Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Free Hard Drive Tools: Disk Wipe, HD Tune

PCWorld View this newsletter online | Newsletter Services | More Newsletters » Follow @pcwdownloads on Twitter
May 1, 2012
Daily Downloads
Today's Picks
Roadkil's Disk Wipe
  • Version: 1.2
  • File Size:
  • License: Free
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7,Microsoft Windows Vista,Microsoft Windows XP,Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,Microsoft Windows NT 4.0,Microsoft Windows ME,Microsoft Windows 98,Microsoft Windows 98 SE,Microsoft Windows 95
DiskWipe is small, simple, easy to use, and straightforward: Download it, unzip it, run it, and use it to overwrite the data on your disks. The program lets you select a drive--including removable drives--and write the entire drive with zeros or random numbers. You may also run multiple passes if you're really paranoid. - Jon L. Jacobi
Share:

Read more and download this software »
HD Tune
  • Version: 2.55
  • File Size: 0.642
  • License: Free
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000,Microsoft Windows XP,Microsoft Windows Vista,Microsoft Windows Server 2003,Microsoft Windows Server 2008,Microsoft Windows 7
HD Tune gives you a rough estimate of your drive's performance, scans your disk for errors, and retrieves the S.M.A.R.T. info from your hard drive. Said S.M.A.R.T. info (often reported by your BIOS at boot time) can tell you if your hard drive is about to give up the ghost. - PCWorld Staff
Share:

Read more and download this software »
Downloads: Editor's Collection
Twitter Tools: 11 Apps and Services You Need Now

Twitter is all about keeping things brief. After all, the micro-blogging service limits you to 140 characters per post. But the market for twitter apps and services is huge. Everywhere you turn, there's a desktop app aimed at organizing your social media life or a search engine claiming to be the next best way of culling the tweets you want to read. Of course, not all of these apps are equal, but we've found 11 that manage to (mostly) improve upon your Twitter experience.

Browse DownloadsAntivirus & SecurityDesign & MultimediaUtilitiesGames Chat, Email, & the Web
Top 10 Downloads
  1. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 (3 licenses) 39,264
  2. Quick Heal AntiVirus 2010 64Bit 27,324
  3. Nod32 139,261
  4. Prime95 (64-bit version) 34,873
  5. SlimCleaner 88,070
  6. Rainbow Theme 210,199
  7. HAL 9000 Windows 7 Theme 53,035
  8. 3D Desktop 180,154
  9. Romance Fatal Serif 18,439
  10. Soluto 101,268
Speed Matters Learn how to boost your PC's security without losing speed. Learn more here.
Advertisement
LogMeIn Central Free Trial Get a free trial of a powerful management console that lets you manage, monitor and automate tasks on hundreds of computers from one location. Get total control. Download now!
Most Popular Searches
Windows 7
iPad
Kindle
Ultrabook
Facebook
Essential iOS App Collection: Different Looks at the Weather
Lots of apps can tell you the temperature and forecast. But these iPhone and iPad offerings but their own unique spin on weather reports.
Weather Doodle Weather
Emo Weather Weather
Dark Sky Weather
Weather 2x Weather
Weather Motion Weather

See more apps from 'Different Looks at the Weather'
Discover 285293 iPhone apps in the PCWorld App Guide

Product Reviews
Dell Precision M6600
90
Pros Superb display with two types of touch interfaces; Excellent keyboard and pointing devices Cons Price can ramp up quickly ; It's Hulk Hogan huge
Read Complete Review » Top Desktop Replacement Laptops » 100 Best Products of 2011 »
Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight
88
Pros Built-in LED light for reading in the dark; Responsive touchscreen interface; Easy-to-hold, lightweight design Cons Physical page-turn buttons are still too stiff
Read Complete Review » Top E-Readers »
HTC One S
88
Pros High-end camera with lots of shooting modes; Thin, premium design; Excellent for gaming and multimedia Cons No microSD slot; Mediocre call quality
Read Complete Review » Top 10 Cell Phones » Top 10 Android Phones »
Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com
Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics.
Satellite C650D-BT5N11 15.6" Black Notebook - Customizable
Price: $329.00
Be the first to review
Satellite C650D-ST6N02 15.6" Black Notebook (1.3 GHz E-Series E-300, 3 GB DDR3, 320 GB HDD, DVDRW DL, Radeon HD 6310, Windows 7 Home Premium, LED Backlight)
Price: $329.99
Be the first to review
Browse more Best Prices on Laptops, Notebook Accessories, Wireless Networking, Desktops
Top News on PCWorld.com
Down but Not Out: Conficker Camouflages New Windows Infections Windows PCs infected with Conficker are more likely to be compromised by other malware because the worm masks those secondary infections and makes those machines easier to exploit.
Share:
Puppet Masters of the Internet When these ten guys pull the power strings of the Internet, everyone jumps.
Share:
Top Reviews on PCWorld.com
Free Antivirus You Can Trust Can a free download really protect your PC? Yes, but you have to choose the right one. Our lab tests identify the most reliable no-cost security programs.
Share:
Samsung Series 9 Review: Ultra-thin, but Hard to Use The Series 9 is a tantalizing machine that fills the niche of the 15-inch Ultrabook, but I know Samsung can do a better job on the input devices.
Share:
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.1 We liked Microsoft Security Essentials' interface, but other products did a better job at blocking malware.
Share:
PC Tools AntiVirus Free 2012 In our tests, PC Tools AntiVirus Free did a decent job removing malware, but its real-world malware detection left something to be desired.
Share:
Sponsored Downloads
ExtraFTPAn FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client which allows you to transfer files between your local computer and a server on the Internet. With its many basic and advanced Features ExtraFTP also offers secure, reliable and efficient transfers that make it a powerful tool. (Compatibility: Windows 95/98/ME, NT/2000, XP, Vista.) PCWorld newsletter subscribers, use discount code EXTR-YBE5 for 50% off!
TwelveKeys Music Transcription AssistantAn aid to assist musicians in learning and transcribing music recordings. It is able to detect notes accurately in both simple single instrument recordings and complex polyphonic compositions. Analyses and graphs monotone and polyphonic audio recordings, play your recording and watch the notes go past in real time, and more. (Compatibility: Windows XP, NT/2000/2003/SBS2003, Vista, 7) Discount code NCHS-4CYA gets you 30% off!
Newsletter Subscription Resources

You are subscribed to this newsletter as: irani.bharath.good@blogger.com

To add or remove newsletters, change your address, or change your format (HTML or text-only), please go here.

If you have questions or comments about PCWorld e-mail newsletters, please contact: webmaster@pcworld.com

PCWorld Privacy Policy

© 2012 PCWorld Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of PCWorld Communications, Inc. is prohibited. PCWorld is a registered trademark of International Data Group, Inc. All other trademarks used on PCWorld are the property of their respective owners. PCWorld Communications, Inc., 501 2nd St., San Francisco, CA 94107.

No comments:

Post a Comment