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Edit menu.lst From Windows

TK — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:19:08 +0000

If you want to try and edit your Ubuntu linux files from Windows, such as menu.lst you can try using Ext2Read to view your ext2/ext3/ext4 partitions and save files onto Windows. This handy little program (no install needed) read my Ubuntu partition just fine from Windows 7 64bit install. I’m using the latest Ubuntu so I am also using Grub 2, which uses the grub.cfg file. I was able to access any file I needed. Keep in mind, this doesn’t ‘mount’ the drive, it simply let’s you view and save files. Any questions, feel free to ask in the comments section below.

News about PC Gaming Reviews issue #4

TK — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 03:44:10 +0000

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TK — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:43:44 +0000

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UXTheme Multi-patcher: Patch More Windows Versions

TK — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:34:23 +0000

With this updated UXTheme Multi-patcher, you can replace the uxtheme files and start using custom Visual Styles for your system. Here are the supported versions from the Softpedia website; This program will patch your theme engine files so you can use any 3rd party visual style on the following operating systems (non-beta releases only): · Windows XP x86 Editions (up to Service Pack 3) · Windows XP x64 Editions (up to Service Pack 2) · Windows Server 2003 x86 and x64 Editions (up to Service Pack 2) · Windows Vista x86 and x64 Editions (up to Service Pack 2) · Windows Server 2008 x86 and x64 Editions (up to Service Pack 2) · Windows 7 x86 and x64 Editions Download Uxtheme Multi-patcher 7.1 Free

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TK — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:43:07 +0000

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Surf the Web In-Game

TK — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:20:38 +0000

With PLAYXPERT, created by former Xfire users, you can download a variety of widgets that work seamlessly with the games that are supported. The widgets include a web browser, TeamSpeak, Diagnostics Tool and more. They even have a Twitter widget in case you want to brag to the world about how many frags you’re getting!

Winamp Surround Sound 5.1 Speaker Plugin

TK — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:23:50 +0000

With the VL Sound 5.1 Winamp plug-in for Windows 7 and Vista you can get your surround sound 5.1 speaker setup working perfectly. All the other plug-ins I tried made the sound terrible, or you had to pay for them. This is completely free and actually makes the sound BETTER. Don’t waste your time with the others. VL Sound 5.1

Convert animated GIF to animated PNG

TK — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:54:19 +0000

Here is a quote directly from their website:

gif2apng is a simple command-line program that converts GIF animations into Animated PNG format. It disproves the common misconception that APNG files must be huge, as it actually creates APNG files smaller than the original GIF files. The program is very easy to use.

Simply drag and drop the desired .gif ‘onto’ the .exe and it will automatically convert the file into the same directory.

Check and download updates for your PC

TK — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:52:53 +0000

With this handy little tool from FileHippo.com you can check and then download updates for software that is currently installed on your PC. The small program scans your computer for installed software and then brings up a website with links to the newest versions. With a few clicks you can have the latest upgrades for your Windows machine that is running Vista, XP, 2003, 2000, ME or 98.

Patch Windows XP SP3 to use StyleXP Visual Styles

TK — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:24:39 +0000

With this patch you will be able to skin your Windows XP SP3 system without the use of third party software such as WindowBlinds or Style XP, but you will be able to use Style XP themes. This makes for much faster boot-up times and less resource usage, plus it’s FREE and legal.

Obviously, what you do to your own computer is your own fault. Make sure you’re running Windows XP SP3. The PC I am using has Windows XP Home SP3 and I had no problems what so ever. I have NOT tested this with SP2 so I don’t know if it works or not. (Yes, even though it says SP2 on the above image.) There’s a comment on the link below about it working with SP2, if anyone else can confirm this in my comments it would be much appreciated.

You can download UXTender from here: UXTender 1.3

Update: Check out our latest post for a UXTheme patch that will work with more versions of Windows.