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November Reading List

Here are some of the articles I have been going through recently: 16 Open-source Tools Testers Should Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving Thanks to some super intelligent softwares and applications that we can get complex testing processes done in minutes utilizing the amazing functionalities they offer. It is only because of these tools that testers can get their testing process done with ease and rest assured of the working of websites and web applications.... Best air-purifying houseplants, according to NASA Next time you’re cruising Amazon for an air purifier, consider heading to your local nursery instead. .. This new Brooklyn-based company is making some of the best watches you can buy for under $100 This All-In-One System Rescue Toolkit Automatically Repairs Your PC The Lite version dials some of those tools back and makes the scan and repair process automatic, so you can use the toolkit, walk away and grab a bite to eat, and, hopefully, come back to a re...

[Vista] Delete files using Disk Cleanup utility

Do you know whenever a program crashes in Windows Vista OS, it stores some 100 MB of system information on your hard drive, so that it can send to Microsoft to tell them why customers are unsatisfied with their product? One can only imagine the amount of data Microsoft’s servers have to handle! However, there is a built-in utility (Disk Cleanup) that allows you to free your system from unnecessary files, creating some extra space, and making the computer a bit faster. It removes temporary files, empties the Recycle Bin, and removes a variety of system files and other items that you no longer need. Disk Cleanup can be found in the Start Menu by going to Accessories -> System Tools. Alternatively, you can always use the search box and type the word "disk". In the Disk Cleanup Options dialog box, choose whether you want to clean up your own files only or all of the files (i.e. for all users) on the computer. In the Disk Cleanup: Drive Selection dialog box appears, select the ...