iCare Recovery Software Ltd. is specialized in data recovery software and solutions.

The company was established in 2003 by three technical veterans to offer local data recovery solutions and computer problem fixes. With years of data recovery experiences, iCare Recovery Software Ltd attracted another two programmers and began to develop iCare Data Recovery Software in 2004.

Until December 25th 2010, they are running a Christmas Giveaway of their flagship home user data recovery software.

iCare Data Recovery www.icare-recovery.com normally sells for $69.95 – but is free for this holiday season!

What does the program do?

iCare Data Recovery Software is a handy toolkit for recovering files after you deleted them, emptied recycle bin, formatted wrong hard disk drives memory cards; some software failure that makes your hard disk suffered data loss like PartitionMagic resize failure, copy data failure, format wrong disk; storage devices that reported not formatted or has been reformatted by mistake; restore files from digital camera…

Giveaway information can ONLY be found on the following page and NOT via the homepage!

http://www.icare-recovery.com/giveaway/data-recovery-hard-disk.html

Enjoy!

Kind Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP (2004-2010)

The NWZ-A845 is the thinnest ever Walkman Video MP3 player with a super wide OLED display.

16GB, S-Master Digital Amplifier, Digital Noise Cancelling, EX headphones, 7.1cm / 2.8″ display.

Watch the following video for a quick review by Stuff Magazine…

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A new version of AnyDVD has been released: 6.6.3.4

- New (Blu-ray): Added support for AACS MKB v17

- New (Blu-ray): Updated decryption keys

- New (Blu-ray): Added support for new BD+ protections

- New (DVD): Added support for new protections

- Added more programs to the list requiring “aggressive I/O mode”

- Fix (DVD): Display of DVD video mode

- Some minor fixes and improvements

The update is free for all registered customers…

If you have NOT come accross this amazing software that allows you to copy your entire DVD (and Blue ray) collection onto backup discs.

Visit SlySoft’s website today!

Regards

Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

Today CyberLink launches the latest version of PowerDVD, PowerDVD 10.

# PowerDVD 10 users will be able to enjoy a wide range of added features and functions, including:

# Playing all their movies, video and music content with PowerDVD 10 – the universal media player

# Enhancing the playback experience with TrueTheater technology. Converting DVDs from 2D to 3D and enhancing video and audio quality for HD displays

# Be able to use more video formats including: MKV, WTV, FLV, RM, RMVB, 3GP, 3G2 video file formats, in addition to the broad range of formats supported in version 9

# Experience Blu-ray playback performance with optimization for GPU acceleration

# Write reviews of their favorite movie scenes and share them as MovieMarks on Facebook and MoovieLive. Share short comments of movies in real-time on Facebook, Twitter and MoovieLive

# Play any Blu-ray 3D movie on PCs (Please note this feature will be available as a free upgrade for PowerDVD 10 consumers in sync with the release of further Blu-ray 3D titles)

# To learn more about the features and functions of PowerDVD, together with our online pricing please look at the product page for PowerDVD 10 with further information: http://bit.ly/buGk4i

Regards

Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

What gamers request most is better control in-game, and today Microsoft Hardware launches the SideWinder X4 Keyboard, a keyboard designed to give gamers more control over their gaming experience with the industry’s most advanced anti-ghosting technology. Developed by the Applied Sciences Group, this new technology ensures gamers’ most complex key combinations will be recognized by the computer to keep the game in action. The new keyboard also offers other advanced gaming features such as macro recording, mode and profile switching, and adjustable backlighting.

I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost

The Applied Sciences Group, an interdisciplinary research and development team that works across the Microsoft Entertainment & Devices Division doing applied research for Microsoft Hardware, Microsoft Surface and Xbox 360, developed the anti-ghosting technology with gamers in mind. The advanced technology takes anti-ghosting to the next level by allowing gamers to press up to 26 keys at once. Because each key is scanned independently by the keyboard hardware, each key press is correctly detected regardless of how many other keys are being pressed at the same time. The SideWinder X4 Keyboard excels where other keyboards fail, letting users execute key combinations and taking full advantage of their skill and speed.

“We’re always looking for new and novel ways to enhance people’s interactions with their PCs,” said Steven Bathiche, research manager of the Applied Sciences Group at Microsoft. “We know that ghosting can be a problem for gamers, so we wanted to develop a way to eliminate this issue and improve the overall gaming experience, and we’ve succeeded with the new anti-ghosting technology in the SideWinder X4 Keyboard.”

Precise Gaming Keyboard With Advanced Features

The SideWinder X4 Keyboard also offers more of the features gamers need to stay at the top of their game. Macro recording lets them string together multiple moves into one press of a button, and the new automatic macro repetition feature lets them repeat the macro over and over as needed with one key. Mode and profile switching also provides easy ways to customize the keyboard for different games and users while adjustable backlighting lets gamers select the lighting level that meets their needs.

Pricing and Availability

The SideWinder X4 Keyboard will be available in March 2010 for the estimated retail price of $59.95 (U.S)1 and will be available for pre-sale on Amazon.com later this week. The SideWinder X4 Keyboard is backed by a worldwide three-year limited hardware warranty, and more information about this and other Microsoft Hardware products can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware

Regards

Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

The home office is changing; it’s no longer one room but is constantly evolving as people use their laptop computers all over the house. To fit this trend, Microsoft Corp. announces a redesign of the keyboard as we know it — the Arc Keyboard. Small enough to move easily around the home and so attractive it fits seamlessly with chic home accessories, this product looks at home wherever it’s used.

Microsoft’s best-selling Arc Mouse shares its design language with the Arc Keyboard for a beautifully curved profile, clean lines, light weight and portable shape. The Arc Keyboard is all about the home, and Microsoft Hardware’s industrial design team drew its inspiration from modern home accessories such as flatware, lighting fixtures and vases. The result is a keyboard that looks and feels like it belongs with other objects in the home; it is as much a part of the décor as the chandelier in the dining room and the vase in the kitchen.

“The design tenets that we looked to for the Arc Keyboard were simplicity and crisp softness, creating an aesthetic for this product that is casual and sophisticated at the same time,” said Monique Chatterjee, industrial designer for Microsoft Hardware. “We drew our design inspiration directly from the places where we envision this product will be used so it perfectly blends with existing home accessories.”

The Arc Keyboard looks and feels like it belongs with other objects in the home; it is as much a part of the décor as the chandelier in the dining room and the vase in the kitchen.

Weighing in at less than a pound, the Arc Keyboard is easy to move from room to room throughout the house, and its domed keyset comfortably rests on the lap so people can kick back on the couch or type away on the kitchen counter. It includes a snap-in Nano transceiver that is so small it can remain plugged in to the computer at all times, or can be magnetically snapped in the bottom of the keyboard for storage. With its unique, compact design, the Arc Keyboard becomes a functional and stylish part of any living space.

More information about this and other Microsoft Hardware products can be found at www.microsoft.com/hardware

Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP

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If you have multiple PCs with increasingly large amounts of digital photography, music, video, and documents, then protecting, organizing, and connecting this digital media can be a challenging task. Help with managing your digital dilemmas has arrived and it is called: Windows Home Server.

Windows Home Server, is a home server operating system from Microsoft. Announced on 7 January 2007, at the Consumer Electronics Show by Bill Gates, Windows Home Server is intended to be a solution for homes with multiple connected PCs to offer file sharing, automated backups, and remote access. It is based on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

That said many small business owners working from home have found it to be a very valuable system for their businesses!

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Windows Home Server features include:

# Centralized Backup – Allows backup of up to 10 PCs, using Single Instance Store technology to avoid multiple copies of the same file, even if that file exists on multiple PCs.
# Health Monitoring – Can centrally track the health of all PCs on the network, including antivirus and firewall status.
# File Sharing – Offers network shares for computers to store the files remotely, acting as a network-attached storage device. Separate categories are provided for common file types like Documents, Music, Pictures and Videos. The files are indexed for fast searching.# Printer Sharing – Allows a centralized print server to handle print jobs for all users.
# Shadow Copy – Takes advantage of Volume Shadow Copy Services to take point in time snapshots that allow older versions of files to be recovered. However, after introduction Microsoft has recommended not enabling shadow copies on HomeServer for unspecified reasons, and had not fixed the problem by September 2008.
# Headless Operation – No monitor or keyboard is required to manage the device. Remote administration is performed by using the Windows Home Server Console client software provided in the bundle. Also supports Remote Desktop connections to the server while connected to the same LAN.
# Remote Access Gateway – Allows remote access to any connected PC on the network over the Internet.
# Media Streaming – Can stream media to an Xbox 360 or other devices supporting Windows Media Connect.
# Selective Data redundancy – Guards against a single drive failure by duplicating selected data across multiple drives.
# Expandable Storage – Provides a unified single and easily expandable storage space, removing the need for drive letters.
# Extensibility through Add-Ins – Add-Ins allow third-party developers to extend the features and functionality of the server. Add-Ins can be developed using the Windows Home Server SDK, to provide additional services to the client computers or work with the data already on the server. Add-Ins can also be ASP.NET applications, hosted in IIS 6 running on WHS.
# Server Backup – Backs up files which are stored within shared folders on the server to an external hard drive.

Power Pack 1 for Windows Home Server was released 20 July 2008, Power Pack 2 was released 24 March 2009, and Power Pack 3 was released 24 November 2009.

Release of Windows Home Server V2 is reported to be sometime in 2010, although no firm release date has been reported.

Windows Home Server V2 will be built on the Windows Server 2008 R2 code base[1] (its predecessor having been built on Windows Server 2003) and will only support 64 bit hardware. Windows Home Server V2 will come in two editions, Standard and Premium. Microsoft has not commented on the feature differences between the two editions.

To read more about Windows Home Server go here:

www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/windowshomeserver/default.mspx

Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
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“How to Make Money with Digital Photography” A review…

Seller: Dan Feildman

Summary:

The Internet has made it possible for even hobby photographers to make money with their digital photographs. This special report explains some basic information the digital photographer must know in order to profit online.

Free Product Details:

“How to Make Money with Digital Photography” is a free 20-page special report from TurnYourPhotosIntoCash.com

Format: Digital report (PDF)

Thoughts on the Product:

“How to Make Money with Digital Photos” is a quick overview of how to sell digital photos online through stock photo sites. The free report explains how stock photo sites work and how easily a digital photographer can make a living through them.

There’s enough in this report to get started with making money with digital photos, such as:

- how stock photo sites work and how to make money through them (page 7)

- the creative process of making money with digital photos (page 8 )

- which four subjects are always in high demand online (page 11 )

- editing tips to take your photos from good to great (page 13)

- how to make more money by selling more photos (page 15)

However, the report only shows the tip of the iceberg. The  opportunities for monetizing digital photography online are vast, and this report leaves the reader wanting to know more. The author provides the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge through an extensive course on marketing digital photos online.

Where to Learn More: 

TurnYourPhotosIntoCash.com

Related Reading:

Article “Six-Figure Photography” from USA Today

Photo Security: How To Protect Your Photos Against Theft

Regards

Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

Drivers are snippets of software that are needed for your Windows operating system to communicate with each of the hardware devices that are connected to your computer.

Watch this short review video and learn how to take control of the drivers on your PC.

Visit here for a free scan of your PC’s Drivers and see how many are out of date!

http://www.scanfordrivers.com

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A 4 min video review of the popular security software: Spyware Doctor with Antivirus.

This video review will give you a quick overview of its features, and watch it actually spot and deal with security threats as they happen.

For a free scan of your PC using this software – CLICK HERE.

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For a free scan of your PC using this software – CLICK HERE

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Nokia has announced the new Nokia Booklet 3G will be a Windows-based machine (Windows Vista), supported by an efficient Intel Atom processor that promises the performance of a full-function PC. It’s efficiency credentials are boldly punctuated with battery life that stretches up to 12 hours (with normal daily use, of course – don’t expect a 12-hour Quake-fest off a single hit of juice).

The Nokia Booklet 3G comes toting a glass 10.1-inch HD display (it has an HDMI port for HD video out!!!). This lives within its smart aluminium shell which measures in at just 2cm thin and tips the scales at around a kilogram to ensure it’s extremely portable.

Connecting at speed is crucial with a product of this nature, so the Booklet 3G has been designed with fast downloading and uploading front of mind – it’s 3G/HSPA ready for rapid mobile broadband anywhere-access on the move. Wi-Fi has also been wedged into it’s slim body.

Plus, it supports hot-swappable SIM card functionality.

It’s talents don’t end there, with Nokia’s mini laptop PC also featuring onboard assisted-GPS with Ovi Maps neatly sat in the passenger seat. There’s a single front-facing camera nestled above the 10.1-inch HD screen for video chat, with Bluetooth and a built-in SD card reader also making appearances.

Full details and pricing will be available on September 2nd.

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The worlds most compact design in its class. From the solid feel and comfortable grip of the worlds most compact stainless steel design to its large, easy-access control buttons and 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD monitor, the Nikon COOLPIX S560 Digital Camera is a joy to take pictures with and to carry.

• 10 Megapixel

• 5x Wide Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Lens

• 2.7″ LCD Display

• Optical VR Image Stabilization

• High Sensitivity (ISO 3200)

• Nikon In-Camera Innovations

• Smile Activated Shutter & Blink Warning

• Metal Design

• 4GB Memory Card

• Carrying Pouch

For more information on the Nikon COOLPIX S560 Digital Camera visit: Digital Cameras at B&H Photo

Watch this video review of the Nikon COOLPIX S560 Digital Camera:

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For more information on the Nikon COOLPIX S560 Digital Camera visit: Digital Cameras at B&H Photo

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Panda Internet Security 2010 is a complete security suite that lets you use the Internet with complete peace of mind. It protects you from:

• Viruses

• Spyware

• Rootkits

• Hackers

• Online fraud

• Identity theft

• and all other Internet threats!

Panda Internet Security 2010

The anti-spam engine will keep your inbox free from junk mail while the Parental Control feature ensures your children can use the Web safely. And thanks to the improved Collective Intelligence technology, the solution is now much faster than previous versions.

• NEW! Panda USB Vaccine protects your USB drives from infection.

• IMPROVED! 80% reduced memory consumption.

Maximum protection againsts all kind of threats

• Includes the most innovative Antivirus Technologies with new detection system.

• Antispyware, Antiphising, AntiRootkits, Firewall, Antispam, Identity

• Protect, Parental control.

• Backup and 2GB online backup.

• Also included the new Panda USB vaccine technology.

• Easiest-to-use product, lightest protection.

Find out more here: Panda Internet Security 2010

This amusing video highlights the issues invooved in PC security:


Find out more here: Panda Internet Security 2010

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As you may know, it is possible to assign a priority to an individual service running in Windows so that it will be given more of your systems resources.

This could be Windows Media Player or a 3rd party application such as Skype.

Why do this?

Well in the particular case of video playback, by giving an applications “process” a higher priority you can get a smoother playback on your PC.

Now you can do this manually in the Windows Task Manager by “right-clicking” thedesired process and then setting the priority you wish.

…the problem with this currently is that as soon as you close the application or resart Windows, Windows Task Manager does not remember the change and so returns to the default.

So wouldn’t it be great if you could make Windows remember those changes to the process priority?

…well with the Prio – Process Priority Saver software you can!

An added benefit is the additional SECURITY information this software adds to the standard Windows Task Manager utility.

Read more on the download page: http://www.prnwatch.com/prio.html

Enjoy!

Regards

Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

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Dan from Shiny Media takes a look the Latitude E4200 from Dell.com

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Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

March 6th, 2009 – Software company Xilisoft.com launches the new Blackberry Ringtone Maker

Xilisoft Blackberry Ringtone Maker, the clever BlackBerry ringtone making software, makes creating ringtone easy. Designed for BlackBerry mobile phone fans,  this ringtone maker can convert any video/audio format to an MP3 file for use as a BlackBerry mobile phone ringtone.

The correctly converted ringtone can then be exported to your BlackBerry cell phone automatically after converting. More than an original ringtone maker, the BlackBerry Ringtone Maker is also a ringtone “trimmer” allowing the trimming and converting of file segments as your desired ringtone.

Key features in Blackberry Ringtone Maker:

# Support for all BlackBerry mobile phones with BlackBerry OS v4.2 or above.

# Converts almost all video and audio formats (including AVI, MPEG, WMV, DivX, MP4, H.264/AVC, AVCHD, MKV, RM, MOV, XviD, 3GP, WMA, WAV, RA, M4A, etc.) to MP3 ringtone file format.

# Transfer the finished MP3 ringtone to BlackBerry memory card automatically after converting as you like.

# Trim and convert a part of the source file and transfer it to BlackBerry as the ringtone.

For a TRIAL download of the Xilisoft Blackberry ringtone maker – Click HERE! (14.5Mb)

Regards

Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

An explanation of the basic parts that make computers work: hard drive, RAM and micro-processor.

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Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

A short guide to recognizing and avoiding phishing scams.

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Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

February 23th, 2009 – Xilisoft Corporation, the leader in digital media software, today launched Windows Mobile Ringtone Maker, which helps you create your own MP3 ringtone for Windows Mobile devices.

Xilisoft Windows Mobile Ringtone Maker provides an all-in-one ringtone making solution for all the Windows Mobile phone users. This ringtone maker is more than just a MP3 ringtone creator to convert any video/audio file to MP3 music file as Windows Mobile phone ringtone, but a MP3 ringtone uploader to help you upload the ringtone directly to your mobile phone after conversion.

Key features in Windows Mobile Ringtone Maker:

# Support all windows Mobile devices – No matter what kind of Windows Mobile phone you own, this ringtone maker provides the simplest way to create your own ringtone.

# Capable of converting any video/audio to MP3 ringtone file – Any video or audio formats are supported: AVI, MPEG, WMV, DivX, MP4, H.264/AVC, AVCHD, MKV, RM, MOV, XviD, 3GP, WMA, WAV, RA, M4A, etc.

# Upload MP3 ringtone to Windows Mobile device directly

# Make music segment as ringtone – If you only want a segment of a movie or music file as your ringtone, just set the start and end point of the segment and convert it!

For those Windows Mobile phone users who want to assign a different ringtone to each contact and so recognize who is calling by the music, Xilisoft Windows Mobile Ringtone Maker is definitely the right tool!

For a free Trial download of Windows Mobile Ringtone Maker – Click Here! (14.5 Mb)

Regards

Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP

Hands on video review of the Toshiba TG01 touchscreen mobile, which runs on Windows Mobile and uses the ultra-fast Snapdragon Qualcomm processor.

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Marc Liron – Microsoft MVP