PhraseExpress Autotext

text macro utility

Our Rating: (Very Good!)

PhraseExpress is a keyboard macro utility which manages all your frequently used text phrases from a taskbar icon and allows you to paste them into any Windows application with a single mouse click, a keyboard shortcut or a text macro command. The program is ideal for email reply templates, signatures, addresses, and any other information that you find yourself typing over and over again. It also includes powerful macro functions to launch programs, files or email messages, offers support for dynamic macro commands and comes with a unique text prediction feature. PhraseExpress is free-of-charge for personal use and the program is determining commercial by the phrase contents.

Freeware PhraseExpress Autotext does not contain any adware or spyware.

Product Details

Publisher	Bartels Media
File Size	2787 kb
Version	6.0.158 (history)
Last updated	Oct 01, 2009
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista
Requirements	None

Note: Free for personal use only

Norman Malware Cleaner

virus and malware removal tool

Our Rating:

Norman Malware Cleaner is a standalone virus and malware removal tool that can detect and remove specific malicious software (malware) from your PC. The program does not require installation and does not provide proactive protection from future infections. It is designed to clean a computer that has already been infected.

Freeware Norman Malware Cleaner does not contain any adware or spyware.

Product Details

Publisher	Norman ASA
File Size	46896 kb
Version	2009-10-01 (history)
Last updated	Oct 02, 2009
License	Freeware
Windows	98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Requirements	None

BGInfo

add system info to the desktop

Our Rating: (Good!)

BGInfo enables you to place system information on the desktop, so that is is easily available for review. You can define a custom background color, font settings, select the items to be included, and select a desktop position for the display. In addition to displaying the information, BGInfo also supports export of the data to a database source on the network, enabling you to consolidate system information from multiple machines to a single source.

Freeware BGInfo does not contain any adware or spyware

Product Details

Publisher	Sysinternals (Microsoft)
File Size	385 kb
Version	4.16 (history)
Last updated	Oct 02, 2009
License	Freeware
Windows	98/ME/2000/XP
Requirements	None
Other products	All 13 products from this developer
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EasyGPS

transfer waypoint to your GPS

Our Rating: (Very Good)

EasyGPS provides a fast and easy way to create, edit, and transfer waypoints and routes between your PC and your Garmin, Magellan, or Lowrance GPS. It supports import of .LOC and .GPX files and also allows you to add waypoints manually, and import existing waypoints from a GPS unit. The program lists all your waypoints sorted by name, elevation, or distance and integrates with additional online resources to provide street and topo maps, aerial photos, weather forecasts and more.

Freeware EasyGPS does not contain any adware or spyware.

Product Details

Publisher	TopoGrafix
File Size	3916 kb
Version	3.53 (history)
Last updated	Oct 02, 2009
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista
Requirements	None

Toddler Keys

lock keyboard and CD drives

Our Rating: (Good)

Toddler Keys is a useful tool for parents that allows you to lock your computer keyboard, CD drive doors and power-off button. When the keyboard is used it will display images and play sounds every time a key is pressed, thereby preventing access to the desktop and applications, while adding some entertainment value for the kid. You can select the images and sounds to be used by copying them to the Toddler Keys folder. To exit the locked screen, just type the word QUIT.

Freeware Toddler Keys does not contain any adware or spyware.

Product Details

Publisher	D. Schaeffer
File Size	480 kb
Version	.97 (history)
Last updated	Oct 17, 2005
License	Freeware
Windows	Win (All)
Requirements	None

Microsoft Security Essentials (Vista/7)

anti-virus and malware protection

Our Rating: (Very Good)

Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. The product replaces Windows Defender for malware protection and adds additional anti-virus, rootkit and Trojan scanning capabilities. It offers automatic updates, optional scanning of archive files, support for removable drives, email attachment scanning and more. There are also some advanced options to exclude files by type and location as well as customizable alert actions. Microsoft Security Essentials comes with a remarkably clean and easy to use interface.

Freeware
Microsoft Security Essentials (Vista/7) does not contain any adware or spyware.

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Product Details

Publisher	Microsoft Corp.
File Size	4388 kb
Version	1.0.1611.0
Added	Sep 30, 2009
License	Freeware
Windows	Vista/7
Requirements	None

tintii Photo Filter

color separation effects

Our Rating: (Very Good)

tintii Photo Filter enables you to apply color separation effects to your images with a few clicks of your mouse. The program automatically separates the color profiles of an image into a handful of major hues, and allows you to select the colors that you want to show or suppress with the help of small thumbnail previews that you can click on to apply the filter. You can stack multiple colors and also adjust saturation and hue settings to make the effects more intense or subtle. There is no need to trace around the outline of objects, apply masks, or be confined to a rigid set of colors spaced equally round the colour-wheel. tintii Photo Filter is a standalone application but is also available as Photoshop plug-in (for purchase).

Freeware tintii Photo Filter does not contain any adware or spyware.

Product Details

Publisher	Indii.org
File Size	1522 kb
Version	2.2.0 (history)
Last updated	Sep 21, 2009
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista
Requirements	None
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Magic Video Converter 8.0

Magic Video Converter 8.0

Small, practic, fast, and useful video converter...
Very simple to use....
Magic Video Converter can convert to following files:
-3GP
-AAC
-AC3
-AMR
-ASF
-AVI
-MOV
-MP2
-MP3
-MP4
-MPEG
-RM
-SWF
-WAV
-WMV
-VOB
Magic Video Converter supports following files:
.3gp........................... - 3GPP Files and 3GPP2 Files
.aac........................... - AAC Files
.ac3........................... - Raw AC3 Files
.amr........................... - AMR Audio Files
.avi........................... - AVI Files
.cmf........................... - Casio Movie Format Files
.dv or .dif.................... - DV Video Files
.flv........................... - Flv files (youtube)
.gif........................... - Animated GIF Files
.h261.......................... - Raw h261 Files
.h261 or h.264................. - Raw h264 Video Files
.m4a or .mp4a.................. - MPEG-4 Audio Files
.m4v........................... - Raw MPEG4 Video Files
.mjpg or .mjpeg................ - MJPEG Video Files
.mkv........................... - Matroska Files
.mov or .qt.................... - QuickTime Files
.mp2........................... - MP2 Files
.mp3........................... - MP3 Files
.mp4........................... - MPEG-4 Files
.mpc or .mpp................... - Mousepack Audio Files
.mpg, .mpeg, .mpa, .dat or .vob - MPEG Files
.nut........................... - NUT Files
.ogg........................... - Ogg Vorbis Files
.rm or .rmvb................... - Real Media Files
.str........................... - Old PlayStation Files
.swf........................... - Macromedia Flash Files
.ts or .trp.................... - HDTV Transport Stream Files
.wav, .au or .aiff............. - WAV Files
.viv........................... - VIV Files
.wma, wmv or .asf.............. - Windows Media Files
.yuv........................... - Raw Video Files
download codes:
http://hotfile.com/dl/8587437/20596ed/Magic_Video_Converter_8.0.2.18.rar.html
or
http://rapidshare.com/files/255378782/Magic_Video_Converter_8.0.2.18.rar

AVG Antivirus Pro 8.5

AVG Antivirus Pro 8.5

Allinone protection
* Antivirus : protection against viruses, worms, spyware, and trojans
* Identity Protection: helps prevent identity theft
* AntiRootkit:protection against hidden threats (rootkits)
* Web Shield: screens downloads and IM for infections
* LinkScanner: blocks poisoned web pages in real time
*AntiSpam with antiphishing: filters out unwanted and fraudulent emails
* Firewall: blocks hacker attacks
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password: Mr.Holland

Sysinternals Suite 01.10.09

Windows toolkit for hardcore users
The SysInternals Suite is a full-featured pack of system utilities that cover a wide range of functions and needs and which are especially addressed at expert users and system administrators.

In spite of not being very user-friendly, the SysInternals Suite is still a very valuable piece of software with a rich collection of system tools and tweaks.

Languages:

English

OS requirements for Sysinternals Suite:

• OS: Win95/98/98SE/Me/2000/NT/XP/2003/Vista

Pros

• Lots of tools included in about 8 MB
• Covers many different aspects

Cons

• Not very user-friendly
• Apps could have been presented in a different way

License:

Free

Added:

April 14, 2008

Updated:

October 2, 2009

Publisher:

Website

File size:

9.8 MB

Downloads:

963

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jDownloader 0.87

Automated downloads from RapidShare, Megaupload and more
jDownloader works best with multiple downloads, as it enables you to create a list of files and then download them all at the same time. Other interesting options include the possibility to limit bandwidth usage and support for premium user accounts. Unlike other download managers though, jDownloader doesn't have support for resuming downloads.

Languages:

English, Spanish, German, French, Czech, Dutch, Italian, Polish, Russian, Turkish

Recent changes in jDownloader:

• Hoster & Decrypter fixes
• Some GUI improvments
• Bugfixes
• Translation updates

OS requirements for jDownloader:

• OS: Win98SE/2000/XP/Vista

Minimum requirements:

• Java Runtime Environment 1.5

Pros

• Support for many file sharing sites
• Downloads several files simultaneously
• No installation needed

Cons

• Confusing, not very intuitive
• Cannot resume downloads

License:

Free (GPL)

Added:

September 17, 2008

Updated:

October 2, 2009

Publisher:

Website

File size:

28.2 MB

Downloads:

173,038

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Universal Share Downloader 1.3.5.31

Download manager for sites like Rapidshare, MegaUpload, etc
Universal Share Downloader. handles the whole downloading process in a very convenient way, saving you all the hard work. Just enter the appropriate link for the file you want to download an this application will take care of everything.

Languages:

English, Spanish, German, Chinese Trad, Czech, Dutch, Euskera, Finnish, Italian, Russian, Swedish

OS requirements for Universal Share Downloader:

• OS: Win98SE/2000/XP/2003

License:

Free

Added:

May 15, 2007

Updated:

October 2, 2009

Publisher:

Website

File size:

8.0 MB

Downloads:

220,327

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CodySafe

portable application launcher

Our Rating: (Excellent)

CodySafe is a portable application launcher that enables you to manage, group, sort and launch programs from your USB drive. It runs as a tray icon and provides a Vista-style start menu from where you can quickly launch your programs, access documents, media files or explore the content of your USB drive. The program includes an application manager that makes it easy to add new programs to the launch menu, as well as integrated AutoRun virus protection (ViruSense), a drive space gauge and a handy Find-if-Lost feature that allows you to store owner and contact information to aid in recovery if you ever lose your drive. Other features include a built-in hotkey manager to launch apps and URLs, Autorun management and support for advanced script options.

Freeware CodySafe does not contain any adware or spyware.

Product Details

Publisher	Codyssey.com
File Size	1998 kb
Version	1.0.0.84 (history)
Last updated	Sep 29, 2009
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/2003/Vista/7
Requirements	None

Free DVD Video Converter

convert video DVDs to video files

Our Rating: (Good!)

Free DVD Video Converter enables you to convert your personal video DVDs (not commercial movies) to AVI and MP4 formats, including iPod, iPhone, PSP, Blackberry, AppleTV, PS3 and Xbox. The program supports title selection as well as language and subtitle selection, if available. Easy to use, for non-technical users.

Freeware Free DVD Video Converter does not contain any adware or spyware.

Product Details

Publisher	Dvdvideosoft Limited
File Size	8450 kb
Version	1.1.2.21
Added	Oct 02, 2009
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista
Requirements	None
Other products	All 6 products from this developer

NetWorx

monitor network traffic

Our Rating: (Very Good!)

NetWorx is a network traffic monitor that provides an accurate account of the data which is flowing through your network connection at any given moment. The real-time readout is presented in both numeric and graphical graph format and an additional Speedometer allows you to collect current download speed statistics whenever needed. Additional features include daily, weekly and monthly statistics, customizable graphs, network interface selection and more. You can also export statistical data to various formats, including XLS, HTML, CSV , Text and RTF. The built-in alert options allow you to be notified whenever bandwidth usage drops below a certain limit or alternatively specify actions like running a program or rebooting the machine. NetWorx works with virtually all types of network connections including phone modems, DSL, cable modem, LAN, satellite and more.

Freeware NetWorx does not contain any adware or spyware

Product Details

Publisher	SoftPerfect Research
File Size	1364 kb
Version	5.0.4 (history)
Last updated	Oct 02, 2009
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista
Requirements	None