From today's MajorGeeks Home page--Dec 2011

bigbazza · Dec 1, 2011

New thread for a new month. :-D :cool

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.

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).

Some selections, chosen for your consideration, from the MG Home page, for Thursday, 1st December, 2011:-

Speaktoit Assistant 0.3.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Speaktoit_...ant_d7320.html
Size: 1.9 MB License: Freeware Requires: Android Downloaded: 0 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes)

Talking buddy for your smartphone. Answers questions, performs tasks, notifies. Speaktoit Assistant is a virtual buddy for your Android device that uses natural language technology to answer questions, find information, launch apps and connect you with various web services, such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Evernote, and many others.
The Assistant now uses new cool voices powered by iSpeech. Compare to Apple Siri, Nuance, Dragon Go, Vlingo, Voice Actions, Voice Search, Wolfram Alpha, Iris, IBM Watson and voice control applications. This is a beta version - if the assistant doesn't answer some of your questions we will fix it really soon.
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My note: It is bad enough listening to ignorant people on their cellphones, but now the !@#$% smartphones can talk back to you.

More Android stuff.

►Opera Mini Web Browser for Android 6.5.2
►Scanner Radio for Android 3.4
►Antivirus Free for Android 2.9.2
►Kindle for Android 3.2.0.35
►Google Translate for Android 2.2
►Gmail for Android 2.3.5.2
►Yahoo! Mail for Android 1.3.6
►Twitter for Android 2.1.2
►Android Advanced Task Killer 1.9.7B92
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My note: Go to http://www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the headings. You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link/s.

Spotify 0.8.0.89
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Spotify_d6974.html
Size: 84.2 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 2400 Times Rating: 3.18 (11 votes)

Any track you like, any time you like. Just search for it in Spotify, then play it. Any artist, any album, any genre - all available instantly. With Spotify, there are no limits to the amount of music you could listen to.
• All the music, all the time
• Music to share
• Thank you for the music
Limitations:
Requires a free account and is limited to the following countries:
• Finland
• France
• Norway
• Netherlands
• Spain
• Sweden
• United Kingdom
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My note: At least the MG Poms can listen.

From News today, go to the MG Home page at http://www.majorgeeks.com
Futuremark Peacekeeper reveals the winners and losers in the browser wars
http://www.majorgeeks.com/story.php?id=31937

Check out the entire test at http://peacekeeper.futuremark.com/results?key=4Stn and test your own browser as well.
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Bazza

My note: For October postings, check out http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=246540

Baz

bigbazza · Dec 2, 2011

New version of CCleaner Slim out today. :cool Read on.

Some selections, chosen for your consideration, from the MG Home page, for Friday, 2nd December, 2011:-

Antenna 1.5.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Antenna_d7321.html
Size: 4.07 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 108 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes)

Shouldn’t finding radio stations online be easier? Based on the Adobe AIR runtime, Antenna tries to alleviate that. Using a vast list of stations combined with a map interface, you can discover, listen to, and switch between thousands of stations effortlessly. Search is possible by country or genre, or just by clicking on a location on the map. Beyond that you have a history of recently-listened stations and can even rate the ones you like and return to them easily later
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BatteryInfoView 1.12
http://www.majorgeeks.com/BatteryInfoView_d7067.html
Size: 112 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 2423 Times Rating: 5 (3 votes)

BatteryInfoView is a small utility for laptops and netbook computers that displays the current status and information about your battery. The displayed battery information includes the battery name, manufacture name, serial number, manufacture date, power state (charging/discharging), current battery capacity, full charged capacity, voltage, charge/discharge rate, and more...
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Don't Sleep 2.48
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dont_Sleep_d6671.html
Size: 37.6 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 13953 Times Rating: 4.41 (34 votes)

Don't Sleep is a small portable program to prevent system shutdown, Standby, Hibernate, Turn Off and Restart. 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.
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CCleaner Slim 3.13.1600
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CCleaner_Slim_d4191.html
Size: 2.49 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 1986981 Times Rating: 4.77 (2357 votes)

CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your Windows PC. It protects your privacy online and makes your computer faster and more secure. Easy to use and a small, fast download.
Features:
Cleans the following:
• Internet Explorer
• Firefox
• Google Chrome
• Opera
• Safari
• Windows
• Registry Cleaner
• Third-party applications
• 100% Spyware FREE
• video also.
Also available:
►CCleaner Standard
►CCleaner portable (Take it on a USB stick with you)
►CCEnhancer (Adds support for over 270 new programs to CCleaner

Editor's Note: Slim is released a week after the standard and portable builds which include an opt-out toolbar.
The Slim version does not contain the toolbar
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From Reviews today, go to the MG Home page at http://www.majorgeeks.com
Daily Reviews Summary 12/02/11 @ NT Compatible
http://www.ntcompatible.com/news/story/daily_reviews_summary_120211.html

Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 12/02/2011 11:58 AM
Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including :
►SilverStone Raven RVS02 External USB 3.0 HDD / SSD Enclosure Review,
►ECS A990FXM-A Socket AM3+ Review, and
►Holiday 2011 Laptop Buyer's Guide
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Bazza

bigbazza · Dec 3, 2011

Some selections, chosen for your consideration, from the MG Home page, for Saturday, 3rd December, 2011:-

RAMMon 1.0 (Build 1003)
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RAMMon_d6595.html
Size: 1.08 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 3334 Times Rating: 3.66 (3 votes)

It uses SysInfo DLL SDK to gather the SPD attributes from RAM devices.
This information provides a snapshot of the available data for each RAM module installed on the system.
What is SPD?
Serial Presence Detect (SPD) is the standard set forth by JEDEC for a host system to retrieve attributes of memory modules.
The SPD standard is intended for use on any memory module, independent of memory technology or module form factor.
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DesktopOK 2.81
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DesktopOK_d6657.html
Size: 78.2 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 12791 Times Rating: 4.33 (15 votes)

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
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NirLauncher 1.11.35
http://www.majorgeeks.com/NirLauncher_d6961.html
Size: 11.8 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 26951 Times Rating: 4.44 (38 votes)

Editor's Note: This package tends to set off many antivirus programs. This is a False Positive.
NirLauncher is a package of more than 100 portable freeware utilities for Windows,
all of them developed for NirSoft Web site during the last few years.
Features:
• NirLauncher can be used from USB flash drive without need of any installation.
• NirLauncher and all the utilities in the package are completely freeware, without any Spyware/Adware/Malware.
• NirLauncher package includes variety of tools that you may need for your daily computer use, including utilities to recover lost passwords,
to monitor your network, to view and extract cookies, cache, and other information stored by your Web browser,
to search files in your system, and more...
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From Reviews today, go to the MG Home page at http://www.majorgeeks.com
Daily Reviews Summary 12/03/11 @ NT Compatible
http://www.ntcompatible.com/news/story/daily_reviews_summary_120311.html
Daily Reviews Summary 12/03/11

Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 12/03/2011 12:26 PM
Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including :
►MSI GTX 560 Ti-448 1280MB Twin Frozr III Power Edition Overclocked,
►ASUS U36SD-XA1 Notebook Review: The Battery That Never Dies, and
►ASRock 970 Extreme4 AMD Socket AM3+ Motherboard Review
► and lots more.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Dec 4, 2011

Some selections, chosen for your consideration, from the MG Home page, for Sunday, 4th December, 2011:-

Patch My PC 2.0.6.2 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Patch_My_PC_d6943.html
Size: 376 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 23569 Times Rating: 4.65 (168 votes)

Patch My PC is a portable and reliable utility designed to check your system against the current version of Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Flash, Mozilla Firefox, Oracle Java, Apple Quicktime, and more!
When started PatchMyPC will scan for outdated software automatically. If software is outdated it will show as Red, if it's updated it will show as Green, and if it's not installed it will show as black
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Chromium 17.0.961.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Chromium_d6125.html
Size: 30.1 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 60666 Times Rating: 4.31 (91 votes)

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.
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Freemake Free Audio Converter 1.1.0.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Freemake_Free_Audio_Converter_d7149.html
Size: 978 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 2977 Times Rating: 3.66 (9 votes)

Features:
• Convert audio to iPod, iPhone, iPad
• MP3 to iTunes
• Join audio files
• Extract audio from video
• Soon! Rip Audio CD
• Soon! Burn Audio CD and MP3 discs
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This Weeks Top 10 Major Geeks Downloads

1. SpywareBlaster
2. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
3. IObit Malware Fighter
4. Win7codecs
5. x64 Components
6. PC De-Crapifier
7. Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
8. K-Lite Codec Pack Update
9. EVEREST Free Edition
10. Advanced SystemCare Free
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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/s.

Bazza

bigbazza · Dec 5, 2011

Some selections, chosen for your consideration, from the MG Home page, for Monday, 5th December, 2011:-

x64 Components 3.3.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/x64_Components_d5535.html
Size: 15.3 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 2077533 Times Rating: 4.83 (1607 votes)

Do you want to watch your favorite video in MediaCenter?
These components are tested on x64. This release is fully compatible with the 32bit codecs installed by the Vista Codec Package. It is fully uninstallable through the Windows interface.
Windows 64 bit is required. This release will not install on a x86 systems.
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My note: Excellent rating, out of 5.00

Win7codecs 3.3.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Win7codecs_d5959.html
Size: 26.3 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 7 Downloaded: 5864966 Times Rating: 4.73 (4190 votes)

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.
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My note: Excellent rating, out of 5.00

TagScanner 5.1.605
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TagScanner_d7228.html
Size: 1.87 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 740 Times Rating: 5 (4 votes)

TagScanner is a multifunction program for organizing and managing your music collection.
Features:
• Resize cover art for portable devices on the fly
• TAGs versions conversions
• Quick playlists creation
• Export information to HTML, XML CSV or any user-defined format
• Full support for Unicode
• Multilanguage interface
• Built-in multiformat player
• and lots more
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From Way Off Base today, go to the MG Home page at http://www.majorgeeks.com
Massive Japanese crash claims eight Ferraris, three Benzes, and a Lamborghini
http://jalopnik.com/5864856/massive...raris-three-benzes-and-a-lamborghini?autoplay

A single miscalculation from a Ferrari driver earlier today in Japan led to a chain reaction that ultimately wrecked or destroyed 14 vehicles including eight Ferraris, three Mercedes, a Lamborghini, a Skyline, and a Prius that was in the right place at the wrong time.
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My note: Watch the video. It'll make motorheads cry.

Bazza

bigbazza · Dec 6, 2011

Some selections, chosen for your consideration, from the MG Home page, for Tuesday, 6th December, 2011:-

DriverMax
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DriverMax_d5260.html
Size: 6.73 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 82771 Times Rating: 4.02 (111 votes)

DriverMax is a new tool that allows you to download the latest driver updates for your computer. No more searching for rare drivers on discs or on the web or inserting one installation CD after the other. Just create a free account, log in, and start downloading the updates that you need.
Limitations: You must create a free account to use the program.
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STDU Viewer 1.6.66
http://www.majorgeeks.com/STDU_Viewer_d6727.html
Size: 2.17 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 4520 Times Rating: 4.76 (13 votes)

STDU Viewer is a free viewer for multiple file formats. The goal of this software is to replace the multiple document viewers with a single simple application. STDU Viewer supports TIFF, PDF, DjVu, XPS, JBIG2 document formats. These are the most popular formats for scientific and technical documentation.

Additionally STDU Viewer supports FB2, TXT, Comic Book Archive (CBR or CBZ), TCR, DCX and image (BMP, PCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, WMF, EMF, PSD) files...

...If document supports text layer (TXT, TCR, FB2, PDF, XPS or Djvu file), then STDU Viewer helps you export text from this type of documents to the file. You can export all text from document or text from some selected pages.

You can use STDU Viewer as converter from DjVu and PDF files to the set of image files (BMP, GIF, PNG etc) which represent pages of source document
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My note: Excellent rating by MG members.

Microsoft Autoruns 11.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Autoruns_d4686.html
Size: 520 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 98766 Times Rating: 4.83 (160 votes)

This utility, (by Microsoft) which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them.
This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes way beyond the MSConfig utility bundled with Windows Me and XP.
You'll probably be surprised at how many executables are launched automatically!
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My note: Excellent rating by MG members.

From Off Base today, go to the MG Home page at http://www.majorgeeks.com
$99 Chinese Tablet is MIPS-Based, Runs Android 4.0
http://techcrunch.com/2011/12/05/99-chinese-tablet-is-mips-based-runs-android-4-0/

You could be forgiven for overlooking the Ainovo Novo7, a 7-inch Chinese Android tablet, as likely just another me-too device to be sold in electronics districts next to fake iPhones and bulk cables. And in a way, that’s what it is: at $100, it can’t possibly be as well-built as the iPad or newer Galaxy Tabs, and the size and design aren’t going to impress anyone. But it’s got two things going for it: Ice Cream Sandwich and MIPS.

Naturally to many people neither of those terms signify much of anything. Most people only care whether it runs Netflix and Angry Birds. But both these features point at an interesting breakage between the China and US markets, one that will only widen with time.
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My note: Read the comments for alternative views.:major

Bazza

bigbazza · Dec 7, 2011

Some selections, chosen for your consideration, from the MG Home page, for Wednesday, 7th December, 2011:-

iPhone Explorer 0.9.110.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/iPhone_Explorer_d5833.html
Size: 2.01 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 20141 Times Rating: 4.27 (29 votes)

With the iPhone Explorer can you look into the file system of your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and down- and upload files by USB connection, regardless of file format. Within this function can use your iPhone/iPad/iPod as "external disk". The program supports also a direct access to the photos, emails, SMS, videos directories of the iPhone
Supported iTunes and device versions:
• iTunes 10
• iPad
• iPad 2
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone 2G
• iPod Touch
• Apple iOS 3.1.x and up to 4.3.1 firmware device
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Free MP3 Cutter and Editor 2.5.0.838
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Free_MP3_Cutter_and_Editor_d7008.html
Size: 1.01 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 13754 Times Rating: 3.5 (12 votes)

This is an extremely simple and handy Windows software for editing mp3 files.
Editing Commands:
• Delete Selected - Deletes selected part from the mp3 document.
• Delete Unselected - Deletes unselected part from the mp3 document.
• Change Volume - Changes audio volume by specifying a percentage value.
• Maximize Volume - Increases volume as high as possible without distortion.
• Fade In - Gradually increases the volume throughout the selection.
• Fade Out - Gradually decreases the volume throughout the selection.
• Convert to Stereo - Duplicates mono track to make a stereo track.
• Convert to Mono - Mixes all channels to make a mono track.
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Free One Click ZIP & RAR Wizard 1.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Free_One_Click_ZIP_&_RAR_Wizard_d7328.html
Size: 2.72 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 144 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes)

Zip, unzip and unrar made easy with just one click. This great program is especially designed for beginners who are new to computers and user interfaces
Limitations: Offers to install MySearch toolbar, Bing homepage and search but you can opt out during the installation.
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Foxit Reader 5.1.3.1201
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Foxit_Reader_d4763.html
Size: 13.8 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 120107 Times Rating: 4.39 (254 votes)

Foxit PDF Reader is a small, fast, and feature rich PDF viewer for Microsoft Windows, which allows you to open, view, and print any PDF file
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From Off Base today, go to the MG Home page at http://www.majorgeeks.com
Mark Zuckerberg's private pictures leaked after security breached on Facebook.
http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/mark_zuckerberg_private_pictures_yu3ArfD4jtdsVlJOP6ld5J

Mark Zuckerberg's personal photos were leaked online after a Facebook user found a security loophole and breached the Facebook CEO's account, reports say.

Today, personal photos of Zuckerberg and his girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, at home in the kitchen, relaxing with their dog, and celebrating with friends appeared online.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Dec 8, 2011

Some selections, chosen for your consideration, from the MG Home page, for Thursday, 8th December, 2011:-

AppCleaner d7020.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AppCleaner_d7020.html
Size: 963 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista Downloaded: 4394 Times Rating: 3.84 (13 votes)

AppCleaner is UpdateStar's lean and powerful freeware to find and delete obsolete data and files on your computer.
It protects your privacy and optimizes computer performance and security.
Features:
• Cleans Internet Browsers:
• Cleans Windows and the Registry:
• Cleans Third-Party Software:
• Manage software :
• Cleans hard disk free space:
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DesktopOK 2.82
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DesktopOK_d6657.html
Size: 78.4 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 13229 Times Rating: 4.37 (16 votes)

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.
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
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Kaspersky TDSSKiller 2.6.22.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Kaspersky_TDSSKiller_d6895.html
Size: 1.49 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 53384 Times Rating: 4.62 (45 votes)

Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits.
A rootkit for Windows systems is a program that penetrates into the system and intercepts the system functions (Windows API).
The utility supports 32-bit and 64-bit operation systems.
The utility can be run in Normal Mode and Safe Mode.

Kaspersky Lab has developed the TDSSKiller utility that allows removing rootkits. It detects and removes the following malware:
• malware family Rootkit.Win32.TDSS;
• bootkits;
• rootkits.
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BlueScreenView 1.45
http://www.majorgeeks.com/BlueScreenView_d6200.html
Size: 60.2 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 52504 Times Rating: 4.67 (52 votes)

BlueScreenView scans all your minidump files created during 'blue screen of death' crashes, and displays the information about all crashes in one table.
Features:
• Automatically scans your current minidump folder and displays the list of all crash dumps, including crash dump date/time and crash details.
• Allows you to view a blue screen which is very similar to the one the Windows displayed during the crash.
• BlueScreenView enumerates the memory addresses inside the stack of the crash, and find all drivers/modules that might be involved in the crash.
• BlueScreenView also allows you to work with another instance of Windows, simply by choosing the right minidump folder (In Advanced Options).
• BlueScreenView automatically locate the drivers appeared in the crash dump, and extract their version resource information,
including product name, file version, company, and file description.
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Bazza

NB: If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.
For lots more programs and updates, today, goto www.majorgeeks.com)

Baz

bigbazza · Dec 10, 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.

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.

Some selections, chosen for your consideration, from the MG Home page, for Friday, 9th December, 2011:-

Files Terminator Free 2.1.0.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Files_Terminator_Free_d7337.html
Size: 1.96 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP Downloaded: 0 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes)

Files Terminator Free is an easy to use application that allows users to permanently delete their files and wipe free disk space.
During file shredding the content of the selected files are overwritten several times with random data and predefined characters and cannot be recovered any more.
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Opera@USB 11.60
http://www.majorgeeks.com/OperaUSB_d6231.html
Size: 15.2 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 17594 Times Rating: 4.76 (26 votes)

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.
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
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Calibre 0.8.30
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Calibre_d6438.html
Size: 42.6 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 64918 Times Rating: 4.52 (51 votes)

A one stop solution to all your e-book needs. 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.
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
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From Off Base today, go to the MG Home page at http://www.majorgeeks.com
Download.com "apologises" for bundling
(Majorgeeks wll never have to) :-D :major
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Download-com-apologises-for-bundling-1392501.html
Download.com "apologises" for bundling

In a statement, Sean Murphy, the Vice President and General Manager of Download.com, says that the company's policy was not to bundle open source software with the installer it used for other software.

The author of the Nmap network scanning software, Gordon "Fyodor" Lyon, had complained that Download.com – a CNET company and part of CBS Interactive – had repackaged the open source software with an installer which, if the user accepted it, installed one of a number of toolbars which changed the user's browser home page and default search engine
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Bazza

bigbazza · Dec 10, 2011

Some selections, chosen for your consideration, from the MG Home page, for Saturday, 10th December, 2011:-

Glary Utilities Slim 2.40.0.1326
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Glary_Utilities_Slim_d6236.html
Size: 6.31 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 42824 Times Rating: 4.50 (59 votes)

Glary Utilities is a freeware with registry and disk cleaning, privacy protection, performance accelerator and amazing multifunctional tools. It can fix dogged registry errors, wipe off clutters, optimize internet speed, safeguard confidential files and maintain maximum performance
It is a freeware with registry and disk cleaning, privacy protection, performance accelerator and amazing multifunctional tools. It can fix dogged registry errors, wipe off clutters, optimize internet speed, safeguard confidential files and maintain maximum performance.
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SlimComputer 1.3.16962.45734
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SlimComputer_d6626.html
Size: 649 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 10300 Times Rating: 4.07 (13 votes)

New computers come pre-loaded with promotional software, ad links, toolbars and trial offers. SlimComputer removes unneeded programs, start-up entries and services and slims down your new machine to make it run fast and clean like it's supposed to.
Features:
• Remove unwanted Software
• Remove Trial Offers
• Remove Toolbars
• Remove Ad Links
• Disable unneeded services
Limitations: Offers to install the AVG toolbar and search. You can opt out during the install.
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Predator 2.4.0.692
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Predator_d6397.html
Size: 1.62 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 6469 Times Rating: 3.57 (7 votes)

PREDATOR locks your PC when you are away, even if your Windows session is still opened. It uses a regular USB flash drive as an access control device
It uses a regular USB flash drive as an access control device, and works as follows:
• you insert the USB drive
• you run PREDATOR (autostart with Windows is possible) when you do your work...
• when you're away from your PC, you simply remove the USB drive:
• once it is removed, the keyboard and mouse are disabled and the screen darkens
• when you return back to your PC, you put the USB flash drive in place:
• keyboard and mouse are immediately released, and the display is restored.
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Toolwiz Care 1.0.0.162
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Toolwiz_Care_d7330.html
Size: 3.51 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 1187 Times Rating: 4.25 (8 votes)

Toolwiz Care is a free tool kit designed to speed up your slow PC. With a multi-functional optimization suite, this Windows system optimizer provides a collection of tools which includes System Checkup, System Cleanup, and System Speedup. 40+ powerful tools to enhance your PC performance, local and network security, and optimize the start-up procedure.
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From Off Base today, go to the MG Home page at http://www.majorgeeks.com

• Microsoft forces Xbox Live users to sign new TOS agreement, agree to not sue
• Hewlett-Packard Plans to Turn WebOS Into Open-Source Project
• Intel Discontinuing Some Clarkdale, Lynnfield, and Sandy Bridge Desktop CPUs
• Hitachi Ships The First 4TB Hard Drive
• 43rd anniversary of the "mother of all demos," first mouse
• PC sales forecast slashed on back of disk drive crisis
• Nasa iPhone, iPad app lets you watch, research meteors
• Hackers deface profile of India’s Sonia Gandhi
• Students "hack" into school system, change grades
• SQL injection attack has compromised nearly 200,000 ASP.NET sites
• CentOS 6.1 released
• CSF 5.42 (security fix)
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My note: Too many good ones to choose from. :-D
Go to http://www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the Off Base heading. You can then click on the item/s you are interested in for the MG link/s.

Bazza

bigbazza · Dec 11, 2011

Some selections, chosen for your consideration, from the MG Home page, for Sunday, 11th December, 2011:

MP3 Skype Recorder 3.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MP3_Skype_Recorder_d7340.html
Size: 2.4 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 168 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes)

This software is designed to record Skype calls even ones over landlines. The recordings can be saved at the desired bit-rate and in mono or stereo.
Features:
• Automatic or manual recording capabilities.
• Compact format of stored records (mp3 files).
• May be used to record P2P, SkypeOut calls and calls made to Online number.
• Capable to track simultaneous calls and to save them separately.
• Easy integration with Skype Conference recording.
• Intuitive easy to use interface
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Autorun virus removal tool 1.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Autorun_virus_removal_tool_d7341.html
Size: 93.1 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 294 Times Rating: 4 (1 votes)

Autorun Deleter is a free program which disables and deletes the Autorun.inf virus. While most anti-virus can delete it, some may miss it – more so because it is a stubborn one and keeps coming back.

Autorun Deleter is a portable app – no installation is required. You don’t need to have it running in your tray. If you find that a removable media is infected with the autorun.inf virus, simply run this tool. It will delete the file and make a change in the Windows registry to ensure that it does not appear again.
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Vista Codec Package 6.1.2 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vista_Codec_Package_d5326.html
Size: 24.8 MB License: Freeware Requires: NT/200x/XP/Vista Downloaded: 2487262 Times Rating: 4.81 (4408 votes)

Vista Codec Package is an audio and video codec package. The installer will automatically remove most other popular codec releases from your computer before installing this concise yet comprehensive package.
The installer will automatically remove most other popular codec packs from your computer before installing this concise yet comprehensive windows media center setup package. You won't need to make any adjustments or tweaks to enjoy your windows media center content immediately. Windows Media Player and Vista Media Center will instantly recognize all your files as playable.
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My note: Almost perfect rating, considering nearly 2½ million downloads from MajorGeeks alone.

From Off Base today, go to the MG Home page at http://www.majorgeeks.com
Thousands of stolen credit card numbers go international
http://www.kmov.com/home/Thousands-of-stolen-credit-card-numbers-go-international-135360113.html

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- Hundreds of thousands of credit card numbers from all over the country, including the St. Louis area, may have been stolen by computer hackers in Russia and Romania.

Restaurant Depot, a wholesale retailer in St. Louis, fell victim to computer hackers who broke thorough web security firewalls. The company sent a letter to their customers saying hackers found a way into their computers. Now, customers of that retailer must scramble to protect themselves
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This Weeks Top 10 Major Geeks Downloads

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. IObit Malware Fighter
3. Win7codecs
4. SpywareBlaster
5. x64 Components
6. PC De-Crapifier
7. Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
8. Vista Codec Package
9. EVEREST Free Edition
10. K-Lite Codec Pack Update
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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

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