Everyday Nerd

Vista’s UAC can be annoying, and although I’ve shared with you how to make it less annoying, Norton (Symantec) has come up with a replacement UAC that is makes it much better!

With one BIG feature - “Don’t ask me again”  I think I’m in love!  There are several programs I run during the course of the day that the UAC prompts me.  I run them every day I don’t need to be prompted to open the command prompt, or and administrative mmc window!  Also, it’s fast!  Much faster than the default Windows UAC.

Thanks to Norton UAC Replacement, I’m running UAC-less on the daily apps that I use, but still have the protection from of UAC for everything else!  Although it is in Beta, Norton UAC Replacement is solid, and I have had no issues so far - I’ve been running it for about two weeks now.

Link: http://www.nortonlabs.com/inthelab/uac.php

Outside of it’s normal monthly patching cycle, Microsoft is releasing a critical patch to address a remote code execution exploit  This patch is critical for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, and Server 2008. 

Download the patch here:

 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-067.mspx

Do you work on more that one computer?  Do you transfer files between the two often?  Wish there was an easy way for your files to be on both computers?  Guess what?  FolderShare is the answer!

Windows Live! FolderShare (beta) provides either a one-way or two-way automatic file synchronization between 2 or more computers.  With desktop clients for PC and Mac (Sorry no Linux), syncing files is as simple as “Set it and forget it.”

One GREAT feature of FolderShare, is the ability to access your files remotely, even if you didn’t set them up for synchronization.  You securely browse your remote hard drive(s) and access any file on you remote computer.

In addition, you can create Shared Libraries, and automatically share files with anyone you wish, while keeping your Personal libraries completely secure.

Although FolderShare boasts the Live! name, it is not integrated with Passport, or Live sign-on.  FolderShare used to be it’s own company, but was purchased by Microsoft about two years ago.  Since then Microsoft has made some enhancements, as well as making the product available for free!  I’m certain that the same technology that is used for FolderShare is also being incorporated into Windows Live! Mesh service.  I have used Mesh, and must say, I like FolderShare better - mostly because of the ability to browse my remote hard drive.

Anyway, if you are a multi-computer user, this is a great product for you.

>> FolderShare

Source: askvg.com

Here is a beautiful theme for Windows XP, in a nice Blue color.  This is an official theme, so no file patching needed to make it work.  Simply install, and choose the theme!

  Download  Mirror

If you are a Facebook user, as well as a Windows Mobile Device owner, this is the app for you!  Facebook does have a limited mobile interface at http://m.facebook.com but lacks certain features, such as uploading pictures. 

Snap2Face brings close to full Facebook functionality to Windows Mobile devices.  Being able up update your status, upload pictures, view friends info, send messages, poke, and best of all, it’s free!

*Images from Magnifoca.com (Maker of Snap2Face)

Download Snap2Face.com

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