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How To Manage Your Files Behind a Firewall for Free

Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by Squealing.Rat.

More and more, schools, work environments and libraries are blocking access to seemingly frivolous sites like Gmail, Facebook, or any part of the Google online suite (Google Docs, Picasa Webs…). While this move may seem sensible, it can hinder the performance of many. Why?

Because instead of emailing a file to themselves, or putting photos for a slideshow on Facebook, they have to deal with the tiresome flash drive. Flash drive, USB drive, and thumb drive are all names for that little device that you plug into the computer, put your files on, and then carry around with you, praying that you don’t lose it at the next turn. Using a flash drive is a tedious task that often results in forgetting the thing at home, breaking it or drowning it in that overzealous cup of coffee.

But how can you get out of using a flash drive? Most computers have firewalls that block access to most email and personal sites. While the following tips may be helpful, some may not work depending on how strict the computer’s firewall is.

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How To Lock Folders and Files with My Lockbox

Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by Will Mueller.

Have you ever needed to keep a certain folder out of view and safe from prying eyes? Maybe financial documents, birthday presents for family members on a public computer, etc? Enter My Lockbox; a free, easy to use, security application for Windows that allows anyone the ability to very simply lock a folder (and its contents) from anyone on your computer or network for good. No exceptions. Let me explain.

My Lockbox not only hides the locked folder from view, but goes the extra yard and safely encrypts all the data so the folder literally no longer exists in its previous path. Furthermore, by doing this, My Lockbox safely keeps folders from ever even being discovered accidentally and suspiciously.

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How To Create PDF Files Using Google Docs

Posted on 13. Jul, 2009 by Juscelino M. Acevedo.

Have you ever needed to convert a document into PDF format? Over the weekend, I had a slight dilemma because I was converting my Facebook Week posts into an eBook, and I could not figure out the easiest method.

I know that there are plenty of solutions out there, but I honestly did not want to research, download applications, test them, then figure out which one was the best to use. Suddenly, it hit me. I use Google Docs for many projects. Do they provide a way to convert a document to PDF? Not surprisingly, the answer was yes! Plus, it was free and really simple.

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8 Data Recovery Tools for Windows

Posted on 18. Jun, 2009 by srikanth.

This is a guest post by Nalla from Tech Inspiration.

If you are still under the notion that data once deleted from your recycle bin cannot be recovered, then that isn’t true.

You can recover deleted files even if you permanently removed them from the recycle bin. You can recover data from scratched CDs or DVDs as well. Here are some recovery tools to help you recover deleted files.

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Replace Your FTP with Single Wrench

Posted on 07. Oct, 2008 by Kyle Judkins.

Single Wrench is an innovative service that can make your FTP server a thing of the past.  It provides great file management tools and an easy to use interface for uploading files.  In addition to the great tools, there is a great pricing structure that only charges you for the files you upload.

Single Wrench has partnered with LostInTechnology to offer a great promotional opportunity for anyone that wants to use this service.  Single Wrench is free to try, and LostInTechnology readers will receive a permanent 20% discount when they sign up.  In order to receive this discount, just enter the promo code LIT.

Let’s take a closer look at what Single Wrench has to offer.

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How to Show Hidden Folders in Windows XP

Posted on 14. Apr, 2008 by Kyle Judkins.

This quick tutorial is for all you control freaks out there that want to know exactly where every file and folder is and be able to do whatever you want to it.

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