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Computer: Wipedisk from Gaijin. Overwrites (deletes, 'wipes') hard disk, memory sticks etc. 14 different methods possible. Also has a program for deletion of files (Wipefile). Website in German.
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Computer: Circumvent unwanted error messages in Vista and XP with 'Unlocker' (get from Download.com).
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Computer: Portable Freeware Collection. Similar functions as Portable Apps.
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Computer: Spybot Search & Destroy. Find and delete malware. Useful.
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Computer: Bandwithplace.com: Free Internet speed test: DL Speed: ~2.6 megabits/sec = ~320 kilobytes/sec]. Speedtest.net: Free broadband speed test with servers located all over the world [DL Speed ~ 2879 kb/s; UL Speed: ~450 kb/s]
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Art: Olafur Eliasson (b. 1967), Take Your Time: MoMA and P.S. 1, NYC, April 20 - June 30, 2008. Danish-Icelandic artist. Works a lot with light and mirrors. Intriguing.
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