Fix your Boot loader

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In the recent year I encountered a problem with my Ubuntu and Windows Machine. It was set to dual-boot but there was a corruption on my Ubuntu OS. I could not boot into Ubuntu but I could boot into Windows. I used a free tool called EasyBCD. This tool

extends and revamps Windows Vista/Windows 7 BCD bootloader, and with EasyBCD, almost anything is possible. Setting up and configuring a dual-boot between Windows 7, Windows Vista, and older versions of Windows such as XP & 2003, Linux, Ubuntu, BSD, and Mac OS X are a breeze. You just point & click and EasyBCD does the rest.

It is a GUI based program that can fix your Boot loader. It does not just fix your Boot Loader but it also:

Repairs the Windows boot loader, change your boot drive, create a bootable USB, and more!
Rename entries, set default boot target, change BCD timeout, hide the boot menu, and more!
Create your own custom boot sequence, hide drives on boot, backup and restore configurations, and more!

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Linux, MacJuan ZepedaJanuary 9, 2011boot, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Operating system, Ubuntu, Universal Serial Bus, Windows Preinstallation Environment, WinPEComment

App Cleaner for your Mac

Mac's popularity is rising because numerous number of people are leaving Windows to the simplistic way, Apple. Many are used to the add/remove program's feature in Windows but in Mac, to uninstall, you simply drag it to the trash. In some ways, I find that it is not enough. Especially on Ant-Viruses and other deep level apps. Lucky,there is an awesome application remover called appcleaner. This application removes all scattered files pertaining to that specific application. Good luck and enjoy it; the Apple way.

Apple, Computer, MacJuan ZepedaNovember 11, 2010app remover, AppCleaner, Apple, AppStore, Mac, Mac OS X, Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, program, programs, UninstallerComment

Create Portable Version of Just About Any Program

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQyS24OY6PM&feature=player_embedded] Have you wanted to carry around a program with you on a flash drive? Cameyo is the solution. This program captures the installer and converts it into a Exe file. The above video shows how simple it is to use. I have used this to carry around my Chrome browser, with its add-ons, everywhere I go. Click here to download it.

Customization, WindowsJuan ZepedaNovember 7, 2010EXE, Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows, Portable applicationComment

Autosave so you don't loose that term paper

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I believe everyone at one point in time has been in computer lab and has heard their instructor say, "Save your work every five minutes because if something happens your file will be saved and not lost". I have a habit to just press Ctrl + S. Many do not have that habit. Lucky there is program that can solve that. If you are using Windows there something called AutoSaver. You may set it to save your work at 5, 10 or 15 minutes. Its easy and it might save you from losing that important essay.

WebJuan ZepedaNovember 3, 2010Autosave, autsave, Microsoft Windows, saveComment

How to Consolidate itunes

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As we gather more and more music in itunes things may get out of hand. I bet many of you have seen a little arrow to the left of your song like this:

What does this mean? Well, it means itunes can not locate the song you are trying to play. There is one way to prevent this, to Consolidate your library. This allows itunes to store all your music in one spot. Instead of having some in My documents, some in My Music and just spread out. To do this in Windows Go to File->Library->Organize Library... You will see a windows pop out like this:

Click the check box and click OK. itunes will gather all your songs into one place. You won't have that exclamation issue again but remember every time you add a song repeat the processes again. This tip works for Windows but if you know how to do it in the Mac post below. Thanks!

Apple, Mac, WindowsJuan ZepedaOctober 24, 2010Apple, Iphone, ipod, itunes, library, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Music and AudioComment

Did you know about VLMC? VLC Video Editing Software

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Video Lan, creators of VLC Media player, have created VLMC(Video Lan Media Creator). Before I begin, I have to warn you. This software is still in pre-alpha, which means it is not stable and still some features are not implemented. VLMC is like Windows Movie Maker. It is a free open Source video editing software. I have tested it out and I see a lot of potential in this software and when it's done i bet it will be better than Windows Movie Maker. Give it a try here or wait till they release the final version. It it available on Mac, Windows, and Linux.

WebJuan ZepedaOctober 13, 2010Linux, Microsoft Windows, Open source, video, Video Editing, VideoLAN, VLC media player, windows, Windows Movie MakerComment

Turn Off Windows Update Restart Window

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If your on Windows, you know and have been itrrupted by the Windows Update pop up that bugs you to restart your computer. That screen can be so annoying. There are just three options, to remind you later to restart your computer but no option to LEAVE YOU ALONE. There is a solution to that. If you head over to www.persistenceunlimited.com and download the application LeaveMeAlone you can have this software

temporarily turn off the source of these restart messages

it's that easy. Download it and be more productive.

System Maintenance, WindowsJuan ZepedaOctober 12, 2010microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Operating system, Shareware, windows 7, windows updateComment