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[Windows] The Ultimate Computer Repair Kit for your USB Flash Drive

Attention computer techs, you will love this!. It’s a collection of useful, and powerful computer repair utilities. These are ready to be loaded onto a USB flash drive. Just extract using WinRAR, and drag the folder into the USB drive. The extracted file weighs in at 186 MBs- so make sure you have enough room. The set was compiled by Technibble.com.

BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD- READ THIS: The Computer Boss takes no responsibility in how these tools are used. If you don’t know what you are doing, don’t use it. Many of these tools have the potential to damage a computer and cause loss of data if used incorrectly. Always back up important data before using any of these tools.

All rights belong to the application creators.  If you use any of these applications for commercial purposes you should donate to the application creator.

This set contains:

- Recuva Portable v1.22.384
- CCleaner Portable v2.15.815
- Roguefix v2.234
- DeepBurner Portable v1.9.0.228
- Combofix
- JavaRa v1.13
- Game Key Revealer 1.1.0.3
- SmitFraudFix v2.388
- USBDView v1.29
- Monitor Tester v2.0.1
- Rootkit Revealer v1.7
- TrID v1.80
- DoubleKiller v1.6.2.82
- Check Flash
- Explore2fs 1.08 Beta 9
- Fabs Autobackup v2.2
- McAfee Product Removal Tool
- CPUID Hardware Monitor v1.12
- Testdisk & PhotoRec v6.10
- GPU-Z v0.3.1
- Firefox Portable v3.0.5
- Wireshark Portable v1.0.0
- 7-Zip Portable 4.64
- SUPERAntiSpyware v4.25.1012
- CodecInstaller v2.10.2.0
- Putty v0.60.0.0
- Unknown Devices v1.2
- SumatraPDF v0.9.3b
- Malware Bytes v1.33
- Dead Pixel Tester v2.30
- Various Scripts:
- Start/Stop Autmatic Update
- Clear Print Spooler
- Quickly Make Restore Point
- Reset Network by Release/Renew IP & Flush DNS
- JKDefragGUI v0.94 -> 1.03
- DriveImage XML v1.21 -> 2.02
- TreeSize Free v2.1 -> 2.2.1
- WirelessKeyView v1.11 -> 1.20
- LSP Fix v1.0 -> 1.1
- System Information v1.65 -> 2008.12.16
- Norton Removal Tool v2008.0.1.19 -> 2009.0.0.41
- Autoruns v8.73 -> 9.37
- Unstoppable Copier v3.12 -> 3.56
- SoftPerfect Network Scanner v3.5 -> 3.9.185
- Process Explorer v11.02 -> 11.32
- Hijack This v2.00b – > 2.0.2
- PC-Decrapifier v1.8.3 -> 2.0.0
- Double Driver v1.0 -> 2.1
- Revo Uninstaller v1.35a -> 1.80
- DBXtract v4.5
- Restoration v2.5.14
- CalmWin Portable Antivirus v0.94.1
- Dial-a-fix v0.60.0.24
- NetStumbler v0.4.0
- Tweak UI v2.10.0.0
- Vista Tweaker v0.3
- GSpot v2.70a
- CPUID Hardware Monitor v1.12
- Autoruns
- CCleaner
- Fabs Autobackup v2.2
- ProduKey
- Wireshark 1.0.0
- Unknown Devices 1.2
- Dial-a-fix v0.60.0.24
- Autoruns v8.73
- Process Explorer v11.02
- Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder v1.51
- RawCopy v1.0
- Tweak UI v2.10.0.0
- SoftPerfect Network Scanner v3.5
- Unlocker v1.8.5
- Unstoppable Copier 3.12
- Pocket Killbox v2.0.0.881
- CalmWin Portable Antivirus 0.94.1
- Norton Removal Tool v2008.0.1.19
- NetStumbler v0.4.0
- Double Driver v1.0
- CPU-Z v1.41
- WirelessKeyView v1.11
- TreeSize Free v2.1
- DriveImage XML v1.21
- PC-Decrapifier v1.8.3
- Belarc Advisor v7.2t
- Restoration v2.5.14
- Ethereal v0.99.0
- VistaTweaker v0.3
- JkDefrag GUI v0.94
- Unknown Device Identifier v4.00
- GSpot v2.70a
- Revo Uninstaller v1.35a
- Runscanner v1.0.3
- PageDefrag v2.32
- DBXtract v4.50
- Hijack This v2.00b
- ATF Cleaner v3.0.0.2
- LSP Fix v1.0
- AppSnap v1.3.1
- MozBackup v1.4.7
- System Information v1.65

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Add comment June 12th, 2009

[Apple] WWDC 09 Keynote Video

Here is the entire Apple WWDC 09 Keynote from Monday, June 8th. I know a lot of you wished you were there- so click here, and pretend . Enjoy.

Add comment June 11th, 2009

[Mac] Customize your Mac OS X Leopard Dock

If you’re in the mood to change the look and feel of  your OS X Leopard dock, then Dock Library by Dative Studios is for you. It takes the pain away from customizing the dock with this easy to use tool.

Just download some dock styles from sites like http://www.leoparddocks.com/, or http://www.leoparddocks.net/, and import them into Dock Library.

Once you get some styles in your library, you’re just a click away from changing the look of your dock. No hunting through hidden system directories, just select the dock you want and click “Activate”.

Dock Library can be download here.

1 comment June 10th, 2009

[iPhone] iPhone Update 3.0 Now Available (Leaked)!

The update was officially announced for June 17th, 2009, but it’s on Torrents and File Host servers already! I am downloading it as we speak. This should be the final release- so it is LEGIT!

GET ‘EM WHILE THEY’RE HOT!

Download iPhone OS 3.0 GM 7A341 (Gold Master)

Download iPhone OS 3.0 GM Seed 7A341 Gold Master for iPhone 3G

ipsw file (RS links)

iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part1.rar
iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part2.rar
iPhone1,2_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part3.rar

Download iPhone OS 3.0 GM Seed 7A341 Gold Master for iPhone 2G

ipsw file (RS links)

iPhone1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part1.rar
iPhone1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part2.rar
iPhone1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part3.rar

Download iPhone OS 3.0 GM Seed 7A341 Gold Master for iPod Touch 2G

ipsw file (RS links)

iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part1.rar
iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part2.rar
iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part3.rar

Download iPhone OS 3.0 GM Seed 7A341 Gold Master for iPod Touch

ipsw file (RS links)

iPod1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part1.rar
iPod1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part2.rar
iPod1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.part3.rar

UPDATE: I installed it and played with it quite a bit and it is super snappy. The camera has noticeably improved. The YouTube app is sooo much better with the ability to sign in to your YT account. You can comment, rate, and flag videos straight from the app. Plus it gives you access to your favorites which is great!
The Copy and Paste in very nicely done. Just tap on the block of text, and drag the copy box around the portion of text you want, and simply tap “Copy”. I will keep playing with it and keep updating the post if I find anything interesting.

17 comments June 9th, 2009

[iPhone] My Top 5 All Time Favorite iPhone Apps

Apple revolutionized the mobile application market when it launched their App Store July of 2008. Since then, the store has been flooded with useless and mediocre apps which slipped through the cracks, developed in hopes of scoring a quick buck. I’d like to start helping readers with iPhone app posts from time to time, in order to introduce great gems from the store.

Here is my list of the 5 apps which I NEVER uninstall:

1. Beejive IM ($14.99) – From Blackberry fame, Beejive has come out with a version for the iPhone. This app is so nicely done- a long list of services supported, different sound schemes, wallpapers, IM alerts to email (real time server notifications coming with iPhone 3.0 update), ability to send images, and more. It supports AIM, Google Talk, ICQ, Jabber, MSN, MySpace IM, Yahoo IM, and Facebook IM. I love being able to change my buddy icon straight from the phone, with images in my iPhone photo albums. Pricey yes, but you definitely get what you pay for!
   
2. Todo by Appigo ($9.99) – The iPhone is missing a very important feature which smartphones should never miss! – a synchronizable Todo app. The App Store is full of Todo solutions, but none of them had hit the spot for me, until I discovered Appigo Todo. This app not only presents a straight forward interface, but also allows you to sync to 3 online todo services: AppiagoSync, Remember the Milk, and Toodledo.  Adding tasks is fast and easy, and allows you to assign contexts to the tasks such as work, home, finance, or anything else you choose. If todo applications are important to you, go with this one!
3. Feeds (.99c) – RSS is another common utility the iPhone is missing. Luckily, we have some great options in the App Store. The one that stands out for me is Feeds. It is frequently updated, very smooth, and includes the ability to sign into Google Reader natively from the Feeds app. Another feature that won me over was that I can discover new feeds, instead of just add feeds that I already know about. This is a steal at 99 cents!
4. Shovel (Free) – Browse Digg.com o your iPhone. This app is amazing! It isn’t just another glorified web app like the others. It features a very rich and well designed interface that makes it a breeze to navigate through. If you’re a fan of Digg, there are no excuses not to get this free app!
5. Shazam (Free) – This app is simply awesome! I’m a music nut, my ears are always open to new music. I’ll be out and about with my day when I’ll hear a tune I really like- all I have to do is launch this app, let it listen to the tune for a few seconds, and provide me with all the info on the song, including iTunes and YouTube links for it. Just brilliant!

2 comments June 6th, 2009

[Firefox] Video Downloadhelper, Download Flash Videos from Youtube, Dailymotion, and More

We all stumble onto videos that we would like to keep a copy of on our hard drives. But, sites like You Tube give us no such option. That’s where “Video DownloadHelper” comes in. It’s a Firefox extension which allows you to simply download the video you’re watching at the moment, with a click of a button.

Here is how it works:

1. From Firefox, click here to download the add-on.

2. Go to your favorite flash video site, like You Tube, and start the video (this works with many others flash video sites, not just You Tube).

3. Click the Video Downloadhelper icon to the right of the Home button, choose the appropriate flv file, and click “Download”.

4. Save the flash (.flv) file anywhere you’d like.

5. You can view the file using VLC media player. You can also convert them to .Mp4, .Mpg, .Avi and more using MPEG_Streamclip.

1 comment June 5th, 2009

[Web Design] Over 40 Professional Design Fonts

Here is another gem from “Smashing Magazine“. Over 40 modern and clean design fonts. Design is everything these days, everything needs to be measured by the pixel, fonts kept consistent, and unneccesary crap stripped out. A site I use as a  template for my designs is http://www.apple.com . It does a great job of staying minimal, and also appealing to the eye. Ok, I’m getting off topic here- enjoy the fonts!

View the collection here.

Add comment June 5th, 2009

[Photoshop] Custom Shapes for Photoshop (THE MOTHERLOAD!!)

I love Smashing Magazine, but never stumbled onto this one. It is the motherload of custom shapes for Photoshop. It has skulls, splatters, retro circles, logos, and just about everything!

Check them out here!

Samples:

Add comment June 4th, 2009