How many times have you attempted to delete a file or folder in Windows, but were given a notice such as this:

I run into this problem quite often when working with Adobe Illustrator files. Even though the program is closed and the file is not in use, many times Windows will not allow me to delete, rename or move the file.

That’s when Unlocker Assistant comes to the rescue!

Unlocker Assistant is a free software which will “unlock” these files, allowing you to modify them as needed. Unlocker Assistant adds a convenient option when you right click your mouse, which when clicked will open up a screen like this:

Unlocker Assistant will show you a list of programs and files that Windows says are using the particular file you want to modify. You can choose a specific program to “unlock” the file, or choose the “unlock all” option to completely free up your file.

Unlocker Assistant will give you some options when opened:

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Do You Take Advantage of All Google’s Tools?

Did you know that Google is good for more than just searching for websites? Most of us may know some of the basics such as how to check for backlinks, related sites, etc.

I’m going to show you some great resources that you may have been missing out on- all available from Google.com:

Calculator
Google has a built in calculator. All you have to do is enter the conversion and click Search! Here’s some examples:

2*4+8
2^20
half a cup in teaspoons

Currency Converter
To have Google convert one currency to another, just type in what you want to know:

4.75USD in GBP
5 British pounds in South Korean money

Definitions
To use Google’s dictionary, just tell it to define any word you want:

define kangaroo

Stock Quotes
Check stock quotes by simply entering their stock symbol: CSCO

Numbers
Tracking numbers, VIN’s, UPC’s and patents can be searched using Google:

UPS tracking numbers example search: 1Z9999W99999999999?
FedEx tracking numbers example search: 999999999999?
USPS tracking numbers example search: 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 99?
Vehicle ID (VIN) numbers example search: AAAAA999A9AA99999?
UPC codes example search: 073333531084?
Telephone area codes example search: 650?
Patent numbers example search: patent 5123123?

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Well, 2008 has finally come to a close and a new year has come. As I look forward to growing even more with your support in 2009, it is time to release the December 2008 income report.

December 2008 was my second highest month ever with a total online income of $10,507.24. The income is a combined total of earnings from Commission Junction, Google Adsense, private ad sales, e-book sales, and website sales.

Commission Junction- $8,762.94

I have Commission Junction ads placed on this website as well as throughout sites on the JWRmedia Network. I also have my Commission Junction ads appearing on other sites and articles throughout the web.

Here are the screenshots taken from my Commission Junction account on December 31:

Google Adsense- $306.45

Adsense has never been a very good moneymaker for me, but I continue to use it for my network sites. As of right now, I have one Adsense spot on this site, but that may change in the near future.

This is my Google Adsense report for December 2008:

Private Ad Sales- $174.00

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Well folks, it’s time to pick a new Site of the Week- the first one of 2009, in fact! This week’s featured site is:

Enkayblog.com

A nice, unique design makes this blog easy to navigate, and it takes no time at all to find what you’re looking for.

The post that helped me choose this site to be featured this week was the article:

Hatching The Blog Egg - Blog Development

This is a great, well written article that every new blog owner should read. It covers some great tips that outline what you can do to help make your new blog successful. These points are also applicable even if your blog has been online for some time, as they are a sure-fire way to help you increase traffic.

There are five main ideas highlighted in the article, and these are:

• Initiation
• Recruiting
• Establishment Phase
• Acknowledgement
• Contemplation

I found this article very informative, and I’m sure you will to. Why not take a few minutes to check out Enkayblog.com, and see if any of the content there can prove useful to you!