Brothersoft download portal

While doing research for my blog, I stumbled across a new download portal called Brothersoft. Brothersoft is a large site that includes over 200,000 software downloads across several categories: Security, Audio, Video, Communication, Office tools, Development, Business, Networking and Server, and much more! Brothersoft has something for everyone!

The site is very nicely laid out and you can easily find the software you are looking for, or you can simply browse through the categories mentioned above. What I especially like about Brothersoft is that it has separate software categories for Windows and Mac. As I just bought my first MacBook Pro, I’ll be very interested in searching for new programs in that category.

There are also featured programs and editor’s picks, which are presented in the main window. For example, in the Free Windows programs category, there is the DJ Music Mixer, Download Accelerator, UMPlayer which “plays everything” and the new Maxthon browser.

Brothersoft offers even more: there are Games, Wallpapers, Drivers and News from the IT world. And if that’s not enough, there is even the Mobile category, where you can get many interesting and handy programs and games for your mobile device.

Check out Brothersoft today and add it to your Favorites!

 

OutsourceMyProject – Looking for Freelance work?

Are you a professional looking for freelance work in the IT or Multimedia industry? Are you an employer looking for an IT professional to complete your project?

OutsourceMyProject is a UK based company that connects businesses and professional service providers and freelancers. The aim of the company is to unlock the global outsource market place for UK business and outsource work to skilled professionals from all over the world.

OutsourceMyProject provides the marketplace where customers can access the global database of skilled professionals who can deliver quick and cost effective solutions across a range of service categories. There are Web/graphic design projects, programming and database projects, content writing projects, mobile applications and many others to choose from.

There is the obvious cost benefit to outsourcing a project, but there is also the advantage of having a wider pool of applicants, having the time to carefully inspect their quote(s), and the freedom to select the best offer based on any criteria and preference.

How it works:

1. Customers (businesses or individuals) post a project for free. All they need to do is fill out a form – which takes about 5 minutes.

2. The project is then published on the company Web site and within hours they start receiving offers from freelancers and outsourcing professionals.

3. The business reviews all offers and selects the most suitable applicant. After they make a deal with the service provider, the project is in full motion.

4. Once complete and the customer is happy with the service/project outcome, the payment is submitted to the service provider.

Besides connecting employers and employees, OutsourceMyproject provides a platform for businesses and service providers to communicate, manage projects and release payments safely through the securely monitored website and the Escrow system.

For further information, please visit the OutsourceMyProject Web site and see the ‘How it Works section’ or FAQs. You can also use the  Contact Us form and a company representative will be in touch soon after you submit your enquiry.

 

New Link Partner: Computer Training For You

After some time without link exchange, I found a very good new resource for my readers. The latest addition to the Link Partner category is  site called Computer Training For You. This is a very interesting address on the Internet, because it includes information on computer repair training, computer repair software, computer hardware repair and laptop repair. It provides all the necessary tips and tricks for regular users who want to learn how to troubleshoot and repair computers.

Computer Training For You is a very well presented site that has great content and is not flooded by ads and links. The information is easy to find, the articles are interesting (example: “what are the uses of hardware repair tools” and “how does repair software work”) and you notice immediately that the writer is very experienced in this field.

If you want to learn more about repairing desktop computers and laptops, I suggest you check the site out today! You can learn by reading the published articles, or you can find information on how and where to attend training courses.

I found the site very interesting, and plan to visit regularly (as I can learn more too). I hope you will do the same!

Patching the Hosts File to Stop Hackers and Block Websites

One sneaking way that hackers and identity thieves can get inside your head and steal your personal information is by executing an application on your computer that will patch your hosts file. Once your hosts file is patched, not only can they block you from certain websites, they can also redirect you to “fake” sites that they constructed to look like your bank or your credit card company in order to steal your information.

Luckily, you can look at your hosting file yourself to avoid these elaborate phishing scams. Not only that, you can also patch your own hosts file to avoid dangerous and malware-filled sites.

Editing Your Hosts File (Windows 7)

Click the Start (Windows) buttonClick on ComputerNavigate through Windows Explorer through the following path:C:/Windows/System32/drivers/etcIn “etc” folder, select the hosts file and copy and paste it to your desktop.Double click on the hosts file you just pasted to the desktopSelect to open it through NotepadMake edits to it in NotepadSave using Ctrl+SDrag and drop the hosts file back into the “etc” folderSelect “move and replace file” to overwrite the original file

Before any edits, your hosts file should look like this:

How to Block Websites

Editing your hosts file to block a website is actually very simple. With your hosts file open in notepad, add the following to the bottom:

127.0.0.1 SiteYouWantToBlock.com

If I wanted to block Yahoo, I would type:

127.0.0.1 yahoo.com

If I typed in yahoo.com into my browser or clicked on a link to yahoo, I would experience this:

Many people who pirate software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, will often patch the hosts file to avoid any type of activation or tracking software that Adobe can then link back to your computer. Typically they would type (in addition to many other adobe activation website URLs) the following:

127.0.0.1 activate.adobe.com

Some pirated software will try to patch the hosts file for you. Be extremely wary of these, as they can easily patch your hosts file to redirect you into phishing scams or block a bunch of sites to convince you to buy their “anti-virus” software which simply repatches your hosts file.

Still, you can also patch you hosts file for entirely legal reasons, such as blocking bad or unwanted sites that could contain malware or other things that could harm your computer.  HYPERLINK “http://www.mediafire.com/?ydoeikgmtoi” Here is a long list of flagged websites that are already prepped for you hosts file. All you have to do is download the text document, copy the blocked website codes, and paste them into your hosts file.

Remember, if you are using other lists of dangerous websites prepped for blocking in your hosts file, be sure that every website is preceded with the code: 127.0.0.1. This IP address defaults to nowhere and will just result in a blank page when the URL is typed or clicked on. If there is any other IP address written in the code, it could be redirecting you to dangerous sites or phishing scams.

This guest post is contributed by Lauren Bailey, who regularly writes for best online college. She welcomes your comments at her email Id: blauren99 @gmail.com.

 

Best Computer Forums

Today I’m offering an interesting resource that every computer user should be aware of – a list of best computer forums.

I’m sure many of us have experienced computer problem(s), be it software or hardware related, and usually we try to find the solution through Google first, before we call the technician. Often, those searches will lead us to a computer forum, where users from all over the world connect and share problems, frustrations, ideas and solutions. I solved many software and hardware related issues by researching topics on forums and asking fellow PC users for help.

A computer forum is a very useful thing, especially when you’re looking for troubleshooting tips or simply wish to learn more about computers, or maybe research the latest software and hardware. You can also get guidance and tips on buying a new desktop or laptop computer and of course, share your own knowledge!

I found the Top 10 Computer Repair Forums and Message Boards at the Computer Technician Web site.

They are:

PC Tech BytesComputer Juice Forums Technibble Forums Bleeping ComputerComputer Repair ForumsComputer Repair Forum New YorkComputer Repair Flow ChartsCyberTechs MessageboardThe Peoples’ PC Repair Computer Repair