Posted: March 24th, 2011
Dear users,
Judy here has kindly asked me to tell you a bit about ourselves and about our future plans.
So first, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your precious
feedback and valuable insights: Thanks to your input we were able to further
improve our product line. That means a lot to us.
So, to keep bringing you awesome software products, we have
recently developed & deployed a new feedback system that helps
us collect your feedback in real time.
Second, we are now in a process of releasing an important new
update to Captain Optimizer which will further improve the scanning
process and increase the effectiveness of the software. The update
allows Captain Optimizer to immediately detect and fix unwanted settings
and definitions that slow down your Internet connection and PC
- Helping you enjoy a much smoother browsing experience.
Third, we are on the verge of releasing the much-anticipated Seniorama™ ,
an exciting new software application for the elderly. Seniorama makes the
entire PC experience accessible to “PC-phobic” individuals (mostly seniors
who find the entire computer experience frustrating and hard). Get it for your
folks, uncles/aunts and anyone you care about, that can’t enjoy a standard computer.
So stay tuned. Launch is coming sooner than you think.
Thank you once again for your support and advice. We’ll keep doing our
best to bring you great software products.
Best,
Eran Yessodi,
CEO
Softarama Ltd.
Made for People
Posted: March 22nd, 2011
Online, there are plenty of simple things you can do to stop identity thieves in their tracks. Most of these are simple, common-sense steps.
When you select your passwords for websites that could give up your information, such as your bank, your school, or your email, choose something that nobody could guess. Pets’ names are notorious obvious, and far too easy for a potential thief to figure out. Choose something obscure, and don’t use the same password for every account.
Change you password frequently on highly sensitive accounts, such as your online bank account.
When you go online, your information is saved at almost every website you visit. This is why it’s a smart investment to use protective software. These software programs, such as Privacy Sentinel, prevent websites from saving and storing your information.
If you can, avoid typing in sensitive information while using computers at schools, libraries and coffee shops. It’s very easy for an identity thief to put keystroke-tracking software on these computers without anybody noticing. Once the person puts in their information, the thief has it on record, and can use it for themselves.
Consider creating a free email account that you use specifically for sensitive information. This way, if somebody happens to see you accessing your regular email in public, they won’t be able to find your financial information.
For more information on how to clean online traces click here.
In my next post, I’ll share some tips for staying safe from identity theft while offline.
Posted: March 21st, 2011
We all hear the words “identity theft” these days, in the news and online. What exactly does it mean? The simplest definition is a person stealing another person’s information…their Social Security number, their bank account information, their credit card number…and using that information to make purchases.
Identity theft is getting so much publicity lately because it’s on the rise. New technology has given thieves new ways to steal information. Many of these ways are so subtle and sneaky that you don’t realize you’ve been robbed until it’s too late. This means that by the time most people realize they’ve been robbed; the thieves have made their purchases and already stopped using the information. This makes them extremely hard to trace or to arrest.
For an example of how easy it is to steal somebody’s identity, consider how often you enter personal information online. If your wireless internet connection isn’t secured by a password or code, it’s frighteningly easy for thieves to access your connection and see everything you type.
This is one reason why using public computers, such as those in a coffee shop, library or school, can be so risky. A good practice is to never use sensitive information on a shared computer. It’s very easy for a thief to put a keystroke-tracking program onto a computer, without the knowledge of the business where the computer’s located. Keep your banking and other sensitive transactions to your home computer, using a secured connection.
How can you possibly protect yourself? In my next blog, I’ll give you some simple tips for avoiding identity theft.
Posted: March 19th, 2011
DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library Files. They’re called “library” files because they contain functions that many other files can “borrow” whenever they’re needed. Programmers long ago realized this was a more efficient way to design systems, instead of putting these functions into every program that might need them.
For an example, a DLL file might contain functions that help with fonts or graphics. Since a lot of different programs deal with typing and graphics, many different programs might need these functions. DLL files can be used by more than one program at the same time.
Computers usually have thousands of these files, and there can be problems with compatibility.
This sometimes happens because manufacturers have adjusted and tweaked them over the years, leaving these files as a possible source of incompatibility and confusion.
DLL errors sometimes occur after uninstalling an old program or installing a new one. This can corrupt or fragment an old DLL, or bring in an incompatible new version. This is a source of much confusion and frustration, but it doesn’t have to be. Thankfully, there are applications available which can scan for these errors. They can also identify and fix most errors if they’re present, allowing your computer to run faster and more efficiently.
Uninstalling and installing programs is just one possible source of DLL confusion. In my next post, I’ll talk about the five most common DLL errors people encounter, and how to fix them when they occur.
Posted: March 14th, 2011
The three most common registry errors include Obsolete Entries, Slow Registry Access, and Invalid File Extensions. On this post I’m going to talk about obsolete entries – what are they? How do they affect the PC’s performance? And finally – What can we do about it..?
Think of the registry as a filter where data about options and settings accumulates. Some of the data is essential. Others are entries which may not have been uninstalled with the programs that brought them into the system. When you uninstall programs and install new ones, entries in the registry do not get deleted and the presence of these old files slows down the performance of your PC.
A few of them can even be harmful, as they come in conflict with vital files that are necessary for the OS. This may cause the entire system to crash.
Even if your computer is new and there are not any visible errors, you still need to check and clean the registry. If you won’t maintain the cleanliness of your registry by running scans on a regular basis, errors will slowly but surely accumulate, making your computer run slower and can eventually cause your OS severe problems.
Registry cleaners are meant to help you maintain your PC’s health and stability by removing these unwanted files. A clean registry leads to a healthy system.
Registry Commander safely cleans fixes and optimizes the Windows registry while backing up all changes for future recovery. It is built on award-winning technology and has over 3.7 million downloads.
Till the next time,
Judy,
Softarama Team.
Posted: November 28th, 2010
Internet users keep hearing about cookies all the time.
In case you’ve started drooling over your grandma’s cookies- this is just the post for you…
So, what are cookies?
For faster loading time the system and internet browsers store a lot of information so we won’t have to bother to retype it time and again. Cookies are temporary files which store all internet related information, i.e. websites visited, images viewed, data downloaded. All such information is cached on your hard drive. Next time you visit the same site, you do not have to repeatedly download the data.
The recently visited site URLs are stored in the address bar of the Internet Browser (usually Internet Explorer). Keywords typed on the search engines are also saved for our convenience. History stores all the recently opened documents and files. Windows Temporary folder saves temporary files. All this is for our convenience, but can prove to be harmful if the same information is passed on to someone else.
One should be more careful when multiple users share the same computer. The traces of activities can be tracked down more easily in such a scenario. This can be fatal if delicate and sensitive information becomes accessible.
The solution
Privacy Sentinel helps in erasing all the evidence of computer and Internet related activities. Internet history, the history of applications and documents used, the recent data accessed, URLs in the address toolbars, and deleted files in Recycle Bin are some very important traces that Privacy Sentinel permanently eliminates from the system. In that process you also free hard drive space.
Privacy Sentinel does a dual job of maintaining system and user privacy and freeing some space on the hard disk. In a few simple clicks, you can regularly delete privacy-exposing traces from the system and keep your online privacy secured.
Safe browsing!
Judy,
Softarama Team.
Posted: November 24th, 2010
We get a lot of questions about windows registry.
What is it? What does it do? How can I fix it?..
Let’s begin with what is the registry -
“Registry” is a part of the Windows database which stores all the information related to Windows applications and the configuration settings supporting it in a hierarchical structure. It comprises of keys, sub-keys and values. Each key comprises of values which store the relevant information. The registry must be clean, optimized and error-free to maintain proper functioning of the system. Whenever you install, uninstall, change file-types associations etc. – more entries are added to the registry. Obsolete, outdated and corrupt entries, cause the computer to slow down.
What can I do then?
That’s an easy one! We’ve developped Registry Commander for that sole purpose.
Registry Commander (RC) scans, and removes those unwanted entries. Registry Commander’s algorithm scans through the registry and identifies invalid Registry entries, and fixes them. Before changes to the registry are done, RC creates a back-up of the registry in case you accidentally delete important data. Therefore, RC is the safest and the most secured way to optimize your registry, and improve your PC performance.
Till the next time,
Judy,
Softarama Team.
Posted: November 4th, 2010
Have you ever wanted your mom and dad to be able to send emails to your kids?
More and more senior citizens are being introduced to computers, and we’ve set a goal to make it easier (and fun) for them!
We’re in the final stages of testing our new software for the elderly – called “Seniorama”.
No more frustration at trying to use the Internet, trying to see these tiny icons, or just looking for a way to turn off the computer..
With an easy and intuitive approach, older people (and young kids) can use Seniorama and communicate, share, and engage within minutes.
Stay tuned for more,
Softarama team.
Posted: November 3rd, 2010
The coming release of Impassable 2011, will feature an updated design, for the convenience of our loyal users.
Today, when each and everyone of us has to remember multiple IDs and passwords, it’s hard not to go berserk. Instead of writing your passwords on slips of paper (and then trying to remember where on earth did you leave them…) – use Impassable.
It’s much more than a password manager. It gives you the ability to encrypt files, archive them, use secured notes and much more.
Give it a go, and don’t forget to drop us a line later!
Posted: September 22nd, 2010
We are happy to announce the arrival of the new Captain Optimizer.
This new version is more stable, faster and easier to use.
We’ve added some new features such as: Memory Optimizer, System Advisor, Common errors fixer and much more. This is to help you make the best decisions and tweaks all by yourself! no need to call a technician!
As always – we’re here to listen to what you have to say.
Softarama team.