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Monthly Archives: April 2008

Software to Avoid

In continuing my tradition of giving computer security tips that use without thinking about, but that really aren’t obvious at all. I’m recommending this LifeHacker article about Windows Software to Avoid to you.

I have one addendum to the article. Don’t use Limewire or anything similar to do anything illegal. People frequently get viruses, people frequently get caught – both situations are a lot more difficult to cope with than most people imagine.

CutePDF Writer

If you don’t know about CutePDF Writer yet, I’m so sorry. It’s fast, it’s convenient, it’s free. Hooray!

Windows Powertoys for Productivity

I’m a big fan of Microsoft Windows Powertoys. In particular, the Alt-Tab replacer, Open Command Window Here, and Virtual Desktop manager.