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Updated 5 October 2006 avast! Cleaner 1.0.209, CCleaner 1.27.260Foxit Reader 1.3.1413, Micro CD-Burner 5.0.10, Media Purveyor 2.3.3Miranda IM 0.4.0.3, System Spec 1.95, Weather Watcher 5.6.6
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NetStock
(www.splitcycle.com)NetStock is a simple little stock and mutual fund internet quote retrieval program, which includes export functionality for those users who also have Quicken. The application is very customizable, with preferences for alarms, negative values, percentages, etc.Version: 1.72.001 | Size: 368 KB | Requirements: Windows 98/NT/2K/XPScreenshot | More Internet Enhancements
Open Subfolder
(www.bubblepop.com)Context menu extension for Windows Explorer which adds the ability to open a folder located inside of the currently selected folder. The stand-alone program presents a cascading list of internal folders, and the selected folder will be opened on the desktop.Version: 1.0.2 | Size: 208 KB | Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/2K/XPScreenshot | More Context Menu Extensions
TaskSwitchXP
(www.ntwind.com)Advanced task management utility that incorporates visual styles and adds thumbnails of the targeted programs. Written with Win32 API programming, TaskSwitchXP is very fast, uses few resources, has popup menu and multiple selection capabilities, and fully supports keyboard shortcuts and mouse wheel options.Version: 2.09 | Size: 358 KB | Requirements: Windows 2K/XPScreenshot | More System Utilities
Cropper
(http://blogs.geekdojo.net)Unique screen capture utility that allows you to capture portions of your desktop and save the output (bitmap, JPG or PNG) to a file, copy it to the clipboard or send it to a printer. The program also supports color inversion, 'nudging' and resizing by pixel units, thumbnail generation, and translucent capture area.Version: 1.8.0 | Size: 246 KB | Requirements: Windows 98/ME/2K/XPScreenshot | More Screen Capture Utilities
DelEmpty
(www.donationcoder.com)This handy little program lists and deletes empty folders on selected drives - the stand-alone application displays file count and size of files and subfolders, allows sorting by files, size or path, and you may double click to explore a folder.Version: 1.0 | Size: 204 KB | Requirements: Windows 98/ME/2K/XPScreenshot | More Cleaning Utilities
SpamScreener
(www.georgesoft.com)State-of-the-art challenge/response (permission-based) spam blocker which provides virtually 100% accuracy by requiring email senders to get your approval before they can email you. The program works with any standard POP3 email account and client, and will automatically synchronize itself with Eudora, Outlook and Outlook Express address books.Version: 1.0.4 | Size: 895 KB | Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/2K/2K3/XPScreenshot | More Spam Filters
WinWarden
(www.donationcoder.com)Automatically controls how to display a window: move, maximize, minimize, restore, enable, disable, hide, show, on top, on bottom, always on top, clip, transparent, transparent color, move relative to another window, stick to the edge of the screen, roll up, and center. The stand-alone program runs as a tray applet and installs no extra files.Version: 1.5 | Size: 210 KB | Requirements: Windows 98/ME/2K/XPScreenshot | More Shell Enhancements
BarracudaDrive
(http://barracudaserver.com)A multi-user secure HTTPS file manager which eliminates the need for FTP access, with which you can securely upload, download, and manage your files on your home computer from anywhere in the world. Other features include a powerful HTML editor, a Constraints Editor and database with Ajax technology, HTTPS tunneling for non-secure services, and a chat/web client and server.Version: 2.2.1 | Size: 1.16 MB | Requirements: Windows NT/2K/2K3/XPScreenshot | More File Explorers
Image Anvil
(www.theimageanvil.co.uk)Image Anvil is a complete image management program, offering intuitive tools for viewing, renaming and converting all common image file types. With the added abilities to convert single images and groups of images into PDF files and the capacity to scan and index paperwork, the program doubles as a very capable graphics manager.Version: 2.0.5.2 | Size: 24.6 MB | Requirements: Windows NT/2K/XPScreenshot | More Graphics Programs
Jodix Video Converter
(www.ipod-video-converter.org)Provides an easy way to convert all popular video formats (DVD, VCD, AVI, MPEG, WMV, RM, RMVB, DivX, ASF, VOB) to iPod video. The wizard-like interface supports ID3 tags, unlimited batch file processing, output quality and video size options, and a detailed HTML help file is included.Version: 1.32 | Size: 1.65 MB | Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/2K/XPScreenshot | More Video Converters
NeoMem
(www.neomem.org)A mixture of database and word processor, NeoMem organizes and stores all kinds of information as objects. Includes password protection, file encryption, automatic backup, unlimited text redo, custom object classes, columns, and properties, and help tutorials and wizards.Version: 1.1c | Size: 644 KB | Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/2K/XPScreenshot | More Information Managers
PS Hot Launch
(www.pssoftlab.com)Launches applications from grouped system tray menus or from user assigned hot keys. With support for drag and drop, tree views, and the 'Windows' key, this small utility provides easy and efficient methods to navigate to and start the programs you want.Version: 1.1 | Size: 742 KB | Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/2K/XPScreenshot | More Hotkey Programs
SpamBayes
(spambayes.sourceforge.net)Statistical antispam filter that culls the bad from the good by calculating probabilities and by message classification. The program 'learns' as time goes by, can adapt to spam changes, is completely customizable, and is constantly being updated by the SpamBayes Project team with new filtering techniques.Version: 1.0.4 | Size: 2.88 MB | Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/2K/XPScreenshot | More Spam Filters
SyncToy
(www.microsoft.com)Microsoft's own XP synchronization solution, SyncToy is a highly customizable, easy to use program for copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files between folders and computers. SyncToy can manage multiple sets of folders at the same time; it can combine files from two folders in one case, and mimic renames and deletes in another.Version: 1.0.0.64 | Size: 844 KB | Requirements: Windows XPScreenshot | More Synchronization Utilities
Virtual Desktop Toolbox
(www.r2d2-software.com)Enlarges your monitor by dynamically creating multiple non-virtual (stand-alone) or virtual (shareable) desktops. By using the creation wizard, the autorun feature, scenarios and profiles, you can completely customize your workspace. Supports Remote Desktop, network drives and printer sharing, and extensive online tutorials are available.Version: 2.70.2 | Size: 12.27 MB | Requirements: Windows NT/2K/2K3/XPScreenshot | More Shell Enhancements
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FutureMark Interview
3DMark 2006 has been launched...this new version supports full Shader Model 3.0 as HDR (High Dynamic Range) and is able to show how powerful a dual core CPU can be in 3D scenes thanks to a multi-threaded test. But this new version also raised some questions, legitimate ones, that we decided to ask to the Finnish society.
Source: PC INpact
Dump That Floppy!
Face it. Floppy disks, being magnetic media, are very unreliable. They work in one computer, don't work in the next, and you never know if...err, when they will fail. More often than not, its when you need your files right now! And it takes forever to write data to them. So, lets take a look at the alternatives.
Source: acejones
ATI Catalyst 6.2 Analysis
If for some reason you haven't updated since the 5.13 drivers, this is the perfect time to take the leap because no matter if you have a lower end ATI card or a higher end card, you should see some form of performance increase throughout a number of games.
Source: TweakTown
Opera to Add BitTorrent
Norwegian browser maker Opera Software will release a new preview version of its desktop software that will include support for the BitTorrent file-sharing system and lend the ability for users to build customized interface applications also known as widgets.
Source: eWEEK
Debugging Windows Memory Dumps
When you get a stop error (Blue Screen of Death), your system writes a small file called a minidump. This is a small write up on how to debug memory dumps. This becomes extremely useful when you are trying to figure out what caused a particular stop error, and no filename was mentioned and/or it is undocumented.
Source: Adrynalyne
Where in the World?
Did you know that some of the top enthusiast components in the world are designed in Canada? That one of the most anticipated games of 2006 is being developed in the Ukraine? That one of your daily website reads comes out of Alaska?
Source: bit-tech
When Windows XP Won't Boot
When your computer hardware appears to power up okay, but the Windows XP operating system won't boot properly, you have to begin a troubleshooting expedition that includes getting into the operating system, determining the problem, and then fixing it. To help you get started on this expedition, here are 10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot.
Source: Nemesis
Setting up a Backup Server
Most of us already do at least partial home or office backups, but that's not enough. It's a fact, at some point or the other, your main storage device will fail, and the data on it will no longer exist, whether it's a physical failure, or software failure.
Source: IceTeks
Diamondback Plasma LE Review
Professional gamers around the world depend on quality gear to keep the edge and Razer has been providing just that for over 7 years. Can a super fast 1600 DPI mouse really change the way you play?
Source: techFEAR
BlackWorm Email Worm
BlackWorm is an email worm that uses its own SMTP engine to spread through email and open network shares. BlackWorm is also known as Nyxem, BlackMal, BlueWorm, & Grew. This vulnerability has been classified as "High Risk." Computer users should take appropriate action to be protected against this worm.
Source: Zone Labs
Building a $400 per component Super PC
FiringSquad just posted an article describing a system build with a limit of $400 per component. The system features the new Silverstone Temjin TJ-07, built around an aluminum unibody design (like an Acura/Honda NSX).
Source: FiringSquad
Fruits of 'Sparkle' Unveiled
Breaking four years of silence, Microsoft...unveiled the first pieces of its "Flash killer," a series of tools for designers that are expected to compete head-to-head with the Macromedia Flash product acquired by Adobe Systems last year.
Microsoft Expression Interactive Designer, formerly known as "Sparkle," will help build "Avalon," or WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation), user interfaces.
Source: eWEEK
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