To boldly go into your Windows system

System Explorer 1.5 is a full-featured system analyzing tool lets you take a sneak peek at everything that's going on in your system, from currently active processes to installed drivers, including network collections, startup applications and Internet Explorer add-ons, if you have any. You can end any active process or delete items from the startup menu, to name a couple of examples. System Explorer can also obtain more information about each process from Google, or check it for viruses with an online anti-virus tool. The latest version includes support for external and internal plugins, filtering support to lists, and new plugin adds security enhancements.
(Source: ZDNet Tech Update) | Cost: Free (registration required) | Requires: Windows | For further info...

Know your Windows codenames

Finding it hard to keep track of all the variations of Windows and their attendant codenames? Can't remember which one is Midori and which is MinSafe? A downloadable chart called CodeTracker is now available, free of charge, and updated monthly, courtesy of Mary Jo Foley.
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Follow that plane!

FlightTrack for iPhone provides real-time status for flights worldwide, live weather radar updates, route maps and other info such as aircraft type, speed, delays, cancellations, gate numbers, make air travel a breeze. Flight itineraries can be saved for future reference, and status reports shared by email. Localised for English, French, German and Italian.
(Source: Macintouch) | Cost: US$4.99, Pro $9.99 | Requires: iPod Touch, iPhone | For further info...

Is your PC Windows 7-capable in XP mode?

If you avoided upgrading to Vista because of poor reviews, or are using it and looking forward to the next generation of Windows, be advised that some of the most popular PC models today, including those with dual and quad-core CPUs, won't be able to run Windows XP Mode in the forthcoming Windows 7. It all has to do with Intel Virtualization Technology, which is missing in some models and not in others…
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