My software suite - On the trail in 2010

Today I will continue the good tradition begun by me in the past , and will review the basic software that I use on my computer. True, after I compared the current set of programs from last year's report, it appears that I am very conservative. If in truth, it is true, and I long ago stopped loading my comp a bunch of useless, in fact, programs. Although it is sometimes the case, try something new. But let us consider the order that I use and what's new on my PC.

Internet access:

How to disinfect your PC from viruses with Dr.Web CureIt!

Almost every home or office computer connected to the Internet any antivirus program : Dr.Web, NOD 32, Kaspersky, Avast, or Avira. And if you do not, then it's time to set up - protect your computer from virus threats. Many antivirus programs as well as their followers. So do not subside, and arguing about which of the anti-virus programs are the best and reliable, and paid or free use . The truth is that the absolute reliability of the program there.

Opera 11 - a new era in the development of browser

I congratulate the users of Opera and tell best news. The new version of Opera 11, which was literally a couple of days ago came out, and today became available for auto-update , there were long-awaited extension. Now, similar to Mozilla , in Opera you can install additional features. But, more a little further in the article.

The browser appeared and were further refined and other interesting features that make it a versatile tool for Internet users. Opera Software has positioned 11 versions as quickly installed and working smartly. Consider the details of installation and new features.

On the drop-down menu, address bar, Opera 10

Even almost a year ago I wrote about updating the Opera browser to version 10.01, but today the base is already Opera 10.61 ( download ). However, questions about how to properly transfer the accumulated data from version to version all appear. However, as updated versions without extra zamorochek, described in the article: "New version browser Opera 10.10 - autoupdate program" . A variety of data that must be maintained, in order to then be able to recover in the article on installing or upgrading the version of the browser Opera 10.01 Final " . If you are not familiar with this article, some of it you'll learn how to transfer important data about bookmarks, RSS feeds, passwords, mail database, settings and contacts in the working version of the Opera. And it may be necessary, for example, after you reinstall your operating system.

But the interesting thing is that some people do roll back versions of the browser to an old example from 10.60 to 10.52 Opera. Moreover, all described in an article on transferring data works. However, another issue arose. Many, yes, including use for quick access to different sites several standard tools browser: bookmarks and express panel Opera.

But still one of the tools is a drop-down list that appears when you do click on the arrow to the right side of the address bar. Or, if you press the keys simultaneously "ALT + down arrow. In this list there are links that are entered manually into the address bar of your browser and queries that you enter, mistaking it with the search panel. Over time there appears as a link by which you start each day pass for easy access to Internet pages.

So, usually after you reinstall your browser to this list clean. The question is, how to save this list to then use it again or edit?

As it turned out, this list is, and changes in the file "typed_history.xml". You can find it in the folder: "C: \ Documents and Settings \ Admin \ Application Data \ Opera \ Opera", and then copy it to a folder with other stored data from the Opera House. By the way the folder "Admin" in the address you can be individual. Can you clarify, open the Start menu at the top of the block.

If you want the file "typed_history.xml" You can open and see what it inside. To edit this file is best to use a text editor WordPad, which by default built-in Windows. Please note that links there are recorded in blocks xml-code, and when cleaning is necessary to preserve xml-markup. To better understand how to edit the file "typed_history.xml" we suggest you read the article attached to the demonstration video.

As for me, the urgent need to save and edit the file there. He normally has a fixed number of records of links that are constantly updated. However, if you have the desire to preserve and transport it to the browser after you reinstall, then use the information in this article.

Video podcast - "Opera 10: Drop-down list of links" ( Download to your computer video in AVI format )

How to rename a group of files

In this situation I'm just recently encountered. As it turned out, this operation is extremely simple. It is possible to make both the means of the operating systems and using a free program. It may be necessary in order to then identify such a group of photos on a particular trip. After all, the camera names the files for the order of his policy prefix. A congresses for example in Egypt , you will have a lot of impressions about the various trips or days of rest, who want to select.

If you want to rename a group of files so that they have the same root name and numbering, it is simple.

It is necessary to open the folder with the files
Select the desired group of files
Click the right mouse button on the first or any file
In the context menu click on "Rename"
The name of the selected file is selected and we're changing the name to the point with the extension. If the file is called "DSCR213.jpg", then change the part of the "DSCR213", and ". Jpg" do not touch!
Click on "Enter" key


After a short wait we get a bunch of files with the new numbered names.

If you need to make changes to those names that already have, or add a prefix, it is better to use a small freeware program ReNamer ( download ). Working with her is also very simple.

Unpack the program and find the file "ReNamer.exe", who run
This opens, where you will see two working fields
Opens the folder with the files, highlight the desired group and "drag" them into the bottom window
Squeezes the left mouse button in the upper window of the program to call the window with the rules of changing the name
Setting rules: Insert - Insert a given text to the right place names (prefix, suffix, in a specific place, etc.), Delete - delete the names of the characters in a particular area, Remowe - Remove the specified characters zvyazki, Replace - replace specified characters ligament to another, Extension - replacement of the expansion, Serialize - setting the file number with the specified parameters.
After setting the rules zhmete "Add rule"
Squeezes "Rename"

All files will be renamed according to preset rules.

The only thing I could not find how to rename a group of files with very different names in the same type of numbering. Probably, if necessary, this should be done way described in the first part of the article. In general, as you see you can do a lot of operations related to mass rename files. What we are with you and will if need be used.

Video podcast - "How to rename a group of files in Windu"

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Video podcast - "How to mass rename files program ReNamer"

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