CubesInfo » Computer http://cubesinfo.com Ultimate Information on Latest Technology Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:48:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Download Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper for Offline Scan and Start Unbootable PC http://cubesinfo.com/download-microsoft-standalone-system-sweeper-for-offline-scan-and-start-unbootable-pc/ http://cubesinfo.com/download-microsoft-standalone-system-sweeper-for-offline-scan-and-start-unbootable-pc/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:48:44 +0000 Rutherford http://cubesinfo.com/download-microsoft-standalone-system-sweeper-for-offline-scan-and-start-unbootable-pc/ After releasing two free anti-virus tools, Microsoft Safety Scanner and Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft has also released a beta version of recovery tool that can help the users to start their infected PC when all other anti-virus solutions failed. The Microsoft recovery tool is called as Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper, which is being designed to reboot the infected PC and perform an offline scan to help identify and remove rootkits as well as other advanced malware. Besides working as a recovery tool, it also can be used when the installed anti-virus solutions can’t be started, and detect or remove malware on the PC.

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Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta is not a replacement for a full antivirus solution that provides ongoing real-time protection. In fact, the software intends to be kind of last resource to be used in situations where you cannot start your PC due to a virus or other malware infection.

Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper is currently in beta, and it’s available in 32-bit and 64-bit version. Windows users who like to download the free Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta to start up or clean their PCs from virus infection can download the http://connect.microsoft.com/systemsweeper from Microsoft Connect.

Alternatively, you may download through the below direct download link for Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta 32bit and 64bit:

Download Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta version (1.0.856.0):

Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta (32 bit): mssstool32.exe
Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta (64 bit): mssstool64.exe

Note that to create a bootable media which can be used to recover a PC, users need to prepare a blank CD, DVD or USB drive with at lease 250MB of space to allow Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper to install necessary files. In addition, to use the bootable media to recover a PC, the bootable media must have same system architecture (32-bit or the 64-bit) as the Windows operating system of the computer infected with a virus or malware.

Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta supports Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista (RTM, Service Pack 1, or Service Pack 2, or higher) and Windows 7 (RTM, Service Pack 1, or higher).

]]> http://cubesinfo.com/download-microsoft-standalone-system-sweeper-for-offline-scan-and-start-unbootable-pc/feed/ 0 Free High Quality Professionally-Designed PowerPoint 2010 Templates From Office.com http://cubesinfo.com/free-high-quality-professionally-designed-powerpoint-2010-templates-from-office-com/ http://cubesinfo.com/free-high-quality-professionally-designed-powerpoint-2010-templates-from-office-com/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 14:54:48 +0000 Rutherford http://cubesinfo.com/free-high-quality-professionally-designed-powerpoint-2010-templates-from-office-com/ Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 is part of Microsoft Office suite which has been designed for slides presentation. As an effort for users to create attractive and professional PowerPoint presentations, Microsoft has provided quite a few PowerPoint presentation templates for easy download within Microsoft PowerPoint. As an alternative, the users also can download these high-quality PowerPoint presentation templates for free at Office.com to computer and use them in their own presentations.

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All the templates at Office.com has been separated into 14 categories:

  • Academic presentations.
  • Business presentations.
  • Content slides.
  • Demo presentations.
  • Design slides (backgrounds).
  • Design slides with content.
  • Example slide effects with instructions.
  • Medical and healthcare presentations.
  • Multimedia presentations.
  • Multiple-Mouse presentations.
  • Training presentations.
  • Microsoft Office 2007 training presentations.
  • Microsoft Office 2003 training presentations.
  • Other presentations.

Instruction to download free high-quality PowerPoint Templates form Office.com:

  1. Visit Office.com to browse available templates.
  2. Click the template that you want and then click Download.
  3. In the Save As dialog box, navigate to the location where you want to save the templates and then click Save.
  4. After the template is completely downloaded, opens it in PowerPoint.
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To make it simple and easy to use, the program provides three type of scanning options for user to choose such as quick scan, full scan and customized scan.

The quick scan option will scan the areas of the system most likely to contain viruses, spyware and other potential unwanted software. For full scan option, it will scan the entire system which may take up to several hours. Lastly, the customization scan will scan the contents of a user-specified folder.

Microsoft Safety Scanner is a standalone program which does not required any installation. However, it does not support auto update and will expire in 10 days after being downloaded. Therefore, the users need to re-download the program to get the latest anti-malware definitions.

Available in 32-bit and 64-bit version, those users who like to download the free Microsoft Safety Scanner to clean up their PCs from virus infection can download from Microsoft.

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Asus has announced the launch of its new 15.6-inch stylish Asus-Automobili Lamborghini VX7 gaming laptop, which is equipped with new Intel Sandy Bridge CPU, a highly energy-efficient Intel Core i7 2630QM quad-core processor to enhance graphics and multitasking performance. The laptop also features Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M graphics, 16GB of RAM, 1.5TB of storage space using dual hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, and 1080p full HD resolution LED-backlight screen.

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Features of Asus-Lamborghini VX7 Gaming Laptop:

  • 15.6-inch 16:9 Full HD (1920×1080) LED Backlit display
  • Intel Sandy Bridge CPU
  • Intel Core i7 2630QM quad-core processor
  • An nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1.5GB video card
  • 16GB DDR3 1333Mhz RAM in four slots
  • 1.5TB of storage space
  • Blu-ray burner
  • Full HD 1920×1080 LED-backlight screen
  • 2-megapixels web camera, mic, and stereo speakers
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth 2.1 sensor
  • HDMI port, VGA outputs, one USB 3.0, and three USB 2.0 ports
  • An 8-in-1 media card reader ( SD/Mini-SD/ MS/ MS Pro/ MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/ xD/ MMC)
  • Preloaded with Windows 7 Ultimate operating system

The Asus-Lamborghini VX7 Gaming Laptop also offers native DirectX 11 and supports 3GB of video memory.

Asus-Lamborghini VX7 Gaming Laptop which measures 40.2 x 30.9 x 5.00~5.79 cm and weighs only 3.82kg (with 8 cell battery) is available in three fresh color variations – Orange, Black, and Carbon Fiber. Asus-Lamborghini VX7 is expected to hit the market for around $2,269.

]]> http://cubesinfo.com/asus-lamborghini-vx7/feed/ 0 Logitech M325 Wireless Mouse with Micro-Precise Scroll Wheel http://cubesinfo.com/logitech-m325-wireless-mouse-with-micro-precise-scroll-wheel/ http://cubesinfo.com/logitech-m325-wireless-mouse-with-micro-precise-scroll-wheel/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:46:35 +0000 Rutherford http://cubesinfo.com/logitech-m325-wireless-mouse-with-micro-precise-scroll-wheel/ The world’s leading maker of mouse (pointing device in computing), Logitech has launched its new Logitech Wireless Mouse M325, which combines the feel-good, comfortable contoured shape and textured rubber grips with new micro-precise technology that optimized for online surfing.

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In order to achieve an ultra-precise Web scrolling experience, Logitech M325 wireless mouse’s micro-precise scroll wheel offers 4 times more ratchets than the conventional mouse for easy navigating Facebook, Amazon and Google searches. Besides, the Logitech M325 mouse delivers up to 18 months of long battery life with a single AAA battery.

The new Logitech M325 wireless mouse that comes bundled with a Logitech Unifying Nano-receiver is costs $39.99 for purchase.

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In addition to THX certification, Logitech Z906 Surround Sound Speakers that incorporate analog and digital inputs also feature Dolby Digital 5.1 decoding to offer users an immersive, superior audio experience.

“We’re delighted to offer consumers a successor to the highly acclaimed Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speaker System,” commented Mark Schneider, vice president and general manager for Logitech’s audio business unit. “The Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 are the logical evolution of surround sound speakers, and we’re confident they will become an indispensable part of the living room.”

Logitech Z906 Surround Sound Speakers that includes a subwoofer (165 watts of deep bass), 5 wall-mountable satellite speakers, a speaker connection wire, 6-foot 6-channel direct cable, a stackable simple-to-read control console and a remote control is expected to be available this month for a SRP of $349.99.

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This free program has a simple interface with a speech pane at the top. Users can control the reading, or pause and stop whenever necessary via the user-friendly interface. Users can choose A Microsoft Speech API and a voice package as well as adjusting pitch, pace, and volume according to their needs. It is also possible to install other voice packages to enhance the performance of the text-to-speech program or add other languages.

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Comapatible with Windows applications including Windows 7, Balabolka is supportive of various file formats including HTML, pdf, docx, fb2, zip, and rar. The software also allows users to save audio files which have been converted from text to mp3 or wav formats. This provides more flexibility for users to convert text and save them for listening while on the go. Large audio files can be split into multiple smaller units via Balabolka as audio files can take up a lot of space and take time to download.

Download text-to-speech Balabolka.

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Key features of Microsoft Touch Mouse:

  • New multitouch surface allows users to snap, navigate and control content by using natural gestures
  • New flick scrolling functionality enables users to quickly scroll and pan through windows and documents
  • New improved, simple task switching on Windows 7
  • BlueTrack Technology for tracking virtually anywhere, anytime
  • Ambidextrous design for use with left- or right-hand
  • Snap-in USB nano transceiver supports a range of 30 foot

Microsoft Touch Mouse is now available for pre-order at Microsoft Store online and Amazon.com, expected to hit the market in June 2011 for around $80.

Watch the demo video for Microsoft Touch Mouse:

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In contrast to the scanned image, the files generated by FreeOCR are processable by word processors to support functions such as text search and editing. FreeOCR is a relatively small application with simple GUI to scan a document and convert it into processing ready text files. FreeOCR is a great alternative  if you do not wish to install the huge companion software that usually bundled together with the scanner.

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Here are the features of FreeOCR:

  • Scan a document from any Twain or Wia compatible scanner using scanning resolution of 300dpi
  • Supports most image files including multipage TIFF files
  • FreeOCR utilizes the open source Tesseract OCR engine which enables it to extract and recognize the text precisely.  Tesseract OCR engine is currently maintained by Google and it is one of the most accurate open source OCR engines available today.
  • OCR PDF rendering without any 3rd party software installed e.g. Ghostscript or Adobe Acrobat
  • Supported languages include Portuguese (Brazilian), Fraktur (Old German), Dutch, Spanish, German, Italian, Vietnamese, French and English.
  • Available for Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Win 7.

FreeOCR is distributed under the Apache V2.0 license and it is a freeware including free commercial use. FreeOCR is available free download at http://www.paperfile.net/freeocr.exe.

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Users just need a USB cable to connect the scanner to a PC or a Mac. The scanner can be fed almost anything from articles to brochures and checks. Scanned information is converted into PDF files and users can even edit their work in Word or Excel files. Users can also scan their work to Evernote and Google Docs cloud services for easy sharing and storing as long as they have Internet connection. This world’s smallest and lightest scanner can scan a document in 7.5 seconds (300dpi, color). ScanSnap, as its name implies, scans beautifully in a snap!

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