RichoSoft Software and Services

Free Licensed Software Every Day for our Visitors

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:56:38 +0000

FREE licensed software every day in association with Giveaway of the Day.
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Free Software for Schools and Kids

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:59:20 +0000

Alphabettie Software,

is Free Software for Schools and Kids to help them learn, in a fun and intuitive way.

The software uses animated characters to aid the learning process, and creates an interactive learning platform...
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TELL the ultimate computer word game

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:01:26 +0000

TELL is a computer word game to aid learning English, and help learn spelling English words, it's fun and challenging too!

You can choose from 4 difficulties, from Easy (5 letter words) to Very Hard (8 letter words).

Each game consists of 10 words to solve one after the other, and you get up to 18 tries to get it right.
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OCSS - MyOpera Community - Personal Page Customiser Software.

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:03:06 +0000

What is OCSS? OCSS is a Theme Creator designed for users of MyOpera.com. It can create custom themes, and generate the required user.css file to apply the theme to their blog, about page and other pages on MyOpera.com.
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Wep Key Creator New Version 2.0.2

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:05:02 +0000

Wep Key Creator, will create a valid 64, 128 or 256 Bit Hex Wep Key from a word or phrase you select. You can then copy and paste the key directly into your wireless router, connection profile etc.
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Log Off Panel NEW Version 2.0.1

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:05:59 +0000

Log Off Panel is an alternative way to Turn Off your Computer, Log Off, Restart or Hibernate.

It can run minimised to the system tray, or on your desktop.

You can even have it start in the system tray every time you start windows.
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NEW!! FREE SetUp Monitor V 3.0.3

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:06:48 +0000

Monitors your system for running setups or installs and pops up a message to check if you have created a Restore Point before the installation. Then goes back into the background whilst the setup finishes and starts monitoring again.
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Free Download Manager (RichoSoft Version)

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:07:58 +0000

Increase your download speed and resume broken downloads

Free Download Manager accelerates downloads by splitting files into sections and then downloading them simultaneously.

As a result download speed increases up to 600%, or even more!
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FREE RSSFeeder

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:09:41 +0000

What is RSSFeeder? RSSfeeder does all the hard work in creating the xml file for your RSS Feed on your web site or blog. You simply follow the prompts to enter the stories for your feed, and RSSFeeder will then show you previews and create the xml file for you. When you want to update your feed simply load the project file add/delete/edit items and re-create your xml file.
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A Beginners Guide to the Windows Registry

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:11:16 +0000

You must have heard about the Windows Registry.
Many of us use Registry without even knowing exactly how it works.
In this article we explore the Windows Registry, with the discussion being limited only to Windows XP.

What is the Registry?
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Keeping your computer secure

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:12:09 +0000

Nowadays more and more people are using their computers for all kinds of communication, Internet, Social Networks, Banking, Shopping, Chatting and live video and phone calls. But the more we do, the more risk becomes from hackers, and attackers.
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Think you have some Malware that your security software hasnt found?

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:12:52 +0000

It can happen, Security software, although good at protecting you, sometimes does not identify all malware (Spyware, Adware, Keyloggers and phishes). This can be for several reasons, but if you think it has happened, or just to be doubly sure that your PC is clean, there is a FREE version...
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Windows XP Tips and Tricks

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:13:47 +0000

Speed up the Start Menu
The default speed of the Start Menu is pretty slow, but you can fix that by editing a Registry Key. Fire up the Registry Editor by clicking Start>Run and type in regedit and [Enter] and navigate to the following key:....
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Stop Windows Messenger from Auto-Starting

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:14:40 +0000

If you're not a big fan of Windows Messenger, you can use the tip "Add/Remove optional features of Windows XP" above to remove it, or simply delete the following Registry Key:...
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How to display the Hibernate Option on the Logoff Panel.

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:15:24 +0000

When you log off you normally get:

Simply press the Shift key whilst this is displayed and you get this:

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Open Command Window Here

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:18:22 +0000

This PowerToy from Microsoft adds an "Open Command Window Here" context menu option on file system folders, giving you a quick way to open a command window (cmd.exe) atarting in the selected folder.
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Image Resizer

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:19:08 +0000

This PowerToy from Microsoft enables you to resize one or many image files with a right-click. On the file(s).
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Message Box before Log-In in XP

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:19:55 +0000

To add the displaying of a message box in XP that pops up before the Log-In screen do the following:

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Windows XP Notepad Hidden Trick/Bug

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:20:42 +0000

Try this little hidden and secret trick which reveals a sort of easter egg or bug by using Notepad.

Open Notepad by clicking on Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Notepad...
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Increase your Internet connection speed

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:21:27 +0000

Log on to Windows as Administrator.

Run the Group Policy editor by clicking Start>Run then type in gpedit.msc and press Enter.

In the left pane, Click the + beside Administrative Templates to open the node.....
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Changing the Support Info Text and Image in System Panel

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:23:04 +0000

Changing the Support Info and Computer Manufacturer and Model

Navigate to the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 folder on your PC.
Search for a file called oeminfo.ini in there.
(If the file does not exist then create a new one in Notepad.)
Double click this file, and it should open up in notepad.
Here's something like what it should look like:..

How to put a Facebook Like or Recommend button on your web site or blog.

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:26:08 +0000

Want to know how to put a Facebook Like or Recommend button on your pages, you can get the code here..
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Shortened URLs - Good or Bad?

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:29:40 +0000

First of all for those of you that do not know what a shortened URL is, here's a quick explanation.

A shortened URL allows users to shorten, share, and often track links (web addresses). Reducing the URL length makes sharing easier. For example the shortened link http://bit.ly/steverblog would actually take you to my blog on MyOpera at http://my.opera.com/SteveRiches/blog/, and http://bit.ly/b3hHHs would actually take you to one of my web sites http://www.richosoft.co.uk/.
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Win a brand new Mini

Steve Riches — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:31:02 +0000

To be entered to win a fantastic mini, all you have to do is ....

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RSSFeeder Pro - Coming Soon...

Steve Riches — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:21:19 +0000

Pro Version of RSSFeeder. One of the features is FTP upload directly from the RSSFeeder program to automatically post your feed to your web site, there will be more added features too.
Check back here again for further details.

FREE Tools for your Web Site or Blog

Steve Riches — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:07:22 +0000

Register for FREE Membership and get our Tools Free.

First tool on offer is a Mini MP3 player which you can customise, and provide background music or intro for your page.
The music file can be on any server so you do not have to upload it to your site.

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New Useful Articles from RichoSoft.

Steve Riches — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:15:56 +0000

We look at subjects such as PC Security, Tips and Tricks, Short URLs, Tweeks, Registry & much more..

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Things you should now about the New facebook Profile

Steve Riches — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:20:08 +0000

Facebook have introduced a new profile page. Once you choose to use it you cannot go back to the old profile. The new design allows users to some new ways to express themselves and change the way others see them.

The new profile doesnt throw up any new security or privacy issues, but one privacy issue has gotten worse.

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The new HTML5 and CSS3

Steve Riches — Fri, 28 Jan 2010 20:22:39 +0000

We provide a FREE guide to using some of the new HTML5 and CSS3 elements, in a multi-part series.

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How to remember many strong passwords

Steve Riches — Sun, 23 Jan 2010 20:25:03 +0000

We all use the Internet more and more, and now regularly visit many sites that require a password. But how do you remember so many different passwords as it is best to set a different password for each site?
You can do this effectively by..

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Five Tips for speeding up a slow PC

Steve Riches — Sun, 23 Jan 2010 20:27:15 +0000

We have all had the problem that as your PC gets older and you install more and more programs your PC gets slower and slower. So what can you do to speed it up again? Here are five things that you can do..

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Strong Passwords

Steve Riches — Sun, 12 Jun 2010 17:17:44 +0000

New Facebook Profile

Steve Riches — Sun, 12 Jun 2010 17:19:35 +0000

HTML5 and CSS3

Steve Riches — Sun, 12 Jun 2010 17:20:55 +0000

Get ready theres some new kids on the block!

HTML5 and CSS3 are going to change the way web sites are built and viewed. They will also make the web more accessible for people, search engines, computers, phones and more.

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IPV6 Day

Steve Riches — Sun, 12 Jun 2010 17:21:58 +0000

Are you ready for IPV6 Day.

World IPv6 day, scheduled for 8 June 2011, is a global test of IPv6.

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NEW Members Area

Steve Riches — Sun, 12 Jun 2010 17:24:48 +0000

Here you will find resources, Tools, Tips & Tricks to enhance the content on your Web Site or Blog and other items that are for members only. Whether you are a beginner or advanced site builder you will hopefully find one or more item that is useful for you.

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NEW On-line Tools

Steve Riches — Sun, 12 Jun 2010 17:25:52 +0000

Here are some useful online tools that we have found that may be of use to you.

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