From today's MajorGeeks front page-June 2009

bigbazza · Jun 1, 2009

Selections for June 2009, from www.majorgeeks.com front page.

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Monday, 1st June 2009 are:

Cddoc 0.39
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Cddoc_d5626.html

This utility perform some benchmarks on your optical driver such as compact disc driver, digital versatile disc driver, etc, and logs some useful informations about this drive. Results can be viewed after run directly or as log file in your favorite text viewer and or editor. Application is still under development. Size: 20.4 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 2915 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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Editors note: Be sure to have inserted media into your CDROM drive before starting the application.
My note: Really small download. :cool

Bill2's Process Manager 3.3.1.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Bill2s_Process_Manager_d6071.html

Bill2's Process Manager makes it possible to create rules to indicate with which priority a program must be carried out, and which processors or cores (affinity) it can use.

Moreover, these rules are automatically safeguarded, and observed in a transparent way when a process concerned is detected. This software will help you manage, rule, and then will memorize the priority and the affinity of the processes carried out. Size: 1.54 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 115 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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My note: Speed up ( reduces) your bootup time.

WinPatrol 16.0.2009.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WinPatrol_d3380.html

Scotty the Windows Watch Dog sniffs out malicious "mysteryware" and parasites that may assault your computer. WinPatrol puts you back in control of your computer so you'll know what programs are and should be running at all times.

- Increase Your Speed & System Performance.
- Detect & Neutralize Spyware. Detect & Neutralize ADware.
- Detect & Neutralize Viral infections. Detect & Neutralize Unwanted IE Add-Ons.
- Detect & Restore File Type Changes Automatically Filter Unwanted Cookies.
- Avoid Start Page Hijacking. Detect HOSTS file changes.
- Kill Multiple Tasks that replicate each other, in a single step!
- Stop programs that repeatedly add themselves to your Startup List!
- Delete and Remove the most Stubborn Infections. Size: 713 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 177145 Times Rating: 4.77 (273 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - I see geeky people."

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

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

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

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

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 2, 2009

Back to Hospital tomorrow for more tests. Hope to continue this thread on Saturday or Sunday (OZ time). See you then (I hope). :-D

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 2, 2009

Selections for June 2009, from www.majorgeeks.com front page, featuring a new release of iTunes out today.

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Tuesday, 2nd June 2009 are:

iTunes 8.2.0.23
http://www.majorgeeks.com/iTunes_d5285.html

Download iTunes 7 and make yourself at home. Buy music, movies, TV shows, and audiobooks, or download free podcasts from the iTunes Store 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Play everything on your Mac or PC. Then sync it to your iPod and bring it along. Anywhere. Size: 74 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 36912 Times Rating: 3.69 (105 votes).
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My note: Text refers to iTunes 7, but it is v8.....
MG members are hard to please with a rating of 3.69 only. :confused

Auslogics Disk Defrag 2.0.0.12 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Auslogics_Disk_Defrag_d5266.html

Disk fragmentation leads to system slowdowns, PC crashes, slow startup and shutdown and sometimes to system failures. Auslogics Disk Defrag is designed for fast optimization of today's modern hard disks. Get the maximum performance out of your expensive hardware investments. And it's absolutely FREE. Size: 1.75 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 147875 Times Rating: 4.57 (309 votes).
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My note: Beware using any BETA release, especially Disk Defrag software. Make sure you have a very recent FULL backup just in case the defrag fails. Defragging is one of the most disk intensive software programs you can run and potentially the most dangerous program to your data to run, IMO.

Avant Browser 11.7 Build 32
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Avant_Browser_d2346.html

Avant Browser is a fast, stable, user-friendly, versatile web browser. Avant Browser is a multi-window browser which features with many functions such as Pop-up Stopper, Built-in Google Searching, Safe Recovery, Integrated Cleaner and Advanced Browsing Options. Size: 1.95 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 230430 Times Rating: 4.54 (562 votes).
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My note: All this in less than 2MB. Make sure you visit the above link to read the full list of available features.

I had a bit of spare time to post this before being off to hospital today.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 5, 2009

Hi, as Arnie might say "I'm back". :-D Low blood pressure when I stand up is the main problem. Being 6'6" (196cm), all the blood rushes to my feet. LOL

Anyhow, back to today's MajorGeeks front page at www.majorgeeks.com Lots of programs to choose from, including 6 NEW programs listed for the first time, so visit MajorGeeks front page at www.majorgeeks.com for full list.

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Friday June 5th 2009 are:

Usage Monitor 1.9.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Usage_Monitor_d6083.html

Usage Monitor lets you set watch limits on processes to know when your process is using too much. Watch limits can be placed on Memory Usage, GDI Objects, and USER Objects. This is a great tool for any developer. Size: 1.63 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win9x/NT/200x/XP/Vista Downloaded: 56 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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My note: New program, be the first to vote.

SpaceSniffer 1.0.4.0
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. Size: 863 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 72 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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My note: New program, be the first to vote.

Fab's AutoBackup 3 3.0 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fabs_AutoBackup_3_d6082.html

Fab's AutoBackup 3 has been entirely rewritten, its ergonomy rethinked, with in mind the wish of always provide
the easiest way of use but with a maximum compatibilty. The beta version brought to you today has been tested with Windows XP, Vista and 7 beta. This version has been optimzed and tested in 'the field' since a few months. Size: 644 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista/XP Downloaded: 52 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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My note: Beware BETA release. New program, be the first to vote.

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

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today. LOL
"MajorGeeks.com - These are not the droids you are looking for."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 6, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Saturday June 6th 2009 are:

TweakVI 'Basic' Edition 1.0 build 1110
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TweakVI_Basic_Edition_d5262.html

The first software designed to both tweak and optimize Windows Vista. Tweak hundreds of hidden features of Windows Vista, optimize your machine and customize it to your needs. You will need hours to browse through all the features of TweakVI:

- Activate hundreds of hidden Windows Vista settings,
- clean your registry, activate system and software restrictions,
- display detailed system information,
- create a 256 MB RAM drive,
- protect your privacy,
- clean your harddrive,
- manage TrueType fonts,
- improve your internet connection,
- optimize your CPU,
- optimize your RAM, manage system updates,
- and much more
Size: 12.8 MB License: Freeware Requires: Vista Downloaded: 280355 Times Rating: 4.60 (606 votes).
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Koma-Mail 3.79
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Koma-Mail_d5312.html

Koma-Mail is an email client which is comfortable and has very handy functions. Koma-Mail does not need an installation and your accounts can very easily be recreated through a backup. So, in contrast to other email clients, you do not have to make your settings all over again in case you lose all you data. Size: 2.58 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 10639 Times Rating: 4.56 (32 votes).
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KeePass Password Safe 1.1.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/KeePass_Password_Safe_d5939.html

KeePass is a free/open-source password manager or safe which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key-disk. So you only have to remember one single master password or insert the key-disk to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES and Twofish). For more information, see the features page. Size: 1.46 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 1396 Times Rating: 4.88 (9 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating.

This Weeks Top 10 Downloads

1. Game Booster
2. K-Lite Codec Pack Update
3. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
4. Vista Codec Package
5. Win7codecs
6. QuickTime Alternative
7. HijackThis
8. mp3DirectCut
9. SpywareBlaster
10. Advanced SystemCare Free
Visit the Major Geeks front page at www.majorgeeks.com today for links to the above programs.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Viva La Geek."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 7, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Sunday June 7th 2009 are:

VLC media player 1.0.0 RC3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VLC_media_player_d4674.html

VLC (initially VideoLAN Client) 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. Size: 17.8 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 138693 Times Rating: 4.64 (176 votes).
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AbiWord 2.7.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AbiWord_d5325.html

AbiWord is a free word processing program similar to Microsoft Word. It is suitable for typing papers, letters, reports, memos, etc. It is designed to integrate perfectly with the operating system it runs on. It will take advantage of the functionality provided by the system, such as image loading or printing capabilities. Size: 7.57 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 20339 Times Rating: 4.19 (36 votes).
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Fresh Diagnose 8.08
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fresh_Diagnose_d440.html

Key features of Fresh Diagnose:

System Information: Scanning your system and give you a complete report about your computer's hardware and software, for examples: mainboard information, video system information, PCI/AGP buses information, peripheral (keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.) information, network information.

System Benchmarks: Testing your system performance, such as CPU, hard disk, CD/DVD ROM, and compare it with other systems.

Use this free software to learn more about your computer and its components, detect/diagnose any problems in your computer, and increase your computer's performance! Size: 1.90 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 105710 Times Rating: 4.17 (47 votes).
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Notepad++ 5.4.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Notepad_d4910.html

Notepad++ is a free source code editor which supports several programming languages running under the MS Windows environment.

This project, based on Scintilla edit component (a very powerful editor component) are written in C++ with pure win32 api and STL (that ensures the higher execution speed and smaller size of the program), is under the GPL Licence.

Main Features: (too much to list here Check out the link above-- Baz )

Size: 2.71 MB License: Freeware (GPL) Requires: Win All Downloaded: 51632 Times Rating: 4.76 (117 votes).
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 8, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Monday June 8th 2009 are:

IObit Security 360 1.0 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IObit_Security_360_d6088.html

IObit Security 360 is an advanced malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes and protects your PC from various of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. With the unique "Dual-Core" engine and the heuristic malware detection, IObit Security 360 detects the most complex and deepest spyware and malware in a very fast and efficient way. IObit Security 360 has a real-time malware protection and frequent automatic updating for prevention of zero-day security threats. IObit Security 360 can work with your Antivirus for a superior PC security.
Size: 4.77 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7 Downloaded: 18 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes)Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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Identity Finder Free Edition 3.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Identity_Finder_Free_Edition_d6087.html

Right now, social security numbers, credit cards, bank accounts, passwords, and other highly sensitive personal information are sitting idly on your computer leaving you and your family exposed to identity theft. You may not be able to find all the places it's hidden, but hackers and thieves know where to look. They have developed viruses, spyware, back doors and other malicious code to steal this information. FREE Edition Highlights

-Free EditionAutomatically discover occurrences of Credit Card numbers and Passwords
-Encrypt or securely delete with our digital shredder sensitive data or any other file on your entire computer
-Analyze findings in an easy to use preview window display
-Walk through application with easy to follow step-by-step guide
-Designed for Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Professional
-For more advanced features, searching web pages, and additional security tools, check out the Home Edition or Professional Edition
Size: 20.1 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 878 Times Rating: 3.25 (4 votes).
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Download Accelerator Plus 9.2.0.0 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Download_Accelerator_Plus_d448.html

DAP automatically recovers from shutdowns, lost connections, and other errors. DAP is fully integrated into Netscape, Internet Explorer, and Opera, and offers a toolbar for Internet Explorer with a links catcher and a highlighter. DAP features auto-hang-up after download, proxy settings, scheduling, and a unique AlwaysResume service. This software is ad-supported and may install components that use your Internet connection to serve ads or track your Web surfing habits.

A pro version is available without ads. Size: 9.79 MB License: Adware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 82245 Times Rating: 4.15 (163 votes).
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My note: Beware, Adware.

Site News, today :cool
Majorgeeks clothing and more at Jinx
http://www.jinx.com/majorgeeks

The Few - The Proud - The Geeks. Don’t just know you’re a geek inside – show ‘em you’re one outside with MajorGeeks.com swag.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 17, 2009

Hi I'm IAN Big BAZZAS son he is in hospital again. Back soon.

bigbazza · Jun 18, 2009

Thanks, Ian. I made it out of hospital a day earlier than I expected.:cool

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Wednesday June 17th 2009 are:

Norman Malware Cleaner 2009.06.17
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Norman_Malware_Cleaner__d5450.html

Norman Malware Cleaner is a Norman program utility that may be used to detect and remove specific malicious software (malware).
Note that it should not be used as a substitute for running normal proactive antivirus protection, but rather as a reactive tool to handle systems that are already infected.

It will clean an infected system completely:
-kill running processes that are infected
-reveal and remove rootkits
-remove infections from disk (including ActiveX components and browser helper objects)
-restore correct registry values
-remove references created by malware in hosts file
-remove windows firewall rules for malicious programs
Size: 38.5 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 50829 Times Rating: 4.55 (56 votes).
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Miranda IM 0.8.0 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Miranda_IM_d4047.html

It uses very little memory, requires no installation and can easily be carried around on a single floppy disc.
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My note: Not any longer. :-D

The powerful plugin system makes Miranda IM extremely flexible. Only the most basic features are built in, but there are currently more than 130 plugins available for download that allows users to extend the functionality in Miranda IM. Plugins can be installed to add support for ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, Tlen, netsend and other protocols.
Size: 1.58 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 28704 Times Rating: 4.61 (54 votes).
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Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.23
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Belarc_Advisor_d1385.html

The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server. Limitations: Free for personal use.
Size: 1.74 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 355671 Times Rating: 4.66 (403 votes).
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IrfanView 4.25
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IrfanView_d4253.html

IrfanView is a very fast, small, compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003.
It is trying to be simple for beginners and powerful for professionals. Size: 1.29 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 178424 Times Rating: 4.73 (205 votes).
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My note: One of Halo's favourites. :cool

IrfanView PlugIns package.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IrfanView_PlugIns_d4908.html

IrfanView PlugIns package offers additional file formats and effects for IrfanView. Size: 7.66 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 126099 Times Rating: 4.83 (37 votes).
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NB: My apologies for missing posts to this thread for the past week or so. Events escalated and I found myself unexpectedly in hospital. Still, now it's up to me to follow the doc's orders if I want to improve.

Bazza

paramonks · Jun 18, 2009

Ah Bazza

Your back, :-D somehow things just didn't feel quite right without your postings. I always read them. Catch ya tomorrow. :cool

paramonks

BILLMCC66 · Jun 18, 2009

Glad your back Bazza.
Hospitals have no respect for our PC time,I have to go back in on the 29th for a small operation to straighten the fingers on my left hand so when i get home my typing speed will be severely restricted. (it's already abysmal)

bigbazza · Jun 18, 2009

BILLMCC66 and paramonks, thanks for missing me. :-D Sometimes one wonders. It is really hard to get a response out of most MG readers.

My main problem is (in my 6'6" frame --- hence bigbazza ) that my Blood pressure drops severly when I stand up from a sitting or lying down position. I feel faint and occasionally fall over. :cry All the blood rushes to my big feet.

The private hospital I went to seem to have sorted this out. There is still a drop but they have raised my BP's higher, by tablets, so the effect is not so pronounced.

Anyhow, I've gotta keep on taking the tablets. :-D

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 18, 2009

I understand the finger thing, BILL. A lady artist that I knew had severe arthritus in her fingers. They had to operate on them (I wont go into the gory details) to allow her some movement, from the claw position they were headed for. :cry

Bazza

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BILLMCC66 said: ↑

Glad your back Bazza.
Hospitals have no respect for our PC time,I have to go back in on the 29th for a small operation to straighten the fingers on my left hand so when i get home my typing speed will be severely restricted. (it's already abysmal)
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bigbazza · Jun 18, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Thursday June 18th 2009 are:

Wise Registry Cleaner 4.62
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wise_Registry_Cleaner_d5437.html

Wise Registry Cleaner is a free and one of the safest Registry cleaning tools available in the market today. Its scanning engine is thorough, safe and fast. Wise Registry Cleaner scans the Windows registry and finds incorrect or obsolete information in the registry. By fixing these obsolete information in Windows registry, your system will can work better and more quickly.

After Wise Registry Cleaner analyzes your system for problems, you can individually view each of the problems found and call up a detailed description. If you wish, you can also have all problems corrected automatically.

All changes to your system are monitored by Wise Registry Cleaner and can be undone with a few mouse clicks. Size: 2.99 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 77029 Times Rating: 4.60 (171 votes).
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MailWasher Free 6.5.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MailWasher_Free_d2054.html

MailWasher allows you to preview multiple accounts and all aspects of your e-mails before you download them. It also allows you to delete and bounce e-mails back to the originator. The sender will receive an e-mail saying the address was unknown. Another feature helps identify and mark e-mail as normal, virus, possibly virus, possibly spam, probably spam, chain letter, and blacklisted, so you can deal with the e-mail as you wish. Other features are comprehensive customizable filters, use of MAPS RBL to identify spammers, multiple accounts, visual and auditory notification of new e-mail, minimization to system tray, and much more. It is compatible with POP3 servers.

Limitations: Will only monitor one email account. A Pro Version is available without restrictions. Size: 8.66 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 135520 Times Rating: 4.36 (33 votes).
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VLC media player 1.0.0 RC4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VLC_media_player_d4674.html

VLC (initially VideoLAN Client) 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. Size: 18.1 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 141572 Times Rating: 4.64 (179 votes).
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VSO Image Resizer 2.2.0.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VSO_Image_Resizer_d5246.html

With this free resize image software, you can create e-mail friendly versions of your images, load them faster, move them easily from folder to folder, change their format, edit large numbers of image files/batch image resize and thus save space on your hard drive.
VSO Image resizer is integrated into the Windows explorer shell, right click on your pictures and start working on your pictures ! Size: 5.51 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 13905 Times Rating: 4.75 (8 votes).
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My note: I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them. If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade. For lots more programs and updates, today, check out www.majorgeeks.com

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

Bazza

paramonks · Jun 18, 2009

bigbazza said: ↑

BILLMCC66 and paramonks, thanks for missing me. :-D Sometimes one wonders. It is really hard to get a response out of most MG readers.

Bazza
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Hey Bazza :wave

Don't spend your time wondering why there is a lack of responses, sadly this situation is very common whether it's major geeks or a genealogy forum:hammer. :bangheadI like to think of it as - "well that was explained so completely anything I might add is just superfluous", not that I ever have much to say on the forums 'cause usually by the time I've figured out I know the answer to something, someone much cleverer and quicker has already been there :-D, but I keeping coming back each and every day 'cause this place is homely and full of interesting people.

paramonks

bigbazza · Jun 19, 2009

Lots of interesting stuff today. :cool I can only pick a few, including a new release of Foxit Reader. Check www.majorgeeks.com for the full listing.

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Friday June 19th 2009 are:

Floola for Windows 5.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Floola_for_Windows__d5834.html

Floola is a freeware application to efficiently manage your iPod or your Motorola mobile phone (any model supporting iTunes) under Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. It can be run directly from your iPod and needs no installation. It supports all common used iPod features including artwork, podcasts and smart playlists. It is also able to convert audio or video incompatible with the iPod so that you can copy almost any file to it. It even allows adding youtube and myspace videos just entering the page url. Size: 7.22 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 5689 Times Rating: 3.37 (8 votes).
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Spiceworks IT Desktop 4.0.36916.0
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, Monitoring 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. Size: 17.8 MB License: Freeware Requires: 03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 5207 Times Rating: 4.33 (6 votes).
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HWM BlackBox 1.1.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/HWM_BlackBox_d6035.html

HWM BlackBox is a useful tool created to offer you precise details on the hardware components of your computer to the maximum.

As well as providing you with you with in-depth information about hardware such as the processor, memory modules, mainboard, hard drives and video card, it also offers the opportunity to assess critical parameters such as clock speeds and temperatures. Size: 915 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 15978 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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My note: be the first to vote.

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 9.1.1.1014
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Intel_Chipset_Software_Installation_Utility_d1667.html

The Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility installs the Windows* INF files. The INF files inform the operating system how to properly configure the chipset for specific functionality, such as AGP, USB, Core PCI, and ISAPNP services. Size: 2.26 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 104696 Times Rating: 4.61 (113 votes).
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Foxit Reader 3.0 Build 1817
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Foxit_Reader_d4763.html

Foxit Reader is extremely easy to use, just double click it to start and then click open button to open your PDF document. If you want to print, click on "Print" button. If you want to setup the page layout for printing, select "Print Setup" from "File" menu. Size: 3.56 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 54329 Times Rating: 4.82 (146 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating.

Q-Dir 3.83
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Q-Dir_d6000.html

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

Main Features:
- Favorites: Quick access to most often used folders.
- Drag&Drop: Move files by dragging in Q-views, and other programs such as MS Explorer.
- Clipboard: Copy/ Paste between the Q-Dir directory views, and other programs such as MS Explorer.
- Folder-Type: ZIP-, FTP-,cabinet-,network-, system - folders, shortcuts ...
- Views: Large icons, tiles, list, detail, thumbnail (Vista: extra large symbols) .
- Export: to XLS, CSV, TXT, HTML.
- and lots more (click on link above--baz)
Size: 293 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 1580 Times Rating: 4.85 (7 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - It’s like Tweakasaurus Rex meets Geekzilla."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 20, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Saturday June 20th 2009 are:

SmitFraudFix 2.422
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SmitFraudFix_d5360.html

This tool removes Desktop Hijack malware: Advanced Antivirus, AdwarePunisher, AdwareSheriff, AlphaCleaner, AntiSpyCheck, AntiSpyware Expert, Antispyware Soldier, AntiVermeans, AntiVermins, AntiVerminser, AntiVirGear, Antivirus 2009, Antivirus 2010, Antivirus 360, AntiVirus Lab 2009, Antivirus Master, Antivirus Sentry, Antivirus XP 2008,
---- and heaps more, see link (baz)
Size: 1.79 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2K Downloaded: 303162 Times Rating: 4.59 (281 votes).
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xpy 1.0.0 Beta 3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/xpy_d4218.html

Small tool which disables the default threats of a Windows XP installation. Besides disabling Windows and some of its components to communicate with Microsoft servers, xpy improves privacy settings and your system’s security.

Features:
- Disable Windows communicating with Microsoft
- Disable questionable services
- Tweak Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player
- Remove Windows Messenger
- Improve privacy and security
- Improve performance
Size: 93 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP Downloaded: 63703 Times Rating: 4.25 (91 votes).
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My note: Really small download. :cool

Auslogics Disk Defrag 2.0.0.15
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Auslogics_Disk_Defrag_d5266.html

Disk fragmentation leads to system slowdowns, PC crashes, slow startup and shutdown and sometimes to system failures. Auslogics Disk Defrag is designed for fast optimization of today's modern hard disks. Get the maximum performance out of your expensive hardware investments. And it's absolutely FREE. Size: 1.78 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 151171 Times Rating: 4.57 (311 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - You want the Geek? You can't handle the Geek!"

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 21, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Sunday June 21st 2009 are:

PMW (Process Manager For Windows) 1.6.192
http://www.majorgeeks.com/PMW_Process_Manager_For_Windows_d6111.html

Ease your control over foreground processes and windows.
Size: 99 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 124 Times Rating: 5 (1 votes).
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My note: Really small download.

Wise Disk Cleaner 4.52 Build 192
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wise_Disk_Cleaner_d5436.html

Wise Disk Cleaner can scan more than 50 types of junk files, and you can freely add the type of junk file which you consider.

After Wise Disk Cleaner analyzes your system for find junk files, you can individually view each of the junk file found and call up a detailed description. If you wish, you can also clean up all junk files automatically. Size: 2.81 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 35801 Times Rating: 3.77 (68 votes).
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Pidgin 2.5.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Pidgin_d4262.html

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

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

Pidgin is compatible with the following chat networks out of the box: AIM, ICQ, Google Talk, Jabber/XMPP, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Bonjour, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, Novell GroupWise Messenger, QQ, Lotus Sametime, SILC, SIMPLE, MySpaceIM, and Zephyr. It can support many more with plugins.

Pidgin supports many features of these chat networks, such as file transfers, away messages, buddy icons, custom smilies, and typing notifications. Numerous plugins also extend Pidgin's functionality above and beyond the standard features. Size: 13.6 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 64210 Times Rating: 4.61 (129 votes).
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Fresh Diagnose 8.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fresh_Diagnose_d440.html

Fresh Diagnose is an utility designed to analyze and benchmark your computer system. It can analyze and benchmark many kinds of hardware, such as CPU performance, hard disk performance, video system information, mainboard information, and many more! Size: 1.90 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 106433 Times Rating: 4.17 (47 votes).
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I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

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

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

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

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 22, 2009

New release of Advanced SystemCare Free 3.3.2 today.

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Monday June 22nd 2009 are:

DVDFab HD Decrypter 6.0.1.9 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DVDFab_HD_Decrypter_d5168.html

DVDFab Express is simply the easiest way to copy a DVD movie. Just insert the movie and a blank DVD then press Start. Your entire movie - including menus, trailers and special features - is copied to a single DVD with just one click, and everything happens automatically. DVDFab HD Decrypter comes with same functionality as DVDFab Decrypter, but with full HD-DVD and Blu-Ray support. Size: 11.9 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 225464 Times Rating: 4.72 (321 votes).
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USBDeview 1.40
http://www.majorgeeks.com/USBDeview_d6115.html

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

For each USB device, exteneded information is displayed: Device name/description, device type, serial number (for mass storage devices), the date/time that device was added, VendorID, ProductID, and more.. Size: 59.1 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7 Downloaded: 335 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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My note: Really small download. Works on W7 also. :cool

Xecutor 1.53.2.093
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Xecutor_d6113.html

Run programs on STARTUP, DURING OPERATION or on SHUTDOWN of your system. Specify different conditions under which your programms should be started. Activate programs to specific times or on specific weekdays
e.g. only fridays after 5:00 p.m. You can automatically run a program when you first start up your computer in the morning. e.g. to check your emails.
Run program at fixed time intervals. e.g. to synchronize files to a server
Automatically SHUTDOWN system after it is idle for a specified amount of minutes, for example after a file backup. Size: 1.50 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 183 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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Advanced SystemCare Free 3.3.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Advanced_SystemCare_Free_d5927.html

Advanced SystemCare Free (formerly Advanced WindowsCare Personal) has a one-click approach to help protect, repair, clean, and optimize your PC. With over 20 MILLION downloads since 2006, this fantastic, award-winning, free PC repair software is a "must-have" tool for your computer. 100% safe with no adware, spyware, or viruses; a PC maintenance program that’s incredibly easy to use. Size: 7.51 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 306968 Times Rating: 4.59 (1180 votes).
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RemoveIT Pro 22/06/2009
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RemoveIT_Pro_d5205.html

Locate & remove many new dangerous files including viruses, worms, trojan horses, adwares & spywares that other popular AV programs cannot find. RemoveIT Pro. Version XT - SE has detail report log added including services and full startup files. Service manager added. Runtime & Process Manager added. Some bug fixed.
Size: 2.2 MB License: Shareware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 118472 Times Rating: 4.65 (501 votes).
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My note: Although listed as Shareware, it can be run as a Freeware option. I use it daily as Freeware.:cool

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 23, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Tuesday June 23rd 2009 are:

TweakNow RegCleaner Standard 4.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TweakNow_RegCleaner_Standard_d4134.html

After a long period, after installing and uninstalling a lot number of applications, your Windows registry will contain a large number of obsolete entries. This will significantly increase the registry size and thus will slowdown your computer, because Windows will need more time to load, search, and read data from registry.

To keep your computer in top performance, it is recommended to periodically clean your Windows registry. Size: 1.49 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7 Downloaded: 56 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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My note: Another W7 compatible program. :cool

TeraCopy 2.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TeraCopy_d5674.html

Copy files faster. TeraCopy uses dynamically adjusted buffers to reduce seek times. Asynchronous copy speeds up file transfer between two physical hard drives.

Pause and resume file transfers. Pause copy process at any time to free up system resources and continue with a single click.

Error recovery. In case of copy error, TeraCopy will try several times and in the worse case just skips the file, not terminating the entire transfer.

Interactive file list. TeraCopy shows failed file transfers and lets you fix the problem and recopy only problem files.

Shell integration. TeraCopy can completely replace Explorer copy and move functions, allowing you work with files as usual. Size: 1.52 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 21831 Times Rating: 4.78 (23 votes).
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From Site News, today

Majorgeeks Malware Removal Guide - Almost 3 MILLION
served!
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Congrats to Chas and the willing helpers in the Malware section.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - The Original Spyware Free Download Site."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 24, 2009

Make sure you check out www.majorgeeks.com as there are many Anti-Virus updates, today. Too many for me to list them all here.

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Wednesday June 24th 2009 are:

K-Lite Codec Pack Update 4.9.5 Build 20090624
http://www.majorgeeks.com/K-Lite_Codec_Pack_Update_d5347.html

Cumulative update for the latest version of the K-Lite Codec Packs. K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and DirectShow filters. Those components are needed for encoding and decoding various audio and video formats. This Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. Size: 4.97 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 278960 Times Rating: 4.74 (581 votes).
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My note:Check out www.majorgeeks.com, today, for other variations of this pack.

MyUninstaller 1.45
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MyUninstaller_d5912.html

MyUninstaller is an alternative utility to the standard Add/Remove applet of Windows operating system. It displays the list of all installed application, and allows you to uninstall an application, delete an uninstall entry, and save the list of all installed applications into a text file or HTML file.

MyUninstaller also provides additional information for most installed applications that the standard Add/Remove applet doesn't display: product name, company, version, uninstall string, installation folder and more.
Size: 42.6 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 32482 Times Rating: 3.33 (6 votes).
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My note:Really small download. :cool

AceMoney Lite 3.16.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AceMoney_Lite_d5570.html

Do your financial math in multiple currencies, painlessly - the software supports more than 150 different currencies and automatically downloads exchange rates from the Internet! Track your spending habits and see where the money goes. Generate reports by categories or payees, as tables or pie charts. Now you can really find out just where last month's paychecks went! Find all your withdrawals and deposits by any parameter. Do on-line banking: download and import information from on-line banks in QIF, OFC and OFX formats. If you run a small business, export your data to HTML, XML, Text and CSV formats to generate statements or perform complex statistical analysis. Size: 2.43 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 8609 Times Rating: 5 (7 votes).
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My note: Perfectly rated by MG members, so far, for this FREE, small download Financial program.

System Spec 2.66
http://www.majorgeeks.com/System_Spec_d4530.html

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

It displays the CPU Speed, Memory (RAM), Video Card, Windows version and serial number and a few other things. It is intended to provide non-technical users with easy access to this information, from a simple interface. Size: 2.53 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 36559 Times Rating: 3.98 (57 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today. :-D
"MajorGeeks.com - Live Fast, Geek Hard"

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 25, 2009

New release of Mozilla Firefox 3.5 RC3 Beta, today.

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Thursday June 25th 2009 are:

CCleaner Slim 2.21.940
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CCleaner_Slim_d4191.html
Also available:

CCleaner (With Yahoo toolbar)
CCleaner portable (Take it on a USB stick with you)

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy 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. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!
Size: 1 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 1356226 Times Rating: 4.76 (1963 votes).
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My note: New release of an old favourite. Only 1MB download.

Advanced SystemCare Free 3.3.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Advanced_SystemCare_Free_d5927.html

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

Advanced SystemCare Free (formerly Advanced WindowsCare Personal) has a one-click approach to help protect, repair, clean, and optimize your PC. With over 20 MILLION downloads since 2006, this fantastic, award-winning, free PC repair software is a "must-have" tool for your computer. Size: 7.52 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 312919 Times Rating: 4.59 (1201 votes).
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EnhanceMySe7en 1.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/EnhanceMySe7en_d6073.html

You will get everything needed for maintaining Windows 7 in a perfect condition. The program offers tools that take care of the registry, disk space and its defragmentation, installed software, HDD temperature and all sorts of things related to system's health. Also there are lots of other options helping to boost your system's performance.

With a clean and simple interface it brings you an All-in-One set of powerful and neatly classified tools, settings and tweaks. Size: 10.5 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 7 Downloaded: 1208 Times Rating: 3.66 (3 votes).
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My note: W7 specific program.

Mozilla Firefox 3.5 RC3 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_3.5_RC3_Beta_d5905.html

Firefox is a small, fast and very easy to use browser that offers many advantages over other web browsers, such as the ability to block pop-up windows and the tabbed browsing.

Here are some key features of "Firefox" (go to link---baz )
Size: 7.73 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 108782 Times Rating: 4.15 (59 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Geek before it was Chic. "

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 26, 2009

Beware the latest Malware distributor. From Off Base, today.
Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, Malware Distribution
http://www.lavasoft.com/mylavasoft/...cett-and-michael-jackson-malware-distribution

Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, Malware Distribution
by Andy on June 26th, 2009 in Security Alert.

The trend of exploiting current news events to deliver malware continues to push the boundaries of decency. Its not very often we are taken aback by malware distribution methods, but the recent vulture-like exploitation of the Air France disaster and deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett really is plumbing the depths of social engineering techniques. .
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My note: See link for more info.

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Friday June 26th 2009 are:

MJ Registry Watcher 1.2.6.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MJ_Registry_Watcher_d6120.html

MJ Registry Watcher is a simple registry, file and directory hooker/poller, that safeguards the most important startup files, registry keys and values, and other more exotic registry locations commonly attacked by trojans. It has very low resource usage, and is set to poll every 30 seconds by default, although you can adjust this to anywhere between 0 and 9999. Size: 1.34 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 0 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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SpaceSniffer 1.1.0.0
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. Size: 1.15 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 570 Times Rating: 5 (3 votes).
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µTorrent 1.8.3 Build 15728 Stable
http://www.majorgeeks.com/µTorrent_d4818.html

µTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint. It was designed to use as little cpu, memory and space as possible while offering all the functionality expected from advanced clients.

Main Features:
- Multiple simultaneous downloads
- Smart bandwidth usage
- File level priorities
- Configurable bandwidth scheduling
- Global and per-torrent speed limiting
- (and lots more, check link--baz)
Size: 281 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 151366 Times Rating: 4.71 (488 votes).
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This Weeks Top 10 Downloads from www.majorgeeks.com

1. IObit Security 360
2. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
3. K-Lite Codec Pack Update
4. K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
5. Advanced SystemCare Free
6. Vista Codec Package
7. K-Lite Codec Pack Full
8. Win7codecs
9. QuickTime Alternative
10. mp3DirectCut
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My note: Scroll down www.majorgeeks.com, on the left, for links to these programs.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 27, 2009

New release of Portable Firefox 3.5 RC3 Beta, today.

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Saturday June 27th 2009 are:

Vista Start Menu 3.151
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vista_Start_Menu_d5573.html

Start working with pleasure using the new version of Vista Start Menu. It's interface takes into account how the brain processes visual information and turns the start menu into a simple and effective tool. Size: 1.47 MB License: Freeware Requires: NT/200x/XP/Vista Downloaded: 25955 Times Rating: 3.42 (59 votes).
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Portable Firefox 3.5 Beta RC3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Portable_Firefox_d4424.html

Portable Firefox is a fully functional package of Firefox optimized for use on a USB key drive. It has some specially-selected optimizations to make it perform faster and extend the life of your USB key as well as a specialized launcher that will allow most of your favorite extensions to work as you switch computers. It will also work from a CDRW drive (in packet mode), ZIP drives, external hard drives, some MP3 players, flash RAM cards and more. Size: 8.85 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 72025 Times Rating: 4.78 (133 votes).
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TeraCopy 2.01
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TeraCopy_d5674.html

TeraCopy is a compact program designed to copy and move files at the maximum possible speed, also providing you with a lot of features:

Copy files faster. TeraCopy uses dynamically adjusted buffers to reduce seek times. Asynchronous copy speeds up file transfer between two physical hard drives.

Pause and resume file transfers. Pause copy process at any time to free up system resources and continue with a single click.
- and more (baz)
Size: 1.53 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 23550 Times Rating: 4.76 (26 votes).
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From Site News, today.

Found a 50% off for Geeks offer in my mail for Cyberlink PowerDirector 7 + 2 Menu Pack Bundle. Thought it was worthy of sharing.
http://www.cyberlink.com/stat/events/enu/2009/Q2/PDR50off/USpdr50off.jsp
Get the PowerDirector + 2 Menu Pack Bundle 50% OFF!
● Make your home videos into masterpieces with creative effects
● Easily enhance and edit your videos and make dynamic photo slideshows
● Harness your computer's CPU or graphic card's power for editing
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 28, 2009

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Sunday June 28th 2009 are:

TweakNow WinSecret 1.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TweakNow_WinSecret__d5924.html

Most popular Windows XP/Vista registry tweaks in an easy and safe user interface. Size: 3.74 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 3509 Times Rating: 3.5 (8 votes).
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Anti-Malware Toolkit 1.12.215
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Anti-Malware_Toolkit_d5971.html

Automatically downloads all of the recommended programs to help users clean their computers. Size: 431 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 1594 Times Rating: 4 (4 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"Major Geeks.com- Trying to get a date since 2002."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 29, 2009

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

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Monday June 29th 2009 are:-

Windows 7 & Vista Firewall Control 2.5.5.21
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_7_&_Vista_Firewall_Control_d5578.html

Protects your applications from undesirable network incoming and outgoing activity, controls applications internet access. Allows you to control personal information leakage via controlling application network traffic.

Features:
Designed for Windows Vista
Free versions available
Special editions for portable devices (USB flash/HDD drives, iPod etc)
Special editions for U3 smart devices
Protection from incoming and outgoing threats
Simplicity of operation
Per-application security settings

Shareware versions of Vista Firewall Control Plus are available at the author's website with more features. Size: 1.06 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win7/Vista Downloaded: 19297 Times Rating: 3.77 (22 votes).
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Real Temp 3.30 RC8
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.
Main Features
+ Reads temperature information from all Intel Core based processors. Pentium 4 processors are not supported.
+ Ability to individually calibrate Real Temp for each core of your CPU
+ (and lots more--see link, baz )
Size: 168 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7 Downloaded: 2424 Times Rating: 3 (2 votes).
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Ashampoo Burning Studio 6 FREE 6.76
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ashampoo_Burning_Studio_6_FREE_d5937.html

The new Ashampoo Burning Studio 6 FREE keeps all the advantages of its predecessor and adds multi-disc file backup, an integrated audio CD ripper and further improved support for the exciting new Blu-ray format with capacities of up to 25 gigabytes per layer. Size: 5.77 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 93168 Times Rating: 4.66 (6 votes).
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Recuva 1.28.424
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Recuva_d5514.html

Recuva (pronounced "recover") is a freeware Windows utility to restore files that have been accidentally deleted from your computer. This includes files emptied from the Recycle bin as well as images and other files that have been deleted by user error from digital camera memory cards or MP3 players. It will even bring back files that have been deleted by bugs, crashes and viruses! Size: 3.58 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 30963 Times Rating: 4.08 (36 votes).
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SpeedyiTunes 2.6.0.88
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SpeedyiTunes_d6124.html

Get the Speed you want
Cut down more than half of the download time of Flash videos, movies, songs etc.
SpeedyiTunes works great for both slow and fast connections. It accelerates not only YouTube and lots of social streaming sites, but also normal file downloads.
Ultimate way to get tons of free MP3
Tune on the record button and browse the web as you usually do. SpeedyiTunes automatically record streaming MP3 while you listen. Supported sites: MySpace, Facebook, Hi5, Bebo, Playlist...
It's the easiest way to get tons of free and legal music. The limitation is just your hard disk. Size: 3.84 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7 Downloaded: 145 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 30, 2009

There are many different program releases and updates out today.
Make sure you check out the Front page at www.majorgeeks.com to see the full listing. For example, Google Desktop 5.9.906.4286, Skype 4.1.0.136 Beta and Advanced SystemCare Free 3.3.4 are just some new releases. Too much to post here.

The programs chosen for your consideration, from Tuesday June 30th 2009 are:-

Opera 10.00 Build 1615 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Opera_d559.html

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

What's New in This Release:

· Some fixes to crash upload dialog
· Use default search engine rather than a specific search engine when tying two or more words and pressing Enter.
= and lots more--baz
Size: 9.65 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 172976 Times Rating: 4.71 (623 votes).
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Mozilla Firefox 3 3.5 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_3_d2248.html

Mozilla Firefox is a small, fast and very easy to use browser that offers many advantages over other web browsers, such as the ability to block pop-up windows and the tabbed browsing.

FireTune for Mozilla Firefox was developed for an easy and fast optimization of your browsing experience with Firefox. Size: 7.73 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 542342 Times Rating: 4.63 (1171 votes).
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Kate's Video Cutter 4.40
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Kates_Video_Cutter__d5680.html

Kate's Video Cutter can extract part of a video file and save it in the same or different format.

Supports AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, ASF, 3GP, MP4, DVD, VCD, SVCD and other formats.

NOTE: Requires and email registration.
Size: 9.59 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win9x/NT/200x/XP/Vista Downloaded: 17895 Times Rating:[/B] 5 (6 votes).
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Kate's Video Joiner 4.4.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Kates_Video_Joiner__d5682.html

Kate's Video Joiner joins multiple videos of same or different format and save it as single video.

Supports AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, ASF, 3GP, MP4, DVD, VCD, SVCD and other formats.

NOTE: Requires email registration.
Size: 9.59 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win9x/NT/200x/XP/Vista Downloaded: 7317 Times Rating: 3.6 (5 votes).
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Glary Utilities 2.14.0.711
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Glary_Utilities_d5870.html

The era of PC vex is dwindling as Glary Utilities comes. 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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Bazza

bigbazza · Jul 1, 2009

For a continuation of this column for July 2009, go to http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=193000

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