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If you run any version of Microsoft Windows then you have a Windows registry. This is a place, actually a database, on your computer that stores settings and options for your hardware, operating system, most software (programs), and user settings. It often gets cluttered with extraneous entries from programs that were deleted but didn’t get entirely removed, or from failed attempts at installation of new software and, for other reasons, it may contain corrupted information. This can slow down the operation of your computer or, in fact, cause it to fail to operate correctly, even locking up from time to time.

Cleaning and/or repairing the information in the registry is a good thing to do every now and then. But this is not a task for the amature to attempt manually. Although the registry can be easily accessed, its content can be confusing to the novice and deleting, or changing, the wrong thing could be disastrous. This program, however, makes the task easy and safe.

The CNET Review says, in part, “Free Window Registry Repair is a refreshingly simple tool for cleaning up your Windows Registry. It lacks the bells and whistles offered by some programs–such as special features for uninstalling programs or managing the Start menu–but thankfully so. This is a program that does something well and doesn’t stray from that success.”

You can download your free copy from the CNET site.

We’re pretty excited about the Kindle. It’s a powerful digital book reader with a great number of features, not the least of which is you can download any of some 450,000 book and periodical titles from Amazon. The Kindle is an expensive toy for some and a wonderful learning tool for others.

Just recently Amazon announced a free software version of the Kindle reader for your PC. We’ve installed it and had a look and we’re quite impressed. It is easy to use and gets the job done without a lot of fuss. You can get your own copy HERE and start reading Kindle books today.

An extra bonus is the thousands and thousands of free books available through Amazon and other sources!

If you are interested in a real Kindle reading device, check below:

After many years of false starts and fitful fluctuations in the publishing industry it looks like the time has come for a new approach to the serious distribution of professional quality e-books. There is a small number of quality contenders in the e-book reader market but it appears, at least at present, that the number one choice climbing to the top is the Kindle from Amazon (shown left).

It certainly doesn’t hurt that America’s number one online retailer is seriously in the mix. The Kindle is exclusive to Amazon and features a proprietary publishing format (AZW) and supports several others including TXT, Audible (formats 4, Audible Enhanced (AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; and PDF, HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.

At 10.2 ounces, the base model Kindle is lighter than a typical paperback and as thin as most magazines — barely a third of an inch in profile. A Kindle fits perfectly in your hands and the 6″ diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale makes it easy to read in natural light.

The purchase of a Kindle ($259.00 with free shipping for the base model at time of writing) includes lifetime connection to Amazon’s Kindle book source by 3G wireless which lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere with no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots.

Click the image above to see Kindle on Amazon.