From today's MG front page---July 2007

A new day, a new month, and no selections to choose from. confused

Instead of the chosen few from today's MG front page, for Sunday, 1st July, 2007 listings, I have listed the old threads for previous months if anyone wants to check them out for previously listed choices.

From today's MG front page---June 2007
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=127854

From today's MG front page---May 2007
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=125070

From today's MG front page---April 2007
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=122140

From today's MG front page---March 2007
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=119030

From today's MG front page---February 2007
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=116005

From today's MG front page---January 2007
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=114761

Back tomorrow.

Bazza

 

86 reads in 2 1/2 hours.Unbelievable. :cool
Thanks folks, for the support. Bazza

 

222 reads in about 4 hours ? confused confused

Has the read counter gone balmy? confused

If not, A really big thanks again to all you at MG. :major :cool

Bazza

 

Not many to choose from on Monday, 2nd July, 2007. The chosen 2 are:

Malware Removal Tool July 2007
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malware_Removal_Tool_d4632.html
Prevents known malware from installing on your system.
For best results, run the Malware Removal Tool in safe mode.

Wavosaur 1.0.0.9000
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wavosaur_d5418.html
Wavosaur lets you edit all your samples and audio recording. You can cut, copy, paste parts of your digital recording. Wavosaur provides many tools and shortcuts to make the editing very fast and efficient.

BTW, 274 reads in 2 days for July, for this thread.
Well on the way to a great month. Thanks for the interest. :major

Bazza

 

Looks like July 1st and July 2nd selections on the front page at www.majorgeeks.com have undergone lots of changes since I looked at them over the past 2 days.

I will go back to the new listings and review them, and re-list them for your consideration. Bazza

 

A quick re-list of selections for the last 2 days. I'd suggest that you re-visit www.majorgeeks.com front page and check out all the new programs and updates now listed.

I have made some more selections from the last 2 days. Check these out:

Jarte 3.0 Beta 2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Jarte_d5349.html
Jarte is a compact, FREE word processor.
Size: 2.6 Mb Rating: 4.70 (17 votes).
Bazza's note: Small in size, with extremely good rating.

Zortam Mp3 Media Studio 7.15
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Zortam_Mp3_Media_Studio_d5268.html
All-in-one Mp3 application.

Vista Start Menu 2.32
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vista_Start_Menu_d5573.html
Start working with pleasure using the new version of Vista Start Menu.

Test My Hardware 2.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Test_My_Hardware_d5094.html
Provides detailed information about all your hardware component.

vLite 1.0 RC
http://www.majorgeeks.com/vLite_d5387.html
Install Vista with only the components you want.
Rating: 4.5 (10 votes).

PCAnalyzer 0.1.2.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/PCAnalyzer_d5671.html
Analyzes various Registry keys searching for suspicious values.

That's enough for today. Bazza

 

Nothing appearing for today at all, on Tuesday 3rd July 2007. confused
Everyone must be preparing for the 4th of July celebrations.

Some extra selections from Monday 2nd July 2007 for your consideration.
The selections listed have almost perfect MG members ratings, so if they are in the field you are interested in maybe you should give them a try.

Here we go:

WinAudit 2.23
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WinAudit_d4967.html
Standalone, free system info tool. Lists hardware, licenses & more.
Rating: 4.83 (37 votes).

Riva Tuner 2.02
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Riva_Tuner_d737.html
Powerful tweaking utility for NVIDIA and ATI display adapters.
Rating: 4.84 (529 votes).

ID3 Renamer 3.0 Test 9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ID3_Renamer_d4948.html
Helps with many aspects of renaming and managing mp3 titles and id3 tags.
Rating: 4.66 (9 votes)

If you try any programs listed, any time, and like (or dislike) them, give us some feedback here so other readers can read your opinions.

Bazza

 

The 3rd of July listings are up now. :cool
I guess the MG guys have changed their upload times.confused

Here are some selections for July 3rd.
There are lots more. so check out <www.majorgeeks.com> for the full list.

ChrisTV Online! 2.90
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ChrisTV_Online_d5132.html
Bring TV and radio to your desktop. No TV Card is required.
Size: 1.82 Mb License: Shareware $20.00 Requires: Win All Rating: 4.70 (34 votes).

Karen's Directory Printer 5.2.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Karens_Directory_Printer_d5720.html
Print the names, and information, of all folders and files on your computer.

Stick 2.5.0.484
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Stick_d4629.html
Create a customizable tabbed desktop.

To all americans, around the world, have a great 4th of July celebration.:major

It's 6.15 am on July 4th, here, on the East Coast of Australia, already.

Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Wednesday 4th July 2007, are as follows:

SiSoftware Sandra Lite 2007 XI.SP4a
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SiSoftware_Sandra_Lite_d4664.html
System analyser that includes benchmarking, testing, and listing modules.
Size: 13.2 Mb License: Freeware Rating: 4.76 (217 votes).
Limitations: This version is shareware but free for private or educational use (see license). Some modules are only available in the commercial versions.
Bazza's note: Excellent rating.

Slim Browser 4.10 Build 007 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Slim_Browser_d1404.html
A multiple-site browser based on tab-page interface.

IncrediMail 5.65 Build 3034
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IncrediMail_d2049.html
Personalize your e-mail according to your mood and personality.
Bazza's note: The ladies love it, but it has been a pest to un-install if you change your mind.

Orbit Downloader 2.05
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Orbit_Downloader_d5640.html
You can almost download everything online with 500% faster speed.
Bazza's note: Slower than no downloader at all, for me, on program downloads. It is advertised as a media downloader, so that might be why it didn't work for me. If it does really speed up your downloads let me know and I'll give it another try.

Happy 4th, again.

Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Thursday 5th July 2007, are as follows:

AutoPatcher Vista Full June 2007
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AutoPatcher_Vista_Full_d5602.html
Updates your Windows Vista in terms of security and functionality.
Author: The Autopatcher Team Date: 2007-07-05 Size: 137 Mb
License: Freeware
Bazza's note: 137 megs in size PLUS another update listed on today's front page.

xMaps 2007
http://www.majorgeeks.com/xMaps_d5721.html
xMaps can record your PC configuration in industry standard XML.

PTFB (Push the Freakin' Button) 3.3.5.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/PTFB_Push_the_Freakin_Button_d4416.html
Some computer programs pester you with their endless dialog boxes repeating the same questions. Would you like to do X? Are you sure you mean to do Y? If you know what you want and are tired of telling your PC the same things over and over, use PTFB (short for "Push the Freakin' Button"), a button-pressing utility.
Size: 3.08 Mb License: Shareware $29.99 Rating: 4.23 (13 votes)

That's all for today. Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Saturday 7th July 2007, are as follows:

Ascii Generator dotNET 0.8.2 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ascii_Generator_dotNET_d5124.html
A 32-bit Windows text editor that allows anyone to convert images into artwork created from text characters.
Rating: 4.83 (18 votes) Size: 107 Kb.

Opera 9.22.8796 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Opera_d559.html
The most full-featured Internet power tool on the market, Opera includes tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, integrated searches and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking e-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. And because we know that our users have different needs, you can customize the look and content of your Opera browser with a few clicks of the mouse. Rating: 4.71 (483 votes).

Wise Disk Cleaner 2.51
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wise_Disk_Cleaner_d5436.html
Free up disk space by deleting junk files that are no longer used.

From Way Off Base today:
Cruel, sick joke: Bentley Continental badged as a Hyundai. :major
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/05/cruel-sick-joke-bentley-continental-badged-as-a-hyundai/

Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Sunday 8th July 2007, are as follows:

Flock 0.9.0.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Flock_d4807.html
A Firefox-based Web browser with RSS, blogs, bookmark and photo sharing.

MessenPass 1.14
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MessenPass_d4329.html
Reveals the passwords of many instant messenger applications.

TuxGuitar 0.9.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TuxGuitar_d5724.html
TuxGuitar is a multitrack guitar tablature editor and player.

I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

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

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

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

 

The chosen few, from Monday 9th July 2007, are as follows:

HDClone Free Edition 3.2.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/HDClone_Free_Edition_d3809.html
Mirror, copy and move your data from one drive to the other.

a-squared HiJackFree 3.0.0.387
http://www.majorgeeks.com/a-squared_HiJackFree_d4516.html
a-squared HiJackFree is a detailed system analysis tool which helps advanced users to detect and remove all types of HiJackers, Spyware, Adware, Trojans and Worms.

AoA Audio Extractor 1.1.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AoA_Audio_Extractor_d5496.html
Extract audio/sound or background music from video files.

From Way Off Base today: (go to today's www.majorgeeks.com front page, and scroll down)
Vista sales going in reverse direction @ Lockergnome
In another story about how Microsoft has seriously miscalculated, an article on the CRN website gives many details of the growing numbers of value added resellers [VARs] who are not only not putting Vista on new machines, they are actually removing Vista from machines previously set up.

Bazza's note: Maybe the prices will come down?

Bazza

 

I have used this and it is simple to use and works well for me.

 

Thanks musksnipe, all personal reviews (either for, or against) are really appreciated. :major Bazza

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Lots of good stuff to choose from today, Tuesday 10th 2007.
I can only list a few, so check out www.majorgeeks.com for the full listing.

The chosen few are:-

OrangeCD Player 6.1.6.11510
http://www.majorgeeks.com/OrangeCD_Player_d5475.html
OrangeCD Player is a compact freeware program to listen to audio.
Rating: 1.66 (3 votes),
Bazza's note: Let's hope this release is better.

Network Magic Basic 4.2.7179.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Network_Magic_Basic_d5305.html
Monitor, Troubleshoot and Repair Your Home Network.
Size: 9.55 Mb License: Shareware Rating: 4.55 (20 votes).
Bazza's note: Shareware, but good ratings.

Amaya 9.55-2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Amaya_d5402.html
Web editor used to create and update documents directly on the Web.

DVDFab HD Decrypter 3.1.4.5 Beta
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.

I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

Bazza

 

Lots of good stuff to choose from today, Wednesday 11th 2007.
Major updates to AV's and Firewalls, etc.
I can only list a few, so check out
www.majorgeeks.com for the full listing.

The chosen few are:-

Macromedia Flash Player (Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox, Opera) 9.0.47.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Macromedia_Flash_Player_Netscape_Mozilla_Firefox_Opera_d4074.html
View the best animation and entertainment on the web.

ZoneAlarm Free 7.0.362.000
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ZoneAlarm_Free_d388.html
Barricades your PC with immediate and complete port blocking.

BienneSoft YouTube Downloader 2.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/BienneSoft_YouTube_Downloader_d5648.html
Download YouTube video and to convert them in other form.
Rating: 4.52 (25 votes).

Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Thursday 12th July 2007, are as follows

Universal Viewer (ATViewer) 2.0.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Universal_Viewer_ATViewer_d5422.html
Mirror, copy and move your data from one drive to the other.
Bazza's note: Good rating. Rating: 4.48 (29 votes).

AVG Anti-Virus Updates July 12, 2007
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AVG_Anti-Virus_Updates_d4478.html
Manually update your AVG Free Edition when the automatic update fails.
Editors Note: Grisoft tends to silently update, so if you receive an error downloading, you can download the latest update directly from Grisoft here.

McAfee Virus SuperDAT Definitions Update 5073
http://www.majorgeeks.com/McAfee_Virus_SuperDAT_Definitions_d4425.html
Update your McAfee based scan engine and virus pattern to detect the latest viruses.

Check out MG Must have Free downloads
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20
for lots of good FREE stuff.

Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Friday 13th July 2007, are as follows:

CCleaner 1.41.544
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CCleaner_d5125.html
Removes unused and temporary files from your system.
This version will install Yahoo! Toolbar on your system. It can easily be removed from add\remove programs.
Bazza's note:
Beware, the Yahoo! Toolbar is spreading like a virus. If you don't want toolbars on your PC, use the Add/Remove program, as they suggest.

NVIDIA nTune 5.05.47.00
http://www.majorgeeks.com/NVIDIA_nTune_d5328.html
Removes unused and temporary files from your system.

DefaultBrowser 1.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DefaultBrowser_d4821.html
DefaultBrowser allows you set the default web browser for your user profile in Windows XP, without affecting the other users.
Note that the user interface in Windows XP does not provide an option for setting the default browser for each user. The browsers you see in the Preset Configuration are tested and working flawlessly as user defaults.
Rating: 5 (6 votes).

That's all for Friday the 13th.

Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Saturday 14th July 2007, are as follows:

JkDefrag GUI 0.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/JkDefrag_GUI_d5620.html
A convenient GUI for JkDefrag, a free disk defragment and optimize utility.
Bazza's note: GUI only.

KGB Key Logger 4.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/KGB_Key_Logger_d4590.html
Keystroke intercepting software (key logger). Three versions of the key logger are available - Free KGB Key Logger, KGB Key Logger and KGB Spy. Free KGB Key Logger is completely free of charge, provides its users with only basic options mentioned above and is used for non-commercial purposes on your home computers.

PRONotePad Release 4 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/PRONotePad_d5729.html
Test editor with tab-browsing, easy search, auto-scroll text, clipboard viewer. Rating: 1 (2 votes).
Bazza's note: Maybe this release is better.

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

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

PS: To parispete, vive la France. Baz

 

3 very interesting programs, from Sunday 15th July 2007.
They are all under 1 meg in size, and worth considering, IMO, of course.

Pitaschio 2.12
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Pitaschio_d5634.html
Freeware which makes it more convenient to use Microsoft Windows.
- Stick window to other windows when moving and resizing
- Restrict window position to inside of the screen
- Minimize window to system tray
- Use small icons in the desktop
- Disable Windows key, Insert key, Alt key etc.
- Lock mouse or keyboard while you are cleaning keyboard or mouse
- Take statistics about mouse and keyboard
- and much more. Size: 54 Kb License: Freeware.

SIV (System Information Viewer) 3.22
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SIV_System_Information_Viewer_d4779.html
SIV is a general Windows utility for dumping lots of useful Windows, Network and hardware info -
CPU info, PCI info, USB info, Machine Info, Hardware Sensors, Networked computers, Operating System Information and more.
Rating: 4.78 (37 votes).

SavageEd 1.2.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SavageEd_d5723.html
SavageEd is a stand-alone freeware, open source notepad replacement project. Size: 986 Kb License: Freeware.

Even on dialup, these are very small downloads. :cool

Bazza

 

Lots to choose from today on Monday, 16th July, 2007 so check out www.majorgeeks.com for the full list.

Selections for you today are:

Icesword 1.22 at http://www.majorgeeks.com/Icesword_d5199.html
IceSword is an effective tool against rootkits.
Rating: 4.49 (91 votes).

vLite 1.0 Final at http://www.majorgeeks.com/vLite_d5387.html
Install Vista with only the components you want.
Windows Vista from Microsoft takes a lot of resources, we all know that. So here is the tool for easy removal of the unwanted components in order to make Vista run faster and to your liking. vLite can also create the bootable ISO and apply the tweaks directly.

FreeProxy 3.92 at http://www.majorgeeks.com/FreeProxy_d5733.html
FreeProxy is professional Freeware which channels requests for internet pages via a single computer and enables many computers to share an internet connection.

Major Geeks slogan for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - Geek it 'till it MHz."

Check out MG Must have Free downloads
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20
for lots more good FREE stuff.

Bazza

 

Re: From today's MG front page-July 2007

Lots of good stuff to choose from today, Tuesday 17th 2007.
4 different programs from A² alone. I can only list a few, so check out
www.majorgeeks.com for the full listing.

The chosen few are:-

CCleaner Slim (No Yahoo Toolbar, English) 1.41.544
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CCleaner_Slim_No_Yahoo_Toolbar_English_d4191.html
Removes unused and temporary files from your system.
Bazza's Note: I got the right one this time.

a-squared (a²) Free edition 3.0.0.357
http://www.majorgeeks.com/a-squared_a²_Free_edition_d4281.html
Protection against Trojans, Dialers and Spyware.
Bazza's note: A must have, IMO.

Karen's Computer Profiler 2.5.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Karens_Computer_Profiler_d1508.html
Learn more than 100 interesting facts about your computer.

Font Frenzy 1.5.151
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Font_Frenzy_d4295.html
FontFrenzy™ tames the frenzy of fonts that can clutter and slow down Windows XP. The DeFrenzy function removes and stores all fonts except those that were present when Windows was first installed. In short, it cleans up your font folder so that Windows boots quicker and runs smoother.
Limitations:After 40 days of operation you will be required to register Font Frenzy™ - free of charge.

NOTE: Some AVG users are reporting a virus in this file, Trojan.Dropper CAW. We have tested the program multiple times with multiple scanners and believe this is a false positive byt AVG. However, if you have any reservations, do not download this file.
Bazza's note: This one, I will be trying as XP has 100's of fonts rarely, or never used.

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

Bazza

 

Re: From today's MG front page-July 2007

Major Geeks slogan for today.

Actually, it changes each time you refresh the page.

 

Re: From today's MG front page-July 2007

I know. Maybe I should say: MY Major Geeks slogan selection for today. Bazza

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The chosen few, from Wednesday 18th July 2007, are as follows:

CodecInstaller 2.5.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CodecInstaller_d4925.html
Detects which audio & video codecs are installed on your computer.
Scans Computer for Driver Updates.
Limitations: Requires .Net framework installed.

IE7pro 1.01 Beta 1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IE7pro_d5453.html
An add-on for IE 7 which adds lots of features and extras.
· IE7pro will help you Close/Open tab by double left click
· switch proxy · set agent identification · block ads and flash
· open new tab from address bar · apply super drag-drop
· refresh tab automatically · recover session crash
· manage tab history · view page information · save image files quickly
and more.

Wise Registry Cleaner 2.8.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wise_Registry_Cleaner_d5437.html
Its scanning engine is thorough, safe and fast.
Bazza's note: Powerful program. Be very careful. Backup your Registry first!

Way Off Base
OMG! All Online Data Lost After Internet Crash!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4...m/video/The-Internet-Crashed-A-Special-Report
Bazza's note: A bit of BS on Youtube.

Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Thursday 19th July 2007, are as follows:

Jalapeno Keyfinder (Keyfinder Thing Lite) 1.04
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Jalapeno_Keyfinder_Keyfinder_Thing_Lite_d5253.html
Jalapeno Keyfinder is a simple utility to retrieve and decrypt your Microsoft serial keys. It also includes support for several non Microsoft software titles.
See the readme included for a full list of supported software.

YouTube Downloader 2.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/YouTube_Downloader__d5580.html
A free tool that downloads videos from YouTube.
Rating: 4.52 (34 votes).

Portable Firefox 2.0.0.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Portable_Firefox_d4424.html
A fully functional package of Firefox optimized for use on a USB key drive.
It will also work from a CDRW drive (in packet mode), ZIP drives, external hard drives, some MP3 players, flash RAM cards and more.
Rating: 4.78 (105 votes). Bazza's note: Excellent rating.

Major Geeks slogan for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - Serious software for the not so serious geek."

Bazza

 

Lots of AV updates out today, but the chosen few, from Friday 20th July 2007, are as follows:

Trillian 3.1.7.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Trillian_d680.html
Trillian is a multi-network chat client that currently supports IRC, AIM, ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo!
Bazza's note: The one I use and recommend you give a try.

doPDF 5.1.225
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. Rating: 4.77 (22 votes)

DVDFab HD Decrypter 3.1.5.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DVDFab_HD_Decrypter_d5168.html
DVDFab HD Decrypter comes with same functionality as DVDFab Decrypter, but with full HD-DVD and Blu-Ray support (Removes AACS).
Rating: 4.68 (189 votes).

From Way Off Base today.
Families to sue gymkhana mother accused of doping rivals’ ponies.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article2106624.ece

Major Geeks Slogan for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - The Original Spyware Free Download Site."

Bazza

 

The chosen 2, from Saturday 21st July 2007, are as follows:

Network Notepad 4.6.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Network_Notepad_d5519.html
Network Notepad is a Freeware program for creating interactive network diagrams. Runs on Microsoft Windows 9x, NT, 2K, XP
Point-and-Click Telnet/ Browse/ User-definable Network Management.
Simple Drag and Drop interface. Open, Text Based File Format. Printing.
Linked Diagrams. Flow Charts.
Rating: 5 (5 votes).

Fresh Download 7.82
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.

Major Geeks slogan for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - If you wanna be tweaked you gotta get geeked. "

Bazza

 

The chosen 2, from Sunday 22nd July 2007, are as follows:

PC Info 3.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/PC_Info_d5575.html
Know all about installed computer by clicking few steps.
This program is used mainly by administrators or by people, who making computer installations as job or they do that for friends and want to have summary in one place of all installed machines.

Vista Codec x64 Components 1.2.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vista_Codec_x64_Components_d5535.html
Compiles the best x64 codecs. Windows Vista x64 is required. This release will not install on a x86 systems. NOTE: Uninstall older versions first.
- this version has MAJOR improvements over the previously used components.
Bazza's note: Excellent Rating:4.92 (296 votes)

For anyone interested in checking out old threads, in a similar vein.

From today's MG front page---June 2007 http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=127854

From today's MG front page---May 2007 http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=125070

From today's MG front page---April 2007 http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=122140

From today's MG front page---March 2007 http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=119030

From today's MG front page---February 2007 http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=116005

From today's MG front page---January 2007 http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=114761

Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Monday 23rd July 2007, are as follows:

Ad-aware 2007 Definitions File 0010.0000
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ad-aware_2007_Definitions_File__d5711.html
Manually update Ad-aware 2007 with the latest definitions file.

Vista Codec Package 4.4.8 Beta 2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vista_Codec_Package_4.4.8_Beta_2_d5701.html
This is the beta test version of the Vista Codec Package changelog: - fix error code 1722 - fix popup message need to click 'OK' beginning install - fix FALSE POSITIVES reported by Microsoft tools - update QuickTime components to 7.2 - update directvobsub component.

Zortam Mp3 Media Studio 7.20
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Zortam_Mp3_Media_Studio_d5268.html
All-in-one Mp3 application.
Main Features:
- Mp3 Organizer
- Load 100000 Mp3's and more with the speed of light
- ID3 Tag Editor(Mp3 Tag Editor) with seperate views for - ID3v1 and ID3v2.4 Tags
- Burn Audio or Mp3 CD (CD Burner)
- Create Artist-Album folders when ripping CD
and lots more.

Major Geeks slogan for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - When a MinorGeek just won't do."

I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

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

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

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

If you find anything particularly useful in those listed, let us know. Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Tuesday 24th July 2007, are as follows:

Maxthon 2 Final 2.0.2.2961
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Maxthon_2_Final_d1167.html
IE based browser that uses very little resources with less plug-ins. It can open multiple web pages within one browser window, and uses little system resources. Maxthon has a greatly integrated & customizable interface which supports Skins, Plug-Ins, IE Extensions, & specific toolbars (example: GOOGLE Toolbar).

7-Zip 4.50 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/7-Zip_d4603.html
High compression ratio in new 7z format with LZMA compression
7-Zip is free software distributed under the GNU LGPL
Supported formats: 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, Z, TAR, CPIO, RPM and DEB.

VSO PhotoDVD 2.3.16
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VSO_PhotoDVD_d4440.html
VSO PhotoDVD is probably one of the easiest program to create an animated slideshow of your digital pictures to watch them on a regular home DVD player. Don't waste time on complex products when you can simply share your digital pictures on a DVD with friends or family.
Size: 9.22 Mb License: Shareware $19.99.

Major Geeks slogan for today:
"Warning: Use of this site may cause you to excessively download cool programs and feel "geeky". "

Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Wednesday 25th July 2007, are as follows:

Aim Ad Hack 5.46
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Aim_Ad_Hack_d4068.html
Aim Ad Hack will effectively remove all the ads from AIM.

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 3.30
http://www.majorgeeks.com/K-Lite_Mega_Codec_Pack_d5230.html
Play all the popular movie formats and even some rare formats.

Spybot Search and Destroy Update July 25, 2007
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Spybot_Search_and_Destroy_Update_d3957.html
Update your Spybot S&D detections without the need for the included WebUpdate.

Notepad2 2.0.17
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Notepad2_d5054.html
The original Notepad shipped with Windows is probably the handiest program of all times, small, fast, without frills! Notepad2 tries to follow this principle, it's a small, fast and free text editor with syntax highlighting for HTML and other common languages. Rating: 4.82 (23 votes).

I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them. Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Thursday 26th July 2007, are as follows:

Cryptainer LE 7.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Cryptainer_LE_d1483.html
Cryptainer LE, a free disk encryption software, creates multiple 20 MB of encrypted and password protected drives/containers.
Rating: 4.6 (35 votes).

Microsoft Windows OneCare Live 2.0.2284.28
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Windows_OneCare_Live_d4868.html
Protect and maintain your computer with antivirus, firewall, PC maintenance, and file backup. This new service is in beta testing. Limitations: 90 Day trial
Rating: 3.83 (149 votes).

McAfee Avert Labs Rootkit Detective 1.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/McAfee_Avert_Labs_Rootkit_Detective_d5447.html
Proactively detect and clean rootkits that are running on the system.
Rating: 4.5 (4 votes).

Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Friday 26th July 2007, are as follows:

Norman Malware Cleaner 2007.07.27
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Norman_Malware_Cleaner__d5450.html
Detect and remove specific malicious software (malware).

NVIDIA Forceware (2K\XP\MCE) 162.18 WHQL
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Norman_Malware_Cleaner__d5450.htmlWindows
2K, XP, Media Center Edition driver for all NVIDIA graphics cards.
Size: 46.7 Mb License: Freeware.

Fresh View 7.26
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fresh_View_d4719.html
Organize and view your images, audio, and video.

Major Geeks slogan for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Have you hugged a Geek today? "

Bazza

 

PS: I've been trying to post a reply to the original July thread for well over an hour with no luck. I've replied to other threads in Software and other forums today so can't figure out why. I am doing nothing different than I usually do.

I tried rebooting Opera v9.22 and even tried IE6 but no dice.

Hope this post works. confused confused confused Bazza

 

Still can't post todays selections. I'm giving up until tomorrow. Bazza

 

The chosen few, from Saturday 28th July 2007, are as follows:

FlvPlayer4Free 1.6.0.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FlvPlayer4Free_d5713.html
Easily play your favourite FLV files in the hard disk or from internet.

Avast! Home Edition 4.7.1029
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Avast_Home_Edition_d1968.html
avast! Home Edition is a complete anti-virus package for Windows 9x/Me, NT/2000/XP. It is FREE for registered home noncommercial users.
It's certified by ICSA and obtained 100% mark from Virus Bulletin in June 2002 under Windows XP Pro. Rating: 4.68 (760 votes).
Bazza's note: One of the few AV certified by ICSA.

Wise Registry Cleaner 2.8.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wise_Registry_Cleaner_d5437.html
After Wise Registry Cleaner analyzes your system for problems, you can individually view each of the problems found and call up a detailed description. If you wish, you can also have all problems corrected automatically.
Bazza's note: A powerful Registry Cleaner.
Make sure you have a backup of your Registry before using this.

Trying this through dialup and AOL to see if it works this way.

Bazza

 

This is really driving me mad. I can't submit posts using Opera latest version and ADSL2+ Broadband. I'm using AOL on dialup for this post, until I solve the problem.

The chosen few, from Sunday 29th July 2007, are as follows:

SmartFix Security Center 2007 3.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SmartFix_Security_Center_2007_d4054.html
A cost-effective and all-in-one system security solution.
Size: 2.94 Mb License: Shareware $15.98.

Fotosizer 1.8.0.95
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fotosizer_d5541.html
Fotosizer is a freeware batch image resizer tool. It resizes your photos in just 3 easy steps:-
1. Photo selection, 2. select resize settings, then 3. Start the resize!

Sumatra PDF 0.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sumatra_PDF_d5622.html
Sumatra PDF is a slim, free, open-source PDF viewer for Windows.
Why another PDF reader?
Sumatra has a minimalistic design. Simplicity has a higher priority than a lot of features. It's small and starts up very fast. Excellent Rating: 4.83 (6 votes).

Major Geeks slogan for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - Helping you void your warranty since 2002."

I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.
Check the Ratings score, out of 5, on the right hand side of the program/s you have chosen. This is a type of review, and maybe should be taken into consideration.

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

 

The chosen few, from Monday 30th July 2007, are as follows:

Poppy 5.8.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Poppy_d5443.html
Check multiple POP3 servers for new messages at regular time intervals.

FinalBurner 1.18.0.101
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FinalBurner_d5319.html
A freeware alternative to expensive CD and DVD burners.
Burn them onto any type of media, such as CD R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD DL.

Maxthon Classic Version 1.6.1 Build 51
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Maxthon_Classic_Version_d1244.html
Maxthon is a multi-tabbed browser based on the IE core (IE5.x or above required). It can open multiple web pages within one browser window, and uses little system resources.

DOSBox_d4381
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DOSBox_d4381.html
You can "re-live" the good old days with the help of DOSBox, it can run plenty of the old classics that don't run on your new computer!
DOSBox is totally free of charge and OpenSource.

Major Geeks slogan for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - Geek before it was Chic. "

Bazza

 

Found a RootKit entry in C:\windows\System32.

Removed it using AVG Anti-Rootkit 1.1.0.42 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AVG_Anti-Rootkit_d5249.html

Posting this to see if it works. Bazza

PS: It worked, now to compose and send today's MG front page entries. :major :cool Baz

 

No, full entry didn't work for some reason. :cry
Going to contact my ISP. Bazza

 

Continuing troubles with Opera. :cry

I've just started the August 2007 thread at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=133711

I'm using Safari, :cry for the moment. So slow compared to Opera.

Bazza

 

Whats up with fire fox mr Bazza?????

 

Love the Speed dial in Opera v9.22. Nine tabs available with one click. See thumbnail. All my most used MG links on one page. :cool :major

Nothing up with FireFox, many here use it. But I just haven't, as yet. Bazza

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Interesting, nearly 200 reads since the end of July.
I would have thought the old threads would die a death.
But they still keep getting read. :cool Bazza