How to Manage Your USB Devices Better

Most of us probably have a number of USB devices for our PCs. In fact, the
USB port has become almost a universal way to attach things. If you are like
me, you could use a convenient way to manage and keep track of all those
gadgets and devices. And that is exactly what this nifty free utility
provides. It is a device manager specifically for USB devices and has a
number of quite useful functions.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-manage-your-usb-devices-better.htm

Create Realistic Concert Tickets, Record Labels, Signs, Cans And More

Here's a fun site which allow you to easily to create fake items such as a
record label with you as the performer, concert tickets, signs, soft drink
cans, and so on. Just select the type of item you want, type in your required
text, and the image is generated in just seconds. Although the site is
designed for fun, it does have some additional uses too. If you need some
tickets for an event, for example, just use the site to generate them and
then print out multiple copies.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/create-realistic-concert-tickets-record-labels-signs-cans-and-more.htm

SView5 for Windows 3.55

SView5 is an image display, conversion and processing tool based on a rich
C/C++ SDK with various capabilities. Originally developedon Amiga, later
ported to Windows, Linux and Embedded Systems.Supports 8-64 bit images,
myriads of formats, etc.

Winners Announced: Best Free Browser-based Flash Games of 2011

A few weeks ago we asked you to vote on the best free games of 2011. Now we
can announce the winners in the flash games category. Although one game has
come out tops as the best overall we also have winners in several different
game genres. There are some fabulous games here that will keep you amused for
hours without spending a cent.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/best-browser-flash-games-2011.htm

Website of the Week

Editor Rhiannon says "This site brings you great content from premier
bloggers, useful articles on family, personal and tech life in a fun and
friendly way. One of the things that stands out is the amount of diverse and
useful material. Not many sites manage to bring together enough fun and
interesting content that everyone can find something they like. The site is
clean and easy to navigate with some ads that I didn't find intrusive."
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/website-week-my-life-scoop-tips-connected-lifestyle.htm

TIP: How to Manage Super-Hidden Windows System Files

"You are probably familiar with the fact that some files in Windows are given
the attribute of "hidden" and do not normally show up in Windows Explorer.
You may also know how to make these files visible. However, there are some
system files that are really hidden; they are "super-hidden" and require an
additional tweak to make them appear in the Explorer file manager." Here's
how you do it.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-manage-super-hidden-windows-system-files.htm

RoboTask Lite 5.1

RoboTask Lite allows you to automate any combination of tasks on your
computer, ranging from simply launching applications, to moving or backing up
files and much more.

How to Make Hibernation Work Better on Your PC

Many of us hibernate our PCs instead of turning them off. This provides a
quick way to restart while using less power than the "Sleep" mode. This is
particularly useful in laptops. Most people just accept hibernation as a it
comes when in reality it is actually configurable. In this article our Tips
Editor Vic Laurie shown you some tricks to allow you to take control and make
hibernation work better.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-make-hibernation-work-better-your-pc.htm

Kingsoft PC Doctor 3.5.0

Kingsoft PC Doctor, which focuses on providing computer users excellent
privacy cleaner, registry cleaner and, brilliant Windows optimization
service, is your best free professional and easy-to-use Windows Diagnosis and
Optimization software.

SpamAssassin for Windows 1.2.1

SpamAssassin was ported for Windows by JAM Software. In combination with an
MTA (e.g. Hamster or MS Exchange) it's a very powerful anti-spam solution.

The Article at Gizmo's Freeware our Users Like Best

We have a listing on every page of the site showing the articles highest
rated by our readers. The order shifts over time as this list is created in
real time but currently the top rated item with a rating of 96.9% is Vic
Laurie's "How to Open the Windows Command Prompt from any Folder." Well done
Vic, it's a terrific tip.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-open-windows-command-prompt-any-folder.htm

Finds of the Week

Here's what our Roving Editor Rhiannon has found for you this week: - 100
Excellent Hints and Tips for every Computer User - 6 Free PDF eBooks on
Typography - How To Combine All Your Email Addresses into One Gmail Inbox - 6
Ways to Learn the Exact Version of Any Application You are Using - Add a New
Default Search Engine To Google Chrome Web Browser
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/finds-week-february-19-2012.htm

Silent Keylogger Free Edition 1.22

Silent Keylogger Free Edition is completely Free monitoring software that
records everything on your PC. It secretly records all typed keystrokes,
emails conversations, chats, visited websites, passwords, used applications
and captures screenshots.

TIP: How to Get the Most Out of the 7-Zip File Archiver Program

7-Zip is a fabulous open source freebie that is a great replacement for
WinZip and other commercial archiving programs. Indeed since 7-Zip matured
into what it is today I wouldn't even consider spending money on an archiver.
However to fully integrate 7-Zip into Windows you need to configure it
properly. In this article our Tips Editor Vic Laurie shows how.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-get-best-use-7-zip-file-archiver-program.htm

Weekend Diversions: Practice Your Logic With This Free, Fun Game

BonusBall is a free game that closely resembles a well-known game called
Lines. The game is easy to learn, easy to play, but requires some thought in
order to master it. It is both a lot of fun and quite challenging.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/practice-your-logic-free-fun-game.htm

Website of the Week

At first glance you might think web service is much like the better known
Evernote (online note taking and saving). There are some similarities but
their core functions are different. To some these differences will make it a
better choice for meeting their personal needs while others will prefer
Evernote.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/website-week-springpad-save-and-organize-information-online-free.htm

Get a $39 PDF to Excel Converter For Free

Looks like we have our server problems sorted so I'm being bold and posting
this item. Nothing like over confidence :) Our Hot Finds Editor says
"Programs to convert PDF files to text or document format are pretty common.
However, PDF To Excel Converter is the first program I've encountered which
claims to be able to convert PDF files to Microsoft Excel format. In my
tests, the results varied significantly. If you need to convert a PDF file
which contains tabular data, then the converter does a reasonable job."
Thankfully tabular data is the most common spreadsheet format so this could
be a quite useful addition to your toolkit.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/get-39-pdf-excel-converter-free.htm

Problems with Gizmo's Freeware Server

I'm not posting any items today as we have some serious server problems and I
don't want to inconvenience you. We are working on the problem and will do
our best to get site stable again ASAP . Ah the pleasures of working with
computers. What can I say?
http://gfstatus.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/server-problems-at-gizmos-freeware.html

Password Vault Manager 2.0.0.0

Password Vault Manager is a product used to manage all your passwords and
your sensitive information. Keep your credit card numbers, your bank
accounts, your serial numbers or your alarm codes in an organized and secure
database.

Have Fun with Photos on your Android Device

How about have more fun with your photos and give them an extra zing like put
your photos on a billboard, an art gallery, a stamp or even a magazine cover?
This free app for your Android phone or tablet does all this and more.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/have-fun-photos-your-android-device.htm

WhatsUp Gold TFTP Server 1.0

The WhatsUp Gold TFTP Server is an always-on, service based tool which
simplifies the secure transfer of system or configuration files.

Websites of the Week - A Complete Listing

I must apologize for not featuring the last two selections from Rhiannon's
regular Website of the Week series. There were so many other things happening
at Gizmo's Freeware that I just plain forgot. However you can catch up with
what you've missed plus see her latest top website selection by looking at
this complete listing of all her weekly selections. - Gizmo
http://www.techsupportalert.com/wotw

Mirekusoft Install Monitor 1.1

Install Monitor provides a better application management platform for Win32
desktop applications. This includes the ability to monitor application
resource usage and uninstall completely. It helps to solve the problems of
software rot and bloat.

Surf Anonymous Free 2.1.8.2

Surf Anonymous Free, the ultimate Free online protection software, protects
users' online identity via IP Hiding, which disguises the real IP address,
thus provides anonymity. It is easy-to-use, free of any malware, along with
good compatibility.

Stop Web Trackers and Protect Your Privacy with This New Free Browser Add-On

Our Tips Editor Vic say "Going on the Internet these days means having a
horde of advertisers chasing after you to find out what you do on the web.
Those who wish to protect their privacy have various options and many are
discussed at Gizmo's. Here is a new one to consider in the form of a browser
add-on." Hmm looks interesting and a nice companion to AdBlock Plus. - Gizmo
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/stop-web-trackers-and-protect-your-privacy-new-free-browser-add.htm

Free Utility Provides a Great Improvement on the Windows File Dialog

This interesting freebie addresses an everyday problem. You're using your
favorite program to edit a document, picture, web page, audio file, movie, or
whatever. You want to load or save a file so you hit the File menu and then
choose Open, Save, or Save As. And then you're faced with the standard
Windows dialog box, from which to select the name of the file that you want
to open or save. More often than not, you need to search through a few
folders before you find the file you're interested in. What this program does
is provide a powerful search facility that lets you find the file you want
far quicker then navigating up and down the folder tree. It also remembers
previous selections so locating commonly used files is a snap. I tried it and
it really works. It's not for everybody but I think many of you will just
love this. Even more so when I tell you there is a portable version available
so you can try it out without installing anything. - Gizmo
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/great-improvement-windows-file-dialog.htm

Anvi Smart Defender RC2

Provide best free anti-malware for Windows XP, WIndows Vista, and WIndows 7.
Free virus, spyware removal tool, registry repair, system optimization, and
game booster software.

SGS VideoCapture Free software 1.0.0

SGS VideoCapture is an easy to use and powerful video recording program. It
is designed to be very intuitive to use, giving you the ability to capture
screen and webcam activities to standard AVI video files.

Shock! Horror! A Desktop Wallpaper Gizmo Actually Likes

OK, OK, I admit it; I have very little personal interest in wallpapers. Given
that, you may be a little surprised that I not only liked the wallpaper
selected this week by editor Rhiannon, I actually installed it. Not on my
personal laptop of course - that would be going too far - but rather on my
desktop PC. What do I like about it? First it is in monochrome and that means
it doesn't shout at me with glowing colors. Second it is dark so that means I
can actually see my desktop icons. Third it is broodingly atmospheric which
kind of suits my character. One thing is for sure, if you like wallpapers
showing pictures of cute puppies I absolutely guarantee you will hate this
wallpaper :) - Gizmo
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/wallpaper-week-forest-through-trees.htm

Cloud Storage Startup Offers Better Security and Also Lets You Run Your Own Server

Services such as Dropbox, which sync a folder on your PC with the cloud and
also with your other devices, have one major drawback. Your files get copied
to the internet, and to someone else's server. So they're not as secure as
they might otherwise be. A new player in the cloud storage/backup market aims
to change all that by bringing some additional layers of security. This
service, like Dropbox, gives you 2 GB of storage for free. If you need more,
you'll have to pay. But unlike Dropbox, they encrypt your information before
it gets copied to the remote servers, so (the company claims) there's no way
that anyone but you can gain access to your files. And as a bonus you can run
use the service to run your own server for free.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/cloud-storage-startup-also-lets-you-run-your-own-server.htm

AllMyNotes Organizer FREE Edition 2.57

AllMyNotes Organizer - a daily adaptable info manager app, an extraordinary
tool store any kind of notes, info, ideas, passwords, e.g.

Free Tool Tells You Exactly What Codecs are Used On Your Video and Audio Files

Downloading a video or audio file from the internet and then playing it on
your computer is often fraught with difficulties. Mostly, Windows will play
the file just fine. Frequently, though, you'll receive an error message about
Windows not having the correct codec installed and thus being enable to play
your file. Most codecs can be downloaded for free but you first need to know
what codec you need. That's where this free utility comes in handy. Just
point it to a media file and it will tell you exactly how it is encoded. Once
you know that it is usually easy to locate and download the codec you need to
play the file.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/free-tool-deciphers-video-and-audio-encoding-methods.htm

SystemGuards 1.2.0.10

This is a multi program that consists of a Firewall &protects you from
dangers of the internet & spy ware.It Scans your system then shreds the
detected threats,& shreds files &folders of your choice.It Includes a Sys.
Cleaner,Sys. Optimizer &manager.

SpinnerChief 2

SpinnerChief 2 contains many new amazing functions and you will love it
definitely :).

Glary Utilities Slim 2.42.0.1389

One Click A Day For PC Maintenance, Keeps Any PC Problems Away. With 7
million worldwide users, the first-rank & free Glary Utilities is an
INDISPENSABLE friend for your PC, with its 100% safe, thorough & quick
cleaning and worry-free restoration.

Keep Track of Changes to Your PC with This Free Microsoft Tool

Do you ever wonder exactly what is being added or modified on your PC by that
new application that you are trying out? This free utility from Microsoft
does just that. It's yet another of those wonderful Microsoft utilities
hidden so deep in the Microsoft site that only insiders can locate them.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-keep-track-changes-your-pc-free-microsoft-tool.htm

Glary Utilities Portable 2.42.0.1389

One Click A Day For PC Maintenance, Keeps Any PC Problems Away. With 7
million worldwide users, the first-rank & free Glary Utilities is an
INDISPENSABLE friend for your PC, with its 100% safe, thorough & quick
cleaning and worry-free restoration.

Free History Eraser 11.2

Free History Eraser completely and automatically erases history, typed URLs
(the drop down address list) and AutoComplete.

A Handy Tweaking Tool For Windows

Our Hot Finds Editor says "I normally try to steer clear of system utility
tools such as registry cleaners, generic Windows clean-up suites and so on,
because in my experience they can do more harm than good. But this simple,
free program seems to work rather well, and it's easy to reverse any changes
because you can keep track of the selections you make. It's a 1 MB download,
runs on anything from Windows XP to 8, and is free." If you are a Vista or
Win7 user check out a second free tweaking utility suggested by user "travis"
in the comments. It is pretty impressive too.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/handy-tweaking-tool-windows.htm

Finds of the Week

This week our roving editor has found you some great websites sites
including: - A site dedicated to letting you know ways to say safe when
surfing - How To Synchronize Google Calendar With Mozilla Thunderbird - A
collection of free downloadable tech books from thet publisher O'Reilly - A
roundup of the top internet scams of 2011 - The Word Lover's Guide to New
Words http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/finds-week-february-5-2012.htm

Wallpaper of the Week

Editor Rhiannon writes "This weeks wallpaper is a terrific vintage red
(1920's?) GMC pickup truck abandoned on a desert plain at the feet of some
jagged mountains. The image has quite a bit of color variation but I didn't
have any difficulty seeing my desktop icons."
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/wallpaper-week-awesome-abandoned-vintage-red-pickup-truck.htm

Keep Tabs On How Much Data Your PC Downloads and Uploads

One of the most useful software tools that you can have on your computer is
something that tells you how much information you upload to, and download
from, the internet over a specific time period. And, of course, how fast
those transfers are taking place. Here's a little program that can help you
achieve all this. It's easy to use, free, and available in a portable version
so there's nothing to install. Just download it, run it, then delete it if
you don't intend to use it again.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/keep-tabs-how-much-data-your-pc-downloads-and-uploads.htm

Free PDF Conversion and Online Virus Scanning Sites Now Provide Increased Limits

Here's are two unexpected bonuses for all PC users. First, our favorite free
online virus scanning service has increased the maximum file size you can
scan from 20 to 32 MB. Second, one of the best free online PDF to Word
conversion services is now offering a free downloadable version that has no
file size constraints at all. Go get it!
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/pdf-conversion-and-online-virus-scanning-increased-limits.htm

PeaZip Portable 4.4

Free portable file and archive manager, encrypt and split files, open 7Z,
ACE, BZ2, CAB, DEB, ISO, JAR, GZ, LHA, PAQ, PEA, RAR, RPM, sfx, TAR, ZIP and
many more archive types (130+ formats). Portable and open source, PeaZip runs
on Windows and Linux.

How to Allow Connections Through the Windows 7 Firewall

One problem that you may encounter with the Windows 7 application is that it
sometimes blocks a program that you have just installed. Here is how to
configure the firewall settings to allow the program to access the Internet.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-allow-connections-through-windows-7-firewall.htm