: From today's MajorGeeks front page- Apr 2009

bigbazza · Apr 1, 2009

No, not an April Fools joke. :-D

The chosen few for Thursday, 2nd April 2009, are:

XP Smoker 5.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/XP_Smoker_d3674.html
A tweaking program for Windows XP.
Size: 3.94 MB License: Shareware $29.95 Requires: Win All Downloaded: 45744 Times Rating: 3.85 (34 votes).

Driver Magician Lite 3.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Driver_Magician_Lite_d5591.html
Identify, extract and backup your drivers to a location of your choice.
Size: 1.56 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 41789 Times Rating: 4.25 (27 votes).

Ad-aware SE referencefile (Discontinued) 30.03.2009
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ad-aware_SE_referencefile_Discontinued_d726.html
As of March 31, 2009, technical support and Definitions File updates will be discontinued for Ad-Aware SE Plus, Ad-Aware SE Professional and Ad-Aware SE Enterprise.

This version of Ad-Aware is now discontinued. Please see Ad-Aware Free - Anniversary Edition for the latest version.
Size: 8.37 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 1096092 Times Rating: 4.26 (450 votes).
My note: Now is the time to update to the latest version of Ad-Aware. Go to www.majorgeeks.com to find it.

From Way Off Base, today.
The History Of April Fools' Day Plus The Top Five Pranks Of All Time.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/30/the-history-of-april-fool_n_180097.html?alacarte=1
Includes the "Swiss Spaghetti Harvest". :cool

Back tomorrow.

Bazza

oma · Apr 1, 2009

Welcome back Bigbazza, I missed your posts.

tunered · Apr 1, 2009

Sent you a pm a while back, was wondering if them fires smoked you out? ed

bigbazza · Apr 1, 2009

Thanks oma and tunered. Fires were 1000 's of miles from me. Floods were a lot nearer. We are all OK though. :cool Many small towns around where I was born were reduced to ashes and 173 dead. Did not really feel like MG'ing again, until now. Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 2, 2009

The chosen few for Thursday, 2nd April 2009, (USA time) are:

Asterisk Key 89.0 Build 3141
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Asterisk_Key_d3558.html
Asterisk Key shows passwords hidden under asterisks.

Features:-

- Uncovers hidden passwords on password dialog boxes and web pages
- State of the art password recovery engine - all passwords are recovered instantly
- Multilingual passwords are supported
- Full install/uninstall support
Size: 454 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 117758 Times Rating: 4.38 (75 votes).
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Alcohol 52 Free Edition 1.9.8.7530
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Alcohol_52_d5273.html
Brings the ability to emulate and record CDs and DVDs together into one amazingly easy to use software program.

Editors Note: There are no limitations on this version, other than the ability to create only 6 virtual drives. Our retail version still supports 31 virtual drives.
Size: 11.4 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 18446 Times Rating: 4.53 (26 votes).
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NetSetMan 2.5.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/NetSetMan_d5135.html
NetSetMan is a network settings manager which can easily switch between 6 different, visually structured profiles including:

- IP Address - Subnet Mask - Default Gateway - Preferred & Alternate DNS Server - Computer Name - Workgroup - DNS Domain - WINS Server - Default Printer - Run Scripts
Size: 1.37 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 14694 Times Rating: 4.61 (18 votes).
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Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 3, 2009

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

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 · Apr 3, 2009

The chosen few for Friday, 3rd April 2009, are:

OCCT 3.0.2 Beta 3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/OCCT_d5612.html
A free CPU/memory stability test. OCCT comes from "OverClock Checking Tool".

Here is a list of its features :

32 Cores support
A sound file is now played when an error is detected
OCCT is much faster when stopping tests
TEST
RAM mode is now limited to 2GB and will take up to 90% of your total available memory. Size: 5.88 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 32128 Times Rating: 4.85/5 (20 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating plus lots more features. :-D

Comodo System Cleaner 1.1.64943.35
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Comodo_System_Cleaner_d6123.html

Make your Windows XP or Vista computer faster, more efficient and more secure. Size: 5.27 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista ownloaded: 14098 Times Rating: 4.48/5 (66 votes).
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TweakNow RegCleaner Standard 4.0.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TweakNow_RegCleaner_Standard_d4134.html
Help performance by periodically cleaning your registry.

Most applications today use registry to store configuration and other important data. When you install an application, a new registry entries will be created. This entries will automatically be deleted when you uninstall the application. Unfortunately, it is not always work that way. Sometimes, you will find that some applications fail to remove their own registry entries. This entry will become obsolete.

After a long period, after installing and uninstalling a lot number of applications, your Windows registry will contain a large number of obsolete entries.

Why using TweakNow RegCleaner?
Fast: using a high performance engine, TweakNow RegCleaner quickly scan your registry to find obsolete entries.
Accurate: using complex algorithm TweakNow RegCleaner accurately identify obsolete entries.
Secure: TweakNow RegCleaner automatically create backup file before deleting obsolete entries from your registry.
Flexible License: TweakNow RegCleaner available in two licenses, commercial ($13.95) and non commercial (free). Size: 1.01 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 163585 Times Rating: 4.32/5 (234 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today. :-D
Cereal box typo sends callers to phone sex line.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_fe_st/odd_cereal_phone_sex

From HALFWAY, Md. – An Oregon company has ordered new packaging for its Peace Cereal after a typo on the box sent callers to a phone sex line instead of the cereal maker's 800 number. Instead of reaching Golden Temple of Oregon, callers were greeted by a recorded voice asking, "Do you love sex? ... Isn't that why you called?"
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ROFLMAO.

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 4, 2009

Hooray, Daylight saving time has ended in Australia. The ending gives me an extra hour to view the Net in my offpeak quotas. My ISP plan is based on Daylight Saving time, so as Queensland does not participate in DST I gain an extra hour in the mornings.

The chosen few for Saturday, 4th April 2009, are:

UltraVNC 1.0.5.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/UltraVNC_d4143.html

Ultr@VNC is a client/server software that allows you to remotely control a computer over any TCP/IP connection as if you were in front of it. It is Free and distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License
Supported Operating Systems: Win9x/Me/NT4/Win2000/XP Size: 2.21 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 116676 Times Rating: 4.63/5 (145 votes).
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Vispa 0.25
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vispa_d5986.html

Vispa secures your Windows Vista installation and protects your privacy. In addition to so-called antispy features, it disables common security threats and increases your Windows performance. Size: 80 KB License: Freeware Requires: Vista Downloaded: 4482 Times Rating: 4.57/5 (7 votes).
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My note: Only 80KB in size. :cool

AoA Audio Extractor 2.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AoA_Audio_Extractor_d5496.html

With AoA Audio Extractor, you can easily extract audio tracks from AVI, MPEG, MPG, FLV (Flash Video), DAT, WMV, MOV, MP4, 3GP video files and save them as MP3, WAV and AC3 formats.

It can also be used to save any portion of the audio of a video file. Size: 7.70 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 21427 Times Rating: 4.92/5 (26 votes).
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My note: Almost perfect rating.

Process Lasso 3.54.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Process_Lasso_d4050.html

Automatically configure and manage processes for system stability.
Editors Note - AVG targeted this file as infected but no other anti-malware package in our testings did. Files of this type are often hit by false positives and we are certain the AVG hit is a false positive. if you have any concerns, do not download this file.

Process Lasso is a unique new technology intended to automatically restrain running processes that are consuming too many CPU cycles. Size: 546 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 69390 Times Rating: 4.46/5 (92 votes).
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Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 5, 2009

The chosen few for Sunday, 5th April 2009, are:

CallingID 1.1.0.80
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CallingID_d4911.html

Automatically detects, warns and helps you avoid phishing sites. CallingID's unique use of 52 different verification tests to evaluate web sites provides the highest level of protection. When any of these tests fail, the user is urged to rethink his/her intention to submit personal information, username, password and credit card number, or to place an order from that site. It summarizes the results of the tests in a simple indication to help the user decide whether to proceed. Size: 3.00 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 10908 Times Rating: 4.39/5 (28 votes).
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CallingID Link Advisor 1.1.0.80
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CallingID_Link_Advisor_d5313.html

CallingID Link Advisor is a useful and safe browsing solution which checks links in a browser, email and instant messenger before you follow them, encourages you to deal with reputable sites and to avoid questionable and fraud sites. Size: 3.37 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 4610 Times Rating: 3.6/5 (5 votes).
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My note: Companion programs

AoA Audio Extractor 2.0 04/04/2009
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AoA_Audio_Extractor_d5496.html

With AoA Audio Extractor, you can easily extract audio tracks from AVI, MPEG, MPG, FLV (Flash Video), DAT, WMV, MOV, MP4, 3GP video files and save them as MP3, WAV and AC3 formats. Size: 7.70 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 21927 Times Rating: 4.92/5 (27 votes).
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My note: Almost perfect rating.

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 6, 2009

Lots of Anti-Virus definition updates and some AV program updates out today.
Some updates are for McAfee, Norton, PC Tools, AVG, Avira, Avast, P-Secure, Bitdefender, Trend Micro, Kasperski. Just about all the most used AV programs/updates. Go to www.majorgeeks.com today, for these updates. Also released are Codec updates to XP and Vista. Too many to list here. :-D

The chosen few selections for Monday, 6th April 2009, are:

iTunes 8.1.1.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/iTunes_d5285.html

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: 70.8 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 55901 Times Rating: 3.70 (124 votes).
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My note: Not sure why only an average (or below average) rating for the iPod software. Certainly with the latest generation iPods, it really is simpleand elegant to use.

Avira AntiVir Rescue System 4\2009
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Avira_AntiVir_Rescue_System_d6115.html

Avira AntiVir Rescue System is a Linux-based application that allows accessing computers that cannot be booted anymore. Thus it is possible to:

- repair a damaged system
- rescue data
- scan the system for virus infections

Just double-click on the rescue system package to burn it to a CD/DVD. You can then use this CD/DVD to boot your computer. Size: 48.3 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 1366 Times Rating: 5 (5 votes).
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My note: Perfect rating 5/5. I certainly would have liked to try this recently. On a desktop PC, no matter what I did, I could not boot into XP Home. Nothing worked. I had to admit defeat and reformat the HD in another PC. :cry

Game Booster Beta 3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Game_Booster_d6148.html

Designed to help optimize your PC for smoother, more responsive game play in the latest PC games with the touch of a button, Game Booster helps achieve the performance edge previously only available to highly technical enthusiasts. It works by temporarily shutting down background processes, cleaning RAM, and intensifying processor performance. Size: 668 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 94272 Times Rating: 4.67 (453 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today.

Breast-feeding drunk driver – Alice Springs - NT, Australia.
http://www.australia.to/index.php?o...e-springs-&catid=72:australian-news&Itemid=29
A 19-year-old woman who was breast-feeding her baby whilst driving intoxicated was arrested in Alice Springs just before 7pm last night.

Police said the woman drove out of the Gap View Hotel carpark onto Gap Road into the path of on on-coming police car. Police avoided colliding with the woman’s vehicle, and she was apprehended a short distance along Gap Road. Police said the driver was breast-feeding her four-month-old son as she was driving the Holden Commodore Station Wagon.

She was taken into custody and the baby was given into the care of relatives.
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That's all for today, Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 7, 2009

The chosen few selections for Tuesday, 7th April 2009, are:

The Dude 3.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/The_Dude_d5130.html

It will automatically scan all devices within specified subnets, draw and layout a map of your networks, monitor services of your devices and alert you in case some service has problems. Size: 3.49 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 41327 Times Rating: 4.68 (45 votes).
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Orbit Downloader 2.8.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Orbit_Downloader_d5640.html

Super light,easy-to-use and free rich media downloader. Using Orbit Downloader, you can almost download everything online with 500% faster speed, like youtube video, rapidshare files, flash and streaming media etc. Anyway, Orbit Downloader is an indispendsable tool for download acceleration and management. Size: 2.22 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 54150 Times Rating: 4.54 (114 votes).
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Ashampoo Magical Snap FREE 1.21
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ashampoo_Magical_Snap_FREE_d6161.html

Anybody can now make pro-quality screenshots that look like they were finished by a graphics designer. Most of the time you won’t even need to do any editing at all, because the program can apply effects like drop shadows and torn paper edges to produce stylish results on the fly.
After you capture the screenshot the new editing interface opens automatically. If you’re satisfied with the results you just select one of the one-click tools to save your screenshot, send it by email, copy it or print it.
Size: 9.86 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista ownloaded: 624 Times Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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My note: Be the first to vote.

HWiNFO32 2.39
http://www.majorgeeks.com/HWiNFO32_d280.html

Hardware Info (HWiNFO™) is a powerful system information utility designed especially for detection of hardware. It's able to identify a large scale of system components and supports the latest technologies and standards.

Limitations: Windows 9x & ME support is limited. If it does not run for you under these 2 operating systems, you will need the DOS version. Size: 2.01 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 37910 Times Rating: 4.58 (17 votes).
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'till tomorrow, Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 8, 2009

The chosen few selections for Wednesday, 8th April 2009, are:

SUMo 2.5.0.73
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SUMo_d5824.html

SUMo, which stands for Software Update Monitor.Thanks to SUMo you'll be able to keep your PC up-to-date by using the most recent version of your favorite software ! Unlike build-in auto update features, SUMo tells you if updates are available before you need to use your software. Size: 1.22 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 53093 Times Rating: 3.07 (157 votes).
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WinPatrol 16.0.2009.1
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: 866 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 195352 Times Rating: 4.80 (313 votes).
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My note:Excellent Rating.

FeedDemon 3.0.0.13 Beta 2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FeedDemon_d3958.html

Bring the power of RSS right to your Windows desktop with FeedDemon
Get your news and information instantly.
Customize the way you read and organize feeds.
Download podcasts to your iPod or Windows Media Player. Size: 4.10 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 14886 Times Rating: 4.04 (23 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, for today: :-D
"MajorGeeks.com - We got downloads coming out of our waxy, geeky ears."

Have a great Easter.

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 9, 2009

The chosen few selections for Thursday, 9th April 2009, are:

Google Chrome 2.0.173.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Google_Chrome_d6037.html

We realized that the web had evolved from mainly simple text pages to rich, interactive applications and that we needed to completely rethink the browser. What we really needed was not just a browser, but also a modern platform for web pages and applications, and that's what we set out to build. Size: 8.87 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 56335 Times Rating: 3.66 (237 votes).
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My note: I'd like to hear from anyone using Google Chrome. Your comments, for and/or against. I haven't tried it yet.

Process Hacker 1.3.6.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Process_Hacker_d6102.html

Process Hacker is a tool for viewing and manipulating processes and their threads, modules, memory and handles, and viewing and editing services. It can also search through process memory.
System Requirements :-
.NET Framework 2.0
Microsoft Windows XP or above
1GB or more of total RAM if you plan on searching or editing memory
2 CPUs (physical or multi-core), if you plan on searching memory.
Size: 873 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 3212 Times Rating: 4.85 (7 votes).
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FastPictureViewer 1.00 Build 82
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FastPictureViewer_d5926.html

FastPictureViewer is a small and very fast application, so simple that it's purpose might not be immediately apparent. As a minimalist picture viewer, the program is optimized to do just one task: browse entire folders of digital photos in the shortest possible amount of time, while allowing for quick sharpness checks by instant flipping to 100% view and enabling single-click, fast copy of the keepers to a preset folder and single-keystroke Adobe XMP rating/labeling. That's about it. Size: 1.84 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 28900 Times Rating: 3.92 (40 votes).
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Spy Sweeper 6.1.0.110
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Spy_Sweeper_d3263.html

Spy Sweeper knocks out 97% of all spies. 40% more than any other anti-spyware software. Get a free scan. Webroot's Spy Sweeper detects and completely removes the nastiest spyware out there like Spy Lantern and Trojan-Downloader-LowZones. Spy Sweeper uses adaptive definition technology for detecting spyware mutations that haven't yet received a defense definition. Spy Sweeper’s advanced removal engine deletes the toughest spyware programs in just one sweep - even removing mutated or "rootkit" spies. Size: 38.4 MB License: Subscription Downloaded: 319838 Times Rating: 4.06 (1024 votes).
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Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 10, 2009

Lots of AV updates out today. Check out today's www.majorgeeks.com to see if your AV has been updated.

The chosen few selections for Good Friday, 10th April 2009, are:

SpywareBlaster 4.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SpywareBlaster_d2859.html

SpywareBlaster can help keep your system spyware-free and secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the web.

And unlike other programs, SpywareBlaster does not have to remain running in the background. SpywareBlaster is freeware for personal and educational use.

This version adds Windows 7 support, Internet Explorer 8 support, K-Meleon support, faster updating worldwide, automatic program upgrade support (for AutoUpdate users), and many bug fixes and tweaks.
Size: 2.87 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 12730866 Times Rating: 4.75 (10132 votes).
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My note: An incredble number of MG members have made the effort to register a vote for this program, and it stll averages 4.75/5. :cool

deVault 2009
http://www.majorgeeks.com/deVault_d5721.html

Backup, organize, categorize, compress, encrypt and share your important files.
Use deVault:

1) To securely store and organize all your important files.
2) To take your files anywhere and use them on any PC.
3) To synchronize your files between any number of PCs.
4) To instantly find any file using real time search.
5) To share multiple files with others in secure digital vaults.
6) Smart Sync Across Vaults options
7) Instant Email, FTP, Data Install Packages
8) File Sync Scheduler
9) Revision Control for all your vaults
10) To create Install Packages
Size: 544 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 18284 Times Rating: 4.54 (102 votes).
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Comodo System Cleaner 1.1.64944.36
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Comodo_System_Cleaner_d6123.html

Take control by customizing virtually every aspect of Windows XP or Vista with just a few mouse clicks. Optimize system performance, disk space and overall stability with built in Registry Cleaner and Disk Cleaner tools Gain complete visibility and control over your computer's hardware, software, processes and performance with powerful diagnostics tools Ensure complete on-line and off-line privacy by clearing the history, cache and temp files of Internet browsers, instant messengers and Windows applications Protect your privacy and data with essential security utilities like Permanent File Wiper and built-in hash value checker and more. Size: 5.31 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 17257 Times Rating: 4.46 (71 votes).
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I hope you are able to celebrate your Easter with those who mean the most to you. And not too much chocolate. :-D

Thanks for the birthday wishes.

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 11, 2009

The chosen few selections for Saturday, 11th April 2009, are:

Cfont Pro 3.7.0.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Cfont_Pro_d5815.html

Cfont Pro lets you view installed system fonts, printer fonts, and a special mode where you select a directory, CD, or network drive and preview the fonts. Preview All mode will let you view all of your installed fonts in a single view with printing capabilites. Also, be sure to check out the SlideShow mode where the application will cycle thorugh each font at an interval determined by you. Size: 2.69 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 4431 Times Rating: 5 (1 votes).
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SetFSB 2.2.109.81
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SetFSB_d6140.html

SetFSB allows to change your computer's Front Side Bus (FSB) speed.

If you are a beginner, do not use this software.
This software is for power users only.
Use "SetFSB.exe" at your own risk.

Size: 207 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 2228 Times Rating: 4 (4 votes).
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My note: For the really experienced Hardware Major Geek only.

mp3DirectCut 2.11
http://www.majorgeeks.com/mp3DirectCut_d4668.html

A non-destructive audio editor and recorder for MP3. Size: 207 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 755041 Times Rating: 4.86 (4217 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating for such a small program.

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 13, 2009

My apologies for missing out my submission for yesterday. I spent too many hours watching the USA Masters Golf in the early OZ morning until around 9.30am Monday when the playoffs concluded. :-D

The chosen few selections for Monday, 13th April 2009, are:

Game Booster Beta 4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Game_Booster_d6148.html

Designed to help optimize your PC for smoother, more responsive game play in the latest PC games with the touch of a button, Game Booster helps achieve the performance edge previously only available to highly technical enthusiasts. It works by temporarily shutting down background processes, cleaning RAM, and intensifying processor performance. Size: 672 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 155777 Times Rating: 4.64 (734 votes).
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Dr.Web CureIT 5.00.2 (4.13..2009)
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dr.Web_CureIT_d4783.html

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

Dr.Web CureIt! automatically detects the language of the OS it is installed to and sets the scanner interface accordingly (if the local language is not supported, English is enabled). Size: 12.7 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 56635 Times Rating: 4.32 (94 votes).
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LanHelper 1.86
http://www.majorgeeks.com/LanHelper_d4470.html

LanHelper scans network at high speed and retrieves the abundance of network information. You can boot (Wake-On-LAN) or shut down or lock your PCs, make the remote computers run commands. Capture screen or manage processes remotely and more. Check on-line and off-line computers, and find the changed IPs or computer names. Monitor servers' availability in LAN/WAN. Server program isn't required. Support XML for saving the scan results. Size: 1.22 MB License: Shareware $39.95 Requires: Win All Downloaded: 15406 Times Rating: 5 (2 votes).
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My note: I don't often list Shareware programs for your consideration, but thi s program may prove helpful. :cool Downloaded over 15,000 times but only 2 votes. :cry

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.

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 14, 2009

The chosen few selections for Tuesday, 14th April 2009, are:

TheWorld Browser 2.4.0.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TheWorld_Browser_d5898.html

TheWorld Browser provides a fast, safe, and easy way to browse the Web. It will revolutionize your internet experience with many useful features that other browsers don't provide. Give it a try, we guarantee our browser is 100% malware free.

FEATURES:

Multi-threaded frame.
Intelligent Ad blocking + Blacklist filter.
Web page mute.
Powerful Tools
Safer
Built-in Download Manager
Skins and plugins.
Size: 1.45 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 16974 Times Rating: 4.67 (85 votes).
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My note: Really small download. See link for full details of features.

Wipe 2.31
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wipe_d6162.html

Wipe - is a free, easy and powerful tool to clear user browsing history, clean index.dat files, remove cookies, cache, logs, delete temporary internet files, autocomplete search history and any other tracks that user leaves after using PC. No user documents deleted, just tracks that computer records about your activity without your permission! Size: 2.74 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 583 Times Rating: 4 (4 votes).
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Malicious Software Removal Tool 2.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malicious_Software_Removal_Tool_d4471.html

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software; including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. Size: 9.46 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 155331 Times Rating: 4.46 (110 votes).
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My note: FREE from Microsoft. :cool Beware, it may not be suitable for Vista, despite "Win All".

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

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 15, 2009

The chosen few selections for Wednesday, 15th April 2009, are:

Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.21
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: 1.81 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 348574 Times Rating: 4.67 (446 votes).
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My note: A really useful program, IMO.

Windows Vulnerability Scanner 1.33
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_Vulnerability_Scanner_d5617.html

Protector Plus - Windows Vulnerability Scanner checks your system for Windows Vulnerabilities. It guides you to update with the right patch to make your system more secure.

This software is compatible with Windows XP (Home & Professional), Windows 2000 Server & Professional and Windows 2003. Once the Scan is completed, Protector Plus - Windows Vulnerability Scanner lists the vulnerabilities detected, their risk level and the download location of the patch. Size: 1.21 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 42419 Times Rating: 3.26 (42 votes).
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Spybot Search and Destroy Update April 15, 2009
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Spybot_Search_and_Destroy_Update_d3957.html

Spybot - Search and Destroy Updater will allow you to update your Spybot S&D detections without the need for the included WebUpdate. Size: 4.62 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 723454 Times Rating: 4.79 (531 votes).
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My note: This is the update only. If only all updates were so elegant and easy. :cool

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

If you have any comments . . . or suggestions for improving this listing, please post them to me here, in this thread, or PM me if you are bashful or rude.

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 16, 2009

The chosen few selections for Thursday, 16th April 2009, are:

Encopy 4.66
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Encopy_d5367.html

Encopy is a utility designed for data rescue from damaged media when standard system copy fail, freeze and or reject medium. This software try rescue data from media like these and even in some cases of serious damage might restore data.

It is not possible to rescue everything perfectly, but in most cases this way might be useful. Size: 30 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 32118 Times Rating: 4.03 (31 votes).
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My note: Only a 30KB download. :-D

Vuze 4.2.0.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vuze_d5053.html

Same frog, new name.

- Search for torrents beyond Vuze straight from the client
- Discover high quality, maverick content on the Vuze network
- Download quickly and efficiently with intelligent bandwidth, queue and speed management
- Download and stream high-quality content fro the Vuze Network
- Easily share torrents with Vuze "Friends" feature
- Share bandwidth with "Friends" to get a "Friend Boost" and download faster
Size: 10.0 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 65947 Times Rating: 4.21 (147 votes).
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Windows Defender Antispyware Definition Updates 1.55.1789.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_Defender_Antispyware_Definition_Updates_d5994.html

Update your Windows Defender definitions if automatic update fails.
To install the saved definition update file:

- If your computer is running Windows Vista, click Start, click Documents, and then locate the folder where you saved the definition file. Right-click Mpas-fe.exe, click Run as administrator, and then click Run. When you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation, and then wait while the definition files are installed.

- If your computer is running any other Windows operating system, you must be logged on as an administrator to install the latest definition file. Browse to the folder where you saved the file, and then double-click Mpas-fe.exe to install the latest definition file.
Author: Microsoft Corp. Date: 2009-04-16 Size: 12.8 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 80579 Times Rating: 4.38 (68 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - We put the Major in Geeks!"

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 17, 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 chosen few selections for Friday, 17th April 2009, are:

AceMoney Lite 3.16.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AceMoney_Lite_d5570.html

AceMoney helps people organize and manage their personal finances quickly and easily. It supports all the features required for home or even small-business accounting needs:

· Manage multiple accounts of different types.
· Create and manage budgets.
· Track performance of investments.
· Do your financial math in multiple currencies.
· Track your spending habits and see where the money goes.
· Enjoy the convenience of on-line banking.
· Don't miss the next deadline for bills.
· Double check.
· Plan debts and mortgage payments.
· Do e-business with AceMoney.
Size: 2.42 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 15660 Times Rating: 4.61 (13 votes).
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My note: See link for expanded details of the above program features. Too much to list here.

SmitFraudFix 2.409
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SmitFraudFix_d6019.html

This tool attempts to remove the numerous Smitfraud variants.
Editors Note: This may flag some antivirus programs like Avast and AVG. Running from safe mode would be best. Visit the authors homepage for detailed instructions on removal. Size: 1.74 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2K Downloaded: 44828 Times Rating: 4.23 (65 votes).
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My note: Downloads from the Author's site only slightly faster than dialup speeds. :cry See link for over 50 nasties this program attempts/ removes.

RegAlyzer 1.6.2.15
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RegAlyzer_d5686.html

Here are some key features of "RegAlyzer":

· Improved search function (results list)
· Hierarchical bookmark support
· Jump to key by command line parameter
· Jump to key by typing/copying it into dialog (instead of browsing)
· DWord editing with parallel hex/decimal/binary display
· Support of QWord (64 bit integer)
· Display of .reg file contents without importing it
· Support of version 5 files (Unicode) even with Windows 95/NT
· Low-level display of security settings with option to export it.
Size: 1.09 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 6620 Times Rating: 5 (2 votes).
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Hope you find one of these programs useful. Let us know if you do. :-D

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 19, 2009

The chosen few selections for Saturday, 18th April 2009, are:

EasyBCD 1.7.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/EasyBCD_d6165.html

EasyBCD is a multiple award-winning answer to tweaking the new Windows Vista bootloader. With EasyBCD, almost anything is possible. Setting up and configuring Windows boot entries is simple, and there is no easier way to quickly boot right into Linux, Mac OS X, or BSD straight from the Windows Vista bootloader - on the fly, no expert knowledge needed! Size: 741 KB License: Freeware Requires: Vista Downloaded: 124 Times Rating: 3 (4 votes).
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My note: It may be a multiple award winner, but MG members don't rate it very highly. :cry

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 7.0.0.290 - 18.04.09
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Kaspersky_Virus_Removal_Tool_d4515.html

Kaspersky Lab has developed free virus removal tools. If your computer has been infected by any of the viruses listed below, you can download a free removal utility here.

Ordered by Date
[06/27/2008] Worm.Win32.AutoRun.hr
[05/20/2008] Net-Worm.Win32.Rovud.a-c
[04/21/2008] Worm.Win32.AutoRun.dfx
(and lots more--see above link for full details)

Size: 35.1 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2K/2003 Downloaded: 146489 Times Rating: 4.46 (262 votes).
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GreenBrowser 5.0.0418
http://www.majorgeeks.com/GreenBrowser_d3910.html

GreenBrowser is a multiple windows browser. It is based on IE, and has other powerful features.
Such as:
Quick Key, Collector, Mouse Gesture, Mouse Drag, Ad Filter, Search Engine, Page Back Color, Toolbar Skin, Proxy, Tab Bar, Auto Scroll, Auto Save, Auto Fill Form, Start Mode, Auto Hide Bar, Mouse Drag Drop...
Size: 1.12 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 47278 Times Rating: 4.45 (85 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Because sometimes it is rocket science."

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 19, 2009

The chosen few selections for Sunday, 19th April 2009, are:

TestDisk & PhotoRec 6.11
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TestDisk_&_PhotoRec_d5561.html

TestDisk is a powerful free data recovery program! It was primarily designed to help recover lost partitions and/or make non-booting disks bootable again when these symptoms are caused by faulty software, certain types of viruses or human error (such as accidentally deleting your Partition Table).

PhotoRec is a File Recovery program designed to recover lost files; including video, documents and archives from Hard Disks, CDRom and lost pictures from digital camera memory (thus, its Photo Recovery name). PhotoRec ignores the filesystem and goes after the underlying data, so it can still find files even if your media's filesystem has been severely damaged or re-formatted (overwritten data, of course, can not be recovered). Size: 1.48 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win NT/2K/XP/2003 Downloaded: 18216 Times Rating: 5 (19 votes).
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My note: Perfect rating by 19 MG voters. :cool

Capture .NET 6.8.3396
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Capture_.NET_d5873.html

Multifunctional desktop tool with privacy eraser, screen capture, post it and more.

Includes many helpful tools:

Capture screen / Capture color / Screen ruler / Font Manager / Windows Spy / Privacy eraser / Converter / BackupExpert / Alarm Clock / Post It / Screen Calender / World Clock / System Tweaker... and much more. A standalone tool that does not require installation. Requires Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 or later. Size: 595 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win NT/200x/XP/x64 Downloaded: 4715 Times Rating: 4.2 (5 votes).
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Kiwi CatTools 3.3.17
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Kiwi_CatTools_d5368.html

CatTools is designed by network engineers, for network engineers. We understand the tasks you need to perform and how you work. CatTools is here to make your life easier. It does this by scheduling batch jobs,automating changes, and reporting on the things that matter to you as a network administrator. Size: 11.5 MB License: Freeware Requires: 98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/2003 Downloaded: 16546 Times Rating: 4.22 (9 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - It's like sports for geeks."

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 20, 2009

Of interest today, a Shareware program you might be interested in.
Also make sure you check out www.majorgeeks.com as there are lots of Anti-Virus updates, today. Too many for me to list them all here.

The chosen few selections for Monday, 20th April 2009, are:

Virtual CD 9.3.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Virtual_CD_d287.html

Virtual CD "virtualizes" your DVDs and music and data CDs, and saves them with efficient data compression on the hard disk of your PC or server. On the Windows workstation, Virtual CD sets up virtual CD drives that behave exactly like physical drives. Virtual CD is compatible with Windows Vista and has a Microsoft-certified driver for 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Size: 56.4 MB License: Shareware $39.95 Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 36318 Times Rating: 4.65 (137 votes).
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My note: Shareware.

Game Booster 1.0 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Game_Booster_d6148.html

Designed to help optimize your PC for smoother, more responsive game play in the latest PC games with the touch of a button, Game Booster helps achieve the performance edge previously only available to highly technical enthusiasts. It works by temporarily shutting down background processes, cleaning RAM, and intensifying processor performance. That means you can keep all the features of Microsoft® Windows Vista® and XP® ready for when you need them, but turn them off when you are ready to get down to serious business – gaming. Game Booster makes it simpler to enjoy the latest games and take your experience to a new level. All systems go! Size: 708 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 218295 Times Rating: 4.65 (987 votes).
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Q-Dir 3.71
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Q-Dir_d6166.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--Baz )
Size: 262 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win9x/NT/200x/XP/Vista Downloaded: 316 Times Rating: 5 (4 votes).
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My note: Perfect ratings, so far.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Geek it 'till it MHz!"

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 21, 2009

The chosen few selections for Tuesday, 21st April 2009, are:

Mozilla Firefox 3 3.0.9
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. Size: 7.17 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 546289 Times Rating: 4.62 (1377 votes).
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My note: New update to the #2 Browser in the world.

UBCD4Win 3.50
http://www.majorgeeks.com/UBCD4Win_d5710.html

UBCD4Win is based on Bart's PE©. Bart's PE© builds a Windows® "pre-install" environment CD, basically Windows® booted from CD. We include many free hardware and software diagnostic tools that allow you to fix almost any problem you will face with your computer. With network support, the ability to modify NTFS volumes, recover deleted files, create new NTFS volumes, scan hard drives for viruses, etc. this project includes almost everything you need to repair your system problems. Size: 255 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2K/2003 Downloaded: 77054 Times Rating: 4.81 (94 votes).
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My note: 255 megs download !!

Free Window Registry Repair 2.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Free_Window_Registry_Repair_d5461.html

Almost all Windows users gradually experience the downfall in their PC's performance. Much of it can be attributed to Windows Registry Errors. By using Free Window Registry Repair regularly and repairing your registry, your system should not only be more stable but it will also help Windows run faster. For your convenience it automatically backs up any repairs made so that you always can restore Windows registry to the original state. Size: 779 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 62847 Times Rating: 4.47 (93 votes).
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Feedreader 3.14
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Feedreader_d5028.html

Feedreader is a free lightweight aggregator that supports RSS and ATOM formats. It works under Windows 98 and later versions.

What makes Feedreader stand out from the crowd?
Powerful, yet simple
Feedreader's functionality is focused on the main task - reading and organizing RSS feeds and offering seamless user experience. At the same time it offers functions that you do not find in other RSS readers.
Lightweight
One of the main goals of Feedreader architecture is to keep its footprint small. Say goodbye to bloat: installation file is under 4MB.
Free
--- and lots more (Baz)
Size: 5.56 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 13627 Times Rating: 4.9 (10 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating. Their copy needs updating. Size has gone from >4mb to 5.56MB :-D

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - Because sometimes it is rocket science."

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 22, 2009

New release of Skype out today.

The chosen few selections for Wednesday, 22nd April 2009, are:

SpeedFan 4.38
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SpeedFan_d337.html

SpeedFan is a freeware program that monitors fan speeds, temperatures and voltages in computers with hardware monitoring chips. SpeedFan can even access S.M.A.R.T. info for those hards disks that support this feature (almost all ) and show hard disk temperatures too, if supported. At the lowest level, SpeedFan is an hardware monitoring software, but its main feature is that it can control the speed of the fans (depending on your sensor chip) according to the temperatures inside your pc, thus reducing noise and power consumption. Size: 1.78 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 640762 Times Rating: 4.76 (1112 votes).
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TeamViewer 4.1.5988
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TeamViewer_d5911.html

TeamViewer is the fast, simple and friendly solution for remote access over the Internet - all applications in one single, very affordable module.
Instantly take control over a computer anywhere on the Internet, even through firewalls. No installation required, just use it fast and secure.
TeamViewer can also be used to present your desktop to a partner on the Internet. Show and share your software, PowerPoint presentations etc.
Size: 1.94 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 19033 Times Rating: 4.90 (64 votes).
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Macrium Reflect 4.2.2055
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Macrium_Reflect_d6169.html

The fastest disk imaging software is now available as a free edition.
Absolutely free! No strings! The only free XP and Vista compatible disk imaging software with BartPE and Linux based recovery options.
Create a disk image whilst running Windows using Microsoft Volume Shadow copy Service (VSS). Size: 27 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 462 Times Size: 27 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 462 Times Rating: 5 (4 votes).
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Skype 4.0.0.226
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Skype_d4245.html

Skype is free and simple software that will enable you to make free calls anywhere in the world in minutes. Skype, created by the people who brought you KaZaA, uses innovative P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you with other Skype users. If you are tired of paying outrageous fees for telephony, Skype is for you!

Skype is quick and easy to install. Just download it, register, and within minutes you can plug in your PC headset and call your friends on Skype. Skype calls have excellent sound quality and are highly secure with end-to-end encryption. Best of all, Skype does not require you to reconfigure your firewall or router it just works! Size: 1.88 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2K Downloaded: 245103 Times Rating: 4.62 (559 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.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today. :-D
"MajorGeeks.com - Now 20% Geekier."

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 23, 2009

New release of Portable Firefox out today.

The chosen few selections for Thursday, 23rd April 2009, are:

BitComet April 23, 2009 BETA
http://www.majorgeeks.com/BitComet_d4540.html

BitComet is a p2p file-sharing freeware fully compatible with Bittorrent, which is one of the most popular p2p protocol designed for high-speed distribution of 100MB or GB sized files. BitComet is a powerful, clean, fast, and easy-to-use bittorrent client. It supports simultaneous downloads, download queue, selected downloads in torrent package, fast-resume, chatting, disk cache, speed limits, port mapping, proxy, ip-filter, etc. Size: 5.88 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 128242 Times Rating: 4.33 (233 votes).
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Portable Firefox 3.0.9
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: 8.03 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 94937 Times Rating: 4.73 (152 votes).
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Process Hacker 1.37.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Process_Hacker_d6102.html

Process Hacker is a tool for viewing and manipulating processes and their threads, modules, memory and handles, and viewing and editing services. It can also search through process memory. Size: 796 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/Vista Downloaded: 3886 Times Rating: 4.9 (10 votes).
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Batchrun 4.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Batchrun_d6172.html

Batchrun will let you create batch files using a graphical interface. With Batchrun .brs batch files you can launch any number of programs or dialup connections with just a simple click. You can control the starting process with many properties like priority or run mode and control their behavior a tad. You can even do more than starting programs with the built-in file and process management functions. Size: 659 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 272 Times Rating: 5 (2 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today: :-D
"MajorGeeks.com - We got downloads coming out of our waxy, geeky ears."

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 24, 2009

The chosen few selections for Friday, 24th April 2009, are:

Picasa 3.1 Build 71.36
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Picasa_d4476.html

Picasa is software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. Every time you open Picasa, it automatically locates all your pictures (even ones you forgot you had) and sorts them into visual albums organized by date with folder names you know. You can drag and drop to arrange your albums and make labels to create new groups. Picasa makes sure your pictures are always organized. Size: 9.58 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 119152 Times Rating: 4.60 (392 votes).
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IrfanView PlugIns 4.23
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IrfanView_PlugIns_d4908.html

IrfanView PlugIns package offers additional file formats and effects for IrfanView. Size: 9.58 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 119152 Times Rating: 4.60 (392 votes).
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Trojan Killer 2.0.1.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Trojan_Killer_d5949.html

Trojan Killer application was designed to be a malicious computer software (malware) removal tool. Samples of malware include various types of adware (displays unwanted advertising); spyware (may keep and send logs of your keyboard and mouse activity, such as credit card or personal identity information); hidden dialers (may initiate unsolicited phone call which then shows on your bill), and more. Size: 5.79 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 15584 Times Rating: 3.26 (15 votes).
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BB FlashBack Express 2.6.1.1122
http://www.majorgeeks.com/BB_FlashBack_Express_d6167.html

Record, save and share your screen, sound and webcam. Previously $39, now freeware. Share movies with one-click upload to Youtube and other video sharing sites. Save movies as Flash or AVI files.
If you’re a screencaster or blogger, what's the best news you can hear about a screen recorder in the current economic climate? How about Blueberry Software offering its best selling BB FlashBack Express screen recorder up as a free download? Size: 7.1 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 602 Times Rating: 1 (1 votes).
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My note: Was $39, noe free. Previously rated very poorly, though. :cry

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today. :-D
"MajorGeeks.com - I see geeky people."

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 26, 2009

The chosen few selections for Saturday, 25th April 2009, are:

FinalBurner 2.11.0.156
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FinalBurner_d5319.html

FinalBurner is a freeware alternative to expensive CD and DVD burners. Its users will benefit from the opportunity to create data, audio, and video disks and burn them onto any type of media, such as CD R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD DL. No tedious or confusing configuration needed. You just select a few main settings and start burning. FinalBurner's artificial intelligence will find the perfect recording balance. Size: 9.62 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP/2K/2003 Downloaded: 73394 Times Rating: 3.96 (62 votes).
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AMD OverDrive Utility 3.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AMD_OverDrive_Utility_d6056.html

AMD OverDrive™ Utility (AOD) in general provides user the ability to maximize the capability, flexibility, and adjustability of the AMD chipset products; it allows user to tune parameters to ensure system stability, optimize performance, and control cooling/acoustic characteristics. The goal is to provide an all-in-one utility which can deliver all-around stellar operation. Size: 23.8 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 11287 Times Rating: 4.85 (7 votes).
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Networx 4.9.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Networx_d2528.html

NetWorx is an award-winning tool from SoftPerfect Research LLC, which provides an accurate account of the data which is flowing through your computer's network connection at any given moment. This readout is presented in both numeric and graphic format, in real time. NetWorx includes extensive logging facility, flexible events system, and more. It supports Windows 98/NT4/2000 and XP. Size: 978 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 24413 Times Rating: 4.4 (30 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - Geek it 'till it MHz."

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 26, 2009

The chosen few selections for Sunday, 26th April 2009, are:

Rainlendar 2.5 Build 76
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Rainlendar_d5433.html

Rainlendar is a customizable calendar that displays the current month.
Rainlendar Lite is a very lightweight application that doesn't use much system resources or take much space on your desktop. It is possible to use Rainlendar with other calendar applications too. Rainlendar uses the standard iCalendar format to store its events and tasks so you can easily transfer them between applications. You can also subscribe to online calendars and see your Outlook appointments directly in Rainlendar. Size: 6.23 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 22738 Times Rating: 4.69 (39 votes).
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WPanorama 9.3.3 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/WPanorama_d5691.html

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

The program includes many features, such as:
- 360° continuous scrolling
- Full screen view
- Mini slide show (one sample of it included with the program)
- Back and forth scrolling for non 360° pictures
- Much, much more...
Size: 3.64 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 10297 Times Rating: 4.45 (11 votes).
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Fresh View 7.70
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fresh_View_d4719.html

Fresh View is a free software designed to help you organize and view multimedia files (images, audio, and video). It gives you the ability to watch movies, listen to music, and view graphics in a slide show. Image files in a folder can be displayed using a number of views, such as thumbnails view that lets you quickly see what your images are without having to open them.
Size: 1.97 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 27934 Times Rating: 4.42 (33 votes).
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CloneSpy 2.4 Beta 3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CloneSpy_d5146.html

CloneSpy can help you free up hard drive space by detecting and removing duplicate files. Duplicate files have exactly the same contents regardless of their name, date, time and location. Also, CloneSpy is able to find files that are not exactly identical, but have the same file name. Perhaps you have different versions of a file and you want to find all of them and remove the older versions. CloneSpy can also find zero length files. Size: 697 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 24587 Times Rating: 4.4 (15 votes).
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bigbazza · Apr 27, 2009

There are lots of 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 chosen few selections for Monday, 27th April 2009, are:

Mozilla Firefox 3 3.0.10
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. Size: 7.17 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 551202 Times Rating: 4.63 (1393 votes).
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Emco Malware Destroyer 4.2.35
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Emco_Malware_Destroyer_d5289.html

Malware Destroyer is a unique malware removal utility with a new and faster scanning engine!

It only takes about ~10 seconds to scan your whole computer for over 7900 real targeting definitions. The current version supports most types of malwares like, adware, trojans, worms, spyware and dialers. Size: 31.4 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 17332 Times Rating: 3.96 (29 votes).
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Advanced SystemCare 3 3.3.0.646
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Advanced_SystemCare_3_d5927.html

With more than 10,000 improvements, Advanced SystemCare Free v3 scans more, repairs more, cleans more, and optimizes more for your computer than ever before.

Advanced SystemCare Free (formerly Advanced WindowsCare Personal) has a one-click approach to helping protect, repair, clean, and optimize your PC. With over 20,000,000 downloads since 2006, this fantastic, award-winning, free program is a "must-have" tool for your computer, 100% safe and clean with no adware, spyware, or viruses. Size: 7.27 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 2572176 Times Rating: 4.61 (9988 votes).
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My note: Well rated, even after nearly 10,000 downloads from MG alone. :cool

Soundbase 2009.04.27
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Soundbase_d5730.html

Soundbase was created to fill a gap in the large amount of free and commercial mp3 players. We do not pretend to have the ultimate mp3 or audio solution, but it will most likely fit somewhere into your mp3 playing experience. As a player, as a tag editor or as an organizer. It will always give you a quick way of doing common tasks. Give it a try! Size: 1.84 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 15677 Times Rating: 3.13 (23 votes).
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My note: less than a 2Mb download. :wave

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

Bazza

Speculant · Apr 27, 2009

these really help your post count, huh? :-D LOL

bigbazza · Apr 28, 2009

Yep, that is a by-product of a daily post. I hope it means more to the MG readers than that, though, otherwise I am wasting my (and MG readers) time.
28-31 posts a month, 365 a year, is still a long way short of over a 9,900 post count. :major

Bazza
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Speculant said: ↑

these really help your post count, huh? :-D LOL
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oma · Apr 28, 2009

Bazza, just know that I've been reading all your posts, will continue to do so and really appreciate you updating us of new and updated software. Thank you!!

bigbazza · Apr 28, 2009

The chosen few selections for Tuesday, 28th April 2009, are:

Microsoft Office Suite 2007 Service Pack 2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Office_Suite_2007__d6177.html

The 2007 Microsoft Office suite Service Pack 2 delivers important customer-requested stability and performance improvements, while incorporating further enhancements to user security. This service pack also includes all of the updates released for the 2007 Office suite prior to April of 2009. Author: Microsoft Corp. Date: 2009-04-28 Size: 290 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 193 Times Rating: 3 (2 votes).
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My note: Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Office Suite 2007, for you.

TinyPad 2.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TinyPad_d6175.html

TinyPad is a very light-weight application that serves as a stylish note-taking buddy. Its slick design makes you want to use it more and more. Its main feature is that it automatically saves your notes as you type, so you don't need to perform a "Save As..." routine for each new pad. It allows archiving of pads to keep your newest ones fresh and clear, without losing the ones you're not heavily using at the moment.

TinyPad becomes indispensable once you start using it; try it, you'll see why.
Size: 3.65 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 199 Times Rating: 5 (2 votes).
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Q-Dir 3.73
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Q-Dir_d6166.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
Size: 262 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win9x/NT/200x/XP/Vista Downloaded: 1029 Times Rating: 5 (7 votes).
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My note: - and lots more

Screenshot Captor 2.53.01
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Screenshot_Captor_d5600.html

Screenshot Captor is a program for taking screenshots on your computer. It's different from other screenshot utilis in several notable ways:

- Optimized for taking lots of screenshots with minimal intervention.
- Smart autonaming of files, and ability to embed textual comments in files.
- Good multi-monitor support.
- Highly configurable to make it work the way you want it to; stays out of your way in the system tray.
- Lots of capture modes: Multimon (multiple monitors), Desktop, Active Window, Region, Windows Object. Each mode has a hotkey for quick access
Size: 8.58 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 9807 Times Rating: 3.76 (13 votes).
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My note: - and lots more

From Way Off Base, today: :-D
Sheriff's Office: Deputy Resigns After Wife Takes Patrol Car for a Joyride
http://www.theledger.com/article/20...gns-After-Wife-Takes-Patrol-Car-for-a-Joyride.

Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 28, 2009

Thanks oma. It really is down to MA (and CP) for their daily major updates at www.majorgeeks.com every day of the year. All I do is pick out 3-5 programs / updates that I think MG readers might be interested in. As I say quite often, MG readers have to visit www.majorgeeks.com for the full daily listing.

Bazza

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oma said: ↑

Bazza, just know that I've been reading all your posts, will continue to do so and really appreciate you updating us of new and updated software. Thank you!!
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oma · Apr 28, 2009

Well Bazza, thanks to your postings I've updated quite a few software programs and selected some new ones. I know about the homepage of course and when I go there it's a bit too much info for me there sometimes. The last update I did was Firefox which I read about it in this thread.

bigbazza · Apr 28, 2009

Thanks oma. New Firefox update out today. I didn't list it in today's selections. Hope you caught up with it at www.majorgeeks.com :-D Bazza

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oma said: ↑

Well Bazza, thanks to your postings I've updated quite a few software programs and selected some new ones. I know about the homepage of course and when I go there it's a bit too much info for me there sometimes. The last update I did was Firefox which I read about it in this thread.
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oma · Apr 28, 2009

bigbazza said: ↑

The chosen few selections for Monday, 27th April 2009, are:

Mozilla Firefox 3 3.0.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_3_d2248.html
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Hmm Bazza, see I got the Firefox update from you yesterday. Downloaded and installed it prior to FF alerting me.

bigbazza said: ↑

Thanks oma. New Firefox update out today. I didn't list it in today's selections. Hope you caught up with it at www.majorgeeks.com Bazza
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bigbazza · Apr 29, 2009

oma, there were 2 releases in consecutive days. I don't think I made this clear enough. LOL Bazza

bigbazza · Apr 29, 2009

The chosen few selections for Wednesday, 29th April 2009, are:

TestDisk & PhotoRec 6.11.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TestDisk_&_PhotoRec_d5561.html

PhotoRec is a File Recovery program designed to recover lost files; including video, documents and archives from Hard Disks, CDRom and lost pictures from digital camera memory (thus, its Photo Recovery name). PhotoRec ignores the filesystem and goes after the underlying data, so it can still find files even if your media's filesystem has been severely damaged or re-formatted (overwritten data, of course, can not be recovered). Size: 1.48 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista Downloaded: 18985 Times Rating: 5 (23 votes).
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My note: Perfect MG members rating, so far. :major

Win7codecs 1.0.9 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Win7codecs_d6103.html

- rewrite conflict detection routine
- update ffdshow rev 2918
- update gabest rev 1079
- settings app improvements
- it is important to UNINSTALL you9 old version

Win7x64 Components also available for 64 bit users. Size: 16.7 MB License: Freeware Requires: Windows 7 Downloaded: 166619 Times Rating: 4.76 (500 votes).
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My note: First W7 software I have listed, IIRC.

CCleaner Slim 2.19.899
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CCleaner_Slim_d4191.html

Removes unused and temporary files from your system. Size: 959 KB License: Freeware Requires: Win All Downloaded: 1679688 Times Rating: 4.78 (2249 votes).
Also available: (See www.majorgeeks.com today)

CCleaner (With Yahoo toolbar)
CCleaner portable (Take it on a USB stick with you)
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Seven Transformation Pack 1.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Seven_Transformation_Pack_d6178.html

Seven Transformation Pack will convert your XP based system to look like Windows 7 and some of its features emulated. You don't have to purchase Windows 7 or any 3rd-party applications to get Windows 7 UI experiences. This transformation pack will simply make it done for you for free!

This will update your Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 with Windows Seven GUI by adding some themes and replacing system files.

Seven Transformation Pack gives to your system the fresh and cool look of Microsoft's new operating system: Windows 7. The pack changes most of the system icons, skins and toolbars and also adds new enhancements to your desktop. Size: 20.5 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win XP Downloaded: 561 Times Rating: 5 (2 votes).
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NB: There are more interesting, and useful, programs / updates liosted today. Too many for me to show here. Visit www.majorgeeks.com now, for them.

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

Bazza

oma · Apr 29, 2009

bigbazza said: ↑

oma, there were 2 releases in consecutive days. I don't think I made this clear enough. LOL Bazza
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Yes Bazza, 2 Firefox updates in a very short time. I picked up both updates in your thread, the prior one on April 21. My memory sucks most of the time. :-o

bigbazza · May 12, 2009

For May's column, go to:-

"From today's MajorGeeks front page- May 2009 at
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=189538 "

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