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StartupSelector Saves and Swaps Your Windows Startup Configuration

Windows: StartupSelector is a simple application for saving your Windows startup configuration and swapping it with previous backups for customizable startup configurations on the fly.

After installing StartupSelector you can do two things: save your current startup configuration or restore a previous backup. Whether you want to see if radical changes to your startup configuration actually make a difference in your boot time or you routinely switch between what applications you need to access ..read more

Current Crop of E-Readers Compared: iPad vs. the Rest

Developer and blogger Darren Beckett rounds up a crop of five e-readers and gives them a short price and feature comparison with the newly released iPad—and rolled the results into an eye-friendly infographic.

(Click the image above for a closer look.)

We may have our problems with the iPad, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t interested in buying it. This comparison pits the iPad against other similar devices, highlighting price, screen size and type, ..read more

Create a New Text File in Finder with One Click [Downloads]

Mac only: One convenient Windows feature missing in OS X is the ability to quickly create a new text file in the current folder. By simply dragging a small Applescript-turned-application to Finder’s toolbar, this dream quickly becomes reality.

There are any number of reasons you’d need a quick text file in the working folder—if you’re working with icons, testing a new file-based tweak, or just need to make an immediate note—the ..read more

Over time, Windows loses stability. If you keep a computer for more than two years, at some point you’re going to have to bite the bullet and reinstall Windows from scratch. But contrary to popular belief, you won’t have to reformat your hard drive (with one exception, discussed below). The bad stuff you need to get rid of is all in your Windows folder.

Before you begin, gather your Windows and application CD-ROMs. Back up your data files (just to be ..read more