Using Skype to dial a US or Canada phone number from within the US and Canada is now FREE. Thanks for the tip Cate. Get Skype [here]

Sent in from Bob of Deltona, FL: Safety.Net 3.61 offers Internet security, content security and advanced Internet firewall protection for all your LAN computers, and trust controls to block unwanted or harmful applications from accessing the network. Get it [here]

Sent in by Paul: Great collection of links to all categories of programs. Visit [here]

Podcast: [Mirror]

(35 minutes)

Show #65 Notes

Show Links –

• Larry’s Improv Page
• HijackThis
• Portable Firefox
• HijackThis Log Analysis Site 1
• HijackThis Log Analysis Site 2
• dcomcfg.exe Fix
• Spybot
• Acronis Universal Restore
• Belarc Advisor
• Display Drivers

Independent Music –

• Mia Johnson – Hello Again

Questions –

• I am looking for web designer with WordPress experience?
• Tips on using Dragon Naturally Speaking with Firefox?
• Voice recognition program that works good with Firefox?
• Suggestions for Scott, so he does not have to rediscover his CD drives on every reboot?
• Scott’s problem was solved by removing ‘Easy Media Creator 8″.
• Email me at mike@miketechshow.com
• Voice mail: (240) 949-2450

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Recommended by Paul: A utility that maintains an exact duplicate of the original directory. ICE Mirror will compare the mirrored directory to the master directory and correct any disparities. ICE Mirror allows ultra fast mirroring because it performs incremental updates. Get it [here]

Recommended by Pete: RAMBooster monitors the amount of RAM your system is using and allows you to free it up. This will let your PC run smoother and faster, and you won’t have to reboot as often. It will monitor the memory at all times, and if the amount of free RAM gets too low, it will automatically boost it for you, finding unused RAM and returning it to the free pool. RAMBooster will also monitor your CPU usage. Get it [here]

Utility for prevention, detection and recovery of damaged files with emphasis on error detection. For CDs, DVDs, disk drives, floppy disks, ZIP drives, USB keys… Get it [here]

Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Dapper Drake) Flight 7

Publisher’s Description:
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should “Just Work”, TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD. Get it [here]

From Paul: A simple and secure way to hide your serial numbers, passwords, phone numbers and everyday notes in a safe place. Get it [here]

(50 minutes)

Show #64 Notes

Show Links –

• Pearl Jam Sessions at AOL
• K-Lite Codec Pack
• VLC Media Player
• KeyNote
• WordWeb
• CDex
• Creative Zen Micro
• Mark’s Custom Headset
• Diskeeper
• TweakUI

Independent Music –

• Syd – The Bottom

Questions –

• Recommend consulting sites or books?
• Utility to repair external portable device drive?
• Skype on Ubuntu: After a call hangup he gets a call failed?
• Email me at mike@miketechshow.com
• Voice mail: (240) 949-2450

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