I just came across this program at FreewareFiles: HDD Raw Copy Tool
If it works as advertised it could be a handy tool to add to your Geek arsenal (especially a UBCD4Win or PE boot disk).
Cool Tools
A Quick Guide To Google Chrome
Google’s Chrome browser has become the darling of many Geeks and Tech pundits lately.
I thought I would post a quick guide for you.
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Google Chrome 13
The Google Chrome team is pleased to announce the arrival of Chrome 13.0.782.107 to the Stable Channel for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame. Spanning 5200+ revisions, Chrome 13 contains some exciting new features like Instant Pages prerendering technology. To find out about other new features, check out the Official Chrome Blog.
Update from within Chrome or download it.
Ultimate Boot CD 5.1
Ultimate Boot CD is a PC diagnostic, repair, and utility boot CD.
It contains a number of useful diagnostic tools, repair tools, info tools, and utilities.
More info and download links here: Ultimate Boot CD
CCleaner 3.09
25% Off PerfectDisk
Just got an email from Raxco:
For a limited time only (through August 1st, 2011) you can Save 25% when you purchase PerfectDisk.
Go HERE and enter the code ENJOYSUMMER in the Promotional Code box.
Update on PerfectCache
Previously discussed in this post, I’ve got some more info on PerfectCache.
1 – Raxco now has a product page up here: PerfectCache 5.0
2 – There is anew video and blog post over at their blog: PerfectCache in action — automatic disk caching demo
3 – Reader Redseujac was right about the price. It is $79.99 USD (on sale, regular $99.99).
4 – According to Joe Abusamra at Racxo the program is powered by the SuperSpeed engine. ( I am assuming it is this program)
My thoughts so far.
I haven’t had time to do any real benchmarking on this program (for whatever they are worth) nor any real world testing. Programs seemed a little snappier but other than that I haven’t noticed anything spectacular. Eventually I will get around to testing it out more (but not any time soon).
For me the price is prohibitive, even at the $80 sale price.
PerfectCache?
I checked the Raxco blog today and saw a mention of a new program called PerfectCache which I find to be very interesting.
Rather than regurgitate the blog post I’ll just post the link for you:
PerfectCache — automatic disk caching to improve PC and server performance
Here is a screenie of my quick benchmark (click thumbnail for larger image):
VirtualBox 4.1
Oracle today released VirtualBox 4.1, a new major release. Introducing VM clones, increased capability for very large hosts, and Windows Aero support.
Process Explorer v15
The Microsoft / Sysinternals freeware tool Process Explorer has been updated.
They also released a new tool called FindLinks that looks pretty cool.
Links:
Process Explorer
Findlinks
More info at Sysinternals Site Discussion