From today's MajorGeeks front page-June 2010

bigbazza · Jun 2, 2010

Yet another month has flown by. Today is the first day of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the second day of Winter here in the Southern Hemisphere (OZ time).

New members and visitors, you might also like to check out the Must have FREE downloads from MajorGeeks at
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20

Great Freeware programs in just about every category and as good as, quite often better, than programs you have to pay for.
I have used may of the programs listed in the link above, and rarely had to pay for Shareware or commercially available programs.

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day. Some may be added after I review the days listings. If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday 1st June 2010, are:

System Spec 2.75
http://www.majorgeeks.com/System_Spec_d4530.html

A utility to produce a specification of your system's hardware and software.

With System Spec you can see, save and print a complete spec of your PC. This standalone, system information utility can also perform various windows functions. Additional advanced info includes CPU, drives, applications, display, memory, networking, internet, CD / DVD drives and more.
Size: 2.18 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 41948 Times
Rating: 4 (60 votes)
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My note: The important part is that you can PRINT the specs of your PC, IMO, if you need it if repairs are needed.

Predator 2.2.0.536
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Predator_d6397.html

PREDATOR locks your PC when you are away, even if your Windows session is still opened.

It uses a regular USB flash drive as an access control device, and works as follows:

- you insert the USB drive
- you run PREDATOR (autostart with Windows is possible)
you do your work...
- when you're away from your PC, you simply remove the USB drive:
once it is removed, the keyboard and mouse are disabled and the screen darkens
- when you return back to your PC, you put the USB flash drive in place:
keyboard and mouse are immediately released, and the display is restored.
Size: 986 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/08/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 2627 Times
Rating: 4 (6 votes).
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MailWasher Free 6.5.4
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: 9.28 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 138205 Times
Rating: 4.25 (43 votes).
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Pidgin 2.7.1
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.
Size: 8.98 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 70960 Times
Rating: 4.61 (143 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today.
The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 James Bond movie car heads to auction.
http://www.pedaltothemetal.com/inde...b5_james_bond_movie_car_heads_to_auction.html

RM Auctions announces the consignment of one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century – the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 James Bond movie car – to its annual 'Automobiles of London' event at the Battersea Evolution in London on 27th October, where it is available for sale for the first time in history and expected to achieve in excess of $5 million. The car is being offered by RM in association with Sotheby's, with whom RM has worked in the past.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 2, 2010

Too many great sounding programs for me to list here in this meant-to-be abridged review. Go to www.majorgeeks.com for the full listing.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday 2nd June 2010, are:

Stellarium 0.10.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Stellarium_d5091.html

Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.
It is being used in planetarium projectors. Just set your coordinates and go.

Features:

sky:
interface:
visualisation:
customisability:
Size: 42.8 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 20572 Times
Rating: 4.97 (42 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating. Main Features: (see the link above. Too many to list here.).

Mozilla Firefox 3.6.4 RC1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_3.6.4_RC1_d5905.html

Beta test the upcoming Mozilla Firefox.
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":

· Comprehensive popup controls to keep unwanted advertising off your desktop;
· A tab browsing mode that lets you open several pages in a single window, allowing you to load links in the background without leaving the page you're on;
· Integrated search (powered by Google);
· Industry leading accessibility with Find As You Type - find links and page text by simply typing;
· Simplified privacy controls that let you cover your tracks more effectively;
· A streamlined browser window that lets you see more of the page than any other browser while at the same time being more configurable;
· A large variety of free downloadable extensions and themes that add specific functionality and visual changes to the browser.
Size: 8.19 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 127378 Times
Rating: 4.28 (97 votes).
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My note. BETA release of an MG favourite.

OpenOffice.org For Windows 3.2.1 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/OpenOffice.org_For_Windows_d3461.html

Size: 133 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 161982 Times
Rating: 4.81 (362 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating out of 5.00 of another MG favourite. :-D

Google Earth 5.1.3535.3218
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Google_Earth_d4659.html

Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places, and share with others.

Google Earth features:
Historical imagery from around the globe
Ocean floor and surface data from marine experts
Simplified touring with audio and voice recording.
Size: 11.6 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 320561 Times
Rating: 4.64 (4068 votes).
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From Site News, today.
X-Setup closes shop. :cry

X-Setup Pro 9.2.100
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4083.html
Rating: 4.68 (1656 votes)
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See http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=1495467

Bazza

baklogic · Jun 3, 2010

More useful links, thanks Bigbazza- mailwaher is a very useful download

bigbazza · Jun 3, 2010

Thanks baklogic. Although I don't use it myself, it has been spoken about for years as very useful if you only want to monitor 1 email adress. It is written by a New Zealand programmer and there is a PRO version available for $ to monitor more than one email address.

Bazza

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baklogic said: ↑

More useful links, thanks Bigbazza- mailwasher is a 1very useful download
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bigbazza · Jun 3, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday 3rd June 2010, are:

Comodo Dragon 4.1.1.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Comodo_Dragon_d6408.html

A Chromium technology-based Browser that offers you all of Chrome's features PLUS the unparalleled level of security and privacy you only get from Comodo. Including a greater level of privacy than Chromium technology offers.

Yes, the Internet has grown up. But the sophistication of millions of hackers, scammers, phishers and thieves has grown too. Which all makes Comodo Dragon THE Browser to have in the second decade of the twenty-first century.
Size: 24 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 4171 Times
Rating: 4.65 (26 votes).
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FlashGot 1.2.1.23
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FlashGot_d5376.html

FlashGot is a free Mozilla / Firefox / Thunderbird extension, meant to handle single and massive ("all" and "selection") downloads with several external Download Managers.

FlashGot is an extension that handles internet downloads with external download managers.

Flashgot works with FlashGet, Free Download Manager, Fresh Download, GetRight, HiDownload, InstantGet, Internet Download Accelerator, LeechGet, Mass Downloader, etc.
Size: 326 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 125197 Times
Rating: 3.33 (21 votes).
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ZipGenius 6.3.1.2590
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ZipGenius_d4696.html

Running out of hard disk space?
Documents spread over you entire system?
Did you get a .zip or .rar file and you don't know what to do?

There is only one answer: ZipGenius!

ZipGenius can handle more than 20 compressed archive types, so it is a perfet companion for your work and daily activities; but ZipGenius doesn't handle compressed archives, only: it is flexible and expandable so it could almost everything you want from it.
Size: 7.23 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 44693 Times
Rating: 4.48 (58 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today.
R.I.P: Golden Girls Star Rue McClanahan Dies at 76
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20390844,00.html

Golden Girl Rue McClanahan has died at the age of 76.

"She passed away at 1 a.m. this morning," her manager, Barbara Lawrence, tells PEOPLE. "She had a massive stroke."

McClanahan, who played man-happy Blanche Devereaux on the still-popular '80s sitcom Golden Girls. (see photo).
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 5, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday 4th June 2010, are:

Dexpot 1.5.3.1178
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dexpot_d6465.html

Dexpot turns your monitor into 20 different virtual desktops. Dexpot creates additional workspaces you can quickly switch between them. Take, for example, Desktop 1 to listen to your favourite music, surf the web on Desktop 2, use Desktop 3 to handle your daily word processing or switch to Desktop 4 for a game of Solitaire.

Different icons, wallpapers, start-ups, and much more can be configured for each desktop.
Size: 3.86 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 2073 Times
Rating: 5 (4 votes).
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Wipe 2.61
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wipe_d5961.html

Free, easy and powerful tool to clear user browsing history, clean index.dat files, remove cookies, cache, temporary internet files, search history and any other tracks. Recommended for users who want to protect online privacy. Nobody will be able to track sites you have visited or view any details of your PC activity.

Program contains impressive tracks preview list that instantly calculates and shows you amount of tracks and garbage files located on your PC. You can see which information your PC collected about your activity without your permission. With one click you can clear such tracks. Several anti-recovery methods supported to make sure nobody will be able to restore deleted data.
Size: 4.91 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/Vista
Downloaded: 10231 Times
Rating: 4.08 (24 votes).
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Yahoo! Messenger 10.0.0.1270
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Yahoo_Messenger_d4235.html

Instant messaging allows you to quickly exchange messages with your online friends. Unlike e-mail, instant messages appear as soon they`re sent. By downloading the Yahoo! Messenger application to your computer, you can send instant messages.

Make PC-to-Phone calls*
(at ridiculously low rates).
Start using your computer to "Phone Out" to regular phones and mobile phones. You'll love the convenience and sound quality. PC-to-phone calls to the U.S. and over 30 countries for 2¢ a minute or less. See all rates - More info

1-415-555... Give your PC its very own phone number.
While sitting comfortably at your computer, let friends "Phone In" using regular and mobile phones. For under $2.50 per month, choose a phone number in a variety of area codes and countries around the world. Plus while you're on the road, your telephone number stays the same. More info

ki|Kilborne, AaronInstant MessageCall ComputerKirsten Hamil...Call (415) 555-1...Making calls and sending IMs has never been simpler.
The new Yahoo! Messenger with Voice has made it even easier to connect with friends. With the Contact Search Bar, just start typing a name or number from your Yahoo! Address Book and we'll finish up.
Size: 16.4 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 107302 Times
Rating: 4.37 (358 votes).
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This Weeks Top10 Downloads

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Game Booster
3. Win7codecs
4. IObit Security 360
5. x64 Components
6. Vista Codec Package
7. Advanced SystemCare Free
8. mp3DirectCut
9. QuickTime Alternative
10. SpywareBlaster
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My note: Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the left hand side column.
You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 5, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday 5th June 2010, are:

X-Setup Pro Portable for USB 9.2.100
http://www.majorgeeks.com/X-Setup_Pro_Portable_for_USB_d5565.html

The portable version of X-Setup for USB Drives.
Size: 7.5 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win9x/NT/200x/XP/Vista
Downloaded: 4772 Times
Rating: 5 (3 votes).
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You will need to view the readme file in to install this software properly.

Dear Customers,

Because of the insolvency of WUG all operations regarding X-Setup Pro have been shut down. We thank all customers, partner and friends for their support during this time. We hope you had as much fun using X-Setup Pro as we had making it. We wish you all the best,

TeX and Eric

You can use this key:
XSA092-11TA9R-8K12YT
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ScanDefrag 5.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ScanDefrag_d5108.html

ScanDefrag is a small utility program that configures and runs Microsoft's or Norton's disk utilities as part of the next Window's startup process. This can result in less restarts and cleaner runs. Some features include:

- Screen saver is automatically disabled. (It will be re-enabled after selected maintenance programs are completed.)
- Maintenance is performed in a system state more condusive to disk utilities.
- Items are run consecutively without idle periods.
- Optional computer shutdown or restart when complete.
- Choice of Norton Disk Doctor, Microsoft Scandisk, or Chkdsk.
- Choice of Norton Speed Disk, Microsoft's Defragmenter, or Kessel's Defragmenter (JKDefrag or MyDefrag).
- Option to run Sysinternal's PageDefrag if Windows 2000 or higher (32-bit only).
- Option to change or disable the shutdown/restart intervals.
- Option to automatically logon to system to run maintenance programs. Logon information will be restored to original state after ScanDefrag restarts. (2000, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008, Vista, or 7 only)
Size: 555 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 12087 Times
Rating: 4.52 (19 votes)
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My note: Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)

Outpost Firewall Pro 7.0 3373.514.1234
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Outpost_Firewall_Pro_d1057.html

Outpost Firewall Pro is acknowledged as one of the most secure and easy to use firewall software solutions. Outpost Firewall Pro provides the following safeguards:

- Protection against hacker attacks;
- Protection against Internet worms;
- Protection of sensitive and valuable information and data;
- Protection of private information and maintenance of Web privacy;
- Monitoring of the system and application network activity.

Outpost firewall automatically configures itself during installation and optimizes its configuration to match the system on which it is installed. Furthermore, you don't need to worry about keeping your protection up-to-date because Outpost features an automatic update utility, which keeps Outpost current and ready to avert network intruders.
Size: 28.3 MB
License: Shareware $39.95
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 33561 Times
Rating: 4.40 (169 votes)
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My note: Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)

From Way Off Base, today.
'Jaws' Shark Hunted Down
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-jaws-shark-hunted-down.html

The star of "Jaws" has been found resting in a Los Angeles junkyard.

No, not Richard Dreyfuss -- the shark! With the 35th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's classic blockbuster just around the corner, an NPR reporter set out to track down the mechanical beast that struck fear into the hearts of so many.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 6, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday 6th June 2010, are:

SimpleSysInfo 2.5
http://majorgeeks.com/SimpleSysInfo_d6174.html

SimpleSysInfo is a program which allows you to retrieve information from your computer. When the information is retrieved you can send it everywhere by simple selecting the email button. It's possible to print the information and save it to a text file. SimpleSysInfo also supports creating a HTML file which is less hard to read.
Size: 2.13 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 2098 Times
Rating: 4.8 (5 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating. Could be very handy program.

Fresh Diagnose 8.40
http://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!

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.
Size: 2.20 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 124612 Times
Rating: 4.01 (57 votes)
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My note: Another choice for System Info.

Dr.Web CureIT June 6, 2010
http://majorgeeks.com/Dr.Web_CureIT_d4783.html

The utility contains the most up-to-date add-ons to the Dr.Web virus databases going up to twice per hour frequency at periods of high malware submissions.

Dr.Web CureIt! detects and removes
* Rootkits * Mass-mailing worms * E-mail viruses * Peer-to-peer viruses * Internet worms * File viruses * Trojans * Stealth viruses* Polymorphic viruses * Bodiless viruses * Macro viruses * MS Office viruses * Script viruses * Spyware * Spybots * Password stealers * Keyloggers* Paid Dialers * Adware * Riskware* Hacktools * Backdoors * Joke programs * Malicious scripts * Other malware*
Size: 41 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 79985 Times
Rating: 4.46 (101 votes)
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From Way Off Base, today.
Obese bird too fat to fly sent to ‘gym’ :-D
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/37469776/ns/today-today_pets_and_animals/
SYDNEY -

An Australian kookaburra bird is undergoing personal training after growing too fat to fly because she ate too many sausages.

The kookaburra got into trouble with her weight when residents at a Sydney park began feeding her sausages at barbecues.

The porky kookaburra weighed in at 1.2 pounds, nearly 40 percent heavier than a normal adult bird, rendering her so unfit she couldn't fly.
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My note: Click on link for video.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 7, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday 7th June 2010, are:

Apple Safari for Windows 5.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Apple_Safari_for_Windows_d5683.html

Experience the web, Apple style, with Safari: the fastest, easiest-to-use web browser in the world. With its simple, elegant interface, Safari gets out of your way and lets you enjoy the web - up to 2 times faster than Internet Explorer. Safari's clean, sleek look lets you focus on the web instead of your browser. The browser frame is a mere one pixel wide. You see a scroll bar only when you need one. You see no status bar by default a blue progress bar fills the address field as the page loads giving you more room to browse and view the web.

And with commonly used tools like a Google search field built right into Safari, you can get anywhere on the web faster.
Size: 49.5 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 33102 TimesDownloaded: 33102 Times
Rating: 2.88 (192 votes)
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My note: The poor rating comes from earlier versions. It is very difficult to improve the rating later on by the law of averaging. Maybe this release is better.

TMonitor 1.03
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TMonitor_d6203.html

TMonitor is aimed to display the active clock of each individual thread of a processor.

A very high refresh rate (20 times per second) allows to visualize the smallest clock variation in real time. TMonitor is able to detect mechanism such as Intel Turbo boost, and therefore allows to clearly visualize its effect as the processor is working.
Size: 612 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 1563 Times
Rating: 3.5 (2 votes).
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save2pc 4.05
http://www.majorgeeks.com/save2pc_d5580.html

save2pc allows you to easily grab and save desired youtube videos.

11 reasons why you should get the save2pc:

1. Download videos from Youtube, Google, veoh, Tangle, Vimeo, Myspace Video, Megavideo.com, DailyMotion.com etc.

2. Download videos from adult video servers: RedTube, PornoTube, ShockerVideo, Tube8, xTube, Spankingtube, YouPorn, Megaporn ( megarotic ), PornHub, yuvutu, xVideos, xHamster, VHO, Rude etc.

3. Download High Quality videos and High Definition.
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Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)

From Off Base, today.
Apple unveils iPhone 4.
http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/07/technology/new_apple_iphone/

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled a thinner slicker new iPhone Monday at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.

The new device, the iPhone 4, has about 100 new features that aren't available in the current iPhone 3GS. Some of the biggest changes include a higher-resolution screen, a better battery, a 5 megapixel HD photo and video camera, a gyroscope for improved rotation sensitivity and a thinner, more industrial look.

The iPhone 4 has been completely redesigned and is 24% thinner than the iPhone 3GS. Jobs called the new iPhone the "thinnest smart phone on the planet.
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..."I grew up with the Jetsons dreaming about video phones," said Jobs. "It's real now."
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 8, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday 8th June 2010, are:

Kantaris Media Player 0.6.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Kantaris_Media_Player_d5719.html

Kantaris Media Player aims to be an all-in-one media player that provides a great audio and video experience. Kantaris is an open-source alternative to Windows Media Player with similar GUI and features. Video playback is based upon Videolan Client (VLC) which enables Kantaris to play almost anything without the need of installing any codecs separately. It features an attractive skin, some nice audio visualizations, and integration with Last.fm and Apple movies trailers.
Size: 14.9 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 121159 Times
Rating: 3.90 (61 votes).
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Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 3.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Malicious_Software_Removal_Tool_d4471.html

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software; including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder.

Note The version of this tool delivered by Windows Update runs on your computer once a month, in the background. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. If you would like to run this tool more than once a month, run the version that is available from this Web page or use the version on the Malicious Software Removal Tool Web site.
Size: 9.36 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 258087 Times
Rating: 4.46 (116 votes).
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Picasa 3.6.0 Build 105.67
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: 11.8 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/X
Rating: 4.63 (373 votes).
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Windows 7 Codec Pack 2.6.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_7_Codec_Pack_d6312.html

The Windows 7 Codec Pack has been created to make installing major codec's, filters, plug-ins and splitters a breeze.

Special care has been taken to make the package:
-Play a huge variety of Audio/Video files.
-Free of conflicts.
-Cause minimal impact on system performance (Disk space used, registry entries and stability).
-Compatible in full with Microsoft Windows 7.

The package is easy to install, while also offering advanced settings to the high end user:
For simple installation select "Easy Installation".
For advanced installation options select "Expert Installation".
The package allows playback of almost every file type in existence, the only exceptions being commercial formats that require a special player.
Size: 17.3 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista
Downloaded: 6220 Times
Rating: 3.44 (9 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today.
Mr. T blasts 'The A-Team' movie
http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=504325&Gt1=28101

TV hardman Mr. T has slammed the film remake of "The A-Team" for featuring too much sex and violence.

The 58 year old played the original BA Baracus in the hit 1980s TV show but rejected a cameo role in the upcoming movie, starring Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper.

And after seeing a preview of the film, he says he's shocked with how graphic it is.

Mr. T says, "People die in the film and there's plenty of sex but when we did it, no one got hurt and it was all played for fun and family entertainment. These seem to be elements nobody is interested in anymore.

"It was too graphic for me. I've no doubt it will do big business at the box office but it's nothing like the show we turned out every week."
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 9, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday 9th June 2010, are:

Miranda IM 0.8.25
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Miranda_IM_d4047.html

Miranda IM is a multi protocol instant messenger client. Miranda IM is designed to be resource efficient and easy to use. It uses very little memory, requires no installation and can easily be carried around on a single floppy disc.

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: 1.81 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 34690 Times
Rating: 4.62 (56 votes).
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Security Releases ISO Image June 2010
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Security_Releases_ISO_Image__d5726.html

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

Important: Be sure to check the individual security bulletins at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security prior to deployment of these updates to ensure that the files have not been updated at a later date.

This DVD5 image contains the following updates:
KB980182 / (MS10-018)
Windows 2000 - 24 languages
Windows Server 2003 - 18 languages
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition - 11 languages
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems - 4 languages
Windows XP - 24 languages
Windows XP x64 Edition - 2 languages
Windows Vista - 36 languages
- and much more....
Author: Microsoft Corp.
Date: 2010-06-09
Size: 1.24 GB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 47447 Times
Rating: 3.30 (13 votes).
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My note: The biggest download I've ever listed. 1.24 GIGS.!!!!!!
Go to the link above for the full list of OS's and updates.

Risingware Exp+ Free Edition 3.0a
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Risingware_Exp_Free_Edition__d6376.html

With dual panels and tabs, Risingware Exp+ seamlessly integrates most indispensable software into one, a Windows Explorer replacement, a web browser based on Trident (IE) layout engine, and some handy utilities. Both free and paid use are available. What's more, It is now compatible with Windows 7!

In other words, Risingware Exp+ integrates a dual-panel file manager, a multi-process web browser, and utilities, which is a super explorer providing single access to your desktop, the web and productivity.

Main Features:
- Dual-panel, multi-tabbed design
- Interactive Start Page; Initial Page per panel
- Two auto-changeable UIs between folder tab and web page
- Smart use of mouse (Scrolling up/down, drag and drop, right-clicking)
- Group management (folder tabs, files, apps and web pages included)
- Tabbed browsing
- and much more....
Size: 8.53 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 1212 Times
Rating: 4.2 (5 votes).
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GreenBrowser 5.4.0609
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: 44671 Times
Rating: 4.35 (81 votes).
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My note: Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the left hand side column. You can then enter the Product you are interested in the Search box.

Let me know in this thread, how you like the Search results.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 10, 2010

New releases of Zone Alarm and Belarc Advisor out today. Read on.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday 10th June 2010, are:

SUPERAntiSpyware 4.39.1002 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SUPERAntiSpyware_d5116.html

Advanced Detection and Removal
Detect and Remove Spyware, Adware and Remove Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Parasites, Rootkits, Rogue Security Products and many other types of threats.
Light on System Resources and won't slow down your computer like many other anti-spyware products. Won't conflict with your existing anti-spyware or anti-virus solution!
Repair broken Internet Connections, Desktops, Registry Editing and more with our unique Repair System!

Real-Time Protection
Real-Time Blocking of threats! Prevent potentially harmful software from installing or re-installing!
First Chance Prevention examines over 50 critical points of your system each time your system starts up and shuts down to eliminate threats before they have a chance to infect and infiltrate your system.
Schedule either Quick, Complete or Custom Scans Daily or Weekly to ensure your computer is free from harmful software.
Size: 8.38 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 271213 Times
Rating: 4.47 (316 votes)
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Belarc Advisor 8.1.13.3
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: 2.20 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 403814 Times
Rating: 4.67 (431 votes).
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ZoneAlarm Free 9.2.044.000
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ZoneAlarm_Free_d388.html

ZoneAlarm delivers simplicity without compromising your security. A getting started tutorial explains controls and alerts to get you up and running quickly. And, to keep you confident that you're always protected, intuitive color-coded alerts rate security risks - in real time.

For basic, "no frills" firewall protection, ZoneAlarm® is the popular first step for many home PC users. And it's still FREE* for individual & non-profit use.

Editors Note: Be sure to check the box for the free firewall from the installer or you will download the 15 day trial version.
Size: 39.6 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 554129 Times
Rating: 3.45 (1153 votes).
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EssentialPIM 3.54
http://www.majorgeeks.com/EssentialPIM_d5472.html

PIM stands for Personal Information Manager, and it allows you to keep all your information in electronic form. All your appointments, tasks, to do lists, notes, contacts and email messages are stored in a graphical and easily accessible form.

EssentialPIM comes in several editions to satisfy any of your organizing needs:

- Pro and Free editions- see comparison.
- Portable (U3 edition is also available)- keeps and manages all your personal data on USB stick. Read more...
- Network edition- a powerful and complete collaboration solution for small to medium size businesses. It can be installed and configured within 10 minutes by an average computer user without a need for a dedicated server.
Size: 4.93 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 17241 Times
Rating: 4.61 (31 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today.
Barack Obama was definitely not born in Hawaii
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=165041

A college instructor who worked as a senior elections clerk for the city and county of Honolulu in 2008 is making the stunning claim Barack Obama was definitely not born in Hawaii as the White House maintains, and that a long-form, hospital-generated birth certificate for Obama does not even exist in the Aloha State.

Tim Adams, a former senior elections clerk for Honolulu, now teaches English at Western Kentucky University.

"There is no birth certificate," said Tim Adams, a graduate assistant who teaches English at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Ky. "It's like an open secret. There isn't one. Everyone in the government there knows this."
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 11, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday 11th June 2010, are:

Workrave 1.9.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Workrave_d4010.html

Workrave is a program that assists in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). The program frequently alerts you to take micro-pauses, rest breaks and restricts you to your daily limit. Please refer to the feature comparison for a complete list of features, and how the program performs with respect to other programs on the market. The program runs on GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows. The Linux version is available at the authors site.
Size: 10.6 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 16240 Times
Rating: 4.30 (13 votes).
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Fresh UI 8.58
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fresh_UI_d6482.html

Fresh UI is a fresh solution for configuring and optimizing Windows. Loaded with hundreds of useful hidden settings in Windows XP/2000/NT/ 98/95/Me, this software covers the customizing and optimizing techniques that you'll be glad to know, such as:

-Customizing Windows User Interface (UI)
-Optimizing system settings
-Optimizing hardware settings
-Customizing Windows application settings
-Controlling user environment with policies

Fresh UI is organized by section for easy navigation and completed with detail descriptions for easy reference.
Size: 1.48 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 9x/ME/2K/XP
Downloaded: 784 Times
Rating: 2.33 (3 votes).
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My note: Not a great rating out of 5.00 Maybe this version is better.

PureSync 2.6.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/PureSync_d6456.html

Synchronize
- Synchronize files and folders, FTP*
Backup
- Backup of files and complete folders
- Transfer files
- transfer files to another computer
- automatic adaption to the folder at the destination Pc e.g. C:\Users instead of C:\Documents ...
Compare view
- Control what will be synced in which direction
- Easy to use, clear user interface
- E.g. there are wizard and tool tips, support for Drag & Drop of folders
Automatic synchronization and backups
- Scheduler
- when a file has been modified
Special Photo-Sync for digital cameras
- copy e.g. only the new photos from the camera-. Though photos that have been sorted out but still at the camera are not copy again
Size: 6.13 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 2197 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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From Site News, today.

Over 1.1 Million posts. Over 213k members.
Have you visited the support forums yet?
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/
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These selections are only a small number of those listed for this day at www.majorgeeks.com Make sure to check out the MG link for the full listing.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 13, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday 12th June 2010, are:

JetBee 5.1.1 Build 455
http://www.majorgeeks.com/JetBee_d6122.html

This tiny, free application enables easy creation of all type CD/DVD/Blu-Ray/HD-DVD.

This tiny application enables easy creation of all type CD/DVD/Blu-Ray/HD-DVD. JetBee combines all the elements of professional CD recording, including a support for multi-session disks, creation of bootable disks, buffer underrun protection, test writing, and optimal power calibration.

With JetBee absolutely easily, fast and as comfortable as possible you can:

+ burn data cd and dvd from files and folders
+ burn data cd and dvd from iso image files
+ burn data cd and dvd in UDF format
+ burn multisession cd and dvd discs
+ and much, much more
Size: 1.71 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 3447 Times
Rating: 5 (6 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating. Go to the link above for the full details of what this program can do. Too much to list here.

MemInfo 2.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MemInfo_d5308.html

MemInfo Displays the current memory (RAM or Page File) usage of Windows in the system tray.

With a small gauge graphic and the value updated in real time, MemInfo gives a fast feedback to current memory usage in Windows.

Highly customizable. Choose when MemInfo should warn you about high memory usage, show physical memory or Windows page file, show free or used memory, choose the font that looks better.

Built in memory Defragmenter to allow speed up your computer by maximizing the available free memory.
Size: 509 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 8665 Times
Rating: 3.62 (8 votes).
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This Weeks Top 10 Downloads

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Game Booster
3. Win7codecs
4. IObit Security 360
5. Advanced SystemCare Free
6. QuickTime Alternative
7. Vista Codec Package
8. mp3DirectCut
9. x64 Components
10. SpywareBlaster
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My note: Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the left hand side column. You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 13, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday 13th June 2010, are:

AbiWord 2.8.6
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: 7.94 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 35626 Times
Rating: 4.33 (72 votes).
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S.M.A.R.T. Vision 4.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/S.M.A.R.T._Vision_d6491.html

This program monitors S.M.A.R.T. values of your hard drive and will alarm in case of a dangerous disk state. Besides, S.M.A.R.T. Vision can show you comprehensive information about the drive itself.
Size: 519 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 144 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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Microsoft Office 2010 Trial Extender 1.0.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Office_2010_Trial_Extender_d6461.html
Microsoft Office 2010 needs to be activated after 30 days. It can be rearmed

5 times, every rearm gives you additionally 30 days to activate.

If you always rearm it on the last day before it has to be activated that makes a total evaluation time of 6 * 30 = 180 days.

You can use this tool to rearm Office 2010 5 times. Just re-apply once the 30 days are over.

Requirements:
· NET Framework 3.5 (or higher versions)

This tool only works with RTM (14.0.4760.1000) versions of Microsoft Office 2010!
Size: 18 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 2642 Times
Rating: 4.25 (4 votes).
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My note: Not put out by Microsoft??

Dual Monitor Tools 1.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dual_Monitor_Tools_d6490.html

The tools currently available are:
Swap Screen

Provides hotkeys for performing common operations on the windows on your monitors. This includes operations like moving the active application window to the next monitor, minimising all windows on a single monitor only and rotating the contents of all monitors. It also allows you to restrict mouse movement between monitors.

Dual Wallpaper

This simplifies the process of using existing images as wallpaper on your monitors. You can either specify a different image on each monitor, or spread an image across two or more monitors or if you have enough monitors, a combination of these.

DisMon

This will disable any secondary monitors while another application is run, and will re-enable those monitors when the application has finished. This can be quite handy when running certain games which don't scroll correctly if you have more than 1 monitor enabled.

Dual Snap

Allows you to capture the current image on the primary monitor and display it on your secondary monitor.
Size: 136 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 205 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes).
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Acronis Drive Monitor 1.0.0.187
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Acronis_Drive_Monitor_d6489.html

Acronis® Drive Monitor™ is a free, downloadable software application developed by Acronis to monitor server, workstation and PC hard disk drives.

Why should you use Acronis Drive Monitor?
We all depend on instant access to data stored on our hard drives – buried inside PC laptops, workstations and servers – but those disks are vulnerable to severe failures that can cause you to lose business and personal data. Acronis Drive Monitor alerts you to problems that may indicate an imminent failure so you can be prepared to handle it without data loss.
Size: 17.3 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 603 Times
Rating: 4.25 (4 votes).
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 15, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday 14th June 2010, are:

Autoruns 10.01
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Autoruns_d4686.html

This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes way beyond the MSConfig utility bundled with Windows Me and XP.
Size: 604 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista
Downloaded: 79419 Times
Rating: 4.82 (139 votes).
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My note:Excellent rating.

Logitech: Setpoint 6.10.65
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Logitech_Setpoint_d2785.html

Changes from earlier versions of SetPoint:

The download size has been reduced by approximately 60%. This has been achieved by streamlining the code and removing device pictures from the download package. SetPoint will automatically download pictures in the background for devices that are connected to your system.
SetPoint 6.0 includes the control panels for standard mice and keyboards (previously supported in SetPoint 4.x) and gaming mice (previously supported in SetPoint 5.x). This reduces duplication of system components, resulting in a smaller overall installation size.
The SetPoint control panel for standard mice and keyboards has been updated with a new appearance.
Numerous bug fixes and stability enhancements have been made in SetPoint 6.0

Download Instructions

Select either the 32-bit or 64-bit version and press "Download" to begin. If you do not know whether you have a 32-bit or 64-bit system, click on "Start", Right click on "Computer" and select "Properties". It should list the type of operating system being used.
Size: 21 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 98179 Times
Rating: 4.27 (62 votes).
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CPU Speed Professional 3.0.3.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CPU_Speed_Professional__d5977.html

This little program will measure the actual speed of your Intel or AMD processor.

CPU Speed Professional is a standalone application that measures the REAL speed of your Intel or AMD central processor unit (CPU). It features a stunning interface with elegant animations and screen transitions. Click the 'Test My Speed' button and watch as CPU Speed ramps up your computer's processor to full throttle.

The MHz needle swings around a handsome 'speedo' style dial to display your cpu speed. Click the 'Show CPU Details' button to see more detailed information about your system, including cpu manufacturer, published speed, memory configuration and more. After you have tested your CPU speed, you can choose to submit the result to the CPU speed online ranking site so that you can compare your speed with other ones from around the world.

Author accepts donations.
Size: 1.68 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 12283 Times
Rating: 3.55 (9 votes).
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Major Geeks slogan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - Now 20% Geekier." :-D

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 16, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday 15th June 2010, are:

SSD Tweaker 1.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SSD_Tweaker_d6382.html

Even though the Internet provides us with numerous tips and tricks for SSD hard drives, it can still take us long hours of research for correctly setting up an SSD drive.

Now with the SSD Tweaker you can adjust Windows settings in seconds:
· Windows Indexing Service
· System Restore
· Windows Defrag
· Use Large System Cache
· Ntfs Memory Usage
· Disable 8.3 Filenames
· Disable Date Stamping
· Disable Boot Tracing
· Windows Prefetcher
· Windows Vista Superfetch
· Windows Services
Size: 301 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 5095 Times
Rating: 4.6 (5 votes)
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Tweak Me! 1.1.0.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Tweak_Me_d6364.html

Compared to other tweaking utilities, Tweak Me! contains mostly tweaks which do not just represent settings you can change using the ordinary Windows GUI. Tweak Me! also recognizes the operating system you use and offers you only tweaks which are supported by your current system!
To make it easier for inexperienced user to enhance their system's performance, Tweak Me! shows the tweaks in different colors (green, orange, red) to show you whether a tweak is recommended or should only be applied by people who know what they are doing.

Tweaking can greatly increase your machine's performance but you should also keep Windows clean. Tweak Me! got its own Cleaner which helps you clean up your system with just one click!!!
Size: 450 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 14900 Times
Rating: 4.59 (27 votes).
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FlexTk Express 4.1.20
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FlexTk_Express_d6383.html

FlexTk is an advanced file management toolkit allowing one to search and classify files, perform disk space utilization analysis, automatically organize files according to user-defined policies, copy large amounts of files in a fault-tolerant way, synchronize disks and directories, identify duplicate files and free-up wasted storage space.

File Classification, Categorization and Organizing

Storage Utilization Analysis

Duplicate Files Search and Removal

Rule-Based File Search

File System Change Monitor

High-Speed File Synchronization

Multi-Stream File Copy and Data Migration

Built-In Disk Cleaner

File Management and Navigation
Size: 4.10 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 1606 Times
Rating: 5 (3 votes).
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Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)

Norman Malware Cleaner June 15, 2010
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.

By downloading and running the program below it will clean an infected system completely:

kill running processes that are infected
remove infections from disk (including ActiveX components and browser helper objects)
reveal and remove rootkits
restore correct registry values
remove references created by malware in hosts file
remove windows firewall rules for malicious programs
Size: 67.9 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 130127 Times
Rating: 4.5 (130 votes)
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My note: 67 MB download. :cry

From Way Off Base, today.
A decade too late: DNA test OK'd after Texan criminal's execution.
http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2010/06/a_decade_too_late_dna_test_okd.html

JEFF CARLTON,Associated Press Writer

DALLAS, Texas -- For the second time in a year, the guilt of an inmate executed in Texas is in doubt after a judge ordered DNA testing on a strand of hair that was the only physical evidence linking a man to the murder for which he was killed 10 years ago.
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 16, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday 16th June 2010, are:

Yadis! 1.9.11
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Yadis_d5441.html

Yadis! is a free and simple backup application that protects your private information within minutes. It's intuitive design will guide you through a few steps, and before you know it, your personal data is brought in safety.

When you use a backup-tool, it's often a hard job to learn to know all of the features. And when you've finally managed to understand every possibility of that tool, you realize it's not just that what you wanted.

Requires: .Net installed.
Size: 935 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 8732 Times
Rating: 3.87 (8 votes).
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RedCrab The Calculator 1.40.00
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RedCrab_The_Calculator_d6307.html

RedCrab is a calculator with a full-screen editor. The mathematical expressions are not typed in a typical command line, but can be enter in the editor window. RedCrab display the result either under or next to the expression. The handling is easier than conventional calculators.

RedCrab supports the entry of complex algebraic equations with fractions, square roots, exponents, etc. for technical and scientific applications.

Several mathematical functions can be written on the same page. Results from one expression can be carried over to the next task.

You can save and load the formulas to create a formula library.

Complex tasks can be explained visually by importing drawings in bitmap format.
Size: 1.18 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 6862 Times
Rating: 4.07 (26 votes).
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Registry Life 1.21
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Registry_Life_d6226.html

Registry Life helps correct errors in the registry and optimizes it, increasing the working speed and stability of the system. It's a compact, simple to use, and FREE solution for servicing your system registry.

Repairing Registry Errors with Registry Life:
To overcome the first cause of this loss of speed, Registry Life offers a handy tool to clean and repair the registry. With this tool, you can run checks on the registry to detect more than ten different kinds of problems. At the same time, this tool deletes informational junk from the registry.

Optimizating the Registry with Registry Life:
Registry Life includes a tool to defragment and compress the registry. Unlike other similar programs, you can schedule an automatic system registry optimization on start-up.
Size: 3.74 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 9220 Times
Rating: 3.71 (28 votes).
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Flock 2.6.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Flock_d4807.html

A Firefox-based Web browser with RSS, blogs, bookmark and photo sharing. Flock integrates social networking and media services including MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, Blogger, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and more.
Size: 10.9 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 27006 Times
Rating: 4.47 (51 votes).
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Express Burn 4.37
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Express_Burn_d4573.html

Express Burn is a program for Windows that lets you create and record audio or data CDs with any PC with a CD recorder installed.

With Express Burn you can record a data or audio CD quickly and easily by dragging the files you want onto the Express Burn icon and clicking record.

The software then does all the rest converting the files if required. It is also the fastest CD writing program in the world using proprietary optimizing systems. But don't believe us, try it for yourself.
Size: 469 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 17916 Times
Rating: 4.05 (19 votes).
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New members and visitors
You might also like to check out:
Must have FREE downloads from MajorGeeks at
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20

Great Freeware programs in just about every category and as good as, quite often better, than programs you have to pay for.
I have used may of the programs listed in the link above, and rarely had to pay for Shareware or commercially available programs.

Barry

bigbazza · Jun 17, 2010

I normally try to keep the programs I list to FREEware.
Is this what you want ?
Or would you like some Shareware programs included occasionally, if I consider they might be handy to MG members?

Please reply through here so all can see your responses.

Thanks,
Bazza

ichase · Jun 17, 2010

Bazza, I would like to see some shareware programs listed as well. Some of them are worth paying a few dollars for. I appreciate all of the software you have provided as I have found some of them VERY useful. Advanced System Care Pro I actually paid for and it was WELL worth the money spent.

bigbazza · Jun 17, 2010

Thanks ichase. Just to clarify a point. I don't "provide" programs. All I do is select some of those listed daily by the boys at MG daily on www.majorgeeks.com

I select 3-5 daily that I think MG'ers might like to have a further look at.
I obviously do not want to list more than 3-5 daily as they take up room and anyhow are better explained on www.majorgeeks.com front page.

No sense duplicating the effort that MA and CP have already done. :cool
Anyone else want "Shareware" programs reviewed?

Bazza

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ichase said: ↑

Bazza, I would like to see some shareware programs listed as well. Some of them are worth paying a few dollars for. I appreciate all of the software you have provided as I have found some of them VERY useful. Advanced System Care Pro I actually paid for and it was WELL worth the money spent.
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bigbazza · Jun 17, 2010

New version of iTunes listed today. Read on.

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday 17th June 2010, are:

VideoCacheView 1.70
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VideoCacheView_d5814.html

After watching a video in a Web site, you may want to save the video file into your local disk for playing it offline in the future. If the video file is stored in your browser's cache, this utility can help you to extract the video file from the cache and save it for watching it in the future.
Size: 69.7 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 29528 Times
Rating: 4.44 (25 votes).
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My note: Could be very handy and a really small download.:cool

XnView Full 1.97.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/XnView_Full_d4974.html

XnView is a handy utility for converting and viewing your graphics files.

With XnView you can quickly and easily view, process and convert image files. XnView is able to read more than 500 different formats and then convert them to other formats such as GIF, BMP, JPG, PNG, multi page TIFF.

XnView can also display video formats, many digital camera formats and more exotic formats such as Amiga IFF and Calamus.
Size: 15.1 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 85735 Times
Rating: 4.70 (126 votes).
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iTunes 9.2.0.61
http://www.majorgeeks.com/iTunes_d5285.html

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

Users are able to organize their music into playlists, edit file information, record compact discs, copy files to a digital audio player, purchase music on the Internet through its built-in music store, run a visualizer to display graphical effects in time to the music as well as encode music into a number of different audio formats.
Size: 92.2 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 55989 Times
Rating: 3.53 (128 votes).
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My note: 92MB download. :cry

From Off Base, today.
Top 10 Passwords You Should Never Use @ InforPackets
http://www.infopackets.com/free/?report=worst_passwords

Using the wrong password to protect sensitive information can easily lead to identity theft, fraud, or worse.

So, what are the Top 10 Passwords you should never use?

Download our report and find out now -- join the Infopackets.com Windows Newsletter today, and you'll receive our special report, "Top 10 Passwords You Should Never Use.
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Bazza

mjnc · Jun 18, 2010

ichase said:

Advanced System Care Pro I actually paid for and it was WELL worth the money spent.
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Sorry you missed this.
I got a Free copy of the Pro version on 05/20/2010 through a note that was
posted here at MG.

bigbazza · Jun 18, 2010

I plugged the FREE key release of Advanced System Care Pro in May 2010,
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=215261
posts 16-20. Sorry you missed it.:cry

Bazza

ichase · Jun 18, 2010

bigbazza said: ↑

Thanks ichase. Just to clarify a point. I don't "provide" programs. All I do is select some of those listed daily by the boys at MG daily on www.majorgeeks.com
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Well let me clarify. Thank you for bringing to our attention a few programs each day that may be useful. In other words. I thank you for your personal effort through this thread.
I did see the post on the FREE key but it had expired. Not a worry though, it was money WELL spent. I HIGHLY recommend this program and as mentioned I also believe it is a GREAT item for the tool box of any computer owner.

mjnc · Jun 18, 2010

@bigbazza
Check this out:
Compression Software: PeaZip, NanoZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR, WinZip, Tar
(link goes to page 3 - Summary)

I chose to install Peazip as it is an MG Pick.
I've been using it for a while now and I've been happy with it.

bigbazza · Jun 18, 2010

I missed that one. :-D

For those interested in compression software, check out
PeaZip 3.2 Final
http://majorgeeks.com/PeaZip_d6086.html
Rating: 4.86 (51 votes)
My note: Excellent rating.

Baz
===

mjnc said: ↑

@bigbazza
Check this out:
Compression Software: PeaZip, NanoZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR, WinZip, Tar
(link goes to page 3 - Summary)

I chose to install Peazip as it is an MG Pick.
I've been using it for a while now and I've been happy with it.
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bigbazza · Jun 18, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday 18th June 2010, are:

McAfee AVERT Stinger 10.1.0.899
http://www.majorgeeks.com/McAfee_AVERT_Stinger_d4063.html

Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.

This version of Stinger includes specific detection and repair for W32/Polip only. At this time, because of the nature of the infection algorithm, repair of files infected with W32/Polip may not return the files to their pristine, pre-infected state, and can cause problems with self-checking applications.
Size: 7.97 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 448127 Times
Rating: 4.62 (429 votes).
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ID3 Renamer 3.2.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ID3_Renamer_d4948.html

Do you have loads of MP3 files in a directory and need to write a single common piece of information into them (e.g. the interpret or the album name)? Do you need to clean some portion of the ID3 tag? Do you need to remove the diacritics? ID3 Renamer can help.

ID3 renamer is useful if you need to rename a large number of files in a directory accordingly to their ID3 description and a given "formula" (e.g. (%Track) %Artist - %Title)
Size: 75.6 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 24773 Times
Rating: 4.38 (13 votes).
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My note: Really small download. :cool

Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0.5 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Thunderbird_d4064.html

Mozilla Thunderbird has several new features and improvements to make your mail and new experience better. Highlights include:

- The ability to customize your toolbars the way you want them. Choose View / Toolbars / Customize inside any window.
- UI extensions can be added to Mozilla Thunderbird to customize your experience with specific features and enhancements that you need. Support for extensions.
- Extensions allow you to add features particular to your needs such as offline mail support. A full list of available extensions can be found here.
- A new look and feel. Thunderbird also supports a large number of downloadable themes which alter the appearance of the client.
- An addressing sidebar for mail compose which makes it easy and convenient to add address book contacts to emails.
- Online help includes a FAQ, tips and tricks and other useful information.
- Simplified preferences UI and menus.
- Footprint and performance improvements.
Size: 8.61 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 80225 Times
Rating: 4.52 (116 votes).
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This Weeks Top 10 Downloads

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Game Booster
3. Win7codecs
4. IObit Security 360
5. Advanced SystemCare Free
6. QuickTime Alternative
7. Vista Codec Package
8. mp3DirectCut
9. x64 Components
10. K-Lite Codec Pack Update
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My note: Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the left hand side column. You can then click on the program/s you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 19, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday 19th June 2010, are:

BleachBit 0.8.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/BleachBit_d6305.html

BleachBit quickly frees disk space, removes hidden junk, and easily guards your privacy. Erase cache, delete cookies, clear Internet history, remove unused localizations, shred logs, and delete temporary files. Designed for Linux and Windows systems, it wipes clean 70 applications including Firefox, Internet Explorer, Flash, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Adobe Reader, APT, and more.
Size: 5.98 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 3454 Times
Rating: 3.8 (10 votes).
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DVDStyler Portable 1.8.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DVDStyler_Portable_d5728.html

DVDStyler is a cross-platform free DVD authoring application for the creation of professional-looking DVDs. It allows not only burning of video files on DVD that can be played practically on any standalone DVD player, but also creation of individually designed DVD menus. It is Open Source Software and is completely free.
Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 7.52 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 18334 Times
Rating: 4.35 (14 votes).
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RJ TextEd 6.50
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RJ_TextEd_d5342.html

RJ TextEd is a web development tool and a Unicode text editor with features like syntax highlighting, advanced column mode and text folding. Below is a small list of features available.

Auto completion: Works with tags and classes.
Code folding: Fold collapsible text blocks for easier editing.
Column mode: Normal editing with columns and more....
ASCII and binary files: The editor handles these as well.
Html tag wizards: There are several included for creating tables, frames...
CSS editor: Is included as well.
Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 9.34 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 13986 Times
Rating: 4.65 (29 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today.
An iPad on the altar.
http://skunkpost.com/news.sp?newsId=2638

ROME (AP) — An Italian priest has developed an application that will let priests celebrate Mass with an iPad on the altar instead of the regular Roman missal.

The Rev. Paolo Padrini, a consultant with the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Social Communications, said Friday the free application will be launched in July in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Latin.

Two years ago, Padrini developed the iBreviary, an application that brought the book of daily prayers used by priests onto iPhones. To date, some 200,000 people have downloaded the application, he said.
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Bazza

mjnc · Jun 19, 2010

Paragon System Backup 2010

Weekend Sale
Sale Price: $14.95
Reg Price: $29.95

[MG]
Paragon Drive Backup

bigbazza · Jun 20, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday 20th June 2010, are

aTunes 2.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/aTunes_d5127.html

aTunes is a full-featured audio player and organizer. aTunes supports mp3, ogg, wma, wav, flac and mp4 files and allows users to edit tags, organize music and rip audio cds easily.

Supported formats: mp3, ogg, wma, wav, flac, mp4, ra, rm
Online radio supported.
Player engine: mplayer.
Volume control, mute function.
Karaoke function.
Equalizer.
Shuffle and repeat options.
OSD (On-screen display).
Size: 26.4 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 21825 Times
Rating: 4.08 (12 votes).
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Data Crow 3.8.16
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Data_Crow_d6378.html

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

Start using the ultimate cataloger today!

Platform independent and completely portable.
Highly customizable and feature rich.
Audio, software, book, movie and photo collectioncataloger.
Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 38.7 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 1765 Times
Rating: 4.4 (5 votes).
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Fly Free Photo Editing & Viewer 2.73
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fly_Free_Photo_Editing_&_Viewer_d6467.html

Using Fly Free Photo Editing & Viewer software, freeware runs on windows with Mac style skin, you can view, edit, enhance and manipulate your pictures easily. It provides a much easier way to view, edit and share multiple photos simultaneously in multiple tabs.

Key features:

Multiple tab image browser & photo editor: View or edit multiple photos simultaneously and easily in multiple tabs.
Image batch resize: Batch resize images with flexible options.
Batch photo slideshow PowerPoint: Batch import photos and create slideshow PowerPoint file in seconds.
Online album tools: Seamlessly send photos via MSN, upload Flickr/Google/Facebook.
HTML convert to image JPG: Convert entire web page HTML to JPG integrated with image editing tool.
Powerful photo editor: Crop, resize, RGB, gray scale, bright, contrast, rotate, add text, red eye and more. Multiple-tabs make image editing & view simultaneously much easier.
Interface: Mac style skin interface.
Size: 9.64 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 1066 Times
Rating: 3.75 (4 votes).
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Free Tech White Papers.
Gartner Report: Storage Efficiency Puts SSD on the Map:

Certain storage architectures deliver higher SSD utilization rates and lower costs....
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My note: Go to www.majorgeeks.com and scroll down until you see the heading on the right hand side column. You can then click on the Paper/s you are interested in for the MG link.

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 21, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday 21st June 2010, are

RoboForm2Go 6.10.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RoboForm2Go_d5081.html

RoboForm2Go is a portable version of RoboForm - a secure password manager and form filler.

EASY AS 1-2-3

1. Plug your USB key with RoboForm2Go on it into any computer, anywhere in the world.

2. RoboForm2Go memorizes your passwords and bookmarks and logs you into online accounts automatically. Fills long registration and checkout forms too.

3. Pull out your USB key and No traces of RoboForm2Go are left on the
computer
Size: 3.03 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 9200 Times
Rating: 3.92 (13 votes).
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DVDFab Passkey 7.0.2.3 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DVDFab_Passkey_d6423.html

DVDFab Passkey is a Windows-based driver that works on-the-fly to unprotect encrypted movie DVDs and Blu-ray discs. For DVD, it removes all DVD copy protections, like CSS, CPPM, RC, RCE, APS, UOPs, ARccOS, RipGuard, FluxDVD, CORE X2, etc. For Blu-ray, it removes all known AACS and BD+ copy protections, Region Code, BD-Live and UOPs. It allows you to watch any region DVD on your region specific DVD drive and player software. It allows you to watch Blu-ray disc without HDCP-compliant graphics card and without HDCP-compliant display. It also allows you to use any software to access unencrypted DVD and Blu-ray disc content.
Size: 3.27 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/2K/XP
Downloaded: 6342 Times
Rating: 4.42 (7 votes).
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RemoveIT Pro 21.6.2010
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RemoveIT_Pro_d5205.html

Locates & Removes many new dangerous files including Spyware, Malware, Virus, Worms, Trojan's and Adware that other popular AV programs do not find.

Editor's note: Some false positives were spotted in x64 systems.
Size: 3.4 MB
License: Shareware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 143707 Times
Rating: 4.64 (641 votes).
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My note: Although shown as SHAREWARE, it can be run legally as FREEWARE. I have been doing it that way for a long time.

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

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 22, 2010

Too many great sounding programs for me to list here, today, in this meant-to-be abridged review. Go to www.majorgeeks.com for the full listing.
New members and visitors, you might also like to check out:
Must have FREE downloads from MajorGeeks at
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday 22nd June 2010, are:

Opera10.54@USB
http://www.majorgeeks.com/OperaUSB_d6231.html

A portable version of the popular Opera Web-Browser. Extract the file directly onto your USB Device or Harddisk.

Opera@USB is the most full-featured Internet power tool on the market. Opera includes tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, integrated searches and more advanced functions like Opera's e-mail program. The application also features 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.
Size: 14.7 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 6878 Times
Rating: 5 (9 votes).
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Money Manager Ex 0.9.6.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Money_Manager_Ex_d5410.html

Money Manager Ex is a free, open-source, cross-platform, easy-to-use personal finance software. It primarily helps organize one's finances and keeps track of where, when and how the money goes. This software is also a great tool to get a bird's eye view of your financial worth.

Money Manager includes all the basic features that 90% of users would want to see in a personal finance application. The design goals are to concentrate on simplicity and user-friendliness - something one can use everyday.
Size: 2.92 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K/2003
Downloaded: 23403 Times
Rating: 4.47 (19 votes).
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Hitman Pro 3.5.6.105
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Hitman_Pro_d5283.html

Hitman Pro 3 is a fast all-in-one tool to find, identify and remove viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, rootkits and other malware. Hitman Pro 3 will reveal in minutes if your PC is infected with malicious software.
Research shows that many computers are infected, even if they have an up-to-date security suite installed. A combination of different anti malware programs would be required to prevent infection.

Hitman Pro 3 combines a variety of anti malware programs without installing software on your PC. Hitman Pro 3 will not slow down your PC as it is using cloud technology for malware detection.
Size: 5.66 MB
License: Subscription 17.95+ Year
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 30791 Times
Rating: 4.46 (62 votes).
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My note: This is a YEARLY subscription program.

Mozilla Firefox 3 3.6.4 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_3_d2248.html

The award-winning Firefox Web browser has security, speed and new features that will change the way you use the Web. Don’t settle for anything less.

Top 5 Reasons to Switch:
-Speed: going from IE to Firefox is like trading in your minivan for a sports car.
-Safety: our open-source security process means we address threats faster to keep you safe online.
-Easy to Use: Firefox's cutting-edge features are so intuitive you won't know how you lived without them.
-Customization: we offer literally thousands of ways for you to adapt Firefox to meet your unique browsing needs.
-Free: they say the best things in life are free, and Firefox is totally, 100% free of charge.
Size: 8.18 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 639790 Times
Rating: 4.63 (1316 votes).
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My note: An MG favourite.

From Site News, today.

Free Tech Support Call for Major Geeks.
Tune-up/Protect/Spyware removal/Cameras/Wireless and more.
Support for PC & Mac. Limited Time.
Must Use Promo code 'mg0610'. Enjoy!
http://techlivehelp.qresolve.com/GetKey.aspx
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Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 23, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday 23rd June 2010, are:

VueScan 8.6.39
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VueScan_d6052.html

VueScan is a scanning program that works with most high-quality flatbed and film scanners to produce scans that have excellent color fidelity and color balance.

VueScan is very easy to use, and also has advanced features for restoring faded colors, batch scanning and other features used by professional photographers.

VueScan changes nothing on your system, installs nothing in your operating system and all other scanner software will continue to function. You can purchase VueScan at any time and instantly get a serial number that disables image watermarking.

To upgrade VueScan, just install this trial version and enter your serial number to enable the edition you've purchased.

Use the About menu command in VueScan to display what Edition you have and whether you qualify for a free upgrade. You don't need to uninstall the old version before installing this new version - the old version will be overwritten.
VueScan is limited by the number of supported devices.
Size: 6.47 MB
License: Shareware $39.95
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 41703 Times
Rating 5(8 votes).
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My note: Shareware program.

Cain and Abel 4.9.36
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Cain_and_Abel_d5062.html

Cain & Abel is a password recovery tool for Microsoft Operating Systems. It allows easy recovery of various kind of passwords by sniffing the network, cracking encrypted passwords using Dictionary, Brute-Force and Cryptanalysis attacks, recording VoIP conversations, decoding scrambled passwords, recovering wireless network keys, revealing password boxes, uncovering cached passwords and analyzing routing protocols. The program does not exploit any software vulnerabilities or bugs that could not be fixed with little effort. It covers some security aspects/weakness present in protocol's standards, authentication methods and caching mechanisms; its main purpose is the simplified recovery of passwords and credentials from various sources, however it also ships some "non standard" utilities for Microsoft Windows users.

Cain & Abel has been developed in the hope that it will be useful for network administrators, teachers, security consultants/professionals, forensic staff, security software vendors, professional penetration tester and everyone else that plans to use it for ethical reasons. The author will not help or support any illegal activity done with this program.
Size: 7.41 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 162869 Times
Rating: 4.71 (332 votes)
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My note: Great rating for this type of program.:cool

Revo Uninstaller 1.89

Revo Uninstaller helps you to remove any unwanted application installed on your computer.
With its advanced and fast algorithm to scan before and after uninstall you can remove unnecessary files, folders and registry keys left in your computer after you have uninstall an application with its build in uninstaller.
With its unique "Hunter mode" it offers you some simple, easy to use but effective and powerful approaches to manage (uninstall, stop, delete, disable from autostarting) and to get information about your installed and/or running applications.
Revo Uninstaller gives you another 8 handy and powerful tools to clean up your system.
Size: 2.29 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 57703 Times
Rating: 4.84 (165 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating. An MG favourite.

Real Temp 3.59.3 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Real_Temp_d6098.html

Real Temp is a temperature monitoring program designed for all Intel single Core, Dual Core, Quad Core and Core i7 processors.
Size: 274 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 26129 Times
Rating: 3.61 (18 votes).
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Major Geeks slogaan, selected for today.
"MajorGeeks.com - No Geek, no glory."

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 24, 2010

3 small downloads today.:cool

The programs chosen for your consideration for Thursday 24th June 2010, are:

RouterPassView 1.10
http://majorgeeks.com/RouterPassView_d6475.html

Most modern routers allow you to backup the configuration of the router into a file, and then restore the configuration from the file when it´s needed.
The backup file of the router usually contains important data like your ISP user name/password, the login password of the router, and wireless network keys.

If you lost one of these password/keys, but you still have a backup file of your router configuration, RouterPassView might help you to recover your lost password from your router file.
Size: 86.8 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 2975 Times
Rating: 5 (2 votes).
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Prime95 26.1 Beta
http://majorgeeks.com/Prime95_d4363.html

For overclockers, Prime95 has a feature called "Torture Test" that allows maximum stress testing on the CPU and RAM. There are several options allowing the stress test to focus on the memory, processor, or a balance of both.

Usually Prime95 will detect an error within a matter of minutes if an overclock is not stable, however many people like to let the system "burn-in" overnight to ensure long-term stability.
Size: 991 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 184827 Times
Rating: 4.84 (92 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating fo you overclockers.:-D

Q-Dir Portable 4.28
http://majorgeeks.com/Q-Dir_Portable_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.
Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 364 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 20007 Times
Rating: 4.81 (66 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating out of 5.00

Bazza.
NB: I do not always test or use the programs that I list in this thread.
I list the ones that I think will appeal to MG readers (and try to vary them as a mix for you to try).

Today's selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day.
Some may be added after I review the days listings.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.
For lots more programs and updates, today, goto www.majorgeeks.com

Baz

bigbazza · Jun 25, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Friday 25th June 2010, are:

ZoneAlarm Free 9.2.057
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ZoneAlarm_Free_d388.html

ZoneAlarm makes it easy. Unlike other personal firewalls, ZoneAlarm protects automatically from the moment it's installed - no programming required. ZoneAlarm barricades your PC with immediate and complete port blocking. And, then runs in Stealth Mode to make your PC invisible on the Internet - if you can't be seen, you can't be attacked.

ZoneAlarm delivers simplicity without compromising your security. A getting started tutorial explains controls and alerts to get you up and running quickly. And, to keep you confident that you're always protected, intuitive color-coded alerts rate security risks - in real time.

For basic, "no frills" firewall protection, ZoneAlarm® is the popular first step for many home PC users. And it's still FREE* for individual & non-profit use.

Editors Note: Be sure to check the box for the free firewall from the installer or you will download the 15 day trial version.
Size: 44.7 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 556214 Times
Rating: 3.45 (1160 votes).
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My note: As they say, For basic, "no frills" firewall protection.

Really Slick Screensavers
http://w/www.majorgeeks.com/Really_Slick_Screensavers_d6497.html

A collection of 3d accelerated screensavers. Majorgeeks usually does not list screensavers, but this author has been a friend of ours going back to websites before Majorgeeks.com, at least 12 years. As he has updated all his screensavers, this download has all of his screensavers included.

Screensavers included:
-Cyclone -Euphoria -Field Lines -FLocks -Flux -Helios -Hyperspace
-Lattice -Microcosm -Plasma -Skyrocket -Solar Winds
Size: 6.73 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 2550 Times
Rating: 4.38 (13 votes).
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Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.1.01
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Panda_Cloud_Antivirus_d6144.html

Download Panda Cloud Antivirus, the first free cloud-based antivirus thin-client. It consists of a lightweight antivirus agent that is connected in real-time to PandaLabs' online Collective Intelligence servers to protect faster against the newest malware variants while barely impacting PC performance.

Thanks to Panda Security's Collective Intelligence malware and goodware online database, Panda Cloud Antivirus detects more malware than traditional signature-based solutions which take longer to detect the most recent, and therefore most dangerous, variants. Panda Cloud Antivirus protects you while you browse, play or work and you won't even notice it.
Size: 30.5 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 12645 Times
Rating: 4.74 (43 votes).
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From Off Base, today at www.majorgeeks.com
Todays Microsoft Downloads 06/25/10 @ NT Compatible
http://www.ntcompatible.com/news/story/todays_microsoft_downloads_062510.html

Posted by: Philipp Esselbach on: 06/25/2010 09:27 AM
Here's a list of the latest downloads at Microsoft Download Center:
- Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting for the Office of Finance
- EBS 2008 Discontinuation General Info and FAQ
- Demos: Third-Party Solutions for Forefront IP (AD RMS) ADS+PoC Deployment Planning Resources
- Reports and Subscriptions Scenario
- Project Carnation: Reducing Energy Consumption through Data Center Storage Consolidation
- Forefront TMG 2010 SP1
- Demos: Third Party solutions for Forefront Information Protection Deployment Planning Resources
- Microsoft CRM Online Data Migration to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 On-Premise
- Microsoft neXpert
- Microsoft Network Monitor 3.4
- Windows Embedded Developer Update
- SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Evaluation on Windows Server 2008 R2 VHD
- Windows Server 2003 R2 VHD
- BranchCache Deployment Guide
- Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 White Paper: Global Address Book
- Kodu Classroom Kit
- Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 White Paper: Choosing a Development Tool
- Kodu Game Lab
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bigbazza · Jun 26, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Saturday 27th June 2010, are:

TwistedBrush Open Studio 17.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TwistedBrush_Open_Studio_d4724.html

TwistedBrush has more than 5,000 brushes available, along with all the features that artists love to use: layers, photo cloning, tracing, masks, particles, filters, brush shapes, integrated scanner support, and a whole lot more.
TwistedBrush runs on all versions of the Windows operating system and is designed for all realms of digital art including natural media fine art, photo retouching, photo composition, photo cloning to turn your photos into the look of hand painted artwork, mandala art, patterns, manga, even 3D like painting with the incredible blob modeling tools.
Size: 14 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 20721 Times
Rating: 4.10 (37 votes).
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save2pc 4.06
http://www.majorgeeks.com/save2pc_d5580.html

save2pc allows you to easily grab and save desired videos.
11 reasons why you should get the save2pc:

1. Download videos from Youtube, Google, veoh, Tangle, Vimeo, Myspace Video, Megavideo.com, DailyMotion.com etc.

2. Download videos from adult video servers: RedTube, PornoTube, ShockerVideo, Tube8, xTube, Spankingtube, YouPorn, Megaporn ( megarotic ), PornHub, yuvutu, xVideos, xHamster, VHO, Rude etc.

3. Download High Quality videos and High Definition.

4. Automatic URL-parsing and multi-thread downloading. Download several files at the same time.

5. Convert downloaded videos into iPod, PSP, PDA, iPhone, Mobile Phone format.
For more main features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.)
Size: 2.94 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 232009 Times
Rating: 4.43 (147 votes)
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Windows Updates Downloader 2.50 Build 1002
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_Updates_Downloader_d5440.html

Windows Updates Downloader is a small utility that allows you to download all of the current Windows critical updates. All updates are downloaded directly from microsoft.com to your computer with a single mouse click.

Requirements: Microsoft .Net framework.
Size: 249 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2K/2003
Downloaded: 18780 Times
Rating: 4.66 (9 votes).
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Office Word Viewer 11.8169.8172
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Office_Word_Viewer_d5787.html

Microsoft Office Word Viewer will help you view, copy and print Word documents, even if you don't have Word installed. Microsoft Office Word Viewer, together with the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats, allows you open Word documents saved in the following formats:

- Word Document (*.docx)
- Word Macro-Enabled Document (*.docm)
- Rich Text Format (.rtf)
- Text (.txt)
- Web Page formats (.htm, .html, .mht, .mhtml)
- WordPerfect 5.x (.wpd)
- WordPerfect 6.x (.doc, .wpd)
- Works 6.0 (.wps)
- Works 7.0 (.wps)
- XML (.xml)

With Word Viewer and the Compatibility Pack, you can view, print, and copy document contents to another program. However, you cannot edit an open document, save a document, or create a new document. This download is a replacement for Word Viewer 2003 and all previous Word Viewer versions.
Author: Microsoft Corp.
Date: 2010-06-26
Size: 24.4 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista
Downloaded: 8152 Times
Rating: 4.2 (5 votes).
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bigbazza · Jun 27, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Sunday 27th June 2010, are:

CrystalDiskMark 3.0.0e
http://www.majorgeeks.com/CrystalDiskMark_d5574.html

CrystalDiskMark is designed to quickly test the performance of your hard drives. Currently, the program allows to measure sequential and random read/write speeds.

Key Features:
Measure sequential reads/writes speed
Measure random 512KB, 4KB, 4KB (Queue Depth=32) reads/writes speed
Select test data (Random, 0Fill, 1Fill)
Theme support
Multi-Language support
Size: 1.82 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 32029 Times
Rating: 3.88 (18 votes).
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Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool [06.27.2010]
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Kaspersky_Virus_Removal_Tool_d4515.html

The Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool application was designed to be another virus scanner and detection software from Kaspersky. The product will scan the specified locations for any virus threats and remove them or send to Quarantine folder.

Editors note: Download takes you to Kaspersky to get the latest version. This is often updated multiple times per day.
Size: 69.9 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 168486 Times
Rating: 4.57 (244 votes).
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My note: 69 megs download.

Dictionary .NET 2.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dictionary_.NET_d6229.html

Dictionary .NET is a tiny, easy and smart multilingual dictionary translating from/to 52 languages using Google´s services.

Integrates Google Dictionary, Translate, Search, Suggest, Wikipedia 5-in-1 without installing them.

Features:
Smart Translation
Translate selected text with a hotkey
Full-Text Translation
Text suggestions
Single click without selected text
Translate a web page
Open File to Translate
Multilanguage List
Wikipedia Search
Size: 116 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 12151 Times
Rating: 3.55 (9 votes).
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FinalBurner Pro 2.22.0.191
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FinalBurner_Pro_d5319.html

This is the last burner you will ever need! With FinalBurner PRO, you can create and burn audio, video, and data CDs and DVDs. Author your DVD-Videos or re-master existing ones. Burn your MP3 collection to an Audio CD or MP3 CD. Create professional-looking disc covers. All that and much more is possible now with FinalBurner PRO!

Main features:
- Burn Data CD/DVD (CD R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD DL, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray, etc.)
- Autorun menu designer
- Burn Audio CD (Import *.wav; *.mp3; *.ogg; *.mid; *.wma; *.aac; *.mp4; *.m4a; *.xm; *.mod; *.s3m; *.it; *.mtm; *.mo3 audio files.)
- Burn Video DVD (Import AVI, DIVX, XVID, MP4, MPG, WMV, ASF, MOV, FLV, etc. Capture from Web cam, TV tuner, DV, etc.)
- Burn VideoCD
- Burn SuperVideoCD
- Burn WMVHD CD/DVD (720p,1080p)
- Burn ISO images
- Burn CUE images
- AudioCD Ripper
- Burn MP3 CD/DVD (Import *.wav; *.ogg; *.mid; *.wma; etc. audio files.)
- Copy data CD/DVD
- Design and print CD jewel case and DVD box labels, booklets.
- Free to try, $29.95 to buy
- 30 day free trial
Size: 11.6 MB
License: Shareware $29.95
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 58240 Times
Rating: 3.94 (51 votes).
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My note:SHAREWARE. Free version also available.
This Weeks Top MG Downloads

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

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 28, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Monday 28th June 2010, are:

MediaMonkey 3.2.0.1297 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MediaMonkey_d4907.html

MediaMonkey is the music organizer for the serious collector.

Manage a music library consisting of small to very large collections (50,000+) of audio files and playlists, whether they're located on your hard drive, CDs, or a network. Organize, browse, or search music by Genre, Artist, Year, Rating, etc., and never waste your time trying to find mp3s you know you have. Automatically identify tracks that are missing information, whose tags are not synchronized, or that are duplicated elsewhere.

Some main features: ...
(Main Features: (see the link above. Too much to list here.))
Size: 7.44 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win XP/2003/Vista/Windows7
Downloaded: 49207 Times
Rating: 4.37 (102 votes).
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System Explorer 2.3.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/System_Explorer_d6381.html

Major Features:

Detailed informations about Tasks, Processes, Modules, Startups, IE Addons, Uninstallers, Windows, Services, Drivers, Connections and Opened Files.
Easy check of suspicious files via VirusTotal or Jotti service.
Easy search details about file/process via online databases.
Launcher ("New Task..." dialog) with integrated AutoSearch and AutoCompletion.
Action History for monitoring processes activities.
Performance graphs for monitoring usage of system resources in time.
System Snapshots for easy finding of system changes.
System Report builds rich text report containing major informations about your System.
Multilanguage and Plugins Support.
Version 2.0 brings brand new user interface and Windows 7 support.
Security feature with online File Reviews.
Size: 1.38 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 14731 Times
Rating: 4.90 (22 votes).
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My note: Excellent rating.

TeamViewer Portable 5.0.8625
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TeamViewer_Portable_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.

Share your files, chat, switch the direction during a teamwork session, and a lot more is included in TeamViewer.
Size: 6.80 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 20762 Times
Rating: 4.86 (69 votes)
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My note: Excellent rating.

From Way Off Base, today.
Dallas store sells U.S. flag with 61 stars
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Dallas-store-sells-US-flag-with-61-stars-97280689.html

"You can kind of see the stars are all crooked, and if you count them, there's actually 61 stars," he said.

Childress counted several times. He multiplied rows and columns. He counted them one-by-one.

Every time, it added up to 61.

So he went back to the Dollar Tree store where he bought the plastic flag and sent an e-mail message to the Virginia marketing company.

"I kind of let them know there are 50 states in the United States, and they need to correct this — or at least get the Chinese supplier to correct this," Childress said.

Yes, it's a plastic flag, and it only cost a dollar, but Childress argues this is not just another decoration at a discount store.

"They can do that to Santa Claus; do what they want, change his face. But this is the flag, and it needs to stay that way," Childress maintains.

The Dollar Tree assistant store manager wouldn't comment on camera, but said the flag is sold as a "patriotic banner" — not as an American flag
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My note: Do you reckon they stuffed up, or is it a "patriotic Banner"?

Bazza

bigbazza · Jun 29, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Tuesday 29th June 2010, are:

Adobe Reader Update 9.3.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Adobe_Reader_Update_d6387.html

Adobe Reader is free software that lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on a variety of hardware and operating system platforms.
Size: 7.66 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7
Downloaded: 5796 Times
Rating: 2.28 (7 votes).
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My note: Poor rating. Check out Foxit Reader (below).

AppCrashView 1.07
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AppCrashView_d6502.html

AppCrashView is a small utility for Windows Vista and Windows 7 that displays the details of all application crashes occurred in your system. The crashes information is extracted from the .wer files created by the Windows Error Reporting (WER) component of the operating system every time that a crash is occurred. AppCrashView also allows you to easily save the crashes list to text/csv/html/xml file.

System Requirements
For now, this utility only works on Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008, simply because the earlier versions of Windows don't save the crash information into .wer files.
Size: 40.6 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista
Downloaded: 318 Times
Rating: N/A (0 votes)
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My note: Not for XP or earlier.

Foxit Reader 4.0.0619
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Foxit_Reader_d4763.html

Adobe Reader is free software that lets you view and print PDF (eBook) documents. You can view and print PDF documents with it.

Foxit Reader is small, so you can download it quickly. It doesn't need any lengthy installation, so you can start to run it as soon as you can download it.

And it starts up immediately, so you don't need to wait the annoying "Welcome" screen to disappear.

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: 6.72 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 89971 Times
Rating: 4.67 (192 votes).
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My note: Compare Foxit Reader with Adobe Reader (above).

XMedia Recode 2.2.4.2
http://www.majorgeeks.com/XMedia_Recode_d6165.html

XMedia Recode can convert almost all known audio and video formats, including 3GP, AAC, AC3, AMR, ASF, AVI, AVISynth, DVD, FLV, H.261, H.263, H.264, M4A, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MP2, MP3, MP4, MP4V, MOV, PSP, (S) VCD, SWF , VOB, WAV, WMA and WMV.
Size: 4.87 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista
Downloaded: 8888 Times
Rating: 4.65 (23 votes).
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From Way Off Base, today.

Flickr user Justin Mando found this sign along Electric Avenue in the Museum Quarter of Vienna, Austria. Seems like Big Brother there has a great sense of humor!
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http://www.neatorama.com/2010/06/27/you-are-being-monitored/

Bazza]

bigbazza · Jun 30, 2010

The programs chosen for your consideration for Wednesday 30th June 2010, are:

Encopy 4.71
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. Some larger data blocks rescue might take very long time, especially if you enable verify data. Aplication support many functions like verify data, logging etc.
Size: 29.3 KB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 30783 Times
Rating: 4.12 (33 votes).
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IObit Toolbox 1.0 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/IObit_Toolbox_d6503.html

IObit Toolbox is FREE portable software that system administrators and computer geeks will take along to solve PC problems anytime and anywhere. With more than 20 dedicated tools,IObit Toolbox allows you to display/diagnose PC information, enhance PC security, optimize PC performance and repairing PC problems. In a word, it offers an easy way for PC admin to monitor and manage computers.
Size: 14.4 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win7/Vista/XP
Downloaded: 1225 Times
Rating: 4.62 (8 votes).
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Zipeg 2.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Zipeg_d6085.html

Zipeg is free alternative to WinZip, WinRar, StuffIt.

Zipeg supports:
-Formats: ZIP, RAR, 7z, ARJ, LHA, TGZ, TAR and many many more.
-Pictures and Photos - preview them instantly or open in external application.
-Filenames in your national alphabet.
Size: 1.36 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista
Downloaded: 5051 Times
Rating: 4.2 (5 votes).
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Game Booster 1.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Game_Booster_d5952.html

Designed to help optimize your PC for smoother, more responsive game play in the latest PC games with the touch of a button, Game Booster helps achieve the performance edge previously only available to highly technical enthusiasts. It works by temporarily shutting down background processes, cleaning RAM, and intensifying processor performance. Works 100% compatible with PunkBuster, Cheating-Death, VAC, and any other anti-cheat software.
The best part. It's 100% free and safe!
Size: 1.53 MB
License: Freeware
Requires: Win All
Downloaded: 4052845 Times
Rating: 4.72 (8227 votes).
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My note: Downloaded over 4 million times from MG. Excellent rating.

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Bazza

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