You might also like to change the feel of your regular computer operations and switch to something more productive. Therefore, If you would like to switch to a tabbed windows explorer experience then you must try any of the alternatives discussed below:

QTTabbar

If you’re one who used to open multiple windows to work with files from different folders then QTTabBar is the right software for you.

Click here to download QTTabbar

xplorer²

xplorer² lite is a very effective replacement for your default explorer windows and executes better than QTTabBar. It’s a lightweight version of xplorer² software which is available for commercial usage and that is paid as well; however, it is absolutely free for personal and academic uses.

Click here to download xplorer²

ExplorerXP

ExplorerXP is a very fast, lightweight, compact and advanced freeware software application. ExplorerXP is compatible with Windows 2000/XP and it is free for ino-commercial usage only.

Click here to download ExplorerXP

Xplorer

XPlorer is a best replacement for the Windows Explorer; it adds multi tabbed features to enhance your explorer experience. Therefore it’s potential to have lots of locations opened at the same time, while we can manage them in an easy and efficient manner.

Click here to download Xplorer

Windows does have a built-in utility for defragmentation but the default defragmentation tool for Windows is also functions very slowly. Therefore, there is a need for free defragmentation tools that can serve the purpose more effectively and efficiently.

Defraggler

Defraggler is yet another remarkable windows utility from the makers of CCleaner; this new application is gaining on popularity with the passage of time. Defraggler is a lightweight and easy to use utility with just a single .exe file, and therefore is portable. Defraggler can defragment not just an entire drive, but also the most midget of files. Although 64 bit computers are not supported, this free defragmenter can run on Windows Vista as well.

Click here to download Defraggler

JK Defrag

JK Defrag is a freeware defragmentation software application for windows that can perform all functions that a defragmenter should do. In addition, there’s a command line version available in this free defragmentation software application. You will be able to schedule defragmentation while the screensaver is running, using another customized version of JKDefrag.

Click here to download JK Defrag

Contig

Contig is another command line defragmentation software application that is reckoned to defragment a single file. Nevertheless, new graphical user interface foreparts to Contig like the Power Defragmenter can defragment not just a file, but also a folder and also hard drive.

Click here to download Contig

PageDefrag

PageDefrag is absolutely free defragmentation software for Windows that can assist in defragmenting registry and paging files that are active most of the time. It executes during system boot to defragment such files that cannot be defragmented using the normal defragmenter.

Click here to download PageDefrag

SpeeDefrag

SpeeDefrag restarts your PC, and loads only the default Windows Defragmenter to the memory. This successively quickens the defragmentation procedure. Scheduling is also possible in SpeeDefrag.

Click here to download SpeeDefrag

There can be a scenario when you may require to access your data placed on some Linux partition from Microsoft Windows, and soon you realize that it is not that easier of a task. However, it is not impossible though, you can access your files placed on Linux partitions from Microsoft Windows with the help of few handy software tools. Below are some best software to access Linux partitions from Microsoft Windows:

DiskInternals Linux Reader

DiskInternals Linux Reader has a user interface very familiar to Windows Explorer, and can offer access to Ext2 and Ext3 Linux partitions from Microsoft Windows. You will be able to extract files easily from those linux partitions to your Windows partitions. However, you won’t be able to use this tool to write on Linux partitions.

Click here to download DiskInternals Linux Reader

Ext2 Installable File System for Windows

This software tool is much effective than DiskInternals Linux Reader. Ext2 Installable File System for Windows utility can provide you both read and write feature to Ext2 and Ext3 File-systems from Windows. Moreover, once you’ve this installed, Windows can use it your Linux partition as a paging file too.

Click here to download Ext2 Installable File System for Windows

ReiserDriver

ReiserDriver provides access to ReiserFS partitions from Microsoft Windows. The Linux partitions seem like other filesystems, and can be accessed by any windows software application. This is still in a pre-release stage, and installation should prove long-winded for starters.

Click here to download rfsd: ReiserDriver

Microsoft Outlook is equipped with many features and it fulfills the user requirements effectively. Earlier I have discussed 5 must have Add-ins for Microsoft Outlook, however in this post I will discuss particularly about social networking Add-ins for Microsoft Outlook. If you’re addicted to social networking and do not prefer to navigate between different social networking websites to interact with your friends and loved ones, here are some free add-ins that can save you time and keep you productive as well.

OutSync

OutSync is a Microsoft Outlook add-in that will automatically sync photos of your friends from your Facebook account with those present in your Outlook contact list.

Click here to download OutSync

FBLook

FBLook can also be termed as Facebook for Outlook. FBLook permits you to update your Facebook status from within Outlook interface with utmost  ease. It also provides you a feature to set the status to the song you’re playing at any particular moment on Windows Media Player or iTunes.

Click here to download FBLook

OutTwit

OutTwit is a plug-in that brings Twitter to Microsoft Outlook. Using the  OutTwit you will be able to efficiently update your Twitter status and follow your friends from right within Outlook’s interface.

Click here to download OutTwit

According to sources by Bloomberg, the new iPad 3 by Apple has already got a green signal for production process to take place and is expected to have a larger and higher resolution display. Also, sources tell us that the new iPad 3 will have a quad-core processor along with LTE compatibility. 

The news about the new iPad 3 unveils a lot of discoveries. It is said to be lighter in weight, thinner in size and faster in executing tasks when compared to the iPad 2. However, there is no official release by Apple for the new iPad 3, but as sources say, the new Apple iPad 3 will be available to users from the beginning of March this year.

Microsoft Outlook is equipped with many features and it fulfills the user requirements effectively. However, there are many additional extensions which make using Microsoft Outlook a even more effective experience. In this article I will discuss about top 6 must have free extensions for Microsoft Outlook. These extensions will help a great deal to boost your working experience with Microsoft Outlook.

Xobni

If you’ve been employing Microsoft Outlook for quite a some time you possibly have cursed with large number of emails which may be hard to find when you want. Xobni is a Outlook plug-in that assists you organize you emails and accelerates your search for e-mail and attachments.

Xobni offers many  unique features which include:

• Lightning fast email search.
• Threaded Conversations.
• Email Analytics.
• Quick attachment discovery.
• Navigate your inbox by people.
• Extracts Phone numbers from emails and links up it with contacts.
• Assists you easily schedule engagements with your contacts.

Click here to download Xobni.

Taglocity

Taglocity is another awesome Add-in for Microsoft Outlook which provides easy management of your emails. Taglocity permits you to add in the most wanted functionality of tagging emails, tasks, contacts and calendar entries. As you already know, Tags make your life much more comfortable with ascertaining content and Taglocity adds that lacking touch to Microsoft Outlook.

Click here to download Taglocity.

Google Calendar Sync

Google Calendar Sync basically is  not really what you call an Add-in for Microsoft Outlook, but still this is highly recommended if you would like to synchronize your calendars between multiple Outlook installations. In order to synchronize your calendar between multiple Outlook installations, you will require to download and install this plug-in on both computers. Once setup, you will be able to use your Google account as a central storage for calendar events and keep both your Outlook installations in sync.

Click here t0 download Google Calendar Sync

Easy2Add

Easy2Add is another free add-in that permits to add events to your calendar in Microsoft Outlook in relatively quicker and easier manner. The user interface of Easy2Add is very similar to adding quick events to Google Calendar and can come in rather convenient when you prefer to promptly add a event without opening the Outlook user interface.

Click here to download Easy2Add

Live Search Maps

Live search maps  can be very handy when you are in a situation where you have to reach some where in 10 minutes but don’t know the exact directions to get there. The Live Search Maps add-in will direct you to your destination.

Click here to download Live Search Maps

Here are some primary yet effective tips which you can employ to significantly increase the efficiency of your laptop.

Defragmentation: - You should defragment your laptop on regular basis, once a week to be more precise. Your computer breaks all of your files up into many pieces, and scatters them throughout your hard drive.  What defragmenting does is take all these fluxed and isolated pieces, and regroups them accurately into a space where they can be easily accessed more quickly.

Registry Cleaning: - Amongst the most crucial functions of Windows is the registry. Disastrous errors to your laptop can happen from defacement or degeneracy of this segment. The most usual reason of registry problems is installation of pirated software. You need to keep your registry clean and running a registry scanner on regular basis. You can easily get free registry cleaning software online.

Clear your Hard Drive: - You must remove all unnecessary programs and files from your laptop. If you kept on keeping unnecessary files and software applications, then these files can overload the hard drive and consequently will slow it down.

Virus Protection: - You need to have a proper anti-virus tool installed on your laptop and run a full computer scan at least once a week. Many users do this every day at system start-up. Most of the anti-virus programs are able to run automatically, which can save you your precious time.

Empty Recycle Bin: - You should empty Recycle Bin of your laptop on regular basis.

Delete Temporary Internet Files: - This can’t be accented or underlined enough. Every time you go to a web site on the web or open a file, a temporary copy is made and kept in your hard drive. They possibly called “temporary” but they are physically acquiring space on your hard drive. The more you have on your system, the more they are going to slow down your laptop. Whether you’re running any web browser Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Microsoft Internet Explorer, you can clear your cache and delete temporary internet files to increase the efficiency of your laptop.

Remove Un-used Start-up Programs: - Many programs automatically start at the computer startup. Some of these programs are visible while some are running in the background, thus using valuable RAM memory. This can slow down the laptop gradually. You can manually remove/stop these programs from running on start-up.

Keeps your Laptop Running Cool: - Do not keep your laptop on your bed or sofa etc. It needs proper air circulation to keep the processor cool. A heated processor may cause your laptop to slow-down significantly.

Uninstall Un-wanted Programs: - Remove all such programs that are not in your use anymore. You should properly un-install the un-wanted programs through “Add/Remove Programs” option in control panel.

Upgrade your RAM: - Last but not the least if, you can always upgrade RAM of your laptop to experience the significant increase in the efficiency of your laptop.

Datawind, the British company, in contract with the Indian Government have decided to spread technology for everyone, at least in India. Considering the poverty ratio and the lack of technology reach to the masses, Government of India initiated the most productive step of the decade to provide technological devices and gadgetry to public at affordable prices.

As of now, the Aakash Tablet is priced at 2500 indian rupees equaling to $40 (U.S) approximately. Even with this low price, the officials are considering it to lower it further down to $35 per unit. On that price, one can order even two or more and with that sort of demand, other tablet manufacturers including Apple and Samsung should worry about their products.

For all those who are interested in ordering the Aakash tablet should rather wait  for the upgrade, Ubislate 7 to be available in March this year. The current tablet runs on Android 2.2 OS and has 2GB of storage.

Strategically, the launch in China seems to be perfect for Apple as they plan to unleash the new iPhone 4S on China Unicom just before the Chinese new year, which is January 23rd, Monday. With already a successful launch of the new iPhone 4S in different zones of the world, Apple has given birth to a new impatience in the Chinese club.

China being one of the biggest countries population wise holds the stature of a huge potential market. Apple has finally decided to tap the Chinese market with its latest edition to the product line of iPhone Siri. Critics have already rated Siri as an innovative success on Apple’s part world wide but they are not sure how will the Chinese market react to the high end product to be introduced by Apple.

As for now, no official price tag has been posted according to the local currency, however, the expected prices are to be the same as that of international launch. Also, Apple will be targeting Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Bolivia, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Grenada, Guam, Guinea Conakry, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Niger, Senegal, St. Vincent and The Grenadines simultaneously with the launch of the new iPhone Siri.

Developers for Windows Phone 7 have actually played it really smart this time. Instead of setting a complete built-in platform such as Apple did on iPhone Siri, they have worked on an app (which by the way is ad free) that will serve the purpose of ‘speech to text’ functionality.

The app is currently under construction by Shai Leib that will translate the human speech into transcribed text and consequently perform the related tasks such as sending a SMS, calling a contact, sending emails and uploading social network updates. The app will also respond to generic questions such as weather conditions, nearest places (hospitals, restaurants,  gas stations etc.)

However, the app is still in the developing phase in the Microsoft camp and there are several beta tests to be done before its official launch. Though, we are not much sure how will Apple’s Siri respond when asked about Windows Phone 7′s app.