LogMeIn Express (Screen Sharing)

LogMeIn Express
This is not what I'm looking for as a free option to desktop sharing.

Windows SteadyState

Get SteadyState now

Are you ready to download Windows SteadyState for your genuine Windows XP or Windows Vista computer? There's no charge. Download it now, or look around and learn more.

Windows SteadyState

Comments: Keeping multiple computers running is tough. Steady State (free) drops any changes to the system upon reboot. Motel lobbies would be a good application.

Sorry Mr. Windows 7, Microsoft says no plans to support. Too bad, it works well.

Hard Drive Recovery

When trouble strikes your hard drive, searching for programs to fix it can be disconcerting. Here is a nice review and description of several free programs to try.

CMOS Clear On Laptop

I don't know if this works on every laptop but it works on some. When you power up, while bios is attempting to initialize, press and hold the power to stop the bios from full post. It may be useful when changing a NIC or other strange circumstances.

Bypass Heavy-Handed Web Filters with Your Own Proxy Server - PHProxy - Lifehacker

If your workplace or school's extra-restrictive internet filter has you pulling your hair out during the occasional browsing break, there's hope! Here's a quick look at how to get around heavy-handed browser restrictions with the open-source PHProxy.

Bypass Heavy-Handed Web Filters with Your Own Proxy Server - PHProxy - Lifehacker

Comments: Something I plan on trying in a restrictive location.

My Future Notebook ATM

Reserved for something.

Gina on Domain Reg. War Path

Gina Trapani has her underwear in a bundle over Go Daddy adds. I must say I find Go Daddy irritating for other reasons and plan to try Gina's suggestion of Namecheap.com next time I register a domain that I only want to park. I am using Host Monster now for a marginally inactive site. Good old Blogger and PBworks is serving my needs for most stuff.

Tweak Windows 7 Services with SMART Utility

We are pleased to release SMART (Service Management And RealEasy Tweaking) Utility v 1.0 for Windows 7. SMART is a freeware utility which helps you tweak Windows 7 Services, based on the suggested configurations of BlackVipers.

Tweak Windows 7 Services with SMART Utility : HomePage | The Windows Club

Comments: Just when I said I don't tweak Win7 all that much, here is a "smart" service tweaker. I do some tweaking. And some systems are low powered and benefit from more tweaking than others. What appeals to me as first look about this little program is the "Default Settings" button. It is nice to be able to go back to default if you break something during tweak craziness and want to start over.