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It’s always exciting to discover a free PC program that offers advanced features you usually have to pay for. It’s also interesting to try new open-source tools from independent developers on GitHub (

Can I create a keyboard shortcut to paste my email address? Q Can I create a keyboard shortcut that inserts my email address? Ideally, it would involve pressing no more than two keys. Robert Garbolins

NirSoft, one of our favourite independent developers, has launched two tools measuring how long it takes your computer to boot and shut down. BootPerformanceView (www.snipca. com/55145) shows the boot

I am getting increasingly annoyed with companies that make it difficult to update their software. Ideally, an app should have a “Check for update” menu item. Even better if there’s a “Check every day”

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You might feel a bit embarrassed or self-conscious about writing a diary or journal, but the simple process of putting your thoughts on to paper allows you to look at things from a different perspecti