From today's MajorGeeks front page-Nov 2008

A pinch and a punch for the first of the month.
A new month, a few days to the election of a new US President, 7 weeks to Christmas, 8 weeks to the New Year. Time flies, as they say.

Enough philosophising (sp?), the chosen few for Saturday 1st November 2008, are:

Gbridge 1.0.0.1146
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Gbridge_d6053.html

My note: Excellent rating.

Avant Browser 11.7 Build 18
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Avant_Browser_d2346.html

Wiseval Photophant 1.0.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wiseval_Photophant_d6062.html

My note: and lots more features. Excellent rating.

If you are new to this column, or Major Geeks, or both, I list 2-4 programs daily that you maybe interested in trying. I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them. If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.

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

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

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

For those interested in the Tips threads, if you missed Tips 1-7, go to "From today's MajorGeeks front page-July 2008" at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=163425 Read from post #29, onwards, to the end of the month.

If you missed Tips 8- 34, go to "From today's MajorGeeks front page-Aug 2008" at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=165925

If you missed Tips 35-57, go to "From today's MajorGeeks front page--Sep 2008" at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=168572

If you missed Tips 58- 78, go to "From today's MajorGeeks front page--Oct 2008" at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=170775

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Sunday 2nd November 2008, are:

ShellMenuView 1.06
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ShellMenuView__d5779.html

Startup Delayer 2.3.133
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Startup_Delayer_d6064.html

My note: Another example would be to start your Firewall and Anti-virus programs before all others.

Rss Bandit 1.8.0.855
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Rss_Bandit_d5052.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - We put the "eek" back in "Geek"."

Bazza

 

"The Race that stops a nation" is on today in Australia (Tuesday, our time).
USA's big day is tomorrow (Tuersday), your time.

The Melbourne Cup is Australia's major annual thoroughbred horse race. Billed as The race that stops a nation, it is for three-year-olds and over, and covers a distance of 3,200 metres. It is generally regarded as the most prestigious "two-mile" handicap in the world. The event is held on the first Tuesday in November. As of May 7th, 2008, the Melbourne cup's prize money increased 10% to AUD$5.5 million with First place increasing 10% to AUD$3.3 million dollars.

One link is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_Cup_Day

For USA / UK / European MG readers (and others), the chosen few for Monday 3rd November 2008, are:

SysProt AntiRootkit 1.0.0.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SysProt_AntiRootkit_d5708.html

GVG Info (formerly PC Info) 3.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/GVG_Info_formerly_PC_Info_d5575.html

DriveImage XML 2.02
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DriveImage_XML_d4919.html

Ad-aware 2008 Definitions File 0136.0000
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ad-aware_2008_Definitions_File__d5711.html

From Way Off Base, today. :-D
A teenager has changed his name to Captain Fantastic Faster Than Superman Spiderman Batman Wolverine Hulk And The Flash Combined.
The record-breaking name, now thought to be the world's longest, was the idea of music graduate George Garratt, 19. He changed his name by deed poll online for £10 last week.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...enager-changes-name-to-Captain-Fantastic.html
My note: Idiot. I wonder how many computer systems are going to crash when he tries to fill out forms.

Second note: The link, above, will take you to a £100,000 Ferrari literally wrapped itself around a telegraph pole after its driver lost control in Adelaide, Australia. The driver and his passenger walked away from the crash with minor injuries. Check out the picture, unbelievable. (see thumbnail)

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

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Tuesday 4th November 2008, are:

Free PC Audit 1.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Free_PC_Audit_d6052.html

Dr.Web CureIT 4.44.5 04.11.2008
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dr.Web_CureIT_d4783.html

TheWorld Browser 2.3.1.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TheWorld_Browser_d5898.html

My note: All this in 600KB's.

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

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Wednesday 5th November 2008, are:-

Ashampoo Burning Studio 6 FREE 6.75
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ashampoo_Burning_Studio_6_FREE_d5937.html

My note: You must register before use and you will be bombarded with their products spam. But the price is right. :-D

MemInfo 2.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/MemInfo_d5308.html

StarBurn 10.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/StarBurn_d5936.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - Pretty major, always geeky." :major

Bazza

 

Not too many to choose from for Thursday 6th November 2008:- :cry

Flock 2.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Flock_d4807.html

DirectX Redistributable 9.0c (November 2008)
http://www.majorgeeks.com/DirectX_Redistributable_d2924.html

An extra couple from Wednesday:-
Asterisk Key 8.3 Build 3047
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Asterisk_Key_d3558.html

XnView 1.95.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/XnView__d4974.html

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

Bazza

 

Tip # 79 Checksums

Camtech Checksums is a free utility for verifying the integrity of files.
A checksum is a value which is computed to allow you to check the validity of a file, similar to a serial number. All files have a unique checksum and if you change even one byte in a file, and then run it through the program again, the result will be different. This is used as a way to verify whether a file has been altered.

Camtech Checksums offers two different types of checksums.
CRC32 is an 8 character string and MD5 is a 32 character string.
Some downloads include the checksum so you can check the file to be sure it hasn't been altered. You can also generate your own checksums for later use or for sending to someone. That way when they receive it they can check it to make sure it hasn't been corrupted.

It is Freeware for Win95/98/Me/NT/Win2K/XP/Vista

More info and screen shots at:
http://camtech2000.net/Pages/Checksums.htm

Bazza

 

Tip # 80 Mayabase XP Laptop Switcher.
http://www.mayabase.nl/index.php?PageID=22

My note: Obviously suitable for desktops for hardcore gamers, etc.

Bazza

 

Not too many to choose from for Friday 7th November 2008: :cry

nFLVPlayer 1.3.0.61
http://www.majorgeeks.com/nFLVPlayer_d5819.html

My note: 5/5 rating. :cool

nFLVPlayer 1.3.0.61
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Fresh_Diagnose_d440.html

FastPictureViewer 1.00 Build 58
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FastPictureViewer_d5926.html

My note: One from yesterday.
Spiceworks IT Desktop 3.1.28009
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Spiceworks_IT_Desktop_d5657.html

My note: These selections are only a portion of those shown at www.majorgeeks.com and only at a particular time of the day. Many are added after I review the days listings.

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

Bazza

 

Tip # 81 Ashampoo software at your price. :cool

Now is your chance to get the latest versions of various Ashampoo software at your price.

Bazza

 

The chosen few for Saturday 8th November 2008, are:

BitMeter 2 3.5.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/BitMeter_2_d5603.html

My note: The one I use. Other display options available.
See thumbnail.

lastpass 1.35 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/lastpass_d6035.html

Networx 4.5
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Networx_d2528.html

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

Bazza

 

Tip # 82 BETA software.

Beta software updates are usually released to fix up bugs, etc., in previous versions of the Software, or introduce new features.
To be on a slightly safer side, I'd recommend to at least creating a new System Restore point before installing a Beta version of any program.

For the truly paranoid, a FULL backup of your vital data may be a good idea.

Bazza

 

Tip # 83 Majorgeeks Forum Rules
Some of you may never have read these MG site rules, or forgotten some of them. I recently contravened one of them. Sorry, MA and CP.

From http://forums.majorgeeks.com/announcement.php?f=21

 

Featured today is a Keylogger.

The chosen few for Sunday 9th November 2008, are:

REFOG FREE Keylogger 4.5.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/REFOG_FREE_Keylogger_d4590.html

VLC media player 0.9.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VLC_media_player_d4674.html

Rainlendar Light 2.4 Build 66 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Rainlendar_Light_d5433.html

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

Bazza

 

Featured today is a Portable Anti-Virus program.

The chosen few for Monday 10th November 2008, are:

Portable ClamWin 0.94.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Portable_ClamWin_d5067.html

UBCD4Win 3.21
http://www.majorgeeks.com/UBCD4Win_d5710.html

My note: Amost perfect rating. Huge download, don't try this on dialup. Ask a friend with Broadbamd to download it for you, and burn it to a CD.

Weather Watcher 5.6.4.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Weather_Watcher_d4190.html

My note: Almost perfect rating.

Dr.Web CureIT 4.44.5 09.11.2008
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dr.Web_CureIT_d4783.html

Site News
Got geek? Try our forums! 159,000+ members await at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/

Bazza

 

Featured today is an iTunes manager.

The chosen few for Tuesday 11th November 2008, are:

Floola for Windows 3.9
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Floola_for_Windows__d5834.html

My note: One for me to try.

Vista Codec Package 5.01 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vista_Codec_Package_d5326.html

FreePOPs 0.2.8
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FreePOPs_d4637.html

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today: :major
"MajorGeeks.com - We know you're out there, and we're coming to get you."

Bazza

 

Featured today are the choice of 3 Browsers.

The chosen few for Wednesday 12th November 2008, are:

Mozilla Firefox 3 3.0.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_3_d2248.html

also Mozilla Firefox 2 2.0.0.18
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Mozilla_Firefox_2_d285.html

and Maxthon 2 2.1.5.1170 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Maxthon_2_d1167.html

Cddoc 0.37
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Cddoc_d5626.html

My note: Be the first to vote. Size: 19.1 KB :cool

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

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"Major Geeks.com- Feel the Geek.. BE the Geek!"

Bazza

 

Tip # 84 System Restore size for Vista

The MS default for system restore is 15% of your hard drive capacity.
In a 1 terabyte drive (not unusual these days) this would be 150 gigs, when you usually only need a few gigs. Actually a 1 terabyte drive is actually around 930 megs when formatted, so 15% is nearer to 930 x .93 = 139 megs approx. allocated by default.

In 300 gig hard drive (if this was your formatted size), 15% allocated to System Restore would result in 45 gigs for System Restore. and leave 255 gigs approx. available for other programs. Setting the System Restore size by using "vssadmin resize shadowstorage /on=C: /for=C: /maxsize=5GB" , would result in savings 40 gigs approx.

Repeating, to limit System Restore to 5 gigabytes on the C: drive, for Vista use:
Start (ORB) and enter vssadmin resize shadowstorage /on=C: /for=C: /maxsize=5GB in the Search/command box.
See MG thread 135866, from Halo, for how to implement this command.
Thanks to Halo, for the above.

Alternative method using Regedit, if you are comfortable with using it.
In regedit, browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-->SOFTWARE-->Microsoft -->Windows-->NT-->Current Version-->System Restore-->cfg
Right click on Disk Percent in the right hand pane ---> Modify--->Decimal

Default will be 15(%) if you haven't altered it previously. Set it to 2% -- 5%, and save heaps of hard drive space, (or around 5-10gigs).
MOST IMPORTANT: This setting DOES NOT stick. If you clear out your old Restore points (and then turn them on again, later), then MS may helpfully resets your System Restore BACK TO 15% and you have to do it all over again.
NB: Vista apparently needs a bigger % allocated to System Restore than XP does.

Bazza

 

Featured today is an article in Way Off Base, of Spam being reduced by 2/3rds. :cool :major

The chosen few for Thursday 13th November 2008, are:

Vistapack 2.6
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vistapack_d5846.html

Portable Firefox 3.0.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Portable_Firefox_d4424.html

Ultra Defragmenter 2.0.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Ultra_Defragmenter_d5727.html

My note: Only a 265KB download.

Windows Installer CleanUp Utility 4.71.1015
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_Installer_CleanUp_Utility_d4459.html

From Way Off Base today.
Spam Volumes Drop by Two-Thirds After Firm Goes Offline
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/11/spam_volumes_drop_by_23_after.html

The volume of junk e-mail sent worldwide plummeted on Tuesday after a Web hosting firm identified by the computer security community as a major host of organizations engaged in spam activity was taken offline.

Experts say the precipitous drop-off in spam comes from Internet providers unplugging McColo Corp., a hosting provider in Northern California that was the home base for machines responsible for coordinating the sending of roughly 75 percent of all spam each day.

My note: Great news. :major

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

Bazza

 

Tip # 85. Updating Ad-aware 2008 Definitions File 0139.0000

If you forget how to implement the latest definitions, as I do, then creating a Shortcut to the destination Folder is a simple way to post thelatest Definitions download to the right place.

The instructions for Ad-Aware are:

Who can remember this, so I have a Shortcut, named core for core.zip, as follows, pointing to c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware

This opens the correct sub-Folder so you paste the zip file there, and un-zip it. Make sure you delete the previous definition file (core.aawdef) before unzipping the latest definitions. Hope this makes it easier for you to apply the latest definitions. It does for me. Bazza

 

Featured today is a Vista codec pack.

The chosen few for Friday 14th November 2008, are:

FlashGot 1.1.1.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/FlashGot_d5376.html

Slim Browser 4.11 Build 017
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Slim_Browser_d1404.html

Vista Codec Package 5.02 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vista_Codec_Package_d5326.html

My note: Almost perfect rating.

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.

I haven't necessarily tried the above programs. I just list them.
If they have been listed previously, then this listing is the latest upgrade.
For lots more programs and updates, today, check out www.majorgeeks.com

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

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

Bazza

 

Featured today is a Font Viewer and Manager.

The chosen few for Saturday 15th November 2008, are:

Advanced SystemCare 3 3.0.0 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Advanced_SystemCare_3_d5927.html [quote]Advanced WindowsCare v3 Personal is a comprehensive PC care utility that takes an one-click approach to help protect, repair and optimize your computer. Always Free.

New Features include:
New Interface,
New Functions,
Improved Scanning,
Cleaning,
Repairing, and Optimizing,
Triple Backup Mechanism and Faster Loading
Size: 7.46 MB License: Freeware Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista
Downloaded: 1086840 Times Rating: 4.59/5 (3011 votes).[/quote]

AMP Font Viewer 3.86
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AMP_Font_Viewer_d6042.html

My note: Perfect rating.

StartEd Free 5.02
http://www.majorgeeks.com/StartEd_Free_d6059.html

My note: Let us hope this version is better.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - Slogan? We don't need no stinking slogan."

Bazza

 

Featured today is a program for testing RAM.

The chosen few for Sunday 16th November 2008, are:

Partition Manager Express 9.0

My note: Make sure you have a FULL backup of all your data before you muck around with any Partition manager.

Memtest86+ 2.10
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Memtest86_d4226.html

My note: Almost perfect rating. A really small download.

SUMo 2.3.7
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SUMo_d5824.html

My note: This program is struggling to overcome an initial poor rating.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today: :major
"MajorGeeks.com - The Few, The Proud, The Geeks."

Bazza

 

Tip # 86. Test your open ports.

Go to "Welcome to ShieldsUP!" at https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 to run some tests on your computer to see if you have any open ports that might be accessable to nasty people.

I've attached 3 thumbnails to show how my laptop rated. :cool :major :-D
These are only partial grabs due to the MG size limits, but will serve as an example to you, I hope.

I'm very happy with the findings for my laptop, and surprised.
How does your computer rate? Bazza

 

Featured today is a program for transforming XP to have a look similar to Vista.

The chosen few for Monday 17th November 2008, are:

SpyBot-Search & Destroy Tools Beta 1.6.1.38 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SpyBot-Search_&_Destroy_Tools_Beta_d5396.html

Vista Transformation Pack 9.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vista_Transformation_Pack_d4924.html

Kaspersky AVP Tool 7.0.0.290 17\11\2008
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Kaspersky_AVP_Tool_d4515.html

My note: And lots more, too many to list here.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - If you wanna be tweaked you gotta get geeked. "

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

Bazza

 

Thanks for clicking on the Thanks button, oma, for Tip # 86 (see post # 24 in this thread). to test your open ports.

I'm curious. How did your PC rate and did you find the tip actually useful? :-D

Bazza

 

Thanks Bazza. Yes, I tested the ports in my PC with the link you provided and everything came out stealth! :-D Tried Symantec online scan many times over the past years but that one didn't work for me anymore after I switched to Firefox in 2004, not even in IE.

 

We're batting 2-0, oma. :-D
Anyone else try this and what were your results? Bazza

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Featured today is an update to Google's Chrome (and there is a Portable version, too).

The chosen few for Tuesday 18th November 2008, are:

Avast! Home Edition 4.8.1287
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Avast_Home_Edition_d1968.html

VSO Image Resizer 2.1.3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VSO_Image_Resizer_d5246.html

My note: I'm looking for an Image resizer for posting items to Collector's Corner (at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=61). This one has an almost perfect rating. :cool

Google Chrome 0.4.154.22 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Google_Chrome_d6037.html

My note: Portable version at www.majorgeeks page for today.

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - May the nForce be with you."

Bazza

PS: 65 reads yesterday. :cool Thanks folks. That makes it worthwhile. :major

Baz

 

Featured today is an update to Skype.

Lots of good Freeware programs today. Too many to list here.
Visit www.majorgeeks.com for the full listing.

The chosen few for Wednesday 19th November 2008, are:

jedit 4.3pre16 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/jedit_d5793.html

XnView 1.95.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/XnView__d4974.html

Skype 3.8.0.188
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Skype_d4245.htm

Weather Watcher 5.6.4.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Weather_Watcher_d4190.html

My note: Excellent Rating

TeamViewer 3.6 Build 5198
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TeamViewer_d5911.html

ProduKey 1.35
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ProduKey_d4953.html

From Site News, today:

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - This is the first download of the rest of your geeky lives."

Bazza

 

Featured today is an update to Google's Chrome again.

The chosen few for Thursday 20th November 2008, are:

Monitor Asset Manager 2.12
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Monitor_Asset_Manager_d1991.html

Startup Blaster 1.0.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Startup_Blaster_d6075.html

My note: You can't rate better than that. :-D

Google Chrome 0.4.154.23 Beta
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Google_Chrome_d6037.html

From Way Off Base today.
Letmegooglethatforyou.
http://www.google.com/search?q=Majorgeeks&btnG=Google Search
My note: Not sure of this. I tried it by entering Belarc, as in Belarc Advisor, next to "Google" in the top Search box, as lots of people might do. The Major Geeks link came up 8th out of 10 links displayed. At least 4 other download sites promoted before the MG link appeared. Not good, IMO, for promoting Major Geeks. I may be missing the point entirely. Do you agree, or disagree? It works great if you enter Belarc in the second (lower) Search box by going straight to the Belarc reference in MG.

Bazza

 

Tip # 87 Collectors Corner, new MG Forum.

Introduced by MA this week, it allows MG members to show and tell about items in their collections. The link is http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=61

If you forget that, just add 1 to the Lounge URL address of http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=6 (to make it 61--doh) and you will get there. Add it to your Bookmarks, or Favourites, is a much better idea.

Please contribute anything you regard as one of your Collectors items, so we can see what you have. Bazza

 

Featured today is a new release of iTunes. :cool

The chosen few for Friday 21st November 2008, are:

Wise Registry Cleaner 3.81
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wise_Registry_Cleaner_d5437.html

iTunes 8.0.2.20
http://www.majorgeeks.com/iTunes_d5285.html

3D Mail Effects 6.0.4
http://www.majorgeeks.com/3D_Mail_Effects_d2263.html

Important note:

Bazza

 

Featured today is an MG Site News release.

The chosen few for Saturday 22nd November 2008, are:

Songbird 1.0.0 RC3
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Songbird_d5932.html

RemoveIT Pro 22/11/2008
http://www.majorgeeks.com/RemoveIT_Pro_d5205.html

My note: Athoiugh shown as Shareware ($$$) it can be used as FREEware. I use it daily as a FREE program. :cool

From Site News yesterday.
Advanced SystemCare 3 3.0.0.586 Final
Advanced System Care 3 did over 240,000 downloads this week! Freeware system optimization tool. With more than 10,000 improvements, Advanced SystemCare Free v3 scans more, repairs more, cleans more, and optimizes more for your computer than ever before.
My note: This is a "Final" version, now out of Beta releases.:cool

Bazza

 

The narrative should, of course, have read "Download iTunes 8 and make yourself at home....."

So far I am not at all impressed with this latest release - extremely laggy even when only application running. Takes ages just to open the "About iTunes" window even

 

I meant to point that out !! :-o :-D Bazza

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The chosen few for Sunday 23rd November 2008, are:

VideoCacheView 1.25
http://www.majorgeeks.com/VideoCacheView_d5814.html

My note: Excellent Rating.

ChromePass 1.05
http://www.majorgeeks.com/ChromePass_d6076.html

Alcohol 52 Free Edition 1.9.8.7117
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Alcohol_52_d5273.html

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

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

Major Geeks slogan, selected for today:
"MajorGeeks.com - We put the Major in Geeks!"

Bazza

 

Hi, back after a short break. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving day with your family amd / or friends, watched Macy's Parade and scored a computer bargain on Black Friday at the right price. :cool :major

Featured today is one for you Overclockers.

The chosen few for Sunday 30th November 2008, are:

Open Contacts 5.3.5.622
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Open_Contacts_d5929.html

NextSensor 2.7.6.0 Build 1130 Final
http://www.majorgeeks.com/NextSensor_d4988.html

PC Wizard 2008.1.871
http://www.majorgeeks.com/PC_Wizard_d3846.html

NB: A new month and a new column tomorrow.

Bazza

 

Go to http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=175547 for the new listings for December 2008. Bazza