REVO Uninstaller vs. BCUninstaller

REVO Uninstaller vs. BCUninstaller

Several times over the years I have mentioned an application that I have used for a long time to remove, or uninstall, applications from your Windows computer. It is called Revo Uninstaller (REVOUninstaller.com). I also suggest that you do not use the built-in uninstaller for Windows, since it is not extremely thorough. I did state…

Common Questions, Part 3

Common Questions, Part 3

If you missed Q&A, Part 1 and Q&A, Part 2 of this series, use the links in the first of this sentence and review them. firewall For the past two weeks, we have looked at some of the random questions I have gotten from time to time over the years. I asked you to let…

Why Revo?

So, after the series of articles on applications I think are good additions to Windows, I received several questions.  A couple of which I will answer today. The first, and my favorite, was regarding my choice of Revo Uninstaller (RevoUninstaller.com).  John wrote and wanted to know why I do not like Microsoft’s “Programs and Features.” …

Ron’s Favorite Add-on Apps, Part 4

Well I need to start with an “Oops” this week.  Last week’s article included an incorrect statement and if you looked for the software in the link provided you would not find Revo Uninstaller.  I stated incorrectly that Revo was by the same company as CCleaner.  This is not correct and I even knew better…

Ron’s Favorite Add-on Apps, Part 3

For the last two weeks I have shared with you what I believe are some of the best applications you could add on to a Windows 10 computer.  That goes for Windows 7 back up to and including Windows XP.  By-the-way, just in case you have not heard anyone mention it lately you should not…

Avast, me Hearties!

Although I have been and still am a fan of the Avast! antivirus application (avast.com) I recently stumbled onto something interesting.  I have always used the free version of Avast and it has worked quite well.  Since it is free you do get popups occasionally suggesting you try to better clean up your computer.  If…

Should I Remove It?

We are getting to that time of year again when people are thinking about buying a new PC for themselves or someone else.  Have no fear; this column is not about "How to find the best $5,000 computer for $14.95."  I stopped writing those articles several years ago since I stopped getting emails requesting them. …