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If you constantly need to convert and/or resize pictures to use them in your blog, or twitter, Facebook etc. This is the ultimate tool. Photo magician allows you to set your preferences and it will convert your single photos or folders by Drag’n’Drop.
Drop your pictures or a folder containing pictures into the hat, and pull out … [Drum Roll] … well, maybe not a White Rabbit, but you get the idea I would think.
Download link inside the article…
![scratcheddvd main Full Save an Unreadable CD or DVD and Recover Data [How To]](http://i1.wp.com/www.mintywhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/scratcheddvd-main_Full.jpg?resize=255%2C169 "Save an Unreadable CD or DVD and Recover Data [How To]")
I remember back when (in 1985) CDs hit the market. “They are practically indestructible”, “you can jump on them”, “Spill Jam on them”. The appraisal had no limit. The CDs were the ultimate sound and storage system.
Now, we know better. If your CD or DVD gets a scratched surface – it’s virtually unreadable. Which Is why many make backup copies of their disks – before they get damaged.
There are many freeware applications that may save the contents of a scratched disk, tho the end result will depend on how scratched the surface is. Here’s my tip on how to make the unreadable, readable – again.
Joseph Moran and Kevin Otnes are both writers who have a long history in technical documentation and other tech-related endeavours. In this interview, we get to know Kevin and Joseph and then I’ll share a little about their book “Getting StartED Windows 7″ (Amazon)
RICH: Joe, you say you like to play Tennis; what else do you like to do outside of the world of computers?
JOE: I’m a big movie fan, though considering the way I watch most of them– on Blu-Ray disc or via digital download– I guess that barely qualifies as outside the realm of computers. Considering how much time I spend seated in front of glowing screens, I do try to get outdoors as often as possible– biking is another activity I’ve recently rediscovered (though with a GPS mounted to the handlebars, even that isn’t quite computer-free!).
![7e224fa0 Enable Dreamscene in Windows 7 [How to]](http://i2.wp.com/www.mintywhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/7e224fa0.png?resize=154%2C154 "Enable Dreamscene in Windows 7 [How to]")
I was very disappointed to see the Ultimate Extras seen in Windows Vista, dropped in Windows 7 (if you can call them Ultimate extras!). DreamScene was one of my favourites, but no fear, it can be enabled in Windows 7.
Windows DreamScene is a utility that allows videos and other optimized animations to be used as desktop wallpapers
Note: You must have Aero enabled.
Here’s how it’s done;
| Windows Guides’ Rating | Compatible with |
  4 out of 5 |
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 PROS: Search function to find your favorite app. Works on most thumb drives. Effortless, though slow, installation. Convenience on the go.
CONS: While necessary, installation can take over an hour. Difficult to customize which programs you want to see on the list. VERDICT: LiberKey is a great program that can be used as a toolkit on the go. If you help friends with their computer’s, this will take you a long way. Just like any Thumb drive program bundle, you get a lot of what you don’t need and are sometimes left without your favorite programs, which you’ll have to install separately. PRICE: Free DOWNLOAD: LiberKey Ultimate |
This guide is part of the Windows Desktop Theme Customization Series. If you want to learn how to install Themes in your version of Windows or want to locate some new themes, head here. If you’d like to keep up with this series and other articles from this site, subscribe here.
Here is a collection of themes compatible with Windows Vista. Learn how to install theme here. Many themes only work on a specific operating system, architeture, and service pack. i.e. Vista SP2 x86. Please read the instructions for each theme very carefully.
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