run [...]

Nero – Free Version

admin — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:33:22 +0000

What’s better than free? Free forever! Nero offers you the chance to enjoy Nero’s world-renowned data disc burning and copying features for an unlimited time, absolutely FREE!Enjoy basic data burning and copying capabilities for your CDs and DVDs from the world’s most trusted digital media brand, Nero. via Nero – Free Version.

Don’t Pre-Order Windows 7 Now [Psa]

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:40:00 +0000

Microsoft's half-price deal for Windows 7 ran out a few weeks ago, bumping prices back to painful levels. If you're thinking about pre-ordering anyway, wait. There's a decent chance there'll be some new deals as we get closer to launch.

They want the launch to be a success, after all, and success will be measured by sales numbers. The standard upgrade pricing—$120 for Home Premium—is too much to guarantee the kind of rocket launch Microsoft's looking for. You know, the one that shows they're back on track, especially after this past quarter.

Pressure from Snow Leopard's flat $29 upgrade price will help, and Microsoft's been savvy enough with press for Windows 7 they know that staging another set of deals will be a positive boost getting closer to launch. The early summer pre-orders were for the super-nerds—your dad probably didn't hear anything about it—so another round to get semi-regular people on board would be smart.

Plus, you know, we've heard some stuff. [Giz's Windows 7 Coverage]