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Useful Tools

One of the hardest things you can ever do is work at something without having the right tool available (as any mechanic, craftsman, cook, etc can tell you).

Here you will find tools to make Windows and the Internet work the way it should have in the first place. Judging on the popularity of this section, I'm not the only one that thinks so.

Windows Tools

Sometimes Windows says it won't delete, rename a file and won't let you do anything about it. Unlocker says you can.
Truecrypt - A free utility to encrypt files or even full disk drives.
When you first get a computer that's loaded with crap software like free trials and junk, you wish there was a tool to make removing them easier. Well... tada!
To make sure your computer is safe and secure, keep all your software up to date.

Internet Tools

IP Checker - Shows your IP address and other information that your browser tells us about you.
10 Minute Mail - A web-based temporary e-mail account for recieving validation e-mails.
BugMeNot - Don't even bother using the fake mail to get an account if you can bypass the login entirely.
The Internet Archive - A project that attempts to record every version of every website ever.

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If you like to keep your money and safe yourself the trouble and hassle of getting nailed by a bad or fraudulent retailer online, you need to learn to identify them before it's too late.
Before you buy anything, utilize the vast power of the Internet to research products and pick the best one possible.
You're about to pay for something, but what's the safest way to do it?

Related Guide

Once you've gone through the trouble to make an online account with a company, make sure you protect your passwords properly

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Unlocker - Delete Or Modify Locked Files in XP

Take control of your own files. When XP says you can't delete, rename, or move a file, this utility forces it to do it anyway!

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Truecrypt - Free Encryption Utility to Protect Your Files

Encrypting your files or whole hard disk is easy and effective with a free tool called Truecrypt.

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PC Decrapifier

Many pc makers load up computers with worthless software (crapware). This tool fixes it.

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Secunia PSI

Secunia is a software update scanner that can help keep your system protected by using only the most recent versions of everything.

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IP and HTML Headers Check

Use this page to show and learn how to limit the various data about you that your browser supplies to every page you visit.

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10 Minute Mail - Self Destructing E-mail Service

One way of protecting your e-mail is to not give it out. That can be hard when it seems everyone asks for you to validate e-mails sent to your account. That's where a self destructing e-mail account comes in handy!

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Bug Me Not - Login Avoidance Tool

For sites the require registration, but don't really need it, save time and see if someone has left a common-use login and password at BugMeNot

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The Internet Archive

If you want to see what the Internet used to be, use the archive.

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Validating Webstores and Services

It can be hard to know who to trust and who to not trust online, but there are things you can do to verify who the good guys and bad guys are before it's too late.

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Research Products

One of the best things about shopping online is the ability to research information online.

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Paying Online

Ever been nervous about paying online for something. Just take a second to learn about the various options and put your mind at ease.

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