WinToolsXP is a freeware application that provides quick and easy access to Windows XP’s built-in system utilities such as Command Prompt, Device Manager, Disk Cleanup, Registry Editor, User Accounts, and more – from one convenient spot. Get it [here]

Publisher’s Description: Windows Updates Downloader is a small utility that allows you to download all of the current Windows critical updates. All updates are downloaded directly from microsoft.com to your computer with a single mouse click. Get it [here]

Podcast: [Mirror]

(35 minutes)

Show #105 Notes

• Member of the Techpodcast Network
• Member of the BluBrry Network
• Vote for the Mike Tech Show at Podcast Alley
• Digg the Mike Tech Show

Show Links –

• Dell Latitude D620 Notebook
• Sennheiser PC165
• NetBEUI
• How to install NetBEUI on Windows XP
• Preparing for daylight saving time changes
• How Veritas NetBackup is affected by time change
• Sysinternals Suite
• The Network Toolkit

Independent Music –

• Randy Coleman – Goodbye Renee

Some of the songs on this program were provided by Magnatune.com

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I found this utility on BetaNews – Dirhtml builds customizable html files from a folder branch using the gui or command line. Get it [here]

As a followup to the Software Firewall question from Show #104, Steven recommends the free, Comodo Firewall. Get it [here]

Check out BargainJack.com. I received this link from Sharon. She and her husband have created a site that lists various daily deals. They also have forums to discuss the deals. Check it out [here]

Submitted by Eric – Another good list of downloads for your USB Thumb Drive. Get them [here]

Podcast: [Mirror]

(31 minutes)

Show #104 Notes

Show Links –

• Vote for the Mike Tech Show at Podcast Alley
• Digg the Mike Tech Show
• CES coverage – Geek News Central
• CES coverage – Slashdot Review
• HD-DVD
• Blue-ray
• Total-HD (THD)
  
• BackTrack
• The LiveCD List
• Wireshark
• AI Roboform Toolbar for Firefox
• HDD Wipe Tool
• DeepBurner
• PACS
• Dan Bricklin
  
• SME Server
• SME Server Forums
• SME Server distribution
• PeerGuardian 2.0 Beta 6b
• FEED Validator
• The Mike Thinks Podcast

Some of the songs on this program were provided by Magnatune.com

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Sent in by Chris K. – A utility that allows you to create many virtual desktops. Get it [here]

In response to Show #103 question about email hosting for a small company, Bill C. sent in the following links:

• BlueTie
• Computer America Show Notes
• Computer America interview with BlueTie CEO