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 If you think your PC has been slowing down, maybe its time for a free diagnostic computer health scan to give you some idea of just what is going on. RegCure PRO is now out and they are offering a free online diagnostic scan. You can feel confident by the way because ParetoLogic is a certified Microsoft Partner. RegCure PRO is fully automated to help you get your PC back up to the speeds you fully expected from it when you purchased it! It cleans up old files and registry errors that significantly slow your PC down over time.

There have been excellent reviews on this particular software so we thought you would like to know that it is now released. The following excerpt below from ParetoLogic, a Microsoft software partner, explains some new features of this excellent PC speed optimizer utility. Its simple and easy to install and run.  The free demo below will let you know if there are issues with your PC that need clean up. The software is fully automated to fix those issues for you with one click. No computer knowledge is needed to run it!  (This software will NOT run on an Apple PC… it is designed for Microsoft Windows users only…)

Your chance to upgrade to RegCure Pro!

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Upgrade to RegCure Pro today and make your computer faster and more stable

Like RegCure, RegCure Pro is an easy-to-use way to boost your computer’s speed and performance. Featuring a suite of performance-enhancing tools, RegCure Pro thoroughly cleans your computer’s registry – and a whole lot more:

- Removes viruses and spyware
- Sweeps away confidential information and unwanted files
- Optimizes your computer’s memory
- Manages the hidden processes on your PC
- Fixes system errors and crashes

The best way to upgrade to RegCure Pro is with a free scan. This will help you determine the health level of your computer. After a scan, with just a click of a button, you can upgrade to RegCure Pro and get your PC back to running like new!

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Q. Why Does Your PC Freeze? Corruption errors within your registry keys, registry classes, and registry settings are the most common causes of the dreaded PC-freeze. Q. How Can You Stop It From Freezing? RegCure is just what the doctor ordered, keeping your registries clean, up-to-date, and organized – ensuring your PC apps are always running on perfect time.    THIS MONTH’S FREE TRIAL PROMOTION !! COMPARE IT WITH PC HEALTH ADVISOR

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Top Rated Accessory Software for iPod / iPhone / iPad and iTunes

Some of our readers have asked us to recommend a review of popular, reliable and user friendly software applications and services for expanding the power and use of your iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Especially as it relates to iTunes software and managing music to get the most out of your Apple products.  We have recently been provided with a short list of some excellent software from an email newsletter recently published over at Rockbridge Reviews. We have reprinted it here with their permission.

We hope you fine the information and links useful… especially to help you get the most out of your “i” investments!

 

 
 

 
Software Review:  iTunes / iPod Software
December, 2011
Greetings and a Happy Holiday Season from the staff at Rockbridge Downloads and Reviews.

In this Winter Edition of our newsletter we will focus on specialty software for use with your iPod, iPad or iPhone related to music storage and management.

A number of our customers have asked if we could research and recommend additional accessory software related to iTunes. We know that iTunes can be problematic because of its complexity and its focus on purchasing products exclusively from the Apple iTunes Store. Given the requests we have received to review select iTunes related software, we thought this newsletter issue would be perfect opportunity to do just that for the holidays.

In this holiday edition we are  focusing on some of the better software products available which we believe based on reader feedback can improve your overall experience when using your iPod, iPhone and iPad and other smart phones /devices.  

The links below will take you to the software vendors home pages where you can take advantage of any special discounts, free trials and more detailed information to help you make up your own mind if the software titles below might be of value to you or a friend…   Thanks for enrolling and being part of our registered member community. Be sure to stop by Rockbridge Downloads to take advantage of discount coupons on additional software titles.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays — staff at Rockbridge Software Services

 
 
 
 

 
iPod, iPad and iPhone Accessory Software
 

 

Media Widget

Transfer Your Music Seamlessly
MediaWidget is an easy to use iPhone & iPod transfer utility designed to help you get your iPod contents off of any iPhone & iPod and back into iTunes, or from your iTunes onto your iPod. This software is the quickest and easiest way to transfer all of your music, videos, photos, podcasts, and more from your iPod to your PC!  I  Now it also includes iPad  support !  

MediaWidget is an easy to use iPod utility designed to help you get more out of your iPod. Recover lost or missing music, backup and restore all of your iPod content, play music on your PC directly from your iPod, and that’s not all.

More Information / Developer’s Homepage



 

Stellar Phoenix iPod Data Recovery 

This software recovers damaged or deleted data from your corrupted or crashed iPod.

Key Features:

  • Recovers music files, video files, pod casts, audio books, graphic files and documents.
  • Quick recovery of deleted files – in perfect condition.
  • Restores the playlist in the same order as before recovery.
  • Compatible with all generations of iPod classic, iPod Mini, iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano and iPod Touch.
  • Universal Binary Application

 

Perfect Alternative to iTunes Software

Manage a movie / music library from 100 to 100,000+ audio/video files and playlists*; whether Rock, Classical, Audiobooks, or Podcasts; Movies, Home videos, or TV shows; whether they are located on your hard drive, CDs, or a network. Organize, browse, or search music by Genre, Artist, Year, Rating, etc., and never waste your time trying to find the files you know you have.

MediaMonkey is the movie and music organizer for our readers who are  serious music collectors.

More Information / Developer’s  Homepage


“Jail Break” Unlock features in your iPhone

These folks have designed a tutorial that absolutely any iPhone owner can use – regardless of technical background. You need absolutely no previous knowledge of these products to perform a “Jailbreak and Unlock” thanks to their excellent tutorial “How to unlock the iPhone” tutorial series which includes a support subscription that we think sets these folks apart from all others. Here is a link for INSTANT access to their home page below for more information.

Save HUNDREDS in roaming charges when you are out of country. Save THOUSANDS over the life of your phone by using the tips and tricks taught in this tutorial. Stop wasting your money by being tied in to one cell phone carrier and join the hundreds of thousands of users who have enjoyed the freedom of unlocking their iPhone.

More Information / Developer’s Homepage


You can find other reviews of excellent software products in the software category at Rockbridge Downloads and our sister publication Rockbridge Reviews. If you are not a registered member, feel free to do so on our website. Registration is free and we offer significant discounts on first release software from such top name vendors as Microsoft, Pareto Logic, Electronic Arts and many others…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

- Reprinted with permission from Rockbridge Reviews Newsletter

You can investigate and learn more details from the More Information / Developer’s Homepage links. There is also a reprint of an article submitted here at ZZ News and Reviews about Media Monkey as an iTunes alternative if you want to evaluate a more advanced and user friendly alternative to iTunes software for your Apple and Android devices!

Widows Registry CleanersIs your computer running too slow for your personality and patience? If so, then you will want to check out some of the useful comparison information in this review article:The Cure For Registry Malfunctionitis before seeking out a professional mental health provider! 

Most of the time computer slowdown and sluggishness is due to problems in your Windows registry, especially if you are still using a Microsoft operating system like XP or Vista.  Windows 7 does do a much better job of performing this type of care and feeding maintenance behind the scenes for you. However, if you are still on an Windows XP or 7 operating system you might want to learn a bit more about the benefits of keeping both your PC Registry and your hard drive maintained properly with low cost automated cleanup software. Learn more about what the Windows PC Registry does and why in fact you need to be concerned about its health as well in this recent FAQ article associated with PC Health Advisor…  this is a super utility that does a great job of pinpointing what parts of your PC system need clean up and optimization to make it run faster…  !  

There are many products on the internet that claim to do these services for you. Some are not worth even the few dollars they charge for their products. Many however are exceptional.You should always do some comparison shopping and find out more about PC utilities and compare for more in depth information.

 

Registry Cleaner Reviews – Registry Repair Made Easy!

The best registry cleaner software programs are designed specifically to speed up your PC and stop error messages. They do this by scanning the Windows registry and removing broken or obsolete registry entries.

This article is aimed at providing you information in a registry cleaner review so that you can make an informed decision when deciding on which registry repair tool tol use.

The registry is an important part of your PC, and you should only use the best products when dealing with it. (Failure to follow directions by removing registry keys without knowing what you are doing can cause your computer to fail on boot up. Always make a backup BEFORE using any PC registry cleaner for the first time.)

Registry cleaners are a great maintenance tool for your PC. The registry is like the central nervous system of your PC, and problems with the registry can bring even the most robust computer to its knees. Even small registry errors can cause your PC to stop running normally.

About 99% of the time, the reason that computer performance decreases and errors become more prevalent is because of software not hardware problems. That is, problems arising from your operating system (i.e. Windows) and all the programs that are installed on your computer. The remaining 1% of the time, it’s due to a malfunctioning part of your hardware.

Cleaning and optimizing the Windows registry is a good place to start. For more information about what the registry is and how and why it should be cleaned, see our Registry Repair FAQ.

However, computer errors and poor performance can also be the result of a number of other issues including a fragmented hard drive, too many junk files and unnecessary programs running in the background.

ALL IN ONE SOLUTIONS:  We have found that an all-in-one suite of tools like PC Health Advisor which addresses all these problem-areas costs virtually the same as a ‘normal’ registry cleaner is a great value.

STAND ALONE SOLUTIONS: However for specialty work in your registry, products like RegCure are superior.  Both “all-in-one” and “Stand Alone” work great but one is more focused on a particular area of your PC’s health than the other. There are usually additional benefits to this. More in depth diagnosis and clean up for one.

Note: If you’re sure you only want a simple registry cleaner, consult our review below for help finding the right one.

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Registry Cleaner Review: Registry Repair

The best registry cleaner software programs are designed specifically to speed up your PC and stop error messages. They do this by scanning the Windows registry and removing broken or obsolete registry entries.

This article is aimed at providing a best registry cleaner review so that you can make an informed decision when deciding on which registry repair tool you will use. The registry is an important part of your PC, and you should only use the best products when dealing with it. (Failure to follow directions by removing registry keys without knowing what you are doing can cause your computer to fail on boot up. Always make a backup BEFORE using any PC registry cleaner for the first time.)

Registry cleaners are a great maintenance tool for your PC. The registry is like the central nervous system of your PC, and problems with the registry can bring even the most robust computer to its knees. Even small registry errors can cause your PC to stop running normally.

About 99% of the time, the reason that computer performance decreases and errors become more prevalent over time is because of software-related issues. That is, problems arising from your operating system (i.e. Windows) and the programs that are installed on your computer. The remaining 1% of the time, it’s due to a malfunctioning part of your hardware.

Cleaning and optimizing the Windows registry is a good place to start. For more information about what the registry is and how and why it should be cleaned, see this Registry Repair FAQ.

However, computer errors and poor performance can also be the result of a number of other issues including a fragmented hard drive, too many junk files and unnecessary programs running in the background.

We have found that an all-in-one suite of tools like PC Health Advisor which addresses all these problem-areas and yet costs virtually the same as a ‘normal’ registry cleaner is a great value.

Note: If you’re sure you only want a simple registry cleaner, consult our review below for help finding the right one.

 

Make Your PC Run Like New Again With PC Health Advisor

PC Health Advisor

PC Health Advisor is a Comprehensive Suite of Tools That:

  • Cleans and Optimizes the Windows Registry
  • Fixes & Prevents Errors
  • Cleans Up Clutter by Removing Junk Files
  • Eliminates Malware & Spyware
  • Costs a Fraction of What a Repair Shop Does + Try It Free!

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Registry Repair Software

RegCure5 Stars

RegCure is a registry scanner and repair tool designed by ParetoLogic Inc. It is ranked # 1… why?

Because of it’s quick and comprehensive scanning and repair process, RegCure is one of the most popular registry cleaners in use today. And it is arguably one of the more effective registry cleaners currently on the market.

Free Demo Download >>
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Registry Easy5 Stars

RegistryEasy flies somewhat “under the radar”, not quite as widely used as some of the other registry cleaners although it has been downloaded by thousands of people and is very capable aswell.

RegistryEasy isn’t watered down with a bunch of bells and whistles, so it relies on it’s rock-solid registry editor & cleaner.

Free Demo Download >>
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RegGenie4 Stars

RegGenie has quickly become one of the most popular registry cleaning and PC-Optimization utilities on the market.

Although there are a number of factors that have helped drive its popularity; its dead simple interface, its comprehensive optimization features and its ability to virtually automate the entire cleanup process – It is RegGenie‘s ability to produce results that has really set it apart…

 

RegiGenie Website >>



Registry Mechanic4 Stars

Registry Mechanic is designed by PC Tools, which also makes a host of other computer-related software, including anti-malware/spyware and antivirus programs.

They claim to have over 60 million downloads, mostly on sites like CNET and Download.com.

 

Full Registry Mechanic Review >>
Registry Mechanic Website >>




Error Nuker3 Stars

Error Nuker is another relatively well known registry repair utilities. It’s been available online for years and runs on Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP and Vista.

Error Nuker and it’s sister programs Pop-Up Nuker, Spam Nuker, and Spyware Nuker have all enjoyed decent success in their respective markets.

Full Error Nuker Review >>
Error Nuker Website >>


 

ErrorFix3 Stars

A relative newcomer to the PC registry cleaning market, the ErrorFix software (sometimes referred to as ErrorFixAdvanced) offers a well-rounded, albeit somewhat limited registry cleaning program.

ErrorFix is designed to run on Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP and Vista.

Full ErrorFix Review >>
ErrorFix Website >>

 

 

Registry Fix3 Stars

Registry Fix
is another popular registry repair and PC optimization program.

Released in 2004, Registry Fix has been used by millions of people.

One reason for its widespread use is its ability to fix others flaws in your PC in addition to repairing the registry.

Full Registry Fix Review >>
Registry Fix Website >>

 

RegDefense

4 Stars

RegDefense
is a relatively new entry in the registry cleaning market. Xionix, the company that designed RegDefense, has been releasing updated editions every year since it first launched in 2007.

The current installment offers deep registry scanning, full automatic registry backup and registry defrag and compression.

Full RegDefense Review >>
RegDefense Website >>

 

Registry Smart2 Stars

Registry Smart is a slightly lesser-known and fairly basic registry cleaner. It claims to scan your registry in 2 minutes or less and fix all the major issues your anti-virus can’t fix.

To back up its claims Registry Smart comes with a 30 day money-back guarantee.

Full Registry Smart Review >>
Registry Smart Website >>


The Best Registry Cleaner – Which Features to Look For

Even the best and fastest of computers inevitably slow down. Over time, they get bogged down from an accumulation of old programs and files as well as obsolete entries in the Windows registry. This slows them down, just like a car that hasn’t had an oil change for too long.

The Windows registry acts like your computer’s index, storing settings and other information about all the programs running on your PC. So when programs are installed and uninstalled and files are created, moved and deleted, this registry becomes filled with obsolete information which slows your PC down as it has to search through increasing amounts of useless information to find what it needs.

Thankfully, a little piece of software known as a registry cleaner can help clean it up and get your PC back up to speed. With the help of our comprehensive reviews you should be able to find the best registry cleaner to suit your needs.

Using a registry cleaner digs all those bits and pieces out of your registry. Having all that extra detritus in your registry slows the start-up speed, and the processing speed. That’s why it is important to use the best registry cleaner that you can find to ensure none of it is left behind. Our helpful guides and program reviews are designed to help you get the most effective software for your money.

The question is then, what makes the best registry cleaner. The first thing to look for is one that is easy to use.The last thing you want is some piece of software that takes a computer science degree to use. So you want to find something that is very easy to use, with simple navigation and a clean interface. What you want is a registry cleaner that is designed for the average computer user, so that virtually all you have to do is push the scan button and let it do the rest.

The best registry cleaners not only clear out your registry, they should also include a feature to disable unnecessary programs that start automatically when you start your computer. These sap valuable memory and processor resources. These programs are often installed without your knowledge when you install other programs or when downloading certain programs from the Internet.

Another feature that the best registry cleaner should have is an up-to-date database for your registry. Additionally, a good program should allow you to backup your registry before errors are repaired so that you can restore to a previous point in case there are any issues (though this is rare). Thankfully, this feature is standard with most registry software.

Consult our various guides and reviews for more help on cleaning and optimizing your PC for performance like when you first bought it.

 

Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7

Making sure the registry cleaner you get is compatible with your version of Windows.

Every computer, no matter how fast it starts out, eventually slows down. Part of that slow down is because a part of every Windows-based operating system called the Windows registry gets filled with all kinds of junk. It doesn’t matter if the computer is running Windows 7 or Windows XP, it’s still going to happen. If you have a computer that runs Windows, then you need to make sure that you have a good registry cleaner that’s compatible with your version whether it’s XP, Vista or Windows 7.

Every so often Windows comes out with a new operating system. Currently, the newest operating system is Windows 7, which took over from Windows Vista. Each version has its own quirks and personality. Newer operating systems require updated registry cleaner software. This is because Windows 7 has features and options that didn’t exist when Windows XP came out. Thus, an outdated cleaner for Windows XP just won’t be able to get everything on a new operating system.

Using registry optimization software that isn’t certified for the latest version of Windows can result in an ineffective repair process, leaving your computer vulnerable to errors and poor performance. Or worse, it could erase something that is necessary for the computer to run causing serious issues.

A registry is the part of the Windows operating system (whether you have XP, Vista or 7) that organizes and catalogs all your computer’s functions and processes. It’s kind of like your PC’s central database. Every program that gets added or removed makes some change to the registry. When a program gets removed it can leave some of that stuff behind, and those program fragments clog the registry up, slowing down how quickly the registry can manage your computer’s tasks, and how quickly the system starts up.

It’s like the engine in your car. If sludge starts to clog the fuel injector ports, then less gas can get in, which slows down how fast you car will start up or go. A Windows XP registry cleaner gets rid of all those fragments and bits of information, allowing everything to flow quickly again. Likewise, one that has been updated to run on Windows Vista or Windows 7 will do the job effectively for that operating system.

If you run any version of Windows on your computer and you have been noticing a decrease in performance or an increase in errors and crashes, you should check into a good registry cleaner.

 

 

Many people have become totally frustrated with the overhead and unnecessary complexity of Apple iTunes software.  While iTunes does a good job connecting customers to the Apple iTunes Store, it is restricted in its ability to organize and manage music files on your PC which are not related to iTune store purchases! Like burned CDs and other downloaded music and videos from various other vendors and sources regardless of where the files came from.

We have written articles in the past assisting our readers that have had problems installing or uninstalling itunes.  Over the course of this year several of our almost 3,000 subscribers have asked if we could do review or recommend a good alternative to iTunes that would do a much better job of moving any music file from their PC on to their iPod, iPhone, iPad and visa versa.

We did some research and found that MediaMonkey (MM) turns out to be the 3rd most popular media file manager software behind Apple’s iTunes (of course) and the stock pc Windows Media Player (no iPod support).  The really cool thing we like about MM software as an alternative to iTunes and Windows Media Player is that it interfaces and syncs with iPods, iPhones, iPad and even the Android!  AND… This is important…!  They are also vendor neutral (not tied to Apple or anyone else) and are working to provide a media management solution for ALL smart devices over time independent of operating system and device manufacturer!

In our opinion this is clearly one of the better and more popular alternatives to iTunes out there. It allows you to sync music files with your iPhone, iPod or iPad and as we said even the Android. What’s also nice is that they have both a FREE VERSION and a GOLD VERSION you can download.

Get MediaMonkey

MediaMonkey

  • Organize music and edit tags in your audio library with a powerful, intuitive interface.
  • Automatically lookup and tag Album Art and other metadata.
  • Manage 50,000+ files in your music collection without bogging down.
  • Manage all genres of audio: Rock, Classical, Audiobooks, Comedy, Podcasts, etc.
  • Play MP3s and other audio formats, and never again worry about varying volume.
  • Record CDs and convert MP3s, M4A, OGG, FLAC and WMA files etc. into other formats.
  • Create playlists and let Auto-DJ & Party Mode take care of your party.
  • Sync iPhones, iPods, & MP3 players, converting & leveling tracks on-the-fly.
  • Plus much more…

So… if you are looking for a very good alternative to iTunes, its certainly worth checking out MM’s free version and see first hand if it will do what you will need it to do…!  Also at the same time, the gold version is also reasonably priced below $20 the last we checked which is not bad. Regardless, if you are fed up and frustrated with iTunes and you are looking for a very good alternative to iTunes which also syncs to your iPod, iPhone, iPad or Android you will want to at least check this product out and evaluate it.

Have you ever been frustrated when your software icons get screwed up on your desktop from changing screen resolutions and you have to try to remember what order you like them in? This is especially common on laptops when you switch from a display to your laptop screen.

Now there is a free application that remembers where your desktop icons are on your desktop and restores them with one click! You can find it at Rockbridge Downloads in their freeware area. Its a very small program to download that works great. It remembers a snapshot of your icon location and automatically reshuffles the icons so they move back to the places you are used to finding them.

It is a free download for Windows based PCs simply register on the Rockbridge website and you can download it for free.

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