From today's MajorGeeks front page-January 2011

bigbazza · Jan 1, 2011

Happy New Year to our mostly USA and UK readers (and some others of course) :cool :major Yep, 2011 already. :-D

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

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday, 1st January 2011, are :-

Xvid Plus Codec Pack 1.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Xvid_Plus_Codec_Pack_d6732.html

Xvid Plus Codec Pack is a powerful codec solution designed to enable your computer to play nearly any media you can throw at it. Video or audio, disc, or downloaded from any site. If its a media file trust Xvid Plus Codec Pack to play it.

Xvid Plus Codec Pack allows for 99% video play, including DVD play, and it's always up to date with the latest codecs. Xvid Plus Codec Pack plays all popular file types including: XviD, H.264, FLV, WMV, DivX, AVI, MKV/MKA, x264, Real, RM, HD-MOV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4.
Size: 7.05 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 247 Times
Rating: 3 (1 votes)
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Avast! Free Edition 5.1.864
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Avast_Fre....majorgeeks.com/Avast_Free_Edition_d1968.html

Based on the award-winning avast! antivirus engine, avast! antivirus contains all of the features you would expect in a modern antivirus program. It incorporates anti-spyware technology certified by West Coast Labs' Checkmark process, as well as anti-rootkit and strong self-protection capabilities, but now provides even faster scanning with improved detection ability. It contains several real-time "Shields" which continuously monitor your email and internet connections and check the files on your computer whenever they are opened or closed.
Features:
• Core and detection:
• Real time anti-rootkit protection:
• avast! Community IQ:
• Code emulator:
• Heuristics engine:Heuristics engine:
• Potentially unwanted programs detection:
• Scanning:
• Command-line scanner:
• Wake-up for scan:
• Scheduled scanning:
• avast! Intelligent Scanner:
• Optimized for latest Intel Core i7 CPUs:
• CPU optimization:
• Miscellaneous:
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 47 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 578002 Times
Rating: 4.76 (1538 votes)
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My note: 47 megs download. :cry IMO, one of the best Anti-Virus programs around. The one I use. It even talks to you when it does an update of the latest AV definitions. :cool

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.
For lots more programs and updates, today, goto http://www.majorgeeks.com

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

If you want to check out last month's posting, go to:
From today's MajorGeeks front page-December 2010
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=227770

Baz

bigbazza · Jan 2, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday, 2nd January 2011, are :

mp3DirectCut 2.13
http://www.majorgeeks.com/mp3DirectCut_d4668.html

mp3DirectCut is a fast and extensive audio editor and recorder for compressed mp3. You can directly cut, copy, paste or change the volume with no need to decompress your files for audio editing. This saves encoding time and preserves the original quality, because nothing will be re-encoded. The built in recorder creates mp3 on the fly from your audio input. Using Cue sheets, pause detection or Auto cue you can easily divide long files.
Size: 221 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 1437137 Times
Rating: 4.85 (3523 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating, out of 5.0

KeePass Password Safe 2.1.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/KeePass_Password_Safe_d5939.html

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)
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 1.90 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 8138 Times
Rating: 4.90 (22 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating, out of 5.0

WPanorama 9.6.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WPanorama_d5691.html

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

The program includes many features, such as:
• 360° continuous scrolling
• Full screen view
• Mini slide show (one sample of it included with the program)
• Back and forth scrolling for non 360° pictures
• Mirror function for special interesting effects
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 4.3 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 9378 Times
Rating: 4.4 (10 votes)
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This Weeks Top 10 MG Downloads

1. Win7codecs
2. IObit SmartDefrag
3. IObit Security 360
4. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
5. Advanced SystemCare Free
6. IObit SmartDefrag v2 Beta 1.1
7. x64 Components
8. IObit Toolbox
9. Vista Codec Package
10. QuickTime Alternative
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My note: Go to http://www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading in the left hand side column. You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link. :cool

From Way Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
15 Minutes of Fame
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2036683_2037033_2037038,00.html

When JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater was hit on the head by a passenger's bag in August and had what he describes as the "hissy fit heard around the world," ending in a dramatic exit via an emergency chute, he was not expecting to become a folk hero
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"Just when you thought things couldn't get Geekier -MajorGeeks.Com."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 3, 2011

Oooops, wrong date om previous post. :-o

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday, 3rd January 2011, are:-

SpeedyFox 1.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SpeedyFox_d6241.html

Mozilla Firefox is by far the best feature-rich and fastest browser out there, but with the passage of time it slows down considerably. It will take a lot of time to load during startup, the overall speed will be effected, and browsing Histories will be too slow. This is very common problem and it occurs largely because of fragmentation of databases.

SpeedyFox is a brand new small utility that fixes this problem with a single click! It seems unbelievable but after you optimize your Firefox with this tool, you will get a fresh newly-installed feel because the speed indeed gets considerably faster. You will get up 3 times faster startup speed, browsing history will become faster, and performing operations with cookies will be quicker than before.
Size: 446KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 25171 Times
Rating: 4.16 (53 votes)
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DesktopOK 2.30
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DesktopOK_d6657.html

DesktopOK is a handy, easy to use application specially designed to help you save and restore the position of your desktop icons and also come as a solution for users who frequently change the screen resolution.

DesktopOK does not have to be installed and can be executed easily from the desktop, and can be carried on a small usb-stick or other memory device.

Features:
• Save your favorite icon locations for each screen resolution.
• Each user can then have his own arrangement.
• Automatically hide and display desktop icons
• Minimises to tray area for easy access.
• Easily minimize all of the windows on your screen
• Launch at Windows startup.
• Autosave
• Portable
Size: 67 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 1399 Times
Rating: 4 (2 votes)
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My note: Really small download. :cool
Each user can have their own layout. :cool :cool

Chromium 10.0.627.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Chromium_d6125.html

Chromium is an open source web browser that was designed in order to provide for all users a safer, faster, and more stable way to experience the web
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 33.4 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 17850 Times
Rating: 4.03 (27 votes)
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From Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Windows 8 Milestone 2 already compiled
http://www.ntcompatible.com/news/story/windows_8_milestone_2_already_compiled.html

According to Canouna, one of the important source for Windows 8 builds have stated that build 79XX was a part of Milestone 2 and build 78XX was a part of Windows 8 Milestone 1.
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My note: Other links at :
http://windows8beta.com/2011/01/windows-8-milestone-2-already-compiled
http://windows8beta.com/category/windows-8
Not much revealed, of course. :-D

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Geek your mind, the rest will follow."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 4, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday, 4th January 2011, are:-

Trend Micro RootkitBuster 3.60.1016
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Trend_Micro_RootkitBuster_d5427.html

Malicious software called rootkits manipulate operating system components to conceal their harmful actions. Many rootkits can hide drivers, processes, and registry entries from tools that use common system application programming interfaces (APIs).

Trend Micro RootkitBuster scans hidden files, registry entries, processes, drivers, and the master boot record (MBR) to identify and remove rootkits
Size: 1.06 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 32290 Times
Rating: 4.03 (30 votes)
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myWIFIzone 5.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/myWIFIzone_d4915.html

Download myWIFIzone to easily convert your wireless network into a WIFI hotspot. It runs on any Windows 2000 and up computer connected to your network - so you do not need to buy expensive hardware or reconfigure your router.

Features:
The HotZone service blocks WIFI visitors and redirects them to a splash page (captive portal) where they can purchase time on your hotspot. Site owners can use a secure on-line portal called the Site Control Center to manage their hotspot sites, or just offer the default purchase options.
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 393 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 14424 Times
Rating: 4.73 (15 votes)
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SpyBot-Search & Destroy Portable 1.6.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SpyBot-Search_&_Destroy_Portable_d6734.html

Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes tens of thousands of spyware and similar malware from PCs. It can also clean usage tracks and fix registry issues. ..
...Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 19.4 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 652 Times
Rating: 1 (1 votes)
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My note: Only 1 vote, but that MG member wasn't impressed. Let us hope this version is better rated.

Win7codecs 2.7.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Win7codecs_d5959.html

Win7codecs is an audio and video codec package for Windows 7. The installer will automatically remove most other popular codec releases from your computer before installing this concise yet comprehensive package. You won't need to make any adjustments or tweaks to enjoy your media content immediately. Windows Media Player and Media Center will instantly recognize all your files as playable.

It does not contain a media player and it does not associate file-types. With this package installed you will be able to use any media player, limited only by the players' capabilities, to play all movies and video clips
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 23.7 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 7
Downloaded: 3776911 Times
Rating: 4.73 (2758 votes)
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My note: #1 download from MG, this week.

From Way Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
The biggest crashes, blowups, flames and close calls of 2010 [Video]
http://www.pedaltothemetal.com/inde...wupsflames_and_close_calls_of_2010_video.html
My note: Check out the video.

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

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 5, 2011

Make sure you check out http://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.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday, 5th January 2011, are:-

DVDFab 8.0.6.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DVDFab_d5168.html

DVDFab is the all-in-one software package for copying Blu-ray / DVD and converting video file. The resulting disk is a perfect colone of the original DVD. It consists of several feature options:-

"DVD to DVD" option
"DVD to Mobile"
"Blu-ray to Blu-ray"
"Blu-ray to Mobile"
"File to Mobile"
"File Mover"
"DVD Copy" option

Features:
• 8 DVD to DVD copy mode available: Full Disc, Main Movie, Split, Customize, Customize Split, Clone, Merge and Write Data.
• Full Disc: All movies, menus and trailers, is copied to a DVD with just one click.
• Main Movie: Just copy the movie, with specific audio/subpicture.
• Split: Copy a DVD-9 onto two DVD-5 discs with 100% quality, and preserve original menus on both discs.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 14.1 MB
License: Shareware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 308201 Times
Rating: 4.62 (404 votes)
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Google Chrome 8.0.552.224 Stable
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Google_Chrome_d5974.html

Google Chrome was developed to be a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier.
• One box for everything
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.
• Shortcuts for your apps
Get desktop shortcuts to launch your favorite web applications easily and quickly.

Features:
• Speed: Fast to launch, fast to load web pages
• Quick to start up from your desktop
• Loads web pages in a snap
• Runs web applications faster than ever
• Ideal for episodic/season DVD movies, TV series, etc.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 22.4 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 186850 Times
Rating: 3.77 (139 votes)
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Dr. Web CureIT January 5, 2011
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dr._Web_CureIT_d4783.html
Dr.WEB CureIT! detects and removes:

• 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: 51.7 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 114876 Times
Rating: 4.43 (121 votes)
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From Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Windows 8 to introduce ARM; chip makers already on board
http://www.ntcompatible.com/news/story/windows_8_to_introduce_arm_chip_makers_already_on_board.html

A demonstration of Windows running on ARM processors this week will double as the first public preview of Windows 8, the next major version of the operating system, and offer a glimpse of the new allies enlisted by Microsoft in a market defined thus far by Apple's iPad.

Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans confirm that the company tomorrow will show Windows running on the ARM architecture common in mobile devices and slate-style computers -- a landmark move intended to make the traditional PC operating system work on a broader array of machines.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 6, 2011

New version of Skype out today. read on.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday, 6th January 2011, are:-

Skype 5.1.0.104
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Skype_d4245.html

Use Skype to give your friends a call and voice chat with them at the highest quality on the market.
Features:

• Make free calls to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world
• See who you are talking to with free video calls
• Chat with up to 100 people in group chats
• Conference call with up to four people for free
• Call ordinary phones with SkypeOut
• Superior sound quality
• Works with all firewall, NAT and routers ? nothing to configure!
• Friends list shows you when your Skype friends are online and ready to talk or chat
• Super-simple and easy to use
• Your calls are encrypted "end-to-end" in order to safeguard your privacy
• Based on cutting edge peer-to-peer technology developed by the creators of Kazaa and Joltid

With Skype’s free software – by the way, it works seamlessly with your internet connection – you can chat away with free Skype-to-Skype calls and never worry about cost, time or distance. Share the love and get your friends to download Skype so you can talk, chat or make video calls for nothing. You can also make local, long distance and international calls to phones and mobiles at great rates too.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 0.98 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista
Downloaded: 271750 Times
Rating: 4.63 (563 votes)
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J. River Media Center 15.0.172
http://www.majorgeeks.com/J._River_Media_Center_d5337.html

Organize and experience all your media -- music, photos, and video YOUR way - all from a single software program!

Connect your PC to your home entertainment hardware and control it all with a remote! Load your music on your iPod while you watch TV!

Media Center is a software that helps you collect, organize and play media files.
Features:

• Copy music from MEDIA CENTER to a portable digital audio player or move digital camera photos into MC's powerful image library.
• Make a CD of music for your car.
• Record your favorite shows and watch them on your TV.
• More than one soundcard? Play different music simultaneously in different rooms.
• MC's Media Server can even stream your music to your PC at work!
• Camera and Images Support for Canon and Kodak cameras and others that use the WIA interface. Almost all cameras are supported
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 16.9 MB
License: Shareware $40.00
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 10541 Times
Rating: 3.92 (42 votes)
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Privatefirewall 7.0.22.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Privatefirewall_d1730.html

Privatefirewall models and monitors system behavior to identify and block activity characteristic of known malware, hacking, phishing and other threat types so that personal computer users and IT managers within small, medium or large organizations can more effectively and proactively protect the environments and private data for which they are responsible.

Internet and network security settings, untrusted web sites and IPs, and the manner in which software applications and related processes can access the Internet can be easily configured via Privatefirewall intuitive management console.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 7.27 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 16274 Times
Rating: 4.56 (83 votes)
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From Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Windows Phone 7 update will be released this month
http://www.ntcompatible.com/news/story/windows_phone_7_update_will_be_released_this_month.html

Remember a few hours ago when we told you details about a Windows Phone 7 update wouldn't be available until sometime in February? It looks like we were wrong, and Microsoft keeping especially tight lipped about the update at the CES keynote today had everyone fooled.

The company has put up a page that details the contents of the update, and while the page doesn't hint at the release date, the URL does. The page, found on the Windows Phone 7 website here details the update with everything that we knew, and Microsoft told us about today.
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Bazza

NB:
I try to keep my suggestions down to 3-5 selections to keep space to a reasonable size. 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 · Jan 7, 2011

4 really small downloads listed today. Useful utilities, IMHO. Let us know if you find them useful, via this thread. Thanks.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday, 7th January 2011, are:-

Vispa 0.5.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vispa_d6033.html

Based on the source-code of the award-winning xpy (version 0.9.8), Vispa allows you to easily tweak your Windows Vista for better privacy and security, even system performance. Do a few clicks rather than finding the write registry keys or program settings...
...Important: Some antivirus software might report Vispa as Spyware or a Trojan. Vispa is an executable written and compiled using NSIS, false-positives are unfortunately quite common among NSIS compiled programs. The NSIS development team is aware of this situation and constantly works with software companies to solve such issues.
Size: 75 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 8634 Times
Rating: 3 (2 votes)
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Don't Sleep 2.12
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dont_Sleep_d6671.html

Don't Sleep is a small portable program to prevent system shutdown, Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart.

Especially when old Programs run on Windows-7 or Windows Vista. Here's more aggressive power-saving features with new rules...
...Don't Sleep does not have to be installed and can be executed easily from the desktop, and can be carried on a small usb-stick or other memory device
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 30.6 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 1503 Times
Rating: 4.66 (6 votes)
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WhatInStartup 1.31
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.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 50.4 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 4070 Times
Rating: 5 (6 votes)
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ServiWin 1.45
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ServiWin_d5080.html

ServiWin utility displays the list of installed drivers and services on your system. For some of them, additional useful information is displayed: file description, version, product name, company that created the driver file, and more.

In addition, ServiWin allows you to easily stop, start, restart, pause, and continue service or driver, change the startup type of service or driver (automatic, manual, disabled, boot or system), save the list of services and drivers to file, or view HTML report of installed services/drivers in your default browser.
Size: 42.2 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 13373 Times
Rating: 4.12 (8 votes)
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Make sure you check out http://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.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 8, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday, 8th January 2011, are:-

Data Crow 3.9.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Data_Crow_d6378.html

Data Crow is the ultimate media cataloger and media organiser. Always wanted to manage all your collections in one product? You want a product you can customize to your needs? Your search ends here! Using Data Crow allows you to create a huge database containing all your collected items. You can use the excellent online services to retrieve the information instead of typing all the information yourself.

Start using the ultimate cataloger today!
Features:
• Platform independent and completely portable.
• Highly customizable and feature rich.
• Audio, software, book, movie and photo collection/ cataloger.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 42.5 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 3385 Times
Rating: 4.22 (9 votes)
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Calibre 0.7.38
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Calibre_d6438.html

Calibre is a one stop solution to all your e-book needs. It is free, open source and cross-platform in design and works well on Linux, OS X and Windows. calibre is meant to be a complete e-library solution and thus includes library management, format conversion, news feeds to ebook conversion, as well as e-book reader sync features and an integrated e-book viewer.
Features:
• Library Management
• E-book conversion
• Syncing to e-book reader devices
• Downloading news from the web and converting it into e-book form
• Comprehensive e-book viewer
• Content server for online access to your book collection
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 37.5 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 27358 Times
Rating: 4.73 (23 votes)
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My note: 37.5 MB download. :cry

AI RoboForm 7.1.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AI_RoboForm_d2428.html

AI RoboForm is a push-button web form filler with some serious Artificial Intelligence (AI) inside. AI RoboForm allows you to define your personal profile or "usual" responses to a web form. This information is then saved within AI RoboForm, and when you need to fill a form, just click "Fill Forms" button, and form is filled out.

Being fully client-based AI RoboForm can be very fast, it never disables web site functions and AI RoboForm can also work in pop-up HTML windows.
The most important feature of AI RoboForm is high accuracy - it fills 95% of all fields correctly.

The free version will limit its features after 30 days of use but will still function for 10 passwords. There is a PRO version available for $29.95.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 5.73 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 88777 Times
Rating: 4.42 (150 votes)
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My note: Beware , feature limited. :cry

This Weeks Top 10 MG Downloads

1. Win7codecs
2. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
3. IObit Security 360
4. x64 Components
5. Advanced SystemCare Free
6. Vista Codec Package
7. IObit SmartDefrag v2 Beta 1.1
8. IObit Toolbox
9. Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
10. QuickTime Alternative
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My note: Go to http://www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading in the left hand side column. You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 9, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday, 9th January 2011, are:-

Sandboxie 3.51.12 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sandboxie_d4993.html

When you browse the web, changes occur to your computer system. Most of the time these changes are harmless, like recording the addresses of web sites you have visited (and when), so the browser can help you complete a web address that you type in. Whether these changes are harmless or harmful, they do in fact happen to your computer system.

When you use Sandboxie to protect your browsing session, it catches all these changes just as the browser is about to apply them into your computer system. Sandboxie does record these changes on behalf of the browser, but it records them in a special isolated folder, called the sandbox.
The benefit of having a sandbox is that it ensures your ability to get rid of all changes done by the browser, simply by deleting the sandbox folder...

...You may use Sandboxie free of charge for any length of time that you desire. However, if you use Sandboxie for more than 30 days, the software will occasionally remind you to consider paying the registration fee. By doing that, you would show your support for further development and improvement of Sandboxie.
By paying the registration fee of $20 US-dollars you get a life-time registration key to this and and all upcoming versions of the Sandboxie product.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 841 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 51520 Times
Rating: 4.69 (139 votes)
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JShot 1.4 RC
http://www.majorgeeks.com/JShot_d6617.html

JShot is a free and multiplatform screen capture and uploader application which allows you to capture and annotate a part of your screen and share it via the Internet in one step. It lets you to upload screenshots to the Web or send to an Instant Messaging partner. JShot works on almost every operating system, no matter you are using Windows, Linux or Mac OS X. JShot is completely free to download and use for personal usage.

Features:
• Capture a rectangular region, full screen or clipboard content
• Capture active window, taskbar, deskop, widget (Windows only)
• Upload via FTP, ImageShack, Skype, Twitter, Picasa
• Drawing various shapes, adding text to the picture.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 2.95 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 1188 Times
Rating: 3.75 (4 votes)
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WormBlaster 2.6.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WormBlaster_d6575.html

WormBlaster is a freeware, all-purpose virus removal tool for Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is carefully designed to help you remove a wide range of threats including viruses, worms, Trojan Horse, or any sorts of malware. It also provides the end-user with a friendly GUI interface.

• Available BlasterScripts of Wormblaster:
• AutoMe (auto.vbs) Remover
• Autorun.vbs Remover
• Cool USEP Scandal killer
• FU Virus Remover
• Funny UST Scandal killer
• Gphone Sohanad Remover
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 3.57 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 5194 Times
Rating: 2.46 (26 votes)
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MajorGeeks Recommended
Just in time for Chirstmas err... New Years: 3 New MajorGeeks Shirt Designs @ Jinx!
http://www.jinx.com/majorgeeks
See attachment for designs.

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

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 10, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday, 10th January 2011, are:-

RoboForm2Go 7.1.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RoboForm2Go_d5081.html
RoboForm2Go is a portable version of RoboForm - a secure password manager and form filler.

EASY AS 1-2-3
1. Plug your USB key with RoboForm2Go on it into any computer, anywhere in the world.
2. RoboForm2Go memorizes your passwords and bookmarks and logs you into online accounts automatically. Fills long registration and checkout forms too.
3. Pull out your USB key and No traces of RoboForm2Go are left on the computer
Limitations: Can create up to 10 records, can use only the default profile
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 6.29 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 10820 Times
Rating: 3.81 (16 votes)
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Iobit Game Booster 2.2 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Iobit_Game_Booster_d5952.html

Designed to help optimize your PC for smoother, more responsive game play in the latest PC games with the touch of a button, Game Booster helps achieve the performance edge previously only available to highly technical enthusiasts.

It works by updating hardware drivers, downloading essential gaming tools, tweaking system settings for gaming, defragmenting game directories, temporarily shutting down background processes, cleaning RAM, and intensifying processor performance.

Compatible with PunkBuster, Cheating-Death, VAC, and any other anti-cheat software, Game Booster makes it simpler to enjoy the latest games and take your experience to a new level. All systems go
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 6.62 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 4710887 Times
Rating: 4.71 (9134 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating, from over 9,000 MG members

From Way Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Sean Penn Plans to Make Haiti Relief His Life's Work
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articl...plans-to-make-haiti-relief-his-lifes-wor.html

After an incredible 7.0 earthquake rocked Haiti almost a year ago, actor Sean Penn flew to the Caribbean country to aid in the relief. Due to the devastation that resulted from the quake (thousands dead and over a million homeless), the Academy Award-winning actor is making the relief effort his life’s work.

In a country suffering from massive ruin and poverty, Penn leads a 55,000 J/P HRO refugee camp located in the Haitian suburb of Petionville. “There’s no end point,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “This is where I’ll be when I’m not working, for the rest of my life.”

From the same link.
Paste Essentials
• The 50 Best Albums of 2010
• The 50 Best Songs of 2010
• The 25 Best Movies of 2010
• The 20 Best TV Shows of 2010
• The 20 Best Videogames of 2010
• The 50 Best Albums of the Decade (2000-2009)
• The 50 Best Movies of the Decade (2000-2009)
• The 20 Best Books of the Decade (2000-2009)
• The 80 Best Workout Songs
• The Paste Guide to Twitter: The 100+ Best Users to Follow
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My note: Go to the link above and scroll down until you see the heading, on the right. You can then click on the "Best" you are interested in for the link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 11, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday, 11th January 2011, are:-

Freemake Video Downloader 2.0.2.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Freemake_Video_Downloader_d6554.html

Download videos from YouTube, Google, Facebook, Dailymotion, other sites in HD, 4K, MP4, FLV, 3GP, or convert web videos to MP3 or AVI with this free video downloader!
• This is Free Video Downloader
• 30+ Sites Support
• Youtube Downloader & Converter
• Facebook Video Downloader
• Get MP3 from YouTube, Facebook & MTV Videos
• Conversion to AVI
• HD & 4K Video Downloader
• Friends' Private Videos Access
Size: 8.68 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 12006 Times
Rating: 4.57 (19 votes)
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Comodo Internet Security 5.3.44816.1227
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Comodo_Internet_Security_d6234.html

Conventional security suites ignore prevention, focusing only on the eventual detection of viruses. Basically, this means that it will allow all applications to access your PC resources by default as long as the application is not on your security software’s blacklist of already known malware.

Comodo Internet Security includes an extensive white-list of safe executables called the 'Comodo Safe-List Database'. This database checks the integrity of every file and application asking for access to your PC. Comodo Internet Security will alert you of potentially damaging applications before they are installed. This is a ground-breaking method of protecting your PC. Traditionally firewalls only detect harmful applications from a blacklist of known malware - often-missing new forms of malware that are being created and launched daily.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 33.5 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 29102 Times
Rating: 4.67 (121 votes)
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My note: Also available:
• Comodo Personal Firewall 5.3.44816.1227
• Comodo AntiVirus 5.3.44816.1227

TinyPic 3.16b
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TinyPic_d5459.html

The new digicam takes great photos, but they are too big to send them via mail. Or your grandma has a new camera, but the last 5 Pictures took you a half hour to download. Tinypic can solve the problem and shrink digital images to 1/20 of the original size without too great a quality loss. This means you can send up to 150 images with one mail! The usage is that simple that even your grandma will be pleased. Just drag the pictures onto the program - ready
TinyPic automatically selects the best compromise between quality and size without asking the user too many questions. The files will be shrinking to 3-10% of the original size without a too grat a quality loss.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 1.11 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 9349 Times
Rating: 4.11 (9 votes)
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OperaPassView 1.05
http://www.majorgeeks.com/OperaPassView_d6607.html

OperaPassView is a freeware small password recovery application that will decrypt the content of the Opera Web browser password file (wand.dat) and displays the list of all Web site passwords stored in this file.

You can easily select one or more passwords in the OperaPassView window, and then copy the passwords list to the clipboard and save it into text / html / csv / xml file
Size: 42.7 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 610 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes)
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Alternative Flash Player Auto-Updater 1.0.0.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Alternative_Flash_Player_Auto-Updater_d6556.html

Alternative Flash Player Auto-Updater is a simple, easy to use application specially designed to enable you to download and install Flash Player without having to download Adobe's download manager - it downloads the latest version and asks you whether it should be installed or not. You can choose to let it run at the start of Windows, this way you can be sure that your system will never run an outdated and extremely dangerous version of Flash Player.
Features:
• Even works if no Flash Player is installed on the system (offers download)
• German & English (automatically detecting system language)
• Can work completely hidden (except notifications when updates are available)
• User can choose to let it start with Windows automatically
Size: 553 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 6302 Times
Rating: 4.54 (22 votes)
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - These are not the droids you are looking for."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 12, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday, 12th January 2011, are:-

Dropbox 1.0.13 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dropbox_d6413.html

Dropbox is a useful tool that will enable you to instantly store your files online and share them. It can also synchronize the files from your offline directories and online storage.
Features:
• Synchronization:
• Backup:
• Sharing:
• Speed:
• Security:
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 14 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 16670 Times
Rating: 3.75 (29 votes)
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FlexTk Express 4.8.20
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.
Features:
• File Classification, Categorization and Organizing
• Storage Utilization Analysis
• Duplicate Files Search and Removal
• Rule-Based File Search
• File System Change Monitor
• Multi-Stream File Copy and Data Migration
• Built-In Disk Cleaner
• File Management and Navigation
Size: 4.39 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 4949 Times
Rating: 4.8 (5 votes)
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Security Releases ISO Image January 2011
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Security_Releases_ISO_Image__d5726.html

This DVD5 ISO image file contains the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on December 14th, 2010. The image does not contain security updates for other Microsoft products. This DVD5 ISO image is intended for administrators that need to download multiple individual language versions of each security update and that do not use an automated solution such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). You can use this ISO image to download multiple updates in all languages at the same time.

Important: Be sure to check the individual security bulletins at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security prior to deployment of these updates to ensure that the files have not been updated at a later date.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 3.23 GB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 49310 Times
Rating: 3.21 (14 votes)
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My notes: Microsoft updates for just about all recent OS's. :-D

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at http://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.
For lots more programs and updates, today, goto http://www.majorgeeks.com

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - This is my Geek. There are many like him but this one is mine."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 13, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday, 13th January 2011, are:-

SlimCleaner 1.0 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SlimCleaner_d6627.html

SlimCleaner is the world's first software that lets you clean and optimize Windows systems using a crowd-sourced approach. SlimCleaner uses aggregated-cloud feedback to recommend optimal settings for programs, start-ups and services
Size: 3.69 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 1340 Times
Rating: 3.4 (5 votes)
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SlimDrivers 2.0.4037.496
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SlimDrivers_d6737.html

SlimDrivers and DriverUpdate allow you to remove and update obsolete driver versions to prevent conflicts and maximize computer stability.
Why Update My System Drivers?
• Optimizing your PC
• Better Controls
• Rapid repair of Driver-related Errors
• DriverUpdate does the hard work for you
• New Technology to Maximize Efficiency
• Limitations: Individual Driver updates are free.
The registered version allows for "Download All" and advanced automation functionality.
Size: 2.45 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 509 Times
Rating: 4.11 (9 votes)
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Chromium 10.0.638.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Chromium_d6125.html

Chromium is an open source web browser that was designed in order to provide for all users a safer, faster, and more stable way to experience the web.
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 33.8 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 18646 Times
Rating: 4.03 (27 votes)
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Avast! Free Edition 5.1.889
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Avast_Free_Edition_d1968.html

Based on the award-winning avast! antivirus engine, avast! antivirus contains all of the features you would expect in a modern antivirus program. It incorporates anti-spyware technology certified by West Coast Labs' Checkmark process, as well as anti-rootkit and strong self-protection capabilities, but now provides even faster scanning with improved detection ability. It contains several real-time "Shields" which continuously monitor your email and internet connections and check the files on your computer whenever they are opened or closed.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 47.6 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 584090 Times
Rating: 4.75 (1558 votes)
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From Site News today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Majorgeeks is thrilled to offer Microsoft software (Office, Outlook, OneNote) in the Majorgeeks store.
Small discount, but still better than retail!
http://store.majorgeeks.com/p19141-microsoft_office_home_and_student_2010
My note: See thumbnail. :cool Sorry, prices are in AUD$, but you get the idea.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Geek your mind, the rest will follow."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 14, 2011

Make sure you check out http://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.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday, 14th January 2011, are:-

Ashampoo ClipFinder HD 2.13
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ashampoo_ClipFinder_HD_d5792.html

ClipFinder HD is a like a 3D web browser. You just enter search words in the Search bar and the search results from up to 15 video portals are displayed as clip thumbnails in the 3D Video Wall. You can search selectively in just some portals, just one portal or all portals. You choose. You can also create multiple searches in different tabs and switch between the results.

Click on a clip to play it, click again to save it to your hard disk and convert it while your saving. Zoom the video while you’re playing by turning the mouse wheel, another click plays in full screen mode with popup controls
Organizing your saved clips is just as easy. Just define categories, put your clips in them and navigate them in the 3D Video Wall and organize them by dragging with the mouse.
Features:
• Still completely free
• Amazing 3D Video Wall clip browser
• 1-click download and convert
• Vimeo portal added (lots of HD clips)
• Search up to 15 video portals at once
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 18.9 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 17204 Times
Rating: 4.57 (19 votes)
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DU Meter 5.04
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DU_Meter_d253.html

DU Meter monitors your computer's network bandwidth usage. It shows real-time graphs and can create reports and alerts based on your downloads and uploads.
• Get a grip on your network traffic
• Keep an eye on your Internet connection: see data coming in or going out
• DU Meter for parents and business managers
• Is your “unlimited” Internet really unlimited?
Limitations: 30-day Trial
Size: 2.00 MB
License: Shareware $19.95
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 30038 Times
Rating: 4.68 (29 votes)
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Microsoft Mathematics 4.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Mathematics_d6743.html

Microsoft Mathematics provides a set of mathematical tools that help students get school work done quickly and easily. With Microsoft Mathematics, students can learn to solve equations step-by-step while gaining a better understanding of fundamental concepts in pre-algebra, algebra, trigonometry, physics, chemistry, and calculus.

Microsoft Mathematics includes a full-featured graphing calculator that’s designed to work just like a handheld calculator. Additional math tools help you evaluate triangles, convert from one system of units to another, and solve systems of equations.
Features:
• The Step-by-Step Equation Solver
• Graphing calculator
• Formulas and Equations Library
• Triangle Solver
• Unit Conversion tool
Size: 17.5 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 167 Times
Rating: 5 (1 votes)
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Glary Utilities Portable 2.31.0.1098
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Glary_Utilities_Portable_d6665.html

Glary Utilities includes the options to optimize memory, find, fix, or remove broken Windows shortcuts, manage the programs that start at Windows startup and uninstall software. Other features include secure file deletion, an Empty Folder finder and more.
All Glary Utilities tools can be accessed through an eye-pleasing and totally simplistic interface.
Features:
• Disk Cleaner - Removes junk data from your disks and recovers disk space
• Registry Cleaner - Scans and cleans up your registry to improve your system's performance.
• Shortcuts Fixer - Corrects the errors in your startmenu & desktop shortcuts
• Uninstall Manager - Uninstalls programs completely that you don't need any more
• Startup Manager - Manages programs which run automatically on startup
• Memory Optimizer - Monitors and optimizes free memory in the background
• Context Menu Manager - Manages the context-menu entries for files, folders...
• Tracks Eraser - Erases all the traces,evidences,cookies,internet history and more
• File Shredder - Erases files permanently so that no one can recover them
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Also available:
Glary Utilities 2.31.0.1098
Glary Utilities Slim 2.31.0.1098
Size: 5.92 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 1870 Times
Rating: 5 (2 votes)
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Nokia PC Suite 7.1.60.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Nokia_PC_Suite_d5828.html

Free applications for Nokia phones that lets you edit, synchronize and back up many of your phone's files. Nokia PC Suite is a package of Windows-based PC applications developed especially for use with Nokia phones.

Depending on your phone model, Nokia PC Suite lets you edit, synchronize and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a cable or wireless connection
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Nokia PC Suite user's guide in English available.
Size: 34 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/Vista
Downloaded: 43667 Times
Rating: 4.37 (87 votes)
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 15, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday, 15th January 2011, are:-

System Ninja 2.0.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/System_Ninja_d6673.html

System Ninja is a lightweight program designed to clean your computer of unwanted junk, constantly slowing your entire system down. System Ninja features a fast and powerful file cleaner, Startup Manager, Process Manager, plus several useful tools such as CCEnhancer, FileAnalyzr and MalRunDestroyer.

Powerful System Cleaner
System Ninja features a powerful scanning engine designed to locate junk files on your computer, wherever they are hiding. System Ninja looks at a files creation time, file extension, location and many other factors to determine whether it is not needed by your computer.

100% Freeware, 100% Safe.
We do not package any toolbars with System Ninja, nor do we use it to display ads or popups.
Size: 1.79 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 1493 Times
Rating: 5 (7 votes)
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My note: Perfect rating by MG members, so far. :cool No toolbars! :-D

Gmail Manager 0.6.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Gmail_Manager_d4932.html

This is a Firefox extension that allows you to manage multiple Gmail accounts and receive new mail notifications. Displays account details including unread messages, saved drafts, spam messages, labels with new mail, space used, and new mail snippets.
Features:
• Manage multiple Gmail accounts
• Receive new mail notifications
• Support for Gmail hosted accounts
• Ability to import/export account preferences
• Tooltip with account details and new mail snippets
• One-click access for loading your Gmail account
• Mailto: links detection
• Quick mail compose for Gmail accounts
• Customizable icon placement in the toolbar/statusbar
Size: 235 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 15335 Times
Rating: 4.53 (13 votes)
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EasyMon 1.6.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/EasyMon_d6570.html

Arrange your applications easily across the monitors attached to your computer!

EasyMon is a lightweight application that helps you speedup your daily work. Use the windows key together with the arrow keys and move your applications around your different monitors!

"EasyMon! is very easy to use! Download it now and within one minute you will be moving your application windows around your different monitors!"
Size: 719 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 1066 Times
Rating: 5 (1 votes)
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From Site News today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Laplink PCmover Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant
http://store.majorgeeks.com/p11523-laplink_pcmover_windows_7_upgrade_assistant

Upgrading to Windows 7? It could be trickier than you think. Windows 7 doesn't support upgrading from XP, for instance, or moving up an edition (Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional, say), or upgrading from Vista 32-bit to Windows 7 64-bit. In these, and many other upgrade scenarios, you're forced to do a clean install, then reinstall all your applications and restore their various settings.

Try Laplink PCmover Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant, though, and it's a very different story. The program strips away Microsoft's annoying restrictions, making it far easier to upgrade from any version of Windows XP or Vista to the Windows 7 edition of your choice. XP to Vista upgrades, edition changes, 32 to 64-bit upgrades and more will be no problem at all.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
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My note: This program will save you lots of grief.

This Weeks Top 10 MG Downloads

1. Win7codecs
2. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
3. IObit Security 360
4. x64 Components
5. IObit SmartDefrag v2 Beta 1.2
6. Advanced SystemCare Free
7. ImgBurn
8. Vista Codec Package
9. IObit Toolbox
10. Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
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My note: Go to http://www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading in the left hand side column. You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link.

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

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 16, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday, 16th January 2011, are:-

MozillaCacheView 1.35
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MozillaCacheView_d6679.html

MozillaCacheView is a small utility that reads the cache folder of Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape Web browsers, and displays the list of all files currently stored in the cache. For each cache file, the following information is displayed: URL, Content type, File size, Last modified time, Last fetched time, Expiration time, Fetch count, Server name, and more.

You can easily select one or more items from the cache list, and then extract the files to another folder, or copy the URLs list to the clipboard.
Size: 59.6 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 1207 Times
Rating: 4.66 (3 votes)
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CPUCooL 8.0.11
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CPUCooL_d214.html

CPU Cool is a set of tools designed to cool, optimize and monitor your system.
Features:
• The ability to change the FrontSideBus.
• Shutdown Windows by keystroke
• A configurable Graphics display.
• Cooling under NT
• Readout the values programmed in the E2PROM of the SDRAM's.
• CPU optimization for Intel and AMD processors.
• Memory Optimization.
• And more.......
Limitations: 30-day trial
Size: 3.66 MB
License: Shareware $17.95
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 624376 Times
Rating: 4.67 (729 votes)
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Gmail Peeper 1.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Gmail_Peeper_d6640.html

Gmail Peeper is a free Gmail notifier program which provides an attractive and simple way to check for new mail messages without opening your browser. It is using Gmail secured RSS feed to retrieve the new mails and is written in C#.
Features:
• Run application at startup
• Minimize to tray
• Automatically check for new messages
• Counter of unread emails
• Fast and easy login
• Windows System Tray alerts
• Freeware
• Malware, adware and spyware free!
Size: 586 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 1004 Times
Rating: 4.73 (15 votes)
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Free Tech White papers.

• Oracle WebLogic Suite and Oracle SOA Suite
• A Synergistic Offering for Building, Deploying and Managing SOA Applications....
• Revolutionizing Enterprise Storage Infrastructure with Enterprise Flash Technology:
• Businesses increasingly rely on datacenters to provide access to...
• Hundreds more titles..
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My note: Go to http://www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading in the right hand side column. You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 17, 2011

Make sure you check out http://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. :major

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at http://www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday, 17th January 2011, are:-

Karen's Replicator 3.6.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Karens_Replicator_d3917.html

Automatically backup files, directories, even entire drives! Karen's Replicator copies selected files from one drive/folder to another.
Source and Destination folders can reside anywhere on your network. Files larger than 2 GB are supported.

Options include repeated copies at intervals as short as a few minutes, or as long as several months,
copy only files that have changed, and the replication of file deletions. New features allow you to specify
which files should not be copied, and also which days a file should be skipped.
Size: 1.93 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 58069 Times
Rating: 4.83 (111 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating, out of 5.0 And only less than 2 megs download. :cool

Copy N Size 4.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Copy_N_Size_d6746.html

Copy N Size is a small, easy to use, handy application specially designed to help you copy image files and resize them in one action.

The application can process Bitmap, JPEG, PNG, GIF, Icon and Metafile formats. Files are saved by default with the same name and in the same format as the original, except if the original is an icon when it will be saved as a Bitmap.

The Output file format by default is the same as the source file except if the original is an icon when it will be saved as a Bitmap. An alternate output format can be selected. JPEG and PNG images are saved at default compression quality.

Max output size can be set between 32 and 2000 pixels. The ruling dimension can be set as the width, the height or the largest dimension. Images that are smaller than the selected size will not be expanded.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 574 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 155 Times
Rating: 5 (1 votes)
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Driver Magician Lite 3.72
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Driver_Magician_Lite_d5591.html

Driver Magician offers a professional solution for device drivers backup, restoration, update and removal in Windows operating system. It identifies all the hardware in the system, extracts their associated drivers from the hard disk and backs them up to a location of your choice. Then when you format and reinstall/upgrade your operating system, you can restore all the "saved" drivers just as if you had the original driver diskettes in your hands. After one system reboot, your PC will be loaded and running with the required hardware drivers.

What's more, Driver Magician has a built in database of the latest drivers with the ability to go to the Internet to receive the driver updates. It saves lots of time to find the correct drivers and mature drivers will obviously increase the performance of hardware. If there are unknown devices in your PC, Driver Magician helps you detect them easily and quickly with its built in hardware identifier database.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 1.55 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 48629 Times
Rating: 4.37 (27 votes)
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - It’s like Tweakasaurus Rex meets Geekzilla."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 18, 2011

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday, 18th January 2011, are:-

Jarte 4.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Jarte_d5349.html

...Office word processors have become huge, cumbersome vessels of software that remind us of ocean liners. The seeming goal of both is to become as large as possible by including every imaginable feature, whether anyone actually needs all those features or not. That's fine for an ocean liner since you are there to relax and marvel at its grandness...
...It does not have to be like that. Jarte is a WordPad based, FREE word processor whose unique interface will make you feel like you are piloting a swift, nimble yacht by comparison. Although Jarte doesn't look anything like the office word processor you are used to, it can handle your word processing tasks with aplomb. If this sounds like the kind of word processor you are looking for then maybe you owe it to yourself to give Jarte a try...
General Features
• Fully compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7
• Tabbed interface to provide easy access to open documents
• Opens files with file extension RTF, file extension DOC, and file extension DOCX
• Fast start up
• Small size, efficient operation, and compact display (perfect word processor for netbooks)
• Hot Connect lets you use Jarte with other programs
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 2.90 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 8914 Times
Rating: 4.53 (47 votes)
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GIRDAC Free PDF Creator 3.0.1.1
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: 9.31 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 1998 Times
Rating: 4.8 (5 votes)
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Copy N Size 4.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Copy_N_Size_d6746.html

Copy N Size is a small, easy to use, handy application specially designed to help you copy image files and resize them in one action.
The application can process Bitmap, JPEG, PNG, GIF, Icon and Metafile formats. Files are saved by default with the same name and in the same format as the original, except if the original is an icon when it will be saved as a Bitmap.
Resizing can be either using a simple and fast process or by using a Resampling filter. Simple resizing does produce good quality copy and is normally adequate. Resampling is slower but is normally of a better quality
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 574 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 553 Times
Rating: 4 (2 votes)
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Microsoft Process Monitor 2.94
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Process_Monitor_d5553.html

Process Monitor is an advanced monitoring tool for Windows that shows real-time file system, Registry and process/thread activity. It combines the features of two legacy Sysinternals utilities, Filemon and Regmon, and adds an extensive list of enhancements including rich and non-destructive filtering, comprehensive event properties such session IDs and user names, reliable process information, full thread stacks with integrated symbol support for each operation, simultaneous logging to a file, and much more. Its uniquely powerful features will make Process Monitor a core utility in your system troubleshooting and malware hunting toolkit
Size: 1.26 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 24504 Times
Rating: 4.55 (36 votes)
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From Way Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
25 Funny Mr. T Impersonators
http://www.uncoached.com/2011/01/17/mr-t-impersonators/
My note: Check 'em out. Not many look like Mr. T., to me.

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

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 19, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday, 19th January 2011, are:-

Microsoft Attack Surface Analyzer 5.1.3.0 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Attack_Surface_Analyzer_d6753.html

Attack Surface Analyzer takes a snapshot of your system state before and after the installation of product(s) and displays the changes to a number of key elements of the Windows attack surface.
This allows:

Developers to view changes in the attack surface resulting from the introduction of their code on to the Windows platform
IT Professionals to assess the aggregate Attack Surface change by the installation of an organization's line of business applications
IT Security Auditors evaluate the risk of a particular piece of software installed on the Windows platform during threat risk reviews
IT Security Incident Responders to gain a better understanding of the state of a systems security during investigations (if a baseline scan was taken of the system during the deployment phase)
Size: 1.54 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 0 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes)
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My note: Be the first to download this MS product and the first to vote. :-D

Tweakers 2011.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Tweakers_d6643.html

A portable application that provides several tweaks to improve your system performance.
Not for novice users.
Author's site runs numerous popups.

Size: 321 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 2006 Times
Rating: 2.16 (6 votes)
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My note: Poor rating, out of 5.0, so far. Maybe this release is better.

System Explorer 2.7.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/System_Explorer_d6381.html

System Explorer is free, awards winning software for exploration and management of System Internals. This small software includes many useful tools which help you Keep Your System Under Control. With System Explorer You get also fast access to File Database which help you to determine unwanted processes or threats. System Explorer is translated into 21 languages and is available for download in installer and portable version.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 1.47 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 35706 Times
Rating: 4.95 (62 votes)
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My note: Almost perfect rating, out of 5.0

Comodo Internet Security 5.3.45685.1236
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Comodo_Internet_Security_d6234.html

Comodo Internet Security includes an extensive white-list of safe executables called the 'Comodo Safe-List Database'. This database checks the integrity of every file and application asking for access to your PC. Comodo Internet Security will alert you of potentially damaging applications before they are installed. This is a ground-breaking method of protecting your PC. Traditionally firewalls only detect harmful applications from a blacklist of known malware - often-missing new forms of malware that are being created and launched daily.

Comodo Internet Security is continually updated and currently almost 3,000,000 applications are in Comodo Safe list, representing virtually one of the largest safe lists within the security industry. Put simply, the good stuff gets in, and the bad stuff gets nowhere near your PC’s insides.
Size: 33.5 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 30176 Times
Rating: 4.62 (127 votes)
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My note: Also available, new releases of:
• Comodo AntiVirus 5.3.45685.1236
• Comodo Personal Firewall 5.3.45685.1236
My note: Can someone tell me why all 3 programs are the same size? :confused

Spybot Search and Destroy Update January 19, 2011
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Spybot_Search_and_Destroy_Update_d3957.html

Update your Spybot S&D detections without the need for the included WebUpdate.
Size: 6.12 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 745688 Times
Rating: 4.81 (579 votes)
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From Way Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Drunk grandpa passes out along U.S. 1, stranding baby in stroller
http://www.keysnet.com/2011/01/18/300078/cops-drunk-grandpa-passes-out.html

A West Palm Beach man taking his grandson for a stroll Monday was so drunk that he passed out on the pavement along U.S. 1 in Marathon -- with the toddler in the stroller right next to the highway, authorities say.

When deputies arrived after two people called in to report the unattended stroller just after noon, they found Raymond Dascott, 56, lying next to the stroller.

Inside the stroller with the 18-month-old child, says Deputy Becky Herrin from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office:
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 20, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday, 20th January 2011, are:-

Earth Alerts 2011.1.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Earth_Alerts_d6678.html

To use Earth Alerts, you simply select the specific natural hazards -- earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, tropical cyclones, wildland fires, landslides, severe weather, local weather, etc. -- and the locations that interest you. The application will then automatically retrieve the latest information from various live data feeds available on the Internet and present it to you in a convenient arrangement of reports, maps and images.

Earth Alerts has been available to the general public since 2005. In that time it has undergone a number of significant enhancements. As a hobby, a one man production and a labor of love, conceiving the ideas and creating Earth Alerts has been a (time consuming) pet project over the past few years!

Features:
• Global activity overview: earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and tropical cyclones (typhoons, hurricanes, tropical storms, tropical depressions and other disturbances)

• Activity for user-selected Global locations (anywhere outside the U.S.): local earthquakes, local weather including current conditions, forecasts and satellite imagery

• United States activity overview: severe weather including special tornado and severe thunderstorm watches, volcanoes, wildland fires (wildfires), and landslide related hazards.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Limitations: .NET Framework 3.5. During installation of Earth Alerts you should automatically be prompted to download/install the .NET Framework 3.5 if it doesn't currently exist on your Windows system.
Size: 2.67 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 1604 Times
Rating: 3.16 (6 votes)
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CintaNotes 1.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CintaNotes_d6756.html

A free, lightweight and user-friendly personal notes manager.

CintaNotes is your essential assistant in the daily task of organizing information, such as your own thoughts and ideas, article excerpts, blog postings, quotes from famous people, research data, curious facts, Wikipedia entries, you name it.
• Can clip text from anywhere.
• Fast as-you-type searching
• No sticky notes clutter
• Run it from your flash drive
Size: 1.02 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 115 Times
Rating: 4.66 (3 votes)
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Dictionary .NET 3.1.4037
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dictionary_.NET_d6229.html

Dictionary .NET is a tiny, easy and smart multilingual dictionary translating from/to 52 languages using Google´s services.
Integrates Google Dictionary, Translate, Search, Suggest, Wikipedia 5-in-1 without installing them.
Features:
• Smart Translation
• Translate selected text with a hotkey
• Full-Text Translation
• Text suggestions
• Single click without selected text
• Translate a web page
• Open File to Translate
• Multilanguage List
• Wikipedia Search
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 140 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 24507 Times
Rating: 3.93 (16 votes)
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Foxit Reader 4.3.1.0118
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Foxit_Reader_d4763.html

Foxit Reader is a PDF document viewer, with incredible small size, breezing-fast launch speed and rich feature set.

Foxit Reader is designed for a broad spectrum of users including enterprise and government organizations. Foxit Reader is fully customizable to meet any organization business objective and its small footprint makes it easy to deploy. It is also packed with features not available in competitor's products. Foxit Foxit Reader's small footprint makes easy to update and maintain. Finally, Foxit Reader adheres to all ISO 32000 standards.

Its core function is compatible with PDF Standard 1.7. Therefore, using Foxit Reader you will no longer have to worry about document incompatibility.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 7.42 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 102804 Times
Rating: 4.59 (217 votes)
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From Way Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Dagenham prisoner killed on day release
http://www.bdpost.co.uk/news/dagenham_prisoner_killed_on_day_release_1_777561

Mr Samuel, 22, of Tenterden Road, was serving five years at Hollesley Bay Prison in Suffolk for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting and killing a pedestrian.

It is still not clear why he was walking along the A14 near Kirton, but last night his older brother Jason, 29, said Carl had been with his girlfriend but had got out of the car.

Initial reports said he was in collision with a lorry but police are still investigating the circumstances of his death.
• And Much More! (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today. :-D
"MajorGeeks.com - Now 20% Geekier."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 21, 2011

Some very interesting programs and updates out today.
Make sure you visit http://www.majorgeeks.com. Too many for me to list them here.
I try to keep my suggestions down to 3-5 selections to keep space to a reasonable size.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday, 21st January 2011 are:-

lastpass 1.72.0
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
Size: 8.36 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 6416 Times
Rating: 4.64 (14 votes)
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Kindle for PC 1.4.0.31482
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Kindle_for_PC_d6477.html

Kindle for PC allows you to read more than 360,000 Kindle books on your PC. No Kindle required. Already have a Kindle? With Whispersync, you can access your library of Kindle books, notes, and more.
• Read Kindle Books on Your Computer
• Get the best reading experience available on your PC.
• No Kindle required
• Access your Kindle books even if you don't have your Kindle with you
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 16.9 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 3855 Times
Rating: 3 (1 votes)
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Dropbox 1.0.16 Experimental
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dropbox_d6413.html

Dropbox is a useful tol that will enable you to instantly store your files online and share them. It can also synchronize the files from your offline directories and online storage.
Features:
• Synchronization:
• Backup:
• Sharing:
• Speed:
• Security:
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 14 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 17801 Times
Rating: 3.8 (30 votes)
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Maxthon 3 - 3.0.20.2000
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Maxthon_3_d6286.html

Maxthon Browser is a powerful tabbed browser built for all users. Besides basic browsing functionality, Maxthon Browser provides a rich set of features to improve your surfing experience. It can open multiple Web pages in just one window.
Size: 17 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 13575 Times
Rating: 4.14 (42 votes)
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This Weeks Top 10 MG Downloads

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. IObit SmartDefrag v2 Beta 1.21
3. Win7codecs
4. K-Lite Codec Pack Update
5. x64 Components
6. IObit Toolbox
7. Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
8. Vista Codec Package
9. EVEREST Free Edition
10. IObit Security 360
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My note: Go to http://www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading in the left hand side column. You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 22, 2011

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

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at http://www.majorgeeks., 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.
For lots more programs and updates, today, goto http://www.majorgeeks.com

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday, 22nd January 2011 are:-

MailMyFile 1.0 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MailMyFile_d6758.html

Do you find yourself mailing files to a particular email address very regularly? If so then freeware MailMyFile will make things a lot easier for you.
Size: 585 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 82 Times
Rating: 4 (1 votes)
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SView5 3.35
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: 1.90 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 120485 Times
Rating: 4.37 (109 votes)
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Norton Removal Tool 2011.0.5.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Norton_Removal_Tool_d4749.html

Use the Norton Removal Tool to remove a failed installation, or a damaged Norton product.

The Norton Removal Tool uninstalls all Norton 2010/2009/2008/2007/2006/2005/2004/2003 products, Norton 360 and Norton SystemWorks 12.0 from your computer.
If you use ACT! or WinFAX, back up those databases before you proceed.
Size: 913 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 707786 Times
Rating: 4.51 (498 votes)
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My note: What Norton products are you using?

From Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Rumor: Windows 8 to be released on January 7, 2013?
http://www.winbeta.org/?q=content/rumor-windows-8-be-released-january-7-2013

As the first month of this new year nears its end, a new rumor surfaces in regards to Windows 8 and its release date.

Techspot is reporting that Windows 8, Microsoft's next big thing in the operating system standpoint, is scheduled to hit RTM (Release to Manufacturing) at the very end of the year 2012. Windows 8 will then be available in neat little packages at retail stores around January 7th, of 2013.

At this point in time, Windows 8 is still in the milestone development phase. Techspot also reports that Milestone 3 development will take place in a few months from now (March 2011). The server version of this new operating system will be labeled as "Windows Server 2012."

How credible are these rumors? Only time can tell. TechSpot sources this intel from the Russian website "wzor", which has been credible in the past. However, since this Windows 8 timeline is so far into the future, it is very hard to claim accuracy.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 23, 2011

22 Linux tutorials listed today. Read on. :major

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday, 23rd January 2011 are:-

WSCC - Windows System Control Center Portable 1.9.1.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WSCC_-_Windows_System_Control_Center_d6401.html

WSCC is a free, portable program that allows you to install, update, execute and organize the utilities from various system utility suites. WSCC is only an interface, you need to download and install the utilities separately. Alternatively, WSCC can use the http protocol to download and run the programs.

The included Update Manager can check for newer versions of the utilities already installed and can download and install the missing items.
This edition of WSCC supports the following utility suites:

Windows Sysinternals Suite (including support for Sysinternals Live service)
NirSoft Utilities
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.
Size: 1.24 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 4514 Times)
Rating: 4.66 (15 votes)
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EverNote 4.2.1.3679
http://www.majorgeeks.com/EverNote_d5212.html

EverNote for Windows is an intuitive note management application that offers you a single place for the organization, easy input and quick retrieval of all types of notes and clippings.

With EverNote, you can conveniently capture and quickly find typed or handwritten memos; excerpts from Web pages, documents and emails; passwords, phone messages, and to do's; brainstorms, sketches, camera phone snapshots; and more.
Note: If you want additional features you can purchase the Premium version of EverNote.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 52.9 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 19087 Times
Rating: 3.13 (38 votes)
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My note: 53 megs download. :cry

Spiceworks IT Desktop 5.0.61721.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Spiceworks_IT_Desktop_d5657.html

Your network may be complicated and expensive but your IT management tools don't need to be. Spiceworks IT Desktop is the only application that combines Network Inventory, Help Desk, Reporting, a built-in TFTP Server, Monitoring, Active Directory Management, and Troubleshooting in a single, easy-to-use interface designed for IT teams in small and medium businesses. Plus, Spiceworks lets you collaborate with IT pros around the world to solve problems, share ideas and decide what additional features you need in Spiceworks.
Features:
Inventory Everything on Your Network:
Run an IT Helpdesk:
Monitor Your Network for Trouble:
Report on Your Network:
Troubleshoot Issues on Your Network:
Size: 27.8 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 17173 Times
Rating: 4.75 (20 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating, out of 5.0

From Site News, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Iobit products also now availavle in the Majorgeeks store at discounted prices!
http://store.majorgeeks.com/p13627-iobit_advanced_systemcare_pro_1-pc

From Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
21 Linux Tutorials @ W2S
http://www.warp2search.net/news/story/21_linux_tutorials.html

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 24, 2011

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.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday, 24th January 2011 are:-

OpenedFilesView 1.50
http://www.majorgeeks.com/OpenedFilesView_d6764.html

OpenedFilesView displays the list of all opened files on your system. For each opened file, additional information is displayed: handle value, read/write/delete access, file position, the process that opened the file, and more...
Optionally, you can also close one or more opened files, or close the process that opened these files.
This utility is especially useful if you try to delete/move/open a file and you get one of the following error messages:
• Cannot delete [filename]: There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use.
• Cannot delete [filename]: It is being used by another person or program. Close any programs that might be using the file and try again.

When you get one of these error messages, OpenedFilesView will show you which process lock your file. Closing the right process will solve this problem. optionally, you can also release the file by closing the handle from OpenedFilesView utility. However, be aware that after closing a file in this way, the program that opened the file may become unstable, and even crash.
Size: 51.8 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 270 Times
Rating: 5 (1 votes)
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SpaceSniffer 1.1.3.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SpaceSniffer_d6081.html

SpaceSniffer is a freeWare (or, better, donationWare) and portable tool application that gives you an idea of how folders and files are structured on your disks. By using a Treemap visualization layout, you have immediate perception of where big folders and files are situated on your devices. Treemap concept was invented by Prof. Ben Shneiderman, who kindly permitted the use of his concept into this tool.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 1.15 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 3342 Times
Rating: 4.54 (11 votes)
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MagicDisc 1.06
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MagicDisc_d6761.html

MagicDisc is freeware. It is very helpful utility designed for creating and managing virtual CD drives and CD/DVD discs. For anyone who deals with CD-based programs – it is a MUST. MagicDisc allows you to use almost all CD/DVD image without burning them onto CD or DVD in order to easily access your favorite games, music, or software programs ---- It works like a real CD/DVD-ROM: You can run programs, play games, or listen to music from your virtual CD-ROM. Allowing you to run your game images at over 200x faster than from a conventional CD/DVD-ROM
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 1.28 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 420 Times
Rating: 5 (2 votes)
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VLC media player 1.1.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VLC_media_player_d4674.

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.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 19.3 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 228553 Times
Rating: 4.64 (292 votes)
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From Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Apple: The 10 most popular free and paid apps

To celebrate its 10 billionth app download, Apple has released lists of its most popular free and paid mobile software.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolo...e-The-10-most-popular-free-and-paid-apps.html
Top 10 free apps
1. Facebook - The dominant social network
2. Pandora Radio - Personalised internet radio. Not available in the UK due to licensing issues.
3. Google Mobile App - Web search, including voice recognition.
4. Shazam - Music discovery service.
5. Movies by Flixter - US DVD rentals.

Top 10 paid apps
1. Doodle Jump - Simplistic platformer
2. Tap Tap revenge 3 - Guitar Hero-style rhythm game.
3. Pocket God - You play God over primitive islanders.
4. Angry Birds - Inescapable catapulting fun.
5. Tap Tap Revenge 2.6 - More rhythmic tapping action.
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My note: Go to the above link for more of the Top 10.

Bazza

TimW · Jan 24, 2011

Really wish you would start a blog ( as I suggested to you in a PM ) which would then drive traffic to the site, rather than preaching to the choir. :major

bigbazza · Jan 25, 2011

Thanks TimW. I will check out how to do this.
Any links you can provide, to assist me?

Bazza

TimW · Jan 25, 2011

You can start a blog at http://wordpress.org/ for the monthly suggestions, as a blog will get more hits in time and redirect to MG better than posting to the forum! And you can add it as your homepage link in your profile. :major

That would be my suggestion as most of our regular members are quite familiar with the home page and likely to check it often. But a blog with your picks will drive the kind of traffic to the site that would be beneficial!

bigbazza · Jan 25, 2011

I'd like to finish off the month of January, 2011, if this is OK?

It will give me more time to check out how to blog, etc.

ATM I have multiple problems with a nasty piece of Scareware, printer problems, my old desktop has blown up and my ex wants me to fix her desktop, so a slight delay would be appreciated.

Bazza

TimW · Jan 25, 2011

All that is fine, Baz. And I am sure that if you posted a thread asking for help with creating one, you would get some assistance in that. Sorry to hear you are having those issues. I know how that goes. If I didn't have bad luck, I'd have no luck at all. ( Water pump died in my truck and it's the third time in as many years!! )

bigbazza · Jan 25, 2011

4 really small download programs for you to think about, today.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday, 25th January 2011 are:-

GPU-Z 0.5.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/GPU-Z_d5796.html

GPU-Z is a lightweight utility designed to give you all information about your video card and GPU.
Features

Support NVIDIA and ATI cards
Displays adapter, GPU and display information
Displays overclock, default clocks and 3D clocks (if available)
Validation of results
No installation required
Size: 886 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 73479 Times
Rating: 4.27 (47 votes)
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Real Temp 3.67 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Real_Temp_d6098.html

Real Temp is a temperature monitoring program designed for all Intel single Core, Dual Core, Quad Core and Core i7 processors. Each core on these processors has a digital thermal sensor (DTS) that reports temperature data relative to TJMax which is the safe maximum operating core temperature for the CPU. As your CPU heats up, your Distance to TJMax will decrease. If it reaches zero, your processor will start to thermal throttle or slow down so maximizing your distance away from TJMax will help your computer run at full speed and more reliably too.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 185 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 41094 Times
Rating: 3.80 (21 votes)
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Back4Sure 3.1.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Back4Sure_d6674.html

Back4Sure will gather all the files you've selected for backup and make a copy of them into a specified target directory. The folder with the drive drive letter of the source drive and the directory structure will be automatically created in the target directory, so all your files will be stored correctly and easy to find. In this process, Back4Sure will only copy files that have changed since the last backup, so even a large number of files is backed up as fast as possible.

You can use a USB flash drive, a second hard drive or a network share as backup target. With the built-in compression of Back4Sure you can save space and especially on flash disks lots of time when you make a backup of thousands of files.

Back4Sure does not use a proprietary file format to store your data. All files are simply copied or alternatively stored in standardized Zip or 7Zip containers. This way you don't need Back4Sure to get your files back, your file manager will do the job!
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 1.80 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 652 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes)
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ImageTools.net 1.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ImageTools.net_d6765.html

Image Tools is simple, free and powerfull mass image resizer, converter, cropper, fliper/rotater, watermarker, decolorizer (grayscale and negative) written in C#. BMP, GIF, TIFF, JPEG and PNG image types are supported. .NET framework 4 is required.
Size: 180 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 164 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes)
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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).

Baz

bigbazza · Jan 26, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday, 26th January 2011 are:-

Multiple Image Resizer .NET 4.0.0.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Multiple_Image_Resizer_.NET_d6774.html

Multiple Image Resizer .NET is a batch image processor. The software was originally designed and built to batch resize images but now features a wider range of batch image processing functionality.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 6.89 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 126 Times
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Ashampoo ClipFinder HD 2.14
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ashampoo_ClipFinder_HD_d5792.html

ClipFinder HD is a like a 3D web browser. You just enter search words in the Search bar and the search results from up to 15 video portals are displayed as clip thumbnails in the 3D Video Wall. You can search selectively in just some portals, just one portal or all portals. You choose. You can also create multiple searches in different tabs and switch between the results.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 18.9 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 17662 Times
Rating: 4.4 (20 votes)
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Rising Unknown Virus Detector 4.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Rising_Unknown_Virus_Detector_d6772.html

The Rising Unknown Virus Detector application was developed to be a small tool that will scan your system for suspicious files.
How to use Rising Detector:
Step 1: please click "Download" and save "RsDetect.exe" on Desktop.
Step 2: Double-click "RsDetect.exe" , click "Scan now"
button on the software interface.
Step 3: Then you can see a file named "Rsinfo.htm" on your desktop after finishing Step 2
Size: 244 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 170 Times
Rating: 1 (4 votes)
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My note: Poorest rating, out of 5.0 Maybe this version is better.

CCleaner Slim 3.03.1366
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CCleaner_Slim_d4191.html

Also available:
• CCleaner Standard
• CCleaner portable (Take it on a USB stick with you)

Cleaner is a system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!
Size: 2.03 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 1824832 Times
Rating: 4.77 (2254 votes)
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My note: Long term MG favourite.
1.8 million downloads from MG alone.
Excellent rating, from many MG members

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - It's all Geek to me."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 27, 2011

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday, 27th January 2011 are:-

Disable UAC
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Disable_UAC_d6775.html

Under User Account Control, if some changes are going to be made to your computer that require administrator-level permission, Windows will popup a User Account Control dialog box, will tip users "An unidentified program wants access to your computer". This program "Disable UAC", as its name suggest, offer you to turn on or turn off UAC by one mouse click, more FAQs from beginners will be updated on disableuac.com, you need restart your computer to apply this change, easy to use very much. Now you can bypass UAC if you don't need it.
Size: 12 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista
Downloaded: 435 Times
Rating: 4 (4 votes)
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Opera 11.01 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.
Features:
Customize your browser
Access bookmarks instantly
Create your own shortcuts
Look inside tabs
Re-open tabs you closed
Protect a tab from closing
Save sets of tabs
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 7.12 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 227657 Times
Rating: 4.70 (757 votes)
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WormBlaster 2.7.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WormBlaster_d6575.html

WormBlaster is a freeware, all-purpose virus removal tool for Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is carefully designed to help you remove a wide range of threats including viruses, worms, Trojan Horse, or any sorts of malware. It also provides the end-user with a friendly GUI interface.

Available BlasterScripts of Wormblaster:
AutoMe (auto.vbs) Remover
Autorun.vbs Remover
Cool USEP Scandal killer
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 3.57 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 6343 Times
Rating: 2.66 (30 votes)
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 28, 2011

New version of iTunes out today. Read on.

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.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday, 28th January 2011 are:-

Freemake Video Downloader 2.0.3.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Freemake_Video_Downloader_d6554.html

Download videos from YouTube, Hulu, Vevo, Facebook, MTV, ComedyCentral, Vimeo and 40+ sites, extract lossless audio, convert online videos to AVI, MKV, MP3, iPod, iPhone, PSP, Android with our free video downloader!
Features:
• 30+ Sites Support
• Youtube Downloader & Converter
• Facebook Video Downloader
• Get MP3 from YouTube, Facebook & MTV Videos
• Conversion to AVI
• HD & 4K Video Downloader
• Friends' Private Videos Access
Size: 8.95 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 15786 Times
Rating: 4.17 (23 votes)
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iTunes 10.1.2.17
http://www.majorgeeks.com/iTunes_d5285.html

iTunes is an audio player for playing and organizing digital music files, and purchasing digital music files in the FairPlay digital rights management format. The iTunes Music Store is the component of iTunes through which users can purchase digital music files from within iTunes.

Users are able to organize their music into playlists, edit file information, record compact discs, copy files to a digital audio player, purchase music on the Internet through its built-in music store, run a visualizer to display graphical effects in time to the music as well as encode music into a number of different audio formats.
Features:
• Follow your favorite artists:
• Follow your friends. Find new music.
• Stay up to date on who, what, when, and where.
• Where listening, watching, and playing start:
• Apple TV
Size: 78.2 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 71444 Times
Rating: 3.42 (144 votes)
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My note: 78 megs download. :cry

From Site News, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Hurry! Half price January deals will expire on Monday at the MajorGeeks Software Store
http://store.majorgeeks.com/?act=search&special=1Promotional Offers

Scroll down to see:
• Free Full Software
• Special Offers
• Latest Promotions

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 29, 2011

A couple of Shareware programs, for you, today.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday, 29th January 2011 are:-

Don't Sleep 2.14
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dont_Sleep_d6671.html

Don't Sleep is a small portable program to prevent system shutdown, Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart.
Especially when old Programs run on Windows-7 or Windows Vista. Here's more aggressive power-saving features with new rules.
But not only that, it also prevents logging off the computer, and the deactivation of the monitor or activation of the screen saver.
Of course you can also manually disable all the options and then activate again, but with Don't Sleep one can save now many hand moves and also save time! And it's easier than ever
Size: 31.3 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 2323 Times
Rating: 4.71 (7 votes)
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DVDFab 8.0.7.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DVDFab_d5168.html

DVDFab is the all-in-one software package for copying Blu-ray / DVD and converting video file. The resulting disk is a perfect colone of the original DVD. It consists of several feature options.
• "DVD to DVD" option
• "DVD to Mobile" option
• "Blu-ray to Blu-ray" option
• "Blu-ray to Mobile" option
• "File to Mobile" option
• "File Mover" option
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 14.3 MB
License: Shareware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 310418 Times
Rating: 4.50 (422 votes)
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Universal Viewer 5.5.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Universal_Viewer__d5422.html

Universal Viewer (ATViewer) is an advanced file viewer with wide range of formats supported.
The Viewer is fully Unicode compatible and can be integrated into Windows Explorer's context menu, so there is no problem to call it from anywhere in Explorer: right-click on a file and select "Universal Viewer" item. It can also be integrated into file managers that can pass to Viewer filenames via the command-line: in this case filename should be passed as first optional command parameter (don't forget to double-quote name containing spaces).
License: The main application is freeware.
The add-on "Navigation Panel" is shareware (requires registration).
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 355 KB
License: Shareware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 33039 Times
Rating: 4.76 (50 votes)
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From Way Off Base, today (at http://www.majorgeeks.com)
Centenarian delivers meals to seniors decades younger
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...ls-100-year-old-volun20110124,0,5869369.story

Irene Johnston delivers meals on Thursday, January 13, 2011, in Clermont, Fl. Johnston , who recently turned 100 , is a volunteer with the Meals on Wheels program in Clermont.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 30, 2011

A couple of official Microsoft programs listed for you, today. Read on. :-D

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday, 30th January 2011 are:-

Mp3 Ripper 6.2.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mp3_Ripper_d6407.html

Mp3 Ripper is an allround audio CD extracting software, with it you can easily extract audio CD tracks to various digital audio formats.
Features:
• Mp3 ripper is an absolutely FREE cd ripper, no virus, no spyware, no advertisement, no nag screen.
• Rip audio CD tracks to WAV, MP3, WMA and OGG.
• Incredibly fast cd ripping.
• Fully optimized for SSE/Hyper thread technology and get extra speed boost on multiprocessor systems.
• Retrieve album info from remote and local CDDB (Compact Disc Database) servers.
• CDDB info can be edited/revised/saved.
Limitations: Installs Relevant Knowledge unless you decline.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 1.99 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 8181 Times
Rating: 4.13 (15 votes)
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Opera@USB 11.01
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.
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
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
Features:
• Customize your browser
• Access bookmarks instantly
• Create your own shortcuts
• Look inside tabs
• Re-open tabs you closed
• Protect a tab from closing
• Save sets of tabs
• And much, much more
Size: 12.9 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 12188 Times
Rating: 4.95 (20 votes)
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My note: Almost perfect rating, out of 5.0

Microsoft Ribbon Hero
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Ribbon_Hero_d6780.html

Ribbon Hero is a *gasp* game for Office 2007 and Office 2010 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and now OneNote!) designed to help you boost your Office skills and knowledge. If you feel Office can do a lot more than you have time to figure out, then Ribbon Hero is for you.
Size: 37.6 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 184 Times
Rating: 5 (1 votes)
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Microsoft Joulemeter 1.0 Alpha
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Joulemeter_d6778.html

Joulemeter estimates the energy usage of a VM, computer, or software by measuring the hardware resources (CPU, disk, memory, screen etc) being used and converting the resource usage to actual power usage based on automatically learned realistic power models.

Joulemeter can be used for gaining visibility into energy use and for making several power management and provisioning decisions in data centers, client computing, and software design.
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 677 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 7
Downloaded: 288 Times
Rating: 5 (2 votes)
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GetGo Download Manager 4.7.0.930
http://www.majorgeeks.com/GetGo_Download_Manager_d4174.html

GetGo Download Manager is the Best FREE Internet Download Manager with strong YouTube Download support as well as tons of Download Management features. It is being actively developed and updated frequently.

Designed for the new generation of web (2.0), GetGo Download Manager can easily download video/music/file from YouTube, Facebook, Google Video, MetaCafe, DailyMotion, iFilm/Spike, Vimeo, MegaVideo, Break.com and any websites with embedded FLV flash videos.
Size: 4.83 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 15812 Times
Rating: 1.62 (8 votes)
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My note: Poor rating, so far. Maybe this release is better.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - You want the Geek? You can't handle the Geek! " :major

Bazza

bigbazza · Jan 31, 2011

Make sure you check out http://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.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday, 31st January 2011 are:-

Mr.Shot 1.31
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mr.Shot_d6782.html

Mr.Shot captures screeshots of your desktop, any active window or clip of the screen.
Features:
• Capture Desktop : Control + D
• Capture Window : Control + W
• Capture Clip : Control + Z (Click 'N Drag)
• Customize your own shortcut keys
• Select folder to save your shots.
• Open containing folder right after your shot.
• Auto start on Windows.
• Start minimized in tray.
Size: 1.60 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 178 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes)
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Skype 5.1.0.112
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Skype_d4245.html

Use Skype to give your friends a call and voice chat with them at the highest quality on the market.
Features:
• Make free calls to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world
• See who you are talking to with free video calls
• Chat with up to 100 people in group chats
• Conference call with up to four people for free
• Call ordinary phones with SkypeOut
• Superior sound quality
• Works with all firewall, NAT and routers ? nothing to configure!
• Friends list shows you when your Skype friends are online and ready to talk or chat
• Super-simple and easy to use
• Your calls are encrypted "end-to-end" in order to safeguard your privacy
• Based on cutting edge peer-to-peer technology developed by the creators of Kazaa and Joltid
• And Much More!
• Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 0.98 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 275211 Times
Rating: 4.62 (567 votes)
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Remove Fake Antivirus 1.74
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 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: 232 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 21399 Times
Rating: 3.21 (28 votes)
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Bazza

NB: This maybe my last posting for a while.
Cyclone Yasi is heading towards my home town.
See http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=232114

Also, I am trying to prepare a blog, so have lots to learn.
Also I have various software problems with my laptop and am
waiting on Acronis to reply to my emails so I can do a FULL restore of my data.

Thanks for reading these threads, over the years.

Baz

oma · Jan 31, 2011

Bazza, I will miss your posts terribly and would like to thank you for the opportunity you've given to bring some great software and updates to my attention.

THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN!!! Take care Bazz.

bigbazza · Jan 31, 2011

Thanks oma, I will. :major

All is not lost, I have been asked to get a blog going, but first I have to fix up a FULL restore to my system. I have been waiting for a reply to my emails only to just find out that the Aussie agent for Acronis True Image is just now in receivership. :cry

I will have to start all over again with Acronis Australia to see if they can answer my problem with the backup. :cry

Will be out of circulation , probably for a few days. :-D

Bazza

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oma said: ↑

Bazza, I will miss your posts terribly and would like to thank you for the opportunity you've given to bring some great software and updates to my attention.

THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN!!! Take care Bazz.
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