From today's MajorGeeks front page-July 2009

bigbazza · Jul 1, 2009

Selections for July 2009, from www.majorgeeks.com front page.
A new column, for a new day, in a new month.

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Wednesday July 1st 2009 are:-

Sysinternals Suite July 1, 2009
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sysinternals_Suite_d5473.html

The Sysinternals Troubleshooting Utilities have been rolled up into a single Suite of tools. This file contains the individual troubleshooting tools and help files. It does not contain non-troubleshooting tools like the BSOD Screen Saver or NotMyFault. Size: 10.0 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 48318 Times Rating: 4.76 (38 votes).
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CallingID 1.8.0.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CallingID_d4911.html

CallingID's unique use of 52 different verification tests to evaluate web sites provides the highest level of protection. When any of these tests fail, the user is urged to rethink his/her intention to submit personal information, username, password and credit card number, or to place an order from that site. It summarizes the results of the tests in a simple indication to help the user decide whether to proceed. Size: 3.18 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 9431 Times Rating: 4.41 (24 votes).
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Rising PC Doctor 6.0.0.36
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Rising_PC_Doctor_d6127.html

Rising PC Doctor, professional and smart security tool to computer users. With its seven key functions of automatic malware analysis, immunization of USB storage devices, ability to repair Microsoft Internet Explorer & Windows, Trojan Behavior Detector & Blocker, protection against malicious websites, Internet Explorer protection and Trojan Download blocker, Rising PC Doctor will greatly enhance your protection against malware and cyberthreats.
Size: 8.86 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 530 Times Rating: 3.75 (4 votes).
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Spyware Terminator 2.5.8.145
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Spyware_Terminator_d5242.html

Spyware Terminator is a FREE, easy-to-use and effective spyware remover providing real-time protection against spyware, adware, keyloggers, trojan horses, browser hijackers and other malware threats.

Spyware Terminator protects your computer through powerful real-time protection shield, advanced system scanning and keeping found spyware in the safe quarantine. Size: 638 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 66963 Times Rating: 4.63 (238 votes).
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I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

For lots more programs and updates, today, check out www.majorgeeks.com

Check the Ratings score, out of 5, on the right hand side of the program/s you have chosen. This is the MG members review, and maybe should be taken into consideration.

For you non-MG members / visitors / guests / lurkers reading this, also check out the "Must Have Free downloads" at
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20 for lots of good FREE stuff.
If you find anything particularly useful in those listed, let us know.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"Just when you thought things couldn't get Geekier - MajorGeeks.Com."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 2, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Thursday July 2nd 2009 are:

MyPhoneExplorer 1.7.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MyPhoneExplorer_d5833.html

Simply explore your SonyEricsson phone! Connect your phone via cable, bluetooth or infrared and you'll be surprised how easy and efficient you can manage your phone with this compact software. Since it's first appearance MyPhoneExplorer evolved into the most popular freeware tool for SE-phones and is constantly extended by new features. Size: 3.98 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 5154 Times Rating: 4.72 (11 votes).
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TheWorld Browser 3.0.3.5 RC2 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TheWorld_Browser_d5898.html

TheWorld Browser provides a fast, safe, and easy way to browse the Web. It will revolutionize your internet experience with many useful features that other browsers don't provide. Give it a try, we guarantee our browser is 100% malware free. Size: 0.9 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 5350 Times Rating: 4.5 (36 votes).
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IObit SmartDefrag 1.20
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IObit_SmartDefrag_d5318.html

IObit SmartDefrag helps defrag your hard drive most efficiently. With "Install it and forget it" feature, IObit SmartDefrag works automatically and quietly in the background on your PC, keeping your hard disk running at its speediest. Slow down, freeze-ups and crashes will be a thing of the past. IObit SmartDefrag is 100% free for personal, home and small business. Detected by many strictest tests, IObit SmartDefrag is 100% safe and has no spyware/adware. Size: 2.88 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 1761042 Times Rating: 4.63 (7131 votes).
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Driver Magician Lite 3.53
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Driver_Magician_Lite_d5591.html

Driver Magician Lite identifies all the hardware in your computer, extracts their associated drivers from the hard disk and backs them up to a location of your choice.

Then when you format and reinstall/upgrade your operating system, you can restore. Size: 1.55 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 25165 Times Rating: 4.07 (14 votes) Rating: 4.07 (14 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"Warning: Use of this site may cause you to excessively download cool programs and feel "geeky". "

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 3, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Friday July 3rd 2009 are:

ChrisTV Online! 4.00
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ChrisTV_Online_d5132.html

ChrisTV Online! is a software for Windows which brings to your desktop a large number of TV channels, radio channels and other kind of video/audio content broadcasted on the Internet (like music video clips, movie trailers, public webcams, etc) using ONLY your Internet connection and no other dedicated hardware.

Having a channels' database with 800+ TV channels and 600+ radio stations from more than 100 countries, ChrisTV Online! provides you access to those channels and more than that a professional user friendly interface to watch and listen high quality video/audio content from the Internet. The channels database is updated on a daily basis, so you'll benefit of an increased number of updated channels' streams every time without any effort.
Size: 3.67 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 22351 Times Rating: 4.75 (40 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating and you DON'T need a TV card. :cool

Image Tuner 1.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Image_Tuner_d6116.html

Image Tuner is a free software for batch resizing, converting, watermarking and renaming your digital photos and images from and to JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF and GIF formats. The program will help you to prepare your digital photos to upload and publish them in the Internet or send via e-mail.

Features:
+ 100% Freeware. No spyware, adware, banners etc.
+ Resize, rename, watermark and convert images in batch mode
+ The most fastest image resizing algorithm
+ Supports JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and BMP formats
+ lots more (baz)
Size: 1.48 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 3512 Times Rating: 4.63 (11 votes).
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IE7pro 2.4.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IE7pro_d5453.html

IE7pro is an add-on for IE 7 which adds lots of features and extras, that make your IE easier, more useful, secure and customizable.

Here are some key features of "IE7pro":

· IE7pro will help you Close/Open tab by double left click
· switch proxy
· set agent identification
· block ads and flash
· open new tab from address bar
· apply super drag-drop
· refresh tab automatically
· recover session crash
· manage tab history
· view page information
· save image files quickly
Size: 2.37 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 88424 Times Rating: 3.75 (90 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today. :-D
"MajorGeeks.com - The Few, The Proud, The Geeks. "

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 4, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Saturday July 4th 2009 are:

Process Lasso 3.61.3 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Process_Lasso_d4050.html

Often times, processes that are 'out-of-control' can bring an NT system to a near halt. Once one or more processes have become CPU resource hogs, termination of the offending process(es) is very difficult since it is nearly impossible to even open the task manager.

With Process Lasso, these processes are temporarily reduced in priority so that the system is returned to a responsive level. Process Lasso can even work when multiple processes are responsible for a decrease in system responsiveness. Size: 537 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 37465 Times Rating: 4.39 (56 votes).
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HostsMan 3.2.71 Beta 7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/HostsMan_d4592.html

HostsMan is a freeware application that lets you manage your Hosts file with ease.

Features:

- online update of hosts file;
- enable/disable usage of hosts file;
- open Hosts file with one click;
- merge two hosts files;
- built-in hosts editor;
- prevent other programs of writing to the hosts;
- scan hosts for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks;
- find how many host names;
- easily install newly downloaded hosts file;
- create encrypted backups of your hosts file;
- resolve host names;
- keep log of latest blocked sites;
- etc.
Size: 1.72 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 31060 Times Rating: 4.77 (66 votes).
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Panda Cloud Antivirus 0.08.81
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Panda_Cloud_Antivirus_d6144.html

Panda Cloud Antivirus protects you while you browse, play or work and you won’t even notice it. It is extremely light as all the work is done in the cloud. Size: 18.7 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 299 Times Rating: 4.66 (3 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Pretty major, always geeky."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 5, 2009

Not many to choose from today, Sunday July 5th 2009, being in the middle of a US holiday long weekend .
The programs chosen for your consideration, are:

Volumouse 1.70
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Volumouse_d5074.html

Volumouse provides you a quick and easy way to control the sound volume on your system - simply by rolling the wheel of your wheel mouse.

It allows you to define a set of rules for determining when the wheel will be used for changing the sound volume. For example: You can configure Volumouse to use your mouse wheel for volume control when the Alt key is hold down, when the left mouse button is down, when the mouse cursor is over the taskbar, and so on. Size: 115 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 9267 Times Rating: 4.85 (28 votes).
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jedit 4.3pre17
http://www.majorgeeks.com/jedit_d5793.html

jedit is a mature and well-designed programmer´s text editor with 7 years of development behind it.
While jEdit beats many expensive development tools for features and ease of use, it is released as free software with full source code, provided under the terms of the GNU General Public License.

Features:

Written in Java, so it runs on Mac OS X, OS/2, Unix, VMS and Windows.
Built-in macro language; extensible plugin architecture. Dozens of macros and plugins available.
Plugins can be downloaded and installed from within jEdit using the "plugin manager" feature. Auto indent, and syntax highlighting for more than 130 languages. Size: 2.60 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 3127 Times Rating: 4 (1 votes).
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Xion 1.0.118 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Xion_d5897.html

Xion is a high fidelity, easily skinnable, out of this world audio player.
Xion features a new standard in skin support. Baffled by script syntax? Pulling your hair out over slicing up skin elements? Crying over spilt milk?

Xion's approach to skinning will remove all scripting and slicing requirements that other skin systems have placed on users. Xion will directly read a .PSD file and using layer names, instantly create your skin.

Xion also supports direct loading from Zip files which allow you to package several .PSD files in the one package. This has the added benefit of being compressed and therefore consumes less disk space. Size: 2.37 Mb License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 2995 Times Rating: 4.18 (11 votes).
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If you have any comments . . . or suggestions for improving this listing, please post them to me here in this thread or PM me. Thanks.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 6, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, today, Monday July 6th 2009 are:

ReactOS 0.3.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ReactOS_d5736.html

ReactOS is the most complete working model of a Windows® like operating system available. Consequently, working programmers will learn a great deal by studying ReactOS source code and even participating in ReactOS development. In short, ReactOS is aiming to run your applications and use your hardware, a free operating system for everyone!
Please bear in mind that ReactOS is still in alpha stage, meaning it is not feature complete and is not recommended for everyday use.
Size: 35.3 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win NT/2K/XP/2003 Downloaded: 5093 Times Rating: 4.47 (17 votes).
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BurnAware Free 2.3.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/BurnAware_Free_d5839.html

BurnAware Free is a free CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc burning software. It is ideal for users with basic disc burning needs as backup, creating data, audio, MP3 music, DVD-Video discs and burning disc images. Free, easy to set up, it enables you to save your files to disc quickly and provides clean, flexible interface to help you complete your burning tasks much faster. Size: 8.55 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 92226 Times Rating: 4.45 (107 votes).
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SetFSB 2.2.124.91
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SetFSB_d5965.html

SetFSB allows to change your computer's Front Side Bus (FSB) speed. The utility supports a wide range of chipsets and is easy to use. Just move the slider to set the desired FSB speed and see the resulting CPU speed.

If you are a beginner, do not use this software.
This software is for power users only.
Use "SetFSB.exe" at your own risk.

Supported chipsets:
See link above. Too many to list here--(baz) Size: 214 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 3676 Times Rating: 3.6 (5 votes).
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My note: Only for use by real Hardware Geeks. :major

Major Geeks slogan selected for today. :-D
"MajorGeeks.com - Now 20% Geekier."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 6, 2009

Forgot to mention :-o , there are lots of different Anti-Virus updates out today. Make sure you check out the Front page at www.majorgeeks.com to see if there is one for your AV program. Too many to list here.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 8, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, today, Tuesday July 7th 2009 are:

CrystalDiskInfo 3.0.0 Alpha 2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CrystalDiskInfo_d5931.html

CrystalDiskInfo is a HDD health monitoring utility. It displays basic HDD information, monitors S.M.A.R.T. values and disk temperature. Size: 2.16 MB License: Freeware Requires: 03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 41073 Times Rating: 4.94 (17 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating by MG members. :cool

Fresh Diagnose 8.12
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fresh_Diagnose_d440.html

Fresh Diagnose is an utility designed to analyze and benchmark your computer system. It can analyze and benchmark many kinds of hardware, such as CPU performance, hard disk performance, video system information, mainboard information, and many more! Size: 2.00 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 107299 Times Rating: 4.17 (47 votes).
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VLC media player 1.0.0 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VLC_media_player_d4674.html

VLC media player is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, ...) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. It can also be used as a server to stream in unicast or multicast in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network. It doesn't need any external codec or program to work.

Features:
Free, Open Source and cross-platform
Independant of systems codecs to support most video types
Live recording
Instant pausing and Frame-by-Frame support
Finer speed controls
+++++ and lots more. Go to link above (baz)
Size: 17 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7 Downloaded: 145927 Times Rating: 4.65 (187 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - These are not the droids you are looking for."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 8, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, today, Wednesday July 8th 2009 are:

MessenPass 1.25
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MessenPass_d4329.html

MessenPass is a password recovery tool that reveals the passwords of the following instant messenger applications:
- MSN Messenger
- Windows Messenger (In Windows XP)
- Yahoo Messenger
- ICQ Lite 4.x/2003
- AOL Instant Messenger
- AOL Instant Messenger/Netscape 7
- Trillian
- Miranda
- GAIM

MessenPass can only be used to recover the passwords for the current logged-on user on your local computer. You cannot use it for grabbing the passwords of other users. Size: 133 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 28016 Times Rating: 4.18 (27 votes).
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Weather Watcher 5.6.53
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Weather_Watcher_d4190.html

Weather Watcher is your personal Windows desktop weather station. Automatically retrieve the current conditions, hourly forecast, daily forecast, detailed forecast, severe weather alerts, and weather maps for almost any city world-wide. The current conditions can be quickly viewed via the Weather Watcher system tray icon. There are many features to explore.
Size: 3.65 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 91828 Times Rating: 4.89 (671 votes).
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My note: The one I use. Excellent rating. :cool

VSO Image Resizer 2.2.1.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VSO_Image_Resizer_d5246.html

With this free resize image software, you can create e-mail friendly versions of your images, load them faster, move them easily from folder to folder, change their format, edit large numbers of image files/batch image resize and thus save space on your hard drive.
VSO Image resizer is integrated into the Windows explorer shell, right click on your pictures and start working on your pictures! Size: 5.50 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 14812 Times Rating: 4.8 (10 votes).
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Duplicate Cleaner 1.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Duplicate_Cleaner_d5464.html

Save disk space by cleaning up identical files. Find duplicate mp3s, photos, or perhaps old versions of documents. This fully featured program will work on home or in a networked environment.

- Now up to ten times faster
- Deep scan more music formats - mp3, wma, flac, ogg, etc
- Tabbed interface
- Delete duplicate files and save disc space
- Microsoft Windows 98,Me,2000,XP

Online documentation is available. Size: 1.81 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win9x/NT/200x/XP/Vista Downloaded: 20381 Times Rating: 4.36 (19 votes).
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I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.
For lots more programs and updates, today, check out www.majorgeeks.com

Check the Ratings score, out of 5, on the right hand side of the program/s you have chosen. This is the MG members review, and maybe should be taken into consideration.

For you non-MG members / visitors / guests / lurkers reading this, also check out the "Must Have Free downloads" at
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20
for lots of good FREE stuff. If you find anything particularly useful in those listed, let us know.

Major Geeks slogan selected for today. :-D
"MajorGeeks.com - Chicks just love a Geek in Uniform."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 9, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, today, Thursday July 9th 2009 are:

UltraVNC 1.0.6.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/UltraVNC_d4143.html

UltraVNC is a powerful, easy to use and free software that can display the screen of another computer (via internet or network) on your own screen. The program allows you to use your mouse and keyboard to control the other PC remotely. It means that you can work on a remote computer, as if you were sitting in front of it, right from your current location. If you provide computer support, you can quickly access your customer's computers from anywhere in the world and resolve helpdesk issues remotely! With addons like SingleClick your customers don't even have to pre-install software or execute complex procedures to get remote helpdesk support.
Size: 1.98 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 100507 Times Rating: 4.64 (119 votes).
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Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition 8.0.7.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ad-Aware_Anniversary_Edition_d5947.html

With behavior-based threat detection and integrated real-time monitoring, Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition focuses on core consumer security needs. Instead of adding layers of bells and whistles--thereby slowing your computer and scans down--we have decided to focus on what really matters. Anniversary Edition provides advanced threat protection, and is significantly lighter and faster than our previous versions.

Numerous changes in Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition include: Behavior-based heuristical detection; Ad-Watch Live! integrated real-time protection; Customizable Profile Scans and full integration with Windows Security Center.
Size: 58 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 22256 Times Rating: 4.12 (24 votes).
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My note: 58MB download !

System Spec 2.68
http://www.majorgeeks.com/System_Spec_d4530.html

System Spec is a very simple tool for those that want to gather the most important system specifications for their computer.

It displays the CPU Speed, Memory (RAM), Video Card, Windows version and serial number and a few other things. It is intended to provide non-technical users with easy access to this information, from a simple interface. Size: 2.54 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 38312 Times Rating: 3.98 (57 votes).
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Opera 10.00 Build 1631 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Opera_d559.html

The most full-featured Internet power tool on the market, Opera includes tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, integrated searches and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking e-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. And because we know that our users have different needs, you can customize the look and content of your Opera browser with a few clicks of the mouse.

Because we often link to betas, you can get the latest stable version at anytime by clicking here. Size: 9.82 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 176055 Times Rating: 4.70 (632 votes).
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Q-Dir 3.86
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Q-Dir_d6000.html

Q-Dir makes your files and folder easy to manage. Fast and easy access, with an amazing Quadro-View technique.

Main Features:
- Favorites: Quick access to most often used folders.
- Drag&Drop: Move files by dragging in Q-views, and other programs such as MS Explorer.
- Clipboard: Copy/ Paste between the Q-Dir directory views, and other programs such as MS Explorer.
- Folder-Type: ZIP-, FTP-,cabinet-,network-, system - folders, shortcuts ...
- Views: Large icons, tiles, list, detail, thumbnail (Vista: extra large symbols) .
- Export: to XLS, CSV, TXT, HTML
- and lots more (baz]:
Size 296 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 2843 Times Rating: 4.92 (14 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - The front lines for cutting edge software."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 10, 2009

There are at least different Anti-Virus updates out today.
Make sure you check out the Front page at www.majorgeeks.com to see if there is one for your AV program. Too many to list here.

The programs chosen for your consideration, today, Friday July 10th 2009 are:

Iconix eMail ID 3.85.1.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Iconix_eMail_ID_d5300.html

Iconix eMail ID is a client application that verifies the sender of an incoming email, and guarantees that the mail is actually coming from the company that it claims.

The service only works with companies that have registered with Iconix, which currently includes more than 300 companies such as eBay, PayPal, Citibank, Amazon.com, Expedia, and many others. Whenever an email arrives from one of the known senders, it is authenticated, and an icon displayed next to the message that indicates the validity of the mail.

Once Iconix is installed on your computer, it will automatically verify email messages whenever you use any of the supported services, there is no interface or additional configuration required. If are concerned about phishing scams involving major companies, give this software a try.

Iconix eMail ID supports IE and Firefox and works with Gmail, Yahoo, MSN and Hotmail accounts as well as Outlook Express. Size: 4.90 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 4949 Times Rating: 3.66 (3 votes).
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My note: NB--Only works with partner companies. :cry

Parted Magic 4.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Parted_Magic_d6107.html

The Parted Magic OS employs core programs of GParted and Parted to handle partitioning tasks with ease, while featuring other useful programs (e.g. Partition Image, TestDisk, fdisk, sfdisk, dd, and ddrescue) and an excellent set of documentation to benefit the user. An extensive collection of fileystem tools are also included, as Parted Magic supports the following: ext2, ext3, ext4, fat16, fat32, hfs, hfs+, jfs, linux-swap, ntfs, reiserfs, reiser4, and xfs. Size: 92.8 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 1081 Times Rating: 5 (2 votes).
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My note: 98 megabyte download, and only 2 members have voted.

doubleTwist 2.2.0.787 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/doubleTwist_d6152.html

All your stuff, on all your devices, with all your friends — in seconds.
Browse through your media and play anything. doubleTwist supports all major audio and video formats.
doubleTwist works with your phone, MP3 player, PSP, camera, and much more! Take your music, videos and other media wherever you go.
Twist it!
Publish a video to YouTube, upload photos to Flickr or privately share an experience with friends.
doubleTwist supports hundreds of devices, from the BlackBerry and G1 to the PSP. Size: 615 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 57 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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My note: Be the first to vote.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today. :-D
"Major Geeks.com- Trying to get a date since 2002."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 12, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, today, Saturday July 10th 2009 are:

RIOT 0.3.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SundryTools_XV_d6068.html

Saving images for web/email/other media with the best compression ratio and quality is a difficult task if you don’t have the right tools.

Choosing the right format then choosing the right parameters are the key factors of smaller files. Previewing the resulting image and the projected filesize will help the user choose the best settings.

Main features:
- Open multiple graphic file formats by looking first at the magic number (it does not need file extension to recognize format)including support for uncommon images types (up to 128 BPP, integer and floating point. EX: hdr images, 16 bit grayscale, etc)Adaptive logarithmic tone mapping algorithm (Drago) used for HDR images
save and optimize JPEG, GIF and PNG with a simple, clean user interface.
Size: 944 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 947 Times Rating: 4.33 (3 votes).
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Process Hacker 1.3.9.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Process_Hacker_d5966.html

Process Hacker is an application which helps users to view and manage the processes and their threads, modules and memory from their computers.

Key features:

· A simple, customizable tree view with highlighting showing you the processes running on your computer.
· Detailed performance graphs.
· A complete list of services and full control over them (start, stop, pause, resume and delete).
· A list of network connections.
· Comprehensive information for all processes: full process performance history, thread listing and stacks with dbghelp symbols, token information, module and mapped file information, virtual memory map, environment variables, handles, ...
· Full control over all processes1, even processes protected by rootkits or security software. Its kernel-mode driver has unique abilities which allows it to terminate, suspend and resume all processes and threads, including software like IceSword, avast! anti-virus, AVG Antivirus, COMODO Internet Security, etc. (just to name a few).
· Find hidden processes and terminate them. Process Hacker detects processes hidden by simple rootkits such as Hacker Defender and FU.
· Easy DLL injection and unloading2 - simply right-click a process and select "Inject DLL" to inject and right-click a module and select "Unload" to unload!
· Many more features...
Size: 944 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 947 Times Rating: 5 (4 votes).
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Vista Codec Package 5.3.3 Final

Codecs have always been a big problem for the computer users. That's because there has never been a 100% viable working solution available for the average computer user. There are several good codec package solutions out there, but none of them did everything i wanted. I was always in need of a tweak, adjustment, or even a reinstallation just to get the codecs I needed/wanted and most of the time, the file still didn't play. I've never claimed to be a media guru. My media experience is to doubleclick a file i downloaded and hope that it plays. What I do know is how to package software. So I decided to package some codecs and share them with the rest of the world. Size: 19.1 MB License: Freeware Requires: NT/200x/XP/Vista Downloaded: 870334 Times Rating: 4.83 (2994 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating by nearly 3000 MG members.

This Weeks Top 10 Downloads

1. IObit Security 360
2. K-Lite Codec Pack Update
3. Vista Codec Package
4. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
5. Win7codecs
6. QuickTime Alternative
7. EVEREST Free Edition
8. mp3DirectCut
9. K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
10. Advanced SystemCare Free
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My note:
-Go to www.majorgeeks.com
-Scroll down the left hand side of the page until you come across This Weeks Top 10 Downloads.
-Click on your selected program to go the link for it.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - We got downloads coming out of our waxy, geeky ears."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 12, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, today, Sunday July 11th 2009 are:

PC Wizard 2009.1.88
http://www.majorgeeks.com/PC_Wizard_d3846.html

PC Wizard is a powerful utility designed especially for detection of hardware, but also some more analysis. It's able to identify a large scale of system components and supports the latest technologies and standards. This tool is periodically updated (usually once per month) in order to provide most accurate results. It is also a utility designed to analyze and benchmark your computer system. It can analyze and benchmark many kinds of hardware, such as CPU performance, Cache performance, RAM performance, Hard Disk performance, CD/DVD-ROM performance, Removable/FLASH Media performance, Video performance, MP3 compression performance.
Size: 4.50 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 152740 Times Rating: 4.68 (227 votes).
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Rainlendar 2.5 Build 80 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Rainlendar_d5433.html

Rainlendar is a feature rich calendar application that is easy to use and doesn't take much space on your desktop. The appearance can be customized with skins and you can even mix different skins together.

It is possible to use Rainlendar with other calendar applications too. Rainlendar uses the standard iCalendar format to store its events and tasks so you can easily transfer them between applications. You can also subscribe to online calendars and see your Outlook appointments directly in Rainlendar.

Rainlendar is an unicode application and support localization so you can use it on your own language.

All the coming events are shown in a separate list where you can see the week's events at one glance. You can decide how many days in advance you want to see in the list. Different events can have a different appearance in the list so you can easily spot the important events from the others. The icons in the calendar are also available in the event list and other windows to make it easier to separate the events.

You can also have a separate list for your long term tasks. Size: 6.29 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 15718 Times Rating: 4.62 (27 votes).
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Gmail Notifier 1.0.0.45
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Gmail_Notifier_d4373.html

Tired of checking your Gmail ? Have more than one account ? Gmail Notifier is the perfect solution for you - and its free !

Gmail Notifier alerts you when you have new email messages in your mailbox. Also, you can read email headers, delete emails or mark them as read. Use Gmail Notifier to check up to 5 Gmail accounts. Size: 2.53 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 27490 Times Rating: 3.90 (42 votes).
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WPanorama 9.4.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WPanorama_d5691.html

WPanorama allows you to display panoramic pictures by letting scroll horizontally or vertically on the screen.
You can use this software to view the gorgeous 360° swiss panorama included with the program or your own pictures in .jpg or .bmp format.

The program includes many features, such as:
- 360° continuous scrolling
- Full screen view
- Mini slide show (one sample of it included with the program)
- Back and forth scrolling for non 360° pictures
- and lots more (baz)
Size: 3.65 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 6197 Times Rating: 4.33 (9 votes).
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 13, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, today, Monday July 12th 2009 are:

SUMo 2.6.2.77
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SUMo_d5824.html

SUMo, which stands for Software Update Monitor.Thanks to SUMo you'll be able to keep your PC up-to-date by using the most recent version of your favorite software ! Unlike build-in auto update features, SUMo tells you if updates are available before you need to use your software. Size: 1.24 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 21098 Times Rating: 2.57 (99 votes).
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TheCalcMan 1.1

I made TheCalcMan. It has a text box to enter the WHOLE expression(eg 2+3) and then you press enter. And you get your answer. Yes its that simple.

It combines the power of command line apps and the usability of GUI apps.
It supports user defined constants which means that the user can set pi=3.1416 and do pi*8!!

It is a small app. Just 18 KB download.It enables you to define constants also. Its has got visual effects too. Apart from the four operators it supports Exponentiation and Factorial.

It supports constant operator(for doing 2+3+4+5+6+7 or 2*3*4*5*6 and like that). No installation required. No dlls. Just unrar and go. And its a freeware. It requires .net framework 3.5 though. Size: 19.2 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 270 Times Rating: 1.33 (3 votes).
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My note: Really small download, but not well rated so far.

Cool PDF Reader 3.0.0.128
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Cool_PDF_Reader_d5310.html

Cool PDF Reader is the smallest PDF viewer/reader to view and print PDF files, and convert PDFs to TXT, BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, WMF, EMF, EPS. It is only 655KB to download and doesn't need lengthy installation, just download and run.

Here are some key features of "Cool PDF Reader":

· View and Print PDF
· Convert PDF to BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, WMF, EMF, EPS
· Extract PDF to TXT
· Support PDF files of all versions
· Work with 68+ different languages
· Zoom in and zoom out
· Rotate page displays
· Slide show PDF document
Size: 650 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 19793 Times Rating: 4.02 (34 votes).
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Online Armor Free 3.5.0.32
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Online_Armor_Free_d4872.html

Online Armor is not just a firewall program. It is a full security suite of programs to help protect your machine.

Main Features:
- Keylogger Detection
- Mail Filter
- Web Filter
- Spam Shield
- Cookie Cutter
- Trusted Sites
- Untrusted Sites
- Prevent Spyware
- Remove Spyware
- Settings Monitor
- IE Extensions
- DNS Checker
- Hosts Checker
- Firewall
- Firewall Leak Tests
- Worm Protection
- Termination Protection
- Trojan Protection
- Autoruns Management
Size: 8.01 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 24958 Times Rating: 4.75 (361 votes).
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PS: Thanks paramonks and indyattic for the thanks. :-D

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 15, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, today, Tuesday July 14th 2009 are:

Sophos Anti-Rootkit 1.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sophos_Anti-Rootkit_d5238.html

Here are some key features of "Sophos Anti Rootkit":

· Scans running processes, windows registry and local hard drives for rootkits.
· Identifies known rootkits and selects, by default, files for removal which will remove the rootkit component of the malware without compromising OS integrity.
· Allows users to remove unidentified hidden files, but does not allow removal of essential system files when hidden by an identified rootkit.
· Once the user has run a scan, the screen prompts the user through the necessary steps until every rootkit has been removed.
· Users can switch between the GUI and command-line functionality.
· Both context sensitive and command-line help are available.
Size: 1.27 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win NT/2K/XP/2003 Downloaded: 42749 Times Rating: 4.74 (51 votes).
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SIV (System Information Viewer) 4.00
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SIV_System_Information_Viewer_d4779.html

System Information Viewer is a general Windows utility for dumping lots of useful Windows, Network and hardware info - CPU info, PCI info, USB info, Machine Info, Hardware Sensors, Networked computers, Operating System Information and more. Size: 1.45 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 28911 Times Rating: 4.73 (57 votes).
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a-squared Free edition 4.5.0.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/a-squared_Free_edition_d4281.html

a-squared (a²) is a complementary product to antivirus software which is specialized in protection against harmful software. Antivirus software often features an inadequate protection against Trojans, Dialers and Spyware. a² fills this gap.

a² is free, however you can purchase the "Personal Edition" for $29.95 which includes more advanced features such as:
- Intrusion Detection System
- Analyses the behavior of all running programs
- System-Firewall
- Autostart-Viewer
- Process-Viewer
- Automatic update
Size: 52.4 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 542522 Times Rating: 4.63 (675 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - You want the Geek? You can't handle the Geek!"

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 15, 2009

New releases for AVG and Opera today. See below. :cool
The programs chosen for your consideration, today, Wednesday July 15th 2009 are:

AVG AntiVirus Free Edition 8.5 Build 392a1598
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AVG_AntiVirus_Free_Edition_d886.html

With this free distribution version of the popular AVG Anti-Virus system, you will get a reliable tool for your computer protection against computer viruses.
Features:

+ Automatic update functionality
+ The AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run
+ The AVG E-mail Scanner, which protects your e-mail
+ The AVG On-Demand Scanner, which allows the user to perform scheduled and manual tests
+ Free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product
+ AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files
+ Great customer satisfaction!

Please note that any previous version of AVG Free will be un-installed automatically during the installation of the new AVG Free. Size: 63.5 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 2959622 Times Rating: 4.59 (3561 votes).
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Opera 10.00 Build 1642 Beta 2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Opera_d559.html

The most full-featured Internet power tool on the market, Opera includes tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, integrated searches and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking e-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. And because we know that our users have different needs, you can customize the look and content of your Opera browser with a few clicks of the mouse. Size: 6.69 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 177021 Times Rating: 4.70 (635 votes).
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Real Temp 3.30 RC12
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Real_Temp_d6098.html

Real Temp is a temperature monitoring program designed for all Intel single Core, Dual Core, Quad Core and Core i7 processors. Each core on these processors has a digital thermal sensor (DTS) that reports temperature data relative to TJMax which is the safe maximum operating core temperature for the CPU. As your CPU heats up, your Distance to TJMax will decrease. If it reaches zero, your processor will start to thermal throttle or slow down so maximizing your distance away from TJMax will help your computer run at full speed and more reliably too. Size: 201 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7 Downloaded: 4060 Times Rating: 3.25 (4 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan selected for today. :-D
"MajorGeeks.com - Talk nerdy to me."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 16, 2009

New release for Firefox out today. See below.
The programs chosen for your consideration, today, Thursday July 16th 2009 are:

Mozilla Firefox 3 3.5.1 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_3_d2248.html

Mozilla Firefox is a small, fast and very easy to use browser that offers many advantages over other web browsers, such as the ability to block pop-up windows and the tabbed browsing. Size: 7.74 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 549093 Times Rating: 4.63 (1183 votes).
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AppRemover 1.6.0.3 RC1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AppRemover_d6090.html

AppRemover is a software application developed by OPSWAT, Inc., which enables you to uninstall security applications such as antiviruses and antispywares from your computer. It completely removes applications and extraneous files left behind.

Easy to use. Once downloaded, simply double-click the AppRemover icon. AppRemover will uninstall any detected antivirus and antispyware applications on your computer. AppRemover will then delete itself from the system. Size: 3.73 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7 Downloaded: 990 Times Rating: 1 (3 votes).
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My note: Poorest rating I've seen. Maybe this update is better.

FCleaner 1.2.2.715
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FCleaner__d6021.html

FCleaner is a freeware all-in-one Windows cleaning and optimization tool. It removes unused files that are eating up your disk space and slowing your system down, tweaks your system and allows your Windows to run faster. FCleaner can also protect your privacy such as Internet History, the Cookies that websites leave behind. You can erase all the traces of your online activities in just one click with the help of FCleaner. NO Experience Or Computer Skills Necessary! FCleaner is free, but it does not contain any Spyware or Adware. Size: 1.15 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 3990 Times Rating: 4.37 (8 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - If you wanna be tweaked you gotta get geeked. "

For you non-MG members / visitors / guests / lurkers reading this, also check out the "Must Have Free downloads" at http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20 for lots of good FREE stuff.

Bazza

bigbazza · Oct 8, 2009

Sorry to the dedicated members that read my column daily.

As you might have guessed, I have had a rough few months with various illnesses. I have not been on the Internet (or MG) much, or hardly at all, in the last 3 months.

I will be discontioning posting until I feel a lot better.

I hope to resume early in the New Year as long as I haven't worn out my welcome. :-D

All the best for the soon-to-be-here Festive Season.

Bye for a while,

BigBazza

iwunderdownunder · Oct 9, 2009

sorry to here your not feelin to good there mate.i have been missing your regular post hope you feel better soon.

bigbazza · Dec 23, 2009

Feeling heaps better. :-D

Should be back as usual in January 2010.

Hope you all have a great Festive season.

Bazza

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