From today's MajorGeeks front page-July 2010

bigbazza · Jul 1, 2010

A new month, a new thread for July, a new Financial year starts in OZ.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday 1st July 2010, are:

Aim Ad Hack 6.19
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Aim_Ad_Hack_d4068.html

Aim Ad Hack will effectively remove all the ads from AIM. Just extract the file into your AIM directory. With this small file you can effectively remove all the ads from AIM.

Aim Ad Hack is software that helps you to remove all the ads from latest AIM.

Disclaimer of warranty: BsCaBl guarantee's the program will do nothing except take up space on your hard drive.
I, as the downloader, understand that modifying AOL's code may be a violation of my license agreement, and do so of my free will. I agree to not hold BsCaBl or AOL responsible for any damage caused to AIM or my computer from the use of this file. By Downloading this file I agree to these terms.
Size: 471 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 111382 Times
Rating: 4.43 (170 votes).
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Soundbase 2010.07.01
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Soundbase_d5730.html

Soundbase was created to fill a gap in the large amount of free and commercial players/taggers. We do not pretend to have the ultimate audio solution, but Soundbase will most likely fit somewhere into your playing or tagging experience - it will always give you a quick way of doing common tasks.
Size: 6.44 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 20341 Times
Rating: 3.05 (20 votes).
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Opera 10.60 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Opera_d559.html

A full-featured Internet browser, Opera includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, 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.
Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 10.3 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 214290 Times
Rating: 4.70 (727 votes).
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From Off Base, today.
Microsoft: 10,000 PCs Hit With New XP 0 day Attack
http://www.ntcompatible.com/news/story/microsoft_10000_pcs_hit_with_new_xp_0day_attack.html

PC World reports that Microsoft says 10,000 computers have now been targeted in attacks on an unpatched Windows XP flaw.
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Microsoft reported Wednesday that it has now logged more than 10,000 attacks. "At first, we only saw legitimate researchers testing innocuous proof-of-concepts. Then, early on June 15th, the first real public exploits emerged," Microsoft said in a blog posting. "Those initial exploits were targeted and fairly limited. In the past week, however, attacks have picked up."

The attacks, which are being launched from malicious Web pages, are concentrated in the U.S., Russia, Portugal, Germany and Brazil, Microsoft said.
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To New members and visitors
You might also like to check out:
Must have FREE downloads from MajorGeeks at
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20

Bazza

NB: I do not always test or use the programs that I list in this thread.
I list the ones that I think will appeal to MG readers (and try to vary them as a mix for you to try).

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day.
Some may be added after I review the days listings. If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

Baz

bigbazza · Jul 2, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday 2nd July 2010 are:

BurnAware Free 3.0
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.
-Features
Create data, bootable and multisession CD/DVD/Blu-ray Discs
Create Audio CDs and MP3 CD/DVD/Blu-ray Discs
Create DVD-Video
Record boot disc images
Create and record disc images
Supports all current hardware interfaces (IDE/SCSI/USB/1394/SATA)
Supports UDF/ISO9660/Joliet Bridged file systems (any combination)
On-the-fly writing for all image types (no staging to hard drive first)
Auto-verification of written files
Supports CD-Text and unicode characters
Supports Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64 Bit), no drivers required
Size: 6.02 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 180799 Times
Rating: 4.55 (264 votes).
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My note: PRO version also available.

Advanced SystemCare Free 3.6.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Advanced_SystemCare_Free_d5927.html

Click A Day to Clean, Repair, Protect & Optimize your PC

Advanced SystemCare Free (formerly Advanced WindowsCare Personal) has a one-click approach to help protect, repair, clean, and optimize your PC. With over 20 MILLION downloads since 2006, this fantastic, award-winning, free PC repair software is a "must-have" tool for your computer. 100% safe with no adware, spyware, or viruses; a PC maintenance program that’s incredibly easy to use.
Size: 7.15 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 1029610 Times
Rating: 4.60 (2849 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating, considering the number of voters.

Fresh UI 8.59
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fresh_UI_d6482.html

Fresh UI is a fresh solution for configuring and optimizing Windows. Loaded with hundreds of useful hidden settings in Windows, this software covers the customizing and optimizing techniques that you'll be glad to know.
Size: 1.48 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 9x/ME/2K/XP
Downloaded: 1441 Times
Rating: 3 (4 votes).
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Google Chrome 5.0.375.99
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Google_Chrome_d5974.html

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier
-Search from the address bar
Type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and web pages.
-Thumbnails of your top sites
Access your favorite pages instantly with lightning speed from any new tab.
-Private browsing
-Open an incognito window when you don't want to save your browsing history.
Size: 16.9 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 161188 Times
Rating: 3.75 (108 votes).
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If you want to check out the selections for June 2010, go to:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=216932

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 3, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday 3rd July 2010 are:

Opera@USB 10.60
http://www.majorgeeks.com/OperaUSB_d6231.html

A portable version of the popular Opera Web-Browser. Extract the file directly onto your USB Device or Harddisk.

Opera@USB is the most full-featured Internet power tool on the market. Opera includes tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, integrated searches and more advanced functions like Opera's e-mail program. The application also features 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.

This is the international version with all languages. German and English versions are available at the authors link and are 6 megs smaller on average.
Size: 13.6 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 7796 Times
Rating: 5 (14 votes)
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My note: Perfect rating so far. It would be smarter IMHO to have the English and German version as default with the International version as the option. What do you think?

KeePass Password Safe 2.1.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/KeePass_Password_Safe_d5939.html

You should use different passwords for each account. Because if you use only one password everywhere and someone gets this password you have a problem... A serious problem. The thief would have access to your e-mail account, homepage, etc. Unimaginable.

KeePass is a free/open-source password manager or safe which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key-disk. So you only have to remember one single master password or insert the key-disk to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES and Twofish). For more information, see the features page.
Size: 1.84 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 5949 Times
Rating: 4.94 (17 votes)
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My note: Near perfect rating.

WYSIWYG Web Builder 7.0.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WYSIWYG_Web_Builder_d6356.html

Web Builder is a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) program used to create web pages. WYSIWYG means that the finished page will display exactly the way it was designed. The program generates HTML (HyperText Markup Language) tags while you point and click on desired functions.
Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 5.48 MB
License: Shareware $39.95
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 958 Times
Rating: 4.12 (8 votes).
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FlashGot 1.2.1.27
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FlashGot_d5376.html

FlashGot is a free Mozilla / Firefox / Thunderbird extension, meant to handle single and massive ("all" and "selection") downloads with several external Download Managers.

FlashGot is an extension that handles internet downloads with external download managers.

Flashgot works with FlashGet, Free Download Manager, Fresh Download, GetRight, HiDownload, InstantGet, Internet Download Accelerator, LeechGet, Mass Downloader, etc.
Size: 326 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 125922 Times
Rating: 3.30 (23 votes)
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This Weeks Top 10 MG Downloads

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. IObit Security 360
3. IObit SmartDefrag
4. Recuva Portable
5. Advanced SystemCare Free
6. Win7codecs
7. IObit Toolbox
8. Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
9. Vista Codec Package
10. x64 Components
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 4, 2010

Hope you all are having a great 4th July long weekend.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday 4th July 2010 are:

RJ TextEd 6.51
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RJ_TextEd_d5342.html

RJ TextEd is a web development tool and a Unicode text editor with features like syntax highlighting, advanced column mode and text folding. Below is a small list of features available.
Size: 9.36 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 14235 Times
Rating: 4.53 (30 votes)
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Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)

EasyTune 6 B10.0528.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/EasyTune_6_d6118.html

EasyTune 6 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and management utility for Gigabyte boards. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as: overclocking for enhancing system performance; C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory; Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan; PC health for monitoring system status.

Limitations: Please remove your current EasyTune6 or earlier, and GWUM Tools before install this. Support Intel X58/P45/P43/G45/G43/G41 series and AMD Ultra Durable 3 series MB.
Size: 16 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 14590 Times
Rating: 3.75 (16 votes).
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Argus Monitor 1.7.06
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Argus_Monitor_d6478.html

Argus Monitor runs as a background task and constantly monitors the health status of your hard disks. You will be informed in case one of the critical S.M.A.R.T. values changes. If one of the attributes reaches a vendor specified threshold, you will also get a warning that the hard drive is likely to fail within the next 24 hours of operation.

Argus Monitor also stores the S.M.A.R.T. status of every drive (even the ones attached only from time to time - e.g. via S-ATA) and will therefore be able to warn you of decreased drive health even if the hard drive was attached to another PC when the value decreased.

Give Argus Monitor a try to see what it's really capable of!
Size: 2.21 MB
License: Shareware $19.95
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 385 Times
Rating: 5 (4 votes).
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Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)

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Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 6, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday 5th July 2010 are:

Core Temp 0.99.7.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Core_Temp_d5665.html

Intel and AMD recently published detailed, public information about the "DTS" (Digital Thermal Sensor), which provides much higher accuracy and more relevant temperature reading than the standard thermal diode sensors do. (How it works).

This feature is supported on all Intel Core and Core 2 series of processors as well as the whole AMD´s AMD64 line of CPUs. (for a full list of supported CPUs: (CPU Support List).

Core Temp also has a logging feature, allowing a user to easily record the temperature of his processor(s) over any period of time, then the data can be easily transfered into an excel datasheet for easy graphing.
Size: 197 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 89274 Times
Rating: 3.94 (57 votes).
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IncrediMail 2 6.1.3 Build 4665
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IncrediMail_2__d2049.html

IncrediMail lets you take full control over what your emails look like. Select from hundreds of email backgrounds that fit any mood or occasion. The people you send IncrediMail emails to don't need to download anything in order to see these backgrounds!
Size: 12 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 88240 Times
Rating: 3.56 (203 votes).
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Advanced SystemCare Free 3.6.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Advanced_SystemCare_Free_d5927.html

Click A Day to Clean, Repair, Protect & Optimize your PC

Advanced SystemCare Free (formerly Advanced WindowsCare Personal) has a one-click approach to help protect, repair, clean, and optimize your PC. With over 20 MILLION downloads since 2006, this fantastic, award-winning, free PC repair software is a "must-have" tool for your computer. 100% safe with no adware, spyware, or viruses; a PC maintenance program that’s incredibly easy to use.

Why waste money on expensive "registry cleaners" to fix your PC when Advanced SystemCare Free will repair, tune, and maintain it for you – for free!
Size: 7.15 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 1049301 Times
Rating: 4.60 (2883 votes).
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Dr.Web CureIT July 5, 2010
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dr.Web_CureIT_d4783.html

This is a FREE anti-virus and anti-spyware utility based on Dr.Web Anti-virus scanner, which will help you quickly scan and cure, if necessary, a computer operated by MS Windows 95OSR2/ 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/2003/2008/Vista/7 without installation of the Dr.Web Anti-virus.

Dr.Web CureIt! automatically detects the language of the OS it is installed to and sets the scanner interface accordingly (if the local language is not supported, English is enabled).

The utility contains the most up-to-date add-ons to the Dr.Web virus databases going up to twice per hour frequency at periods of high malware submissions.

Dr.Web CureIt! detects and removes
* Rootkits * Mass-mailing worms * E-mail viruses * Peer-to-peer viruses * Internet worms * File viruses * Trojans * Stealth viruses* Polymorphic viruses * Bodiless viruses * Macro viruses * MS Office viruses * Script viruses * Spyware * Spybots * Password stealers * Keyloggers* Paid Dialers * Adware * Riskware* Hacktools * Backdoors * Joke programs * Malicious scripts * Other malware*
Size: 44.7 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 85203 Times
Rating: 4.47 (102 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today.

Husband gets boob jobs for wife and daughters. 2 out of 3 ain't bad
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-st...-jobs-for-wife-and-daughters-115875-22379860/
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 6, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday 6th July 2010 are:

System Explorer 2.2.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/System_Explorer_d6381.html
Major Features:

Detailed informations about Tasks, Processes, Modules, Startups, IE Addons, Uninstallers, Windows, Services, Drivers, Connections and Opened Files.
Easy check of suspicious files via VirusTotal or Jotti service.
Easy search details about file/process via online databases.
Launcher ("New Task..." dialog) with integrated AutoSearch and AutoCompletion.
Action History for monitoring processes activities.
Performance graphs for monitoring usage of system resources in time.
System Snapshots for easy finding of system changes.
System Report builds rich text report containing major informations about your System.
Multilanguage and Plugins Support.
Version 2.0 brings brand new user interface and Windows 7 support.
Security feature with online File Review.
Size: 1.38 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 15870 Times
Rating: 4.91 (24 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating.

doPDF 7.1.341
http://www.majorgeeks.com/doPDF_d5545.html

doPDF is a free PDF converter for both personal and commercial use. Using doPDF you can create searchable PDF files by selecting the "Print" command from virtually any application. With one click you can convert your Microsoft Excel, Word or PowerPoint documents or your emails and favorite web sites to PDF files.

doPDF installs itself as a virtual printer driver so after a successful installation will appear in your Printers and Faxes list. To create PDF files, you just have to print your documents to the doPDF pdf converter. Open a document (with Microsoft Word, WordPad, NotePad or any other software), choose Print and select doPDF. It will ask you where to save the PDF file and when finished, the PDF file will be automatically opened in your default PDF viewer.
Size: 4.25 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 69130 Times
Rating: 4.85 (87 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating.

Unlocker 1.9.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Unlocker_d4660.html

Unlocker helps delete locked files with error messages like:

- Cannot delete file: Access is denied
- There has been a sharing violation.
- The source or destination file may be in use.
- The file is in use by another program or user.
- Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.
Size: 992 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 361857 Times
Rating: 4.78 (802 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating.

From Way Off Base, today.
Crab videotaped riding giant jellyfish.
Check out the video at:
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2008/09...iant-jellyfish/UPI-11051222771958/tab-videos/

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 8, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday 7th July 2010 are:

TeamViewer Portable 5.0.8703
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TeamViewer_Portable_d5911.html

TeamViewer is the fast, simple and friendly solution for remote access over the Internet - all applications in one single, very affordable module.

Instantly take control over a computer anywhere on the Internet, even through firewalls. No installation required, just use it fast and secure.

TeamViewer can also be used to present your desktop to a partner on the Internet. Show and share your software, PowerPoint presentations etc.

Share your files, chat, switch the direction during a teamwork session, and a lot more is included in TeamViewer.
Size: 6.80 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 21404 Times
Rating: 4.86 (69 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating.

GreenBrowser 5.5.0707
http://www.majorgeeks.com/GreenBrowser_d3910.html

GreenBrowser is a multiple windows browser. It is based on IE, and has other powerful features.

Such as:
Quick Key, Collector, Mouse Gesture, Mouse Drag, Ad Filter, Search Engine, Page Back Color, Toolbar Skin, Proxy, Tab Bar, Auto Scroll, Auto Save, Auto Fill Form, Start Mode, Auto Hide Bar, Mouse Drag Drop...
Size: 1.12 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 45098 Times
Rating: 4.36 (82 votes).
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Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Beta 1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_4.0_Beta_1_d5905.html

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. This is an upcoming version and for testing purposes only.
Size: 8.96 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 131904 Times
Rating: 4.32 (102 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today.
Star Wars' creator says laser too much like lightsaber.

CNN) -- "Star Wars" creator George Lucas wants to force a laser company to stop making a new, high-powered product he says looks too much like the famous lightsaber from his classic sci-fi series.

Lucasfilm Ltd. has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Hong Kong-based Wicked Lasers, threatening legal action if it doesn't change its Pro Arctic Laser series or stop selling it altogether...
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 8, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday 8th July 2010 are:

The Gimp 2.6.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/The_Gimp_d4485.html

GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It has many capabilities. It can be used as a simple paint program, an expert quality photo retouching program, an online batch processing system, a mass production image renderer, an image format converter, etc. GIMP is expandable and extensible. It is designed to be augmented with plug-ins and extensions to do just about anything. The advanced scripting interface allows everything from the simplest task to the most complex image manipulation procedures to be easily scripted.
Size: 19.1 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista
Downloaded: 68475 Times
Rating: 4.68 (132 votes).
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FlexTk Express 4.2.30
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FlexTk_Express_d6383.html

FlexTk is an advanced file management toolkit allowing one to search and classify files, perform disk space utilization analysis, automatically organize files according to user-defined policies, copy large amounts of files in a fault-tolerant way, synchronize disks and directories, identify duplicate files and free-up wasted storage space.

-File Classification, Categorization and Organizing
-Storage Utilization Analysis
-Duplicate Files Search and Removal
-Rule-Based File Search
-File System Change Monitor
-High-Speed File Synchronization
-Multi-Stream File Copy and Data Migration
-Built-In Disk Cleaner
-File Management and Navigation
Size: 4.10 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 1802 Times
Rating: 5 (3 votes).
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Main Features: (see the link above. Much too much to list here.)

AkelPad 4.4.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AkelPad_d5755.html

AkelPad - is an open source editor for plain text. It is designed to be a small and fast.

Features:
Single window mode (SDI), multi window mode (MDI);
Editing of files, which size is more than 64K (generally speaking, size isn't theoretically limited);
Full support of Unicode strings on Unicode systems (NT/2000/XP/2003);
Support of Unicode codepages (UTF-16 little endian, UTF-16 big endian, UTF-8);
Support of any code page installed in the system;
Support of DOS/Windows and Unix newline formats;
Preview file open;
Correct pseudographics displaying;
Editing of files with "Read Only" attribute;
Notice when trying to open binary file;
Multi-level undo; ...
Size: 617 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 9699 Times
Rating: 4.31 (16 votes)
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My note: Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)

From Off Base, today.
Apple Unveils The iHand – The Right Way to Holding Your Phone
http://www.techtified.com/2010/07/apple-unveils-the-ihand-the-right-way-to-holding-your-phone/

Reacting to complaints that the new iPhone 4 loses signal when it’s held in a certain way, Apple today announced a remedy to a problem that has plagued the company’s trust rank over recent weeks.

Ladies and Gentlemen, behold the iHand. Like any Apple product, the iHand is a product that redefines the way we use or in this case, hold our phones. The Swine flu proof synthetic product makes it easy for anyone to get a firm ‘grip’ on their iPhones without having to worry about signal loss when calling 911.
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These selections are only a small number of those listed for this day at www.majorgeeks.com Make sure to check out the MG link for the full listing.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 9, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday 9th July 2010 are:

Hitman Pro 3.5.6.106
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Hitman_Pro_d5283.html

Hitman Pro 3 is a fast all-in-one tool to find, identify and remove viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, rootkits and other malware. Hitman Pro 3 will reveal in minutes if your PC is infected with malicious software.
Research shows that many computers are infected, even if they have an up-to-date security suite installed. A combination of different anti malware programs would be required to prevent infection.

Hitman Pro 3 combines a variety of anti malware programs without installing software on your PC. Hitman Pro 3 will not slow down your PC as it is using cloud technology for malware detection..

Unlimited free scanning and free 30-day version to remove detected malware Runs on Windows XP/Vista/2000/2003/2008 and Windows 7.
Size: 5.66 MB
License: Subscription 17.95+ Year
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 31616 Times
Rating: 4.46 (62 votes).
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My note: Might be well worth trying the free 30-day trial. Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)

Process Hacker 2.0 Beta (r3315)
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Process_Hacker_d5966.html

Process Hacker is a feature-packed tool for manipulating processes and services on your computer.

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).
Size: 1.20 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/Vista
Downloaded: 13781 Times
Rating: 4.66 (18 votes)
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Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)

JetAudio 8.0.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/JetAudio_d4154.html

JetAudio is integrated multimedia software made of a single compact rack. Not only does it play various music and video files, it also has features such as CD burning, recording, and conversion to other file formats. You get the ability to create your own Internet broadcast by using JetCast, provided with JetAudio. Play all major file formats, including WAV, MP3, MP3Pro, OGG, WMA, MPEG, AVI, WMV, MIDI, RM, and video and audio CD tracks. Convert among audio file formats, and record analog audio to various formats.
Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 32.6 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 188454 Times
Rating: 4.60 (592 votes).
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Converter for Audio Books ------------ (Advertisement)
Converts audio books to MP3, M4A, AAC, WMA or WAV & can do much more.
www.tuneconvert.info
http://www.tuneconvert.info/?gclid=CLOlw4bm36ICFQ8aewodhWSiRQ
My note: Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the right hand side column. It might there, or missing. They change. :cry
You can then click on Tune Convert that you are interested in for the MG link, or link/s above.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 10, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday 10th July 2010 are:-

WinGuard Pro 7.1.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WinGuard_Pro_d1707.html

WindowsGuard helps you to password protect your programs, windows and web pages in one easy to use application!

What's more, there is also encrytption for your files and folders. It offers an all-in-one security solution for your computer.

With extra features to lock the boot keys, task keys, software installations and internet access. This is the free edition download, however there is an option to upgrade to the Premium Edition.

New in this version?
- Improved encryption routine
- Status bar now shown when encrypting files
- New look interface
- Remove programs from the Ignored Tasks List
- Lots of little bugs removed
- Improved secure uninstaller
- Updated Help File
- Improved protection of Main exe file from deletion, move, etc.
- New re-encrypt files automatically option
- Minor features and fixtures included
Size: 1.51 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 87986 Times
Rating: 4.15 (96 votes).
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Little Disk Cleaner 0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Little_Disk_Cleaner_d6509.html

Little Disk Cleaner is an open source program written in C# that will remove any unneeded files to free up extra hard drive space and make windows run faster.

Key Features:
- Removes any unneeded junk files
- Cleans up temporary install files, various log files, browser files and more
- Choose from different scan modes and file types
- Free up extra hard drive space
- 100% Freeware
- And Much More!
Size: 1.23 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 276 Times
Rating: 3.5 (2 votes).
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SimpleSysInfo 2.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SimpleSysInfo_d6174.html

SimpleSysInfo is a program which allows you to retrieve information from your computer. When the information is retrieved you can send it everywhere by simple selecting the email button. It's possible to print the information and save it to a text file. SimpleSysInfo also supports creating a HTML file which is less hard to read.
Size: 1.31 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 2706 Times
Rating: 4.8 (5 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating out of 5.0 :-D

32bit Web Browser 10.07.09
http://www.majorgeeks.com/32bit_Web_Browser_d964.html

32bit Web Browser is easy to use is very fast. This web browser makes browsing the web fun and profitable. It takes up little hard drive space and loads fast too. It has features not found in other web browsers, such as Smart Bookmarks with many searching options.

32bit Web Browser remembers what you like. Import Netscape bookmarks and Microsoft Internet Explorer Favorites into the 32bit Web Browser Smart Bookmarks. The four options for handling New Web Browser Windows let you suppress annoying pop-up windows full of advertisement or other unwanted information.
Size: 405 KB
License: Shareware $19.00
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 25122 Times
Rating: 1.43 (176 votes)
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My note: Poor rating so far. Maybe this release is better.

JAlbum 8.9.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/JAlbum_d5953.html

JAlbum makes web albums of your digital images and aims to be the easiest to use and most powerful tool in this category - and free!

With JAlbum you have full control of the look of the generated album, not just color theme and basic layout, still making an album is just a matter of drag and drop + a button click if you prefer to use one of the many existing looks.

JAlbum will make index pages, slide show pages and process your images and even upload the final album to the Internet for your friends to see.

Here are some key features of "JAlbum":
Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.) Baz
Size: 14 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 7389 Times
Rating: 5 (8 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating out of 5.0 :-D

This Weeks Top 10 MG Downloads

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. IObit Security 360
3. IObit SmartDefrag
4. Win7codecs
5. Recuva Portable
6. Advanced SystemCare Free
7. IObit Toolbox
8. x64 Components
9. Vista Codec Package
10. Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus
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My note: Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the left hand side column. You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 11, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday 11th July 2010 are:-

EVGA Precision 1.9.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVGA_Precision_d6209.html

EVGA, once again, sets itself apart from the rest with the EVGA Exclusive Precision Overclocking Utility.

This program allows you to fine tune your EVGA graphics card for the maximum performance possible, with Core/Shader/Memory clock tuning, real time monitoring support including in-game, Logitech Keyboard LCD Display support, and compatibility with almost all EVGA graphics cards.

Features:
Independent or Synchronous control for fan and clock settings in a multi-GPU system
Allows up to 10 profiles, and ability to assign hotkeys to these profiles to allow in-game
Ability to view temperatures in the system tray
Core/Shader Clock Link/Unlink capability
- And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 1.61 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 61416 Times
Rating: 4.71 (14 votes)
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CDBurnerXP 4.3.5.2256
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CDBurnerXP_d4242.html

CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free. It does not include adware or similar malicious components.

Key Features:
- burn all kinds of discs
- audio-CDs with or without gaps between tracks
- burn and create ISO files
- data verification after burning process
- create bootable discs
- multi-language interface
- bin/nrg to ISO converter, simple cover printing and much more!
- Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista/2008/Win7 (x86 / x64)
- And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 6.46 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 1152755 Times
Rating: 4.66 (1416 votes)
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Hotspot Shield 1.47
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Hotspot_Shield_d5220.html

Hotspot Shield creates a virtual private network (VPN) between your laptop and the wireless router. This impenetrable tunnel prevents snoopers and hackers from viewing your email, instant messages, credit card information or anything else you send over a wireless network. Which means you remain anonymous and protect your privacy.

Hotspot Shield security software is free to download, employs the latest VPN technology, and is easy to install and use.

- Ensures your computer remains anonymous and private when logged on to free wi-fi hotspots.
- Auto encrypts and protects inbound / outbound Internet traffic (email, instant messaging, VoIP calls, web surfing, etc.) as it’s transmitted thru the air, using wi-fi.
- Thwarts wireless hackers keeping your personal data locked down while using an unsecured hotspot.
- Provides professional security and protection without expensive or complex requirements.
- And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 5.43 MB
License: Adware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 67877 Times
Rating: 4.45 (223 votes)
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CleanMem 1.5.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CleanMem_d5993.html

The program will install and set it to run every 30 min via the windows task scheduler. Install it and your done! The program doesn't run in the background, once it does its job it closes and doesn't run again until the task scheduler runs it.

The program is very simple to operate as it will run and clean the memory out of all processes it can, without any user input...
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...Cleanmem works in a matter of about 5 sec. It uses a windows api call that is in Windows 2000,xp,2003,Vista & 2008 that tells windows to cleanup the workspace of a processes thus freeing up any memory the process no longer needs. Other memory cleaners end up forcing the memory into the page file slowing down your system. This tool does not. The API call frees up unused memory from programs, when a program needs the memory again it can simply take it back instead of forcing the memory out of ram and into the page file.

A good example is this, say you have quickbooks installed and setup for multi user mode. The quickbooks service takes 37mb of memory just sitting there! when cleanmem is ran it uses only 600kb and wont grow again until it actually is used. The same goes for all processes.
Size: 791 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 75626 Times
Rating: 4.93 (173 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating out of 5.00

From Way Off Base, today.
RIP Facebook Gifts. Never accepted a single one anyhow. Good riddance.
http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=405727117130

The Facebook Gift Shop is closing on Aug. 1 as we focus instead on improving other products. As of that date, you will no longer be able to give new gifts from the Gift Shop.

The gifts you've already received on your Wall will remain visible, and you still will be able to view your sent and received gifts on your gifts page. People also can continue to use the many third-party applications on Facebook for giving and receiving gifts, such as Birthday Cards, Hallmark Social Calendar, Pieces of Flair and some ecards.

Closing the Gift Shop may disappoint many of the people who have given millions of gifts, but we made the decision after careful thought about where we need to focus our product. We'll be able to focus more on improving
and enhancing products and features that people use every day, such as Photos, News Feed, Inbox, games, comments, the "Like" button and the Wall.
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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.

New members and visitors. You might also like to check out:
Must have FREE downloads from MajorGeeks at
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20

Great Freeware programs in just about every category and as good as, quite often better, than programs you have to pay for.
I have used may of the programs listed in the link above, and rarely had to pay for Shareware or commercially available programs.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 12, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday 12th July 2010 are:-

Nero BurnLite 10.0.10500
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Nero_BurnLite_d6180.html

What’s better than free? Free forever! Nero offers you the chance to enjoy Nero’s world-renowned data disc burning and copying features for an unlimited time, absolutely FREE!

Enjoy basic data burning and copying capabilities for your CDs and DVDs from the world’s most trusted digital media brand, Nero.
Limitations: Installs Ask Toolbar by default. Easy to opt out of. This version of Nero contains simply data burning and disc copying features for CDs and DVDs. Additional features and functionality are available with an upgrade to Nero full version.
Size: 31.2 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 26650 Times
Rating: 2.73 (69 votes).
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My note: It may be FREE but doesn't rate too highly so far.

CheckDisk 1.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CheckDisk_d6511.html

CheckDisk is a powerful tool for searching and repairing disk errors. It is quite similar to the ScanDisk tool or chkdsk.exe, supplied with the Windows operating systems (Windows 2000 and higher. Possible with Vista and admin right). You can select either standard or full tests. The full test additionally performs a sector check. It is capable of finding bad sectors on your disk and marking them as such. The program works both with hard disks (including SCSI and RAID) and removable media. Work on CD too.
Size: 364 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 447 Times
Rating: 5 (2 votes).
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CoffeeCup Free HTML Editor 9.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CoffeeCup_Free_HTML_Editor_d6510.html

The CoffeeCup Free HTML Editor is a full-featured web design system. With built-in FTP uploading, wizards for tables, frames, fonts, and more, support for HTML5 and CSS3, and 100% valid code output, it's a great tool for anyone who wants to design their own website.

The Free HTML Editor is a trimmed-down version of the CoffeeCup HTML Editor, and does not contain the Visual Editor, CSS Menu Designer, Image Mapper, and Website Color Schemer. If you're interested in getting your hands on these great features, download the free, fully functional trial version of the HTML Editor.
Size: 25.6 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 180 Times
Rating: 5 (1 votes)
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lastpass 1.69
http://www.majorgeeks.com/lastpass_d6185.html

The Last Password You'll Have To Remember.
lastpass is a freeware password manager that will surely make your browsing a lot easier and much more secure.
· Generate strong passwords, knowing you'll only have to remember one.
· Log into your favorite websites with just one click
· Access and manage your important data from multiple workstations seamlessly
· Share logins with your friends and let others share logins with you
Firefox users will need this version
Size: 7.47 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 3228 Times
Rating: 4.88 (9 votes)
My note: Excellent rating.
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PSPad Editor 4.5.5 Build 2395 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/PSPad_Editor_d5303.html

The universal freeware editor, useful for people who:
- work with plain text - the editor has a wealth of formatting functions, including a spell checker
- create web pages - as web authoring editor, PSPad contains many unique tools to save your time
- want to use a good IDE for your compiler - editor PSPad catch and parse compiler output, integrate external help files, compare versions, and much more...
Size: 1.99 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 13687 Times
Rating: 4.67 (34 votes)
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From Way Off Base, today at www.majorgeeks.com
Dog Left In Hot Car Honks For Help, Smarter Than His Owner
http://www.pedaltothemetal.com/inde...nks_for_helpsmarter_than_his_owner_video.html

A Labrador in Pennsylvania helped himself get out of a scorching situation by taking matters into his own paws, Allentown TV station WFMZ reported. (see video)
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 13, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday 13th July 2010 are:-

Cobian Backup 10.1.0.789
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Cobian_Backup_d4739.html

Cobian Backup is a multi-threaded program that can be used to schedule and backup your files and directories from their original location to other directories/drives in the same computer or other computer in your network. FTP backup is also supported in both directions (download and upload).

Cobian Backup exists in two different versions: application and service. The program uses very few resources and can be running on the background on your system, checking your backup schedule and executing your backups when necessary. Cobian Backup is not an usual backup application: it only copies your files and folders in original or compressed mode to other destination, creating a security copy as a result. So Cobian Backup can be better described as a "Scheduler for security copies".

Cobian Backup supports several methods of compression and strong encryption.
Size: 14.7 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 57427 Times
Rating: 4.59 (132 votes)
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-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)

Google Toolbar 6.5.708.1000
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Google_Toolbar_d4098.html

The Google Toolbar is a free and easy-to-use tool that allows you to take the power of Google with you anywhere on the Web. When you install the Toolbar, you're adding a whole new set of functions to your web browser. For example, you can use it to perform a Google search from any site on the Web, or to search for specific words on any given page. The Google Toolbar also offers exciting features like the Pop-up Blocker, AutoFill, and PageRank Display.

Features:
AutoFill
AutoLink
Translate
Address Bar Browse by Name
Pop-up Blocker
SpellCheck
PageRank Display
Highlight Search Terms
Word Find Buttons
Auto Update
Size: 2.32 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 88275 Times
Rating: 4.26 (110 votes).
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Winamp 5 Full 5.581 Build 2985 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Winamp_5_Full_d2490.html

Winamp is an audio player that can handle audio CDs, MP3 audio files, and streaming audio broadcasts. It combines extensive functionality with an intuitive interface. Winamp features a playlist editor and a 10-band graphic equalizer with user-definable presets that can automatically load specific files. It also includes Windows Media Technology 4.0 input/output support and the industry-standard Fraunhofer MP3 decoder. This download no longer includes VIS/DSP plug-ins; you can download them separately.
Size: 10.7 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 725132 Times
Rating: 4.59 (2558 votes)
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BurnAware Free 3.01
http://www.majorgeeks.com/BurnAware_Free_d5839.html

BurnAware Free is one of the most popular free CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc burning software available for Windows. Using this program you can easily create and burn Audio and MP3 CD, Data and DVD-Video disc, ISO and Cue Image, erase or format rewritable disc, copy your CD or DVD to ISO image.
Size: 6.10 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 184151 Times
Rating: 4.54 (270 votes)
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-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)

Sysinternals Suite July 12, 2010
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.

The Suite is a bundling of the following selected Sysinternals Utilities:
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 11.9 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 107198 Times
Rating: 4.82 (89 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating.

From Off Base, today.
Apple deleting mentions of Consumer Reports' iPhone 4 piece on forums. Waaaaah!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/apple-deleting-mentions-of-consumer-reports-iphone-4-piece-on-f/

Consumer Reports has thrown down the gauntlet, stating that it "can't recommend" the iPhone 4 until the antenna issues are fixed, issues that its labs and ours have verified quite substantially. Apple apparently isn't happy about that, and has taken to deleting threads about the Consumer Reports article from its support forums. Now, Apple deleting threads from its support forums is nothing new; outside of "regular" moderation, the company routinely deletes discussion of hardware flaws that it's not ready to 'fess up to, or just generally negative lines of thought about its products. Good thing the internet's a big place, and if Apple's not going to admit the antenna issue, there are plenty of ways to gripe about it.
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From Way Off Base, today, @ www.majorgeeks.com

-The Greatest Video Game Porn Parodies Ever
-Oil exec's wife hospitalized after 'box of chocolates' explodes
-15 Awesome Monkey Comic Book Covers
-Go 'All In' with the 20 Hottest Poker Babes that Could Win the WSOP
-I Kissed A Nerd - Damsels of Dorkington Music Video
-R.I.P: Yankees' George Steinbrenner dies at 80
-The Faces of Meth (New Images)
-Scientologists Distribute Anti-Cooper Magazine Outside CNN
-Obamas new AIDS plan: Stop getting it
-Madison man accused of seeking a bomb on Craigslist
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My note: Take your pick. :-D Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading at the bottom of today's listing.
You can then click on the article you are interested in for the MG link.
Too many great ones to select from.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 14, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday 14th July 2010 are:-

Belarc Advisor 8.1.13.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Belarc_Advisor_d1385.html

The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server.
Size: 2.20 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 408680 Times
Rating: 4.68 (434 votes).
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WinGuard Pro 7.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WinGuard_Pro_d1707.html

WindowsGuard helps you to password protect your programs, windows and web pages in one easy to use application!

What's more, there is also encrytption for your files and folders. It offers an all-in-one security solution for your computer.

With extra features to lock the boot keys, task keys, software installations and internet access. This is the free edition download, however there is an option to upgrade to the Premium Edition.
Size: 784 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 88435 Times
Rating: 4.15 (96 votes).
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SIW (System Info) 2010.07.14
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SIW_System_Info_d4387.html

SIW is a system information tool, that gathers detailed information about your system properties and settings. It includes detailed specs for CPU, Network, TCP/IP, Memory, Hardware, Users, Network Shares, and more, as well as real-time monitors for CPU, Memory and network traffic. SIW also displays currently active network connections, installed codecs, connected MS SQL and Oracle database servers (if any) and more. A standalone tool that does not require installation.
Size: 1.50 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 144535 Times
Rating: 4.81 (223 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating out of 5.00

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day.

Some may be added after I review the days listings.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

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.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 15, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday 15th July 2010 are:-

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_7_and_Windows_Server_2008_R2_Service_Pack_1_d6514.html

Please Note: This early release of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta is not available for home users. The SP1 Beta does not provide new end-user features, and installation is not supported by Microsoft. In other words, the majority of you should not download this. You need to register at Technet to download it
Size: Unknown
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 7
Downloaded: 263 Times
Rating: 3.66 (3 votes).
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My note: Re-read the quote above, before racing to download this. :-D

Determination MX 1.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Determination_MX_d6513.html

Determination MX is the free and proactive way to protect your computer from online threats, even before they are known to the public, without relying on reactive software like antivirus protection. This product deeply scans your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any found if you are dealing with something already.

Determination MX helps to protect your computer against common attempts that malicious programs use to take over. It looks in the many places where malicious programs commonly attempt to gain control of your computer and reports what it finds for your review and gives you the ability to take action with suggestions accordingly.

Many items found will be legitimate, as Determination MX reports everything, but any malicious items will also be found.
Editor's Note: This program works similar to HijackThis and is for experienced users. If you do not understand startup items and running processes, you should not use this.
Size: 2.79 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 259 Times
Rating: 4 (4 votes)
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Orbit Downloader 4.0.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Orbit_Downloader_d5640.html

Orbit Downloader is a great speed, super light,easy-to-use and free rich media downloader. It is based on p2p and multi-source downloading technology and supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, MMS and RTSP protocols. Using Orbit Downloader, you can almost download everything online with 500% faster speed, like youtube video, rapidshare files, flash and streaming media etc. Anyway, Orbit Downloader is an indispendsable tool for download acceleration and management.
Size: 3.79 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 50716 Times
Rating: 4.37 (108 votes).
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EverNote 3.5.5.2566
http://www.majorgeeks.com/EverNote_d5212.html

Evernote allows you to easily capture information in any environment using whatever device or platform you find most convenient, and makes this information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere. Use Evernote to jot notes, create to-do lists, clip entire Web pages, manage passwords, and record audio. Everything added to Evernote is automatically synchronized across platforms and devices and made searchable. Evernote will even recognize printed or handwritten text in photos and images.

Evernote offers two account levels, free and premium.
Size: 40.2 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 15373 Times
Rating: 3.58 (24 votes).
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From Off Base, today.
Apple Holding iPhone 4 Press Conference on Friday
http://gizmodo.com/5587384/apple-holding-iphone-4-press-conference-on-friday

Apparently Apple has invited a handful of folks to a very special press conference scheduled for this Friday. The only bit of information available is that the event is about the iPhone 4.

Of course we're secretly hoping for a price drop such as the one announced shortly after the original iPhone was released, but we do have a nagging thought in the back of our minds: Public Relations 101 dictates that bad news should be delivered on a Friday—and the fantastic price drop was announced on a Wednesday three years ago.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 16, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday 16th July 2010 are:

SpamAssassin for Win32 3.3.1.2
http://majorgeeks.com/SpamAssassin_for_Win32_d5129.html

This tool is a free and powerful spam filter for any Microsoft Windows mail client (Outlook Express, Eudora, Microsoft Outlook, etc.). It supports SSL, but it is for POP3 accounts only and will not work with IMAP, Exchange, Lotus, web-based (such as Hotmail) and other non-POP3
accounts.

It includes SpamAssassin (http://spamassassin.apache.org/)
and fully supports online spam databases DCC
(http://www.rhyolite.com/anti-spam/dcc/) and Razor (http://razor.sf.net/). This build is based on free SAproxy v1.2 and is not associated with Stata Labs (which no longer sells SAproxy Pro)
Size: 5.87 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 10456 Times
Rating: 3.87 (8 votes).
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Recuva Portable 1.38.504
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Recuva_Portable_d5514.html

Recuva (pronounced "recover") is a freeware Windows utility to restore files that have been accidentally deleted from your computer. This includes files emptied from the Recycle bin as well as images and other files that have been deleted by user error from digital camera memory cards or MP3 players. It will even bring back files that have been deleted by bugs, crashes and viruses!

This is the no installer, portable version. Extract it, copy to your portable device and run, delete when done.
Size: 1.72 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 157414 Times
Rating: 4.35 (56 votes).
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IObit Toolbox 2.0 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IObit_Toolbox_d6503.html

IObit Toolbox is a free portable software that system administrators and computer geeks will take along to solve PC problems anytime and anywhere. With more than 20 dedicated tools, IObit Toolbox allows you to display/diagnose PC information, enhance PC security, optimize PC performance and repair PC problems.
Size: 1.72 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 157414 Times
Rating: 4.35 (56 votes).
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Belarc Advisor 8.1.13.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Belarc_Advisor_d1385.html

The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server.
Size: 2.20 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 410102 Times
Rating: 4.68 (434 votes).
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From Site News, today.
Majorgeeks Facebook group. Log in and "Join" it now.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48803217361

Majorgeeks is on Facebook
Sign up for Facebook to connect with Majorgeeks.
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This Weeks Top 10 MG Downloads

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. IObit SmartDefrag
3. IObit Security 360
4. Win7codecs
5. Advanced SystemCare Free
6. x64 Components
7. IObit Toolbox
8. Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus
9. Vista Codec Package
10. QuickTime Alternative
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My note: Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the left hand side column. You can then click on the Feed/s you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 17, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday 17th July 2010 are:

WhatInStartup 1.22
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WhatInStartup_d6353.html

This utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically when Windows starts up. For each application, the following information is displayed: Startup Type (Registry/Startup Folder), Command-Line String, Product Name, File Version, Company Name, Location in the Registry or file system, and more.

It allows you to easily disable or delete unwanted programs that runs in your Windows startup. You can use it on your currently running instance of Windows, as well as you can use it on external instance of Windows in another drive. WhatInStartup also supports a special "Permanent Disabling" feature.
Size: 48.2 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 1846 Times
Rating: 5 (3 votes).
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My note: Extremely small download. Perfect rating so far. Could be a very useful program.

TweakVI 'Basic' Edition 1.0 Build 1135
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TweakVI_Basic_Edition_d5262.html

The first software designed to both tweak and optimize Windows Vista. Tweak hundreds of hidden features of Windows Vista, optimize your machine and customize it to your needs.

Unlike other tweaking utilities, TweakVI bundles lots of different utilities in one. It was developed to combine both tuning and optimizing features to increase the speed of your Windows Vista system. It's the worlds first software for Windows Vista to combine both customization, tweaking and optimization features.
Size: 12.7 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Vista
Downloaded: 327556 Times
Rating: 4.61 (636 votes).
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My note: For Vista only.

Fresh Download 8.54
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fresh_Download_d632.html

Fresh Download is an easy-to-use and very fast download manager software that turbo charge downloading files from the Internet, such as your favorite software, mp3 files, video files, picture collections, etc. Unlike any other similar utilities, this software is 100% free, no charges, no banners in the software (which slowdown your download) , no spyware.

Key features of Fresh Download:
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 2.03 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 99990 Times
Rating: 4.23 (147 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Geek before it was Chic. "

2 MG Searches you may have missed on the www.majorgeeks.com front page. (see attachment)
My note: Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the left hand side column. You can then click on the Search you are interested in, to carry out your search.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 18, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday 18th July 2010 are:

Crypt4Free 5.3.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Crypt4Free_d6399.html

Crypt4Free builds on our award winning Advanced Encryption Package Standard. It uses two encryption algorithms to protect your files: Blowfish & DESX. And "Quick Wipe" secure files erasure algorithm to wipe sensitive files.
Features:
-Interface
-Easy in use
-Skin support (1 skin in standard downloadable package)
- Work with files
Crypt4Free encrypts every kind of file on every kind of medium, whether floppy disk, removable hard drive, zip drive, tape drive or other.
Full .ZIP support Crypt4Free can browse for existing .zip archives, extract its contents and even create new .zip archives!
-Built in files compression to reduce size in transmission.
Size: 4.24 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: NT/200x/XP/Vista
Downloaded: 2923 Times
Rating: 3 (2 votes).
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SView5 3.08
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SView5_d6103.html

SView5 is an image display, conversion and processing tool based on a rich C/C++ SDK with various capabilities, originally developed on Amiga computers and later ported to Windows, Linux and Embedded Systems.
The Windows frontend is both, a demonstration of the capabilities of the rich SDK and a standalone tool - based on VC++ 9 and .NET 3.5.
-Requires: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.
Size: 1.26 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 100625 Times
Rating: 4.36 (101 votes).
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Dr.Web 6.0.1.07066
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dr.Web_d4782.html

Created in early 90s in Russia by Igor Daniloff, Dr.Web® has always reflected its author’s basic philosophy: security means no compromise. Many innovations marked by Dr.Web has long became a standard for the AV – industry, for example, cross-platform structure. Having appeared as the response to the growing threat of polymorphic viruses, the anti-virus still remains in the lead, always showing 100% results in the Virus Bulletin comparative reviews for this type of the most complicated viruses.

The other basic idea that has always distinguished the Dr.Web® anti-virus from its competitors is that the anti-virus must remain unnoticeable to a user. Small size and easiness have always attracted millions of users of Dr.Web around the world.
Size: 60.2 MB
License: Shareware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 9926 Times
Rating: 4.5 (24 votes).
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My note: Small size = 60MB ?? download.

Advertisement from MG front page.
Advanced WindowsCare v2 Personal 2.7.2
http://majorgeeks.com/Advanced_WindowsCare_v2_Personal_d4991.html

Advanced WindowsCare v2 Personal is a comprehensive PC care utility that takes an one-click approach to help protect, repair and optimize your computer. It provides an all-in-one and super convenient solution for PC maintenance and protection. This fantastic program is available free of charge. Compared with its nearest competitor, Advanced WindowsCare 2 Personal provides the more essential and practical formula for Windows.
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My note: AWC2 is much simpler, and safer, than Advanced System Care (the successor) IMHO. Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the left hand side column. You can then click on the Advertisement for the MG link.:cool

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 19, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday 19th July 2010 are:

Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10.0.23.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Kaspersky_Rescue_Disk_d6501.html

Boot from the Kaspersky Rescue Disk to scan and remove threats from an infected computer without the risk of infecting other files or computers.

Burn this ISO image to a CD, insert it into the infected system's CD-ROM drive, enter the PC's BIOS, set it to boot from the CD and reboot the computer.

Also, all options that start with "do" have a "no" inverse, that does the opposite. For example, "doscsi" enables SCSI support in the initial ramdisk boot, while "noscsi" disables it. Easily remove malicious objects from your computer without the risk of getting infected.
Size: 192 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: DOS
Downloaded: 1394 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes)
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My note: Be the first to vote. 192 Megs download. :cry

RemoveIT Pro 19.7.2010
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RemoveIT_Pro_d5205.html

Locates & Removes many new dangerous files including Spyware, Malware, Virus, Worms, Trojan's and Adware that other popular AV programs do not find.
-Editor's note: Some false positives were spotted in x64 systems.
Size: 3.4 MB
License: Shareware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 146143 Times
Rating: 4.64 (647 votes)
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My note: Shareware program, but can legally be used as Freeware. I have used it for years.

Process Hacker 2.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Process_Hacker_d5966.html

Process Hacker is a feature-packed tool for manipulating processes and services on your computer. 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.
- And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 909 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/Vista
Downloaded: 15261 Times
Rating: 4.56 (23 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - We’re your CTRL+D site.. right?.. RIGHT?"

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day.
Some may be added after I review the days listings.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

Make sure you check out www.majorgeeks.com today.
Lots of AntiVirus definition updates out today, as well as plenty of program
updates and new ones. Too many to list here.

From Way Off Base, today.

-Check out Bad Cop: Montgomery County Police Rough Up, Break Arm of a 65 Year Old Woman [Video]
-Pastor is accused of stealing $1 million from his church to hire male escorts.
-Wine glass that holds an entire bottle. My prayers have been answered.
-'Inception' explodes with $60.4M
-The 13 Most Lovable TV Alcoholics
-Anger as councillors use taxpayers money to go on 'fact-finding mission'... to a STRIP CLUB
-Women are most attractive at 31, suck it teenagers
-Tiger Woods' mistress Rachel Uchitel goes for another 15 minutes
-Reopening for real-life 'Soup Nazi'
-Columbus too obese for ambulance stretchers
-Michael Moore Caught Lifting Other’s Work
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My note: Too difficult to choose just one. :-D
Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the item at the bottom of today's listings. You can then click on the item you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 20, 2010

New version of Firefox out today, plus one for the overclockers.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday 20th July 2010 are:

RegRun Reanimator 6.9.6.96
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RegRun_Reanimator_d4414.html

Reanimator is a free of charge software for removing Trojans/Adware/Spyware and some of the rootkits. Reanimator does not contain any adware/spyware modules. Supported Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000/XP/2003/VISTA/Seven.
Size: 8.21 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 66953 Times
Rating: 3.30 (66 votes).
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AMD Overdrive 3.2.3.0457
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AMD_Overdrive_d5988.html

Systems based on the platform technology codenamed “Dragon” may be tuned to deliver added system performance. The AMD Phenom™ II CPU and the AMD 7-series chipset motherboards offer an exciting amount of performance tuning options, including potential overclocking headroom. Note that each processor and chipset is different, and may result in lower or no overclocking margin.
Size: 23.7 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 11784 Times
Rating: 3.4 (5 votes).
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Free Sound Recorder 2010 9.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Free_Sound_Recorder_d6130.html

Free Sound Recorder does exactly as it sounds -- it is an easy-to-use FREE software program that lets you record any sounds from your sound card and save the recording directly into MP3, WMA or WAV files.

Free Sound Recorder is a perfect audio recorder to record your own voice, music or any other sound by working directly with your sound card. It supports the record input/source from a microphone, streaming audio from the Internet, external input devices (e.g. CDs, LP, music cassettes, phone line etc.) as well as other applications like Winamp, Media Player, etc. With built-in advanced audio record engine, the recorder produces high quality recordings.
Size: 12.2 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 10066 Times
Rating: 3.25 (12 votes).
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CopyTrans 4.073
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CopyTrans_d6308.html

Your iTunes library is empty, but your music is still on your iPod? Do not connect your iPod to iTunes without an iPod backup and risk an unwanted synchronization and deletion! Copy iPod to computer and safely recover iPhone or iPod library. CopyTrans transfers: music, videos, podcasts, audiobooks, smart playlists, artworks, ratings, playcounts, date added and many more! Backup iPod to PC and iPhone to iTunes the correct way!
Size: 1.06 MB
License: Shareware $19.99
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 1476 Times
Rating: 4.2 (5 votes).
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My note: Shareware, but a hell of a lot better than losing all your Tunes. :-D

Mozilla Firefox 3 3.6.7 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_3_d2248.html

The award-winning Firefox Web browser has security, speed and new features that will change the way you use the Web. Don’t settle for anything less.

Top 5 Reasons to Switch:
-Speed: going from IE to Firefox is like trading in your minivan for a sports car.
-Safety: our open-source security process means we address threats faster to keep you safe online.
-Easy to Use: Firefox's cutting-edge features are so intuitive you won't know how you lived without them.
-Customization: we offer literally thousands of ways for you to adapt Firefox to meet your unique browsing needs.
-Free: they say the best things in life are free, and Firefox is totally, 100% free of charge.
Size: 8.18 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 649231 Times
Rating: 4.62 (1329 votes).
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From Off Base, today at www.majorgeeks.com.
Me and My Kindle
http://meandmykindle.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/is-the-kindle-making-us-smarter/

Is the Kindle making us smarter? July 20, 2010

Dr. Larry Rosen wrote an interesting article for Psychology Today. His blog is called “Rewired: The Psychology of Technology,” and Monday he confronted the argument that nonlinear reading “is changing our brain and moving us away from deep thought into more shallow thinking.”

By non-linear technology, Rosen’s referring mostly to the hyperlinked discussions which happen online, where it’s almost too easy to flit away to a new web page or a new activity (like checking your e-mail or answering instant messages). But author Nicholas Carr predicts that even reading books will soon enter this universe of “interruption” technologies, in which we’re not just reading but also simultaneously participating in a distracted online dialogue related to that same book. Nicholas Carr is the author of The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains. But fortunately, yesterday he received a rebuttal from Rosen, a professor of psychology at California State University — who’s also an avid Kindle user! ...
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Takin' names and kickin' ASCII."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 21, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday 21st July 2010 are:-

IE PassView 1.20
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IE_PassView_d6240.html

IE PassView is a small password management utility that reveals the passwords stored by Internet Explorer Web browser, and allows you to delete passwords that you don't need anymore. It supports all versions of Internet Explorer, from version 4.0 and up to 8.0.
For each password that is stored by Internet Explorer, the following information is displayed: Web address, Password Type (AutoComplete, Password-Protected Web Site, or FTP), Storage Location (Registry, Credentials File, or Protected Storage), and the user name/password pair. You can select one or more items from the passwords list and export them into text/html/csv/xml file.
Size: 118 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 1478 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes)
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VLC media player 1.1.1
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
- And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 18.5 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 197095 Times
Rating: 4.66 (254 votes).
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PIXresizer 2.0.4 Updated
http://www.majorgeeks.com/PIXresizer_d5632.html

PIXresizer is a photo resizing program to easily create web and e-mail friendly versions of your images with reduced file sizes.

The reduced files are saved in a different folder, so your original images are not altered at all. PIXresizer offers several different resizing methods to choose from and can automatically recognize image sizes to calculate the best fit. In addition, it can convert between image formats (JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG and TIFF), rotate images, convert to grayscale and resize multiple images in batch mode. A great companion for webmasters and digital photographers.
Size: 3.28 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 7662 Times
Rating: 5 (6 votes)
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My note: Perfect rating so far.

NetBalancer 2.1.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/NetBalancer_d6389.html

You can use NetBalancer to set download/upload transfer rate priority for any applications and monitor their internet traffic.

Applications with a higher network priority will gain more traffic bandwidth than those with a lower one.

The most important features of NetBalancer are:

Set download and upload network priority for any process. Currently supported priorities are:
High priority
Normal priority
Low priority
Block traffic
Ignore traffic
Limit traffic
- And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 986 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 1493 Times
Rating: 5 (1 votes)
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My note: Perfect rating so far. :-D

SF Diagnostic Tool 3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SF_Diagnostic_Tool_d6520.html

SF Diagnostic Tool is to collect the information required to Analysis Blue Screen of Death and other troubleshooting purpose. This Tool will correct MiniDump, Event Log entries for Application and System Logs, System Information and Driver List.

Once you Run the Tool it will Generate the Output under your Desktop under a Folder called "Seven Forum" . Right Click on "Seven Forum" Folder Send To > Compressed (zipped) Folder
Size: 110 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 778 Times
Rating: 4 (3 votes)
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From Off Base, today.
Passwords that are Simple--and Safe
http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/25826/

A new approach does away with the need for long strings of letters and numbers.
The new scheme from Microsoft Research does away with complexity requirements entirely while protecting against both dictionary attacks and statistical guessing. The service simply counts how many times any user on the service chooses a given password. When more than a small number of users pick a password, the password is banned and no one else is allowed to choose it. The scheme can only be used by organizations with millions of users--websites like Microsoft's Hotmail, for instance.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 22, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday 22nd July 2010 are:-

GIRDAC Free PDF Creator 1.0.1.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/GIRDAC_Free_PDF_Creator_d6522.html

GIRDAC Free PDF Creator is an application for creating PDF documents from more than 300 Windows applications.

GIRDAC Free PDF Creator creates PDF documents in conformance with the latest version of PDF Reader.

Features:
-Creates PDF file from any printable file.
-Saves PDF settings for later use.
-Shows Conversion Report after converting PDF document.
-Allows multiple users to use Free PDF Creator on the same system.
-Has an easy to use single screen conversion interface, no wizards, no multiple screens.
-Displays contextual help while using Free PDF Creator.
Size: 8.55 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 403 Times
Rating: 5 (1 votes).
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360Amigo System Speedup 1.2.0.3601
http://www.majorgeeks.com/360Amigo_System_Speedup_d6523.html

Think your PC is slow? 360Amigo System Speedup can quickly identify and fix a wide range of errors and speeds up your slow PC. 360Amigo System Speedup detects and removes all unused files in your PC from faulty software installs/ uninstalls, it optimizes your Windows for faster start-up times and stops malicious processes from running on your PC. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history, cookies, temporary files, logs, invalid links and much more. But the best part is that it's small, fast and furious (normally taking less than a minute to run).
Size: 2.60 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 612 Times
Rating: 3.2 (5 votes).
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Pidgin 2.7.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Pidgin_d4262.html

Pidgin is a chat program which lets you log in to accounts on multiple chat networks simultaneously. This means that you can be chatting with friends on MSN, talking to a friend on Google Talk, and sitting in a Yahoo chat room all at the same time.

Pidgin runs on Windows, Linux, and other UNIX operating systems. Looking for Pidgin for OS X? Try Adium!

Pidgin is compatible with the following chat networks out of the box: AIM, ICQ, Google Talk, Jabber/XMPP, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Bonjour, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, Novell GroupWise Messenger, QQ, Lotus Sametime, SILC, SIMPLE, MySpaceIM, and Zephyr. It can support many more with plugins.
- And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 8.94 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 71509 Times
Rating: 4.61 (144 votes).
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From Off Base, today.

-Microsoft Security Bulletin Updates 07/21/10 @ NT Compatible
-Picture This: Google Chases Bing @ Wired
-Time Warner's Latest Cap Justification: 'Labor Is Expensive!' @ DSLReports
-iPood raises Apple's ire @ WAToday. Waaaah.
-Dell Accidentally Sent out Malware-Riddled Motherboards @ DigitalTrends
-Microsoft Will Give a Free Windows Phone 7 Device to Every Employee @ Yahoo
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My note:Too many good stories here today, just to pick one.
Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the headings underneath Off Base. You can then click on the one/s you are interested in for the MG link.:-D

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 23, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday 23rd July 2010 are:-

Slim Browser 5.00.057
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Slim_Browser_d1404.html

SlimBrowser is a multiple-site browser based on tab-page interface. It incorporates a large collection of wonderful features like recoverable popup killer, skinned window frame, form filler, site group, quick-search, auto login, hidden sites, built-in commands and scripting, online translation, script error suppression, blacklist / whitelist filtering. It brings you convenient and comfortable browsing.

Main Features:
- Multiple site browser based on tab-page interface.
- Seamless integration of the power of Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer.
- Access both remote and local resource (http, https, ftp, local files) in a uniform interface
- And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 2.11 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 110126 Times
Rating: 4.62 (164 votes).
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Tweak Me! 1.1.0.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Tweak_Me_d6364.html

Tweak Me! Is a new unique Windows Tweaking Application which supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7! Never has it been so easy to tweak all most used versions of Microsoft Windows using just one application. Tweak Me! has a modern user friendly GUI which makes it extremely easy for you to manage the most important tweaks which save you a lot of time when setting up Windows!
Size: 450 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 20035 Times
Rating: 4.54 (31 votes).
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TSR Watermark Image 1.7.1.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TSR_Watermark_Image_d6528.html

TSR Watermark Image software, is a free program for personal use that can add digital watermarks to all your images, photos and pictures with the transparency you decide. The program can also resize the images before the digital watermark is added.

When creating the watermark, you can use either text or another picture as the source of the watermark. If you want to add the watermark to the background, you can set the logo or the text to be more or less transparent, and define the transparency color on the image or select the first pixel in the upper left corner as transparency color.

You can even use this program instead of photoshop to watermark your images.
- And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 361 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 215 Times
Rating: 5 (1 votes).
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Start My Day 1.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Start_My_Day_d6527.html

With Start My Day, a user can pre-configure a list of applications web links and music to automatically load using an Alarm clock. A user also has the option of running them manually from the list. The application supports dragging and dropping items to the list as well as browsing for items.

The software has three tabs or lists. The App list, Web list & Music list.
The Application List will only accept .exe files currently.
The Web List will only accept .url files which can be found in your Favorites folder.
Size: 194 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista
Downloaded: 164 Times
Rating: 4 (2 votes).
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My note: Vista and W7 only.

USBDeview 1.75
http://www.majorgeeks.com/USBDeview_d6115.html

USBDeview is a small utility that lists all USB devices that currently connected to your computer, as well as all USB devices that you previously used.

For each USB device, extended information is displayed: Device name/description, device type, serial number (for mass storage devices), the date/time that device was added, VendorID, ProductID, and more...

USBDeview also allows you to uninstall USB devices that you previously used, and disconnect USB devices that are currently connected to your computer.
Size: 65 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 15962 Times
Rating: 4.90 (11 votes).
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My note: Almost perfect rating. Very small download. :cool

This Weeks Top 10 MG Downloads

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. IObit SmartDefrag
3. IObit Security 360
4. Win7codecs
5. Advanced SystemCare Free
6. IObit Toolbox
7. Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus
8. x64 Components
9. QuickTime Alternative
10. Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
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My note: Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the left hand side column. You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 24, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday 24th July 2010 are:-

Fresh HTML 3.52
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fresh_HTML_d6276.html

FreshHTML is a full featured HTML designer that designed to be easy to use for beginners as also be feature rich for advanced users. Its WYSIWYG interface makes editing HTML pages as easy as using your favourite word processor. Its built-in editor allows advanced users to fine-tune HTML codes to fit their needs.
Size: 3.49 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 6667 Times
Rating: 3.75 (4 votes).
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Limagito Lite 8.7.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Limagito_Lite_d6344.html

Limagito is file mover software used for automatic moving of files. This filemover automation tool can move, delete or copy files that are added to a specific folder. You can set file and directory filters based on the file name, date and size. Also rename, encrypt or decrypt files and rename directories (using regular expressions) when moving them to the new destination. Create directories based on the file name or date and check if the file already exists. The file-mover can move files from/to local folders as well as FTP, SFTP, FTPS directories and to SMTP. This software offers quite a few features that make the program very flexible and useful for a variety of file management tasks as well as file backups.
- And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 8.61 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 2307 Times
Rating: 4.37 (8 votes).
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Granola 3.0.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Granola_d6515.html

Granola makes computers more energy efficient without slowing them down. Granola is safe, easy to use, and allows your computer to operate with the performance of a Ferrari when speed counts but also with the efficiency of a Prius so you don't waste energy. Help save the world with Granola.
-FREE for personal use
-Safe for any computer
-Smaller than a single MP3
-Save energy
-Maintain performance
-Install easily and forget it
Size: 4.55 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 1271 Times
Rating: 3.12 (8 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today. :-D
BroBible ranks the 16 Hottest Billionaire Daughters
http://www.brobible.com/story/16-hottest-billionaire-daughters
http://www.brobible.com/story/13156207

Billionaire daughters have a bad rap as high-maintenance trust fund babies and socialite ladies of pleasure.

Also, let's not forget that wealth is not always synonymous with good genes. Not every tycoon and captain of industry in the exclusive billionaires' club has drop-dead gorgeous offspring.

In order to help you navigate the tiny sea of billionaire darlings, we've compiled a 16-item guide to the hottest billionaire daughters in the world.
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - We put the "eek" back in "Geek"."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 25, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday 25th July 2010 are:-

PretonSaver Home 1.0.1.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/PretonSaver_Home_d6390.html

PretonSaver Home™ is easy to install and operate. All you have to do is install the software and print. PretonSaver™ automatically identifies the printing and can instruct printers on how to save ink without sacrificing the desired quality. It supports both ink-jet printers as and laser printers, connected directly to the computer (local) or through a network.

- Intended for homes or home offices with 1-3 computers
- Provides up to 70% savings
- Comprehensive print reports
- Supports all major printers including HP®, EPSON®, Canon®, Lexmark®, Xerox® and more.
Size: 841 KB
License: Shareware $19.99+
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 295 Times
Rating: 4.66 (3 votes).
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My note: Shareware. We don't need 100% print quality for every thing printed. You can save $$$.:cool

ResEdit 1.5.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ResEdit_d6529.html

ResEdit is a free Resource Editor for Win32 programs. You can use it if you want to use dialogs, icon, version information or other types of resources. Output files can be compiled by any Win32 compiler, like MinGW and Microsoft Visual C++. To open a file which uses Win32 API symbolic constants, you will also need Win32 header files (usually coming with you compiler).

If you don't have any C++ compiler, you will need the Win32 headers (mainly windows.h and commctrl.h). You can download the Windows® Server 2003 SP1 Platform SDK to get these files.
Size: 437 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 145 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes)
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From Way Off Base, today.
Marks and Spencer to sell 'plus size' clothes to three-year-olds.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/...ell-plus-size-clothes-to-three-year-olds.html

Health campaigners said the decision by the UK High Street giant demonstrated the scale of the obesity epidemic affecting Britain's "overindulged" children, with one in four children now classed as obese or overweight by the time they start primary school.

The retailer said it began a trial of the "plus fit" range last week, in an attempt to meet consumer demand.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 26, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday 26th July 2010 are:-

CDBurnerXP 4.3.6.2284
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CDBurnerXP_d4242.html

CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free. It does not include adware or similar malicious components.

Key Features:
- burn all kinds of discs
- audio-CDs with or without gaps between tracks
- burn and create ISO files
- data verification after burning process
- create bootable discs
- multi-language interface
- bin/nrg to ISO converter, simple cover printing and much more!
- Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista/2008/Win7 (x86 / x64)
Size: 6.47 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 1154824 Times
Rating: 4.66 (1420 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating.

ATI Catalyst for Windows 7\Vista 10.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ATI_Catalyst_for_Windows_7Vista_d5503.html

This unified driver has been further enhanced to provide the highest level of power, performance, and reliability. The ATI CATALYST software suite is the ultimate in performance and stability.

Website was crashing, again, so download takes you to their website. Sorry.
Size: 53.1 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista
Downloaded: 543177 Times
Rating: 4.84 (76 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating. 53 megs download. There is also a version for XP.

Remove Fake Antivirus 1.67
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Remove_Fake_Antivirus_d6323.html

Remove Fake Antivirus is used to remove Cyber Security, Braviax, Alpha Antivirus, Green AV, Windows Protection Suite, Total Security 2009, Windows System Suite, Personal Antivirus, Anti-Virus-1, Spyware Guard 2008, System Guard 2009, Antivirus 2009, System Security, Antivirus 2010.

It can also remove Antivirus Pro 2009, Antivirus 360, MS Antispyware 2009, Malware Doctor, AntivirusBEST, System Security 2009, Antivirus System Pro, WinPC Defender (all of them are fake antivirus which are viruses or trojans) from your computer.

Remove Fake Antivirus is used to remove fake antivirus which are viruses or trojans

Editor's note: These variations can change rapidly and be difficult to remove. Often you need multiple programs or scans to effectively eliminate these infections. If this does not work for you, we suggest using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and or reading our Malware Removal Guide.
Size: 231 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 12573 Times
Rating: 2.85 (21 votes).
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From Off Base, today.
Facebook Adds Delete Account Option @ Slashdot
http://yro.slashdot.org/story/10/07...m_campaign=Feed:+Slashdot/slashdot+(Slashdot)

social roseability writes:
"Facebook have quietly added the ability to delete you account. 'Deactivate Account', under Account Setting, has become 'Deactivate or Delete Account', and when checked it purports to permanently delete your account and all information you have shared. Facebook is actually willing to erase your data permanently? They must be counting on very few people doing so."
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My note: About time! I think they will be surprised by the number of users who will want to bail out.

Ask a Windows 7 Expert opens new browser window

Microsoft.JustAnswer.com/Windows-7 - 8 Tech Support Reps Are Online! Ask a Question, Get an Answer ASAP.
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http://www.justanswer.com/computer/...90904&JPRC=1&gclid=CNTRjeTIiqMCFRGlbwodqwE0ag

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 28, 2010

3 different Browsers for you today.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday 27th July 2010 are:-

Lunascape 6.2.0.22177
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Lunascape_d6004.html

Lunascape is now compatible with the expanding array of Firefox add-ons in addition to the already supported Internet Explorer add-ons and Lunascape plug-ins, achieving the greatest degree of extensibility and flexibility among Web browsers. Transferring your add-ons from Firefox is very easy.

Lunascape6 achieves the utmost extensibility without compromising one of the fastest speeds in the market. You can browse lightning fast while enjoying ample add-ons. We've also made special effort in ensuring fast launch even with many add-ons.
Size: 12 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 11082 Times
Rating: 3.03 (28 votes).
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Google Chrome Portable 5.0.375.125
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Google_Chrome_Portable_d6295.html

Google Chrome Portable is a web browser that runs web pages and applications with lightning speed. It's designed to be simple and stylish. It's packaged as a portable app, so you can take your browsing experience with you.

Google Chrome's features include:
- Quick to start up
- Loads web pages in a snap
- Runs web applications faster than ever
- Designed for efficiency and ease of use
- Search and navigate to web pages from the same box
- Arrange and organize tabs however you wish — quickly and easily
- Get to your favorite websites with just a click, from the thumbnails of your most visited sites in the New Tab page
- Themes to add delight to your browser
Size: 1.38 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 5031 Times
Rating: 2.33 (3 votes).
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Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Beta 2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_4.0_Beta_2_d5905.html

The Firefox project (formerly Firebird, which was formerly Phoenix) is a redesign of Mozilla's browser component, written using the XUL user interface language and designed to be cross-platform.

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.

Here are some key features of "Firefox":
· Comprehensive popup controls to keep unwanted advertising off your desktop;
· A tab browsing mode that lets you open several pages in a single window, allowing you to load links in the background without leaving the page you're on;
· Integrated search (powered by Google);
· Industry leading accessibility with Find As You Type - find links and page text by simply typing;
And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 9.05 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 132982 Times
Rating: 4.29 (103 votes)
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My note: Beware, Beta version.

Miro 3.0.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Miro_d5379.html

Miro is the only internet TV you'll need — it's an application that brings together thousands of shows from all over the web. There's TONS of great content, lots of it in HD, and fresh shows are added all the time. You can watch and organize video feeds when you're offline or traveling, find TV programs on sites like Hulu, and download from sites like YouTube. Miro downloads in HD, whenever it's available!
Size: 448 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 26137 Times
Rating: 3.16 (30 votes)
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Viva La Geek."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 28, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday 28th July 2010 are:-

Apple Safari for Windows 5.01
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Apple_Safari_for_Windows_d5683.html

Experience the web, Apple style, with Safari: the fastest, easiest-to-use web browser in the world. With its simple, elegant interface, Safari gets out of your way and lets you enjoy the web - up to 2 times faster than Internet Explorer. Safari's clean, sleek look lets you focus on the web instead of your browser. The browser frame is a mere one pixel wide. You see a scroll bar only when you need one. You see no status bar by default a blue progress bar fills the address field as the page loads giving you more room to browse and view the web.
Size: 49.5 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 35325 Times
Rating: 2.90 (196 votes).
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My note: Poor rating is from earlier versions. Maybe this version is better.

ZoneAlarm Free 9.3.014.000
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ZoneAlarm_Free_d388.html

For basic, "no frills" firewall protection, ZoneAlarm® is the popular first step for many home PC users. And it's still FREE* for individual & non-profit use.

Editors Note: Be sure to check the box for the free firewall from the installer or you will download the 15 day trial version.
Size: 44.1 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 560730 Times
Rating: 3.45 (1164 votes).
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RemoveIT Pro 28.7.2010
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RemoveIT_Pro_d5205.html

Locates & Removes many new dangerous files including Spyware, Malware, Virus, Worms, Trojan's and Adware that other popular AV programs do not find.

Editor's note: Some false positives were spotted in x64 systems.
Size: 3.73 MB
License: Shareware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 146877 Times
Rating: 4.64 (651 votes).
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My note: Although shown as Shareware, it can legally be run as a Freeware program.

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Make sure you check out www.majorgeeks.com today.
Lots of AntiVirus definition updates out today, as well as plenty of program updates and new ones. Too many to list here.

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day.
Some may be added after I review the days listings.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 29, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday 29th July 2010 are:

DVDFab Passkey 7.0.3.4 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DVDFab_Passkey_d6423.html

DVDFab Passkey is a Windows-based driver that works on-the-fly to unprotect encrypted movie DVDs and Blu-ray discs. For DVD, it removes all DVD copy protections, like CSS, CPPM, RC, RCE, APS, UOPs, ARccOS, RipGuard, FluxDVD, CORE X2, etc. For Blu-ray, it removes all known AACS and BD+ copy protections, Region Code, BD-Live and UOPs. It allows you to watch any region DVD on your region specific DVD drive and player software. It allows you to watch Blu-ray disc without HDCP-compliant graphics card and without HDCP-compliant display. It also allows you to use any software to access unencrypted DVD and Blu-ray disc content.
Size: 3.28 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 8109 Times
Rating: 4.3 (10 votes).
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Digsby Build 80
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Digsby_d6022.html

Instant Messaging:
digsby is a multiprotocol IM client that lets you chat with all your friends on AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, Google Talk, and Jabber with one simple to manage buddy list.

Email Notifications:
digsby is an email notification tool that alerts you of new email and lets you perform actions such as 'Delete' or 'Report Spam' with just one click.

Social Networking:
digsby is a social networking tool that alerts you of events like new messages and gives you a live Newsfeed of what your friends are up to.

Editors note: This is the clean install. A smaller download is available that bundles malware, so be careful.
Size: 18.4 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista
Rating: 2.77 (9 votes)
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My note: Make sure you re-read the Editors note above.

Internet Cyclone 2.02
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Internet_Cyclone_d3555.html

Internet Cyclone is compatible with all modems and high speed LAN, ISDN, CABLE, DSL, T1 or other connections. This software will still be useful to you after upgrading your Internet connection.

Using this software you will gain guaranteed faster Internet speed for the time you're online. Surfing, downloading files, emailing, playing online games, and anything else you do online will be faster. This is excellent software for slow dial-up modems as well as high speed access connections.
Size: 955 KB
License: Shareware $5.00
Requires: Win 9x/ME/2K/XP
Downloaded: 21544 Times
Rating: 4.68 (25 votes)
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My note: A great rating, out of 5.00

From Off Base, today.
Fake Firefox Update Page Pushes Malware @ PCMag
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2367084,00.asp

Thanks to F-Secure for revealing the latest in rogue anti-malware: A fake Firefox "Just Updated" page which pushes you to install an update to Flash.

The page (see below and click it for a full-size image) is roughly a clone of the page you see in Firefox after you update versions. It uses a recent (but not the most recent) update version and tells the user that they really should update their Flash version. Presumably you'd see this even in another browser.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 30, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday 30th July 2010 are:

Bulk Rename Utility 2.7.1.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Bulk_Rename_Utility_d6535.html

Add date/time stamps, replace numbers, insert text, convert case, add auto-numbers, process folders and sub-folders....plus a whole lot more!
Rename multiple files quickly, according to many flexible criteria.
Rename files in many ways: add, replace, insert text into file names. Convert case, add numbers. Remove or change file extensions.
Check the detailed preview before renaming.
Rename photos using EXIF meta data (i.e. "Date Picture Taken", "Resolution" and other information embedded in all JPG photo files) Rename your holiday pictures from a meaningless dsc1790.jpg to NewYork1.jpg in a flash.
Rename MP3 files using ID3 tags (a.k.a. MP3 ID3 tag renaming).
Change files' creation and modification time stamps.
It's free. Easy to Install. Download and start renaming your files now!
Size: 963 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 38 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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TCPView 3.01
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TCPView_d599.html

When you start TCPView it will enumerate all active TCP and UDP endpoints, resolving all IP addresses to their domain name versions. You can use a toolbar button or menu item to toggle the display of resolved names. On Windows XP systems, TCPView shows the name of the process that owns each endpoint.

By default, TCPView updates every second, but you can use the Options|Refresh Rate menu item to change the rate. Endpoints that change state from one update to the next are highlighted in yellow; those that are deleted are shown in red, and new endpoints are shown in green.
Size: 291 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: NT/200x/XP/Vista
Downloaded: 26212 Times
Rating: 4.61 (36 votes)
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AppRemover 2.2.4.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AppRemover_d6090.html

AppRemover is a software application which enables you to uninstall security applications such as antivirus and antispyware 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: 4.09 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 9739 Times
Rating: 2.6 (10 votes).
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My note: Poor rating. Maybe this release is better.

GetDataBack for NTFS 4.01
http://www.majorgeeks.com/GetDataBack_for_NTFS_d2773.html

GetDataBack will recover your data if the hard drive's partition table, boot record, FAT/MTF or root directory are lost or damaged, data was lost due to a virus attack, the drive was formatted, fdisk has been run, a power failure has caused a system crash, files were lost due to a software failure, files were accidentally deleted.

GetDataBack can even recover your data when the drive is no longer recognized by Windows. It can likewise be used even if all directory information - not just the root directory- is missing.

Advanced algorithms will make sure that all directories and sub directories are put together as they were, and that long file names are reconstructed correctly.

GetDataBack is read-only, meaning the program will never attempt to write to the drive you are about to recover. Please make sure to read the safety instructions.
- And Much More!
-Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 2.50 MB
License: Shareware $129.00
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 74572 Times
Rating: 4.61 (139 votes)
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My note: Shareware. Maybe expensive, but could be invaluable if you need it.

doPDF 7.1.342
http://www.majorgeeks.com/doPDF_d5545.html

With one click you can convert your Microsoft Excel, Word or PowerPoint documents or your emails and favorite web sites to PDF files.

doPDF installs itself as a virtual printer driver so after a successful installation will appear in your Printers and Faxes list. To create PDF files, you just have to print your documents to the doPDF pdf converter. Open a document (with Microsoft Word, WordPad, NotePad or any other software), choose Print and select doPDF. It will ask you where to save the PDF file and when finished, the PDF file will be automatically opened in your default PDF viewer.

Main features:
- No Ghostscript
- Customizable resolution
- Predefined/custom page sizes
- Searchable PDFs
- Multilanguage support
Size: 4.25 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 70918 Times
Rating: 4.85 (87 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating, out of 5.00

Make sure you check out www.majorgeeks.com today.
Lots of AntiVirus definition updates out today, as well as plenty of program updates and new ones. Too many to list here.

From Way Off Base, today.
He was thought to be the oldest man in Tokyo

- but when officials went to congratulate Sogen Kato on his 111th birthday, they uncovered mummified skeletal remains lying in his bed.

Mr Kato may have been dead for 30 years according to Japanese authorities.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10809128

Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 31, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday 31st July 2010 are:

Office Key Remover 1.0.0.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Office_Key_Remover_d6450.html

Office Key Remover is a small tool which removes Microsoft Office's license information on your machine! This way you're able to change the license key of Microsoft Office.
Requirements:
· NET Framework 3.5 (or higher versions)
Size: 36.3 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 5449 Times
Rating: 5 (4 votes).
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SView5 3.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SView5_d6103.html

SView5 is an image display, conversion and processing tool based on a rich C/C++ SDK with various capabilities, originally developed on Amiga computers and later ported to Windows, Linux and Embedded Systems.

The Windows frontend is both, a demonstration of the capabilities of the rich SDK and a standalone tool - based on VC++ 9 and .NET 3.5.

Requires: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.
Size: 1.26 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 102525 Times
Rating: 4.36 (101 votes).
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DVDFab HD Decrypter 7.0.9.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DVDFab_HD_Decrypter_d5168.html

DVDFab Express is simply the easiest way to copy a DVD movie. Just insert the movie and a blank DVD then press Start. Your entire movie - including menus, trailers and special features - is copied to a single DVD with just one click, and everything happens automatically.

DVDFab HD Decrypter comes with same functionality as DVDFab Decrypter, but with full HD-DVD and Blu-Ray support.
Size: 13.2 MB
License: Shareware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 289019 Times
Rating: 4.69 (375 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today.
10 Cool New Supercars That You'll Never Own :cry
http://www.brobible.com/story/13160110/10-cool-new-supercars-youll-never-own?page=0,1
One example. (see attachment)

This Weeks Top 10 MG Downloads

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. IObit SmartDefrag
3. Win7codecs
4. IObit Security 360
5. Advanced SystemCare Free
6. IObit Toolbox
7. Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus
8. x64 Components
9. QuickTime Alternative
10. EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition
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My note: Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the left hand side column. You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

PS: A new month tomorrow, and a new thread will be started.

Baz

bigbazza · Aug 1, 2010

For continuation and the month of August, go to:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=220297

Thanks to the members, and visitors, who continue to read this column daily. :cool :-D

Bazza

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