Windows comes with a utility called Disk Cleanup. It helps you get rid of all the temporary files that take up space and slow your system down. Sometimes Disk Cleanup takes a long time to start, but there’s an easy way to fix that.

Microsoft is pushing out an update to Windows 7. They want to find out if you have a pirated or cracked copy of Windows 7. I’m guessing that we are going to see lots of problems due to this update.

I often use a freeware application called Tomboy to take notes. I’ve found a way to use the free Dropbox file sync service to help me work on the same notes on every PC that I use.

Tomboy allows you to quickly build a knowledge database that’s easy to navigate, organize and manage. It’s available in Linux, Windows and Mac, so you can use the same application no matter which PC you are using.

Immunet Protect offers you free real time and constantly updated antivirus protection. The addition of 20 more friendly anti-virus apps to it’s compatibility list is only one more reason to try it out.

For many years, I haven’t used Windows Media Player because I can’t control the volume when it’s minimized. I finally decided to look for an answer and I found a free and open source program called WMP Keys.

McAfee is a well known provider of security software for home and business PCs. How would you like a free security scan from McAfee? I’ll tell you why I didn’t like what I saw.

Prepare for disaster. You should always keep full backups of your Windows hard drives. For smaller and quicker backups, you can use ERUNT to back up the Windows registry. It could save you hours of trouble.

Sticky notes are a good way to keep track of small bits of information. Just like the real world sticky notes, this free program named “hott notes” will keep you from forgetting important events or information.

The Smiley Vault lets you download over 1700 free smiley gifs. These animated smileys are fun to use anywhere you wish.

There are a variety of programs that will let you password protect files, programs and Windows resources. The best program I’ve found for locking programs is called SaveIt!

Keeping your programs up to date can prevent your PC from being hacked. Secunia OSI offers a quick scan of the programs installed on your Windows PC, and tells you which need to be updated.

Microsoft releases some more free goodies for Windows users. This time even Windows Vista and XP users get to join in on the fun.

The PLUS version of WinPatrol will be offered at 99 cents for one day only. This is a deal that will be hard to refuse.

If you can’t live without a fancy looking screen-saver, move on, this review isn’t for you. However, if you’d like a screen-saver that actually does something useful, then you’ll be interested in Auslogics Disk Defrag Screen Saver.