Photostage

create photo slideshows

Our Rating: (Very Good!)

Photostage enables you to create multimedia slideshows from your images and share them with family and friends as video files or on CD/DVD. You can add transition effects, audio narration or background music, create zoom effects, adjust image settings, crop and rotate your photos, add text captions, insert video clips and more. The finished slideshow can be converted to several formats for computer and mobile devices (iPod, phones, PSP etc.), or burned to CD or DVD media.

Adds a folder with shortcuts to additional software from the same developer into the Start menu.

Freeware

Publisher	NCH Swift Sound
File Size	2331 kb
Version	2.00 (history)
Last updated	Feb 26, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

Paint.NET 3.5.4

Free, easy-to-use photo editor with support for layers

Paint.NET sits somewhere between a basic editor and a complex graphic suite, featuring a nicely designed interface and a bunch of handy tools for quick photo optimization and retouching.

OS requirements for Paint.NET:

• OS: Win98SE/XP/Vista/7

Minimum requirements:

• .NET Framework 2.0

Softonic rating:

Very good

8/10

License:

Free

Added:

April 16, 2008

Updated:

February 26, 2010

Publisher:

getpaint.net

File size:

4.8 MB

Downloads:

69,336

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avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.418.0

Final version of the all-new avast! Antivirus

avast! Free Antivirus is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a reliable yet lightweight antivirus app that does its job efficiently.

Languages:

English

Recent changes in avast!:

• Stability improvements in the Behavior Shield
• Improved compatibility with MBAM Pro (Windows XP)
• Improvements in the rootkit scanner
• Solved a vulnerability in AavmKer4.sys (Windows 2000/XP only) - special thanks to Tobias Klein
• ProAV + IS: solved a problem with Acrobat hanging when opening pdf files directly from IE
• Firewall: low-level packet rules are back in the Expert settings
• Improvements in the licensing engine

About the license:

• Requires free registration

OS requirements for avast!:

• OS: WinXP/Vista/7

Pros

• Complete design overhaul
• Silent/Gaming mode
• New behavior shield
• Different scanning modes

Cons

• Small nuisance: requires free registration

Softonic rating:

Excellent

9/10

License:

Free

Added:

August 20, 2009

Updated:

February 25, 2010

Publisher:

Website

File size:

40.1 MB

Downloads:

118,627

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Skype

make Internet phone calls

Our Rating: (Excellent)

Skype is a user friendly P2P software, that allows you to make free Internet phone and video calls to any Skype user, anywhere in the world. The sound quality is as good or even better than regular phones, and requires no additional equipment, besides a normal PC microphone or headset. The Skype interface is similar to popular instant messenger clients and allows you to create a profile, with optional picture, that will be displayed when you call other Skype users or receive incoming call. The program is very easy to use, and works with firewalls and NAT without any additional configuration changes. Basically, all you have to do is download, select a Skype username and you are ready to make or receive calls.

This program automatically installs the Google toolbar unless you opt-out.

Freeware

Publisher	Skype Limited
File Size	1648 kb
Version	4.2.0.152 (history)
Last updated	Feb 25, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista

PhotoFiltre 6.4.0

Great freeware image editor and optimizer

Photofiltre is miles away from the professional oriented Adobe Photoshop it’s an excellent free alternative. The program contains all the essential tools and options to edit and optimize pictures. It loads up very quickly and changes can be instantly previewed. Novice photographers or graphic designers can use it to cut their teeth on image editing before going on to more complex applications.

Languages:

English

Notes:

Free for private use

Recent changes in PhotoFiltre:

• Optimized for Windows 7 and Vista

OS requirements for PhotoFiltre:

• OS: Win98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7

Pros

• Solid for a free image editor
• Reads large amount of image formats
• Quick batch convert/processing
• Optimizable color palette
• Quick contrast/hue/saturation buttons

Cons

• Limited amount of filters
• Unintuitive image explorer
• Crowded and not customizable interface
• Doesn’t include layers

Softonic rating:

Very good

8/10

License:

Free

Added:

January 18, 2007

Updated:

February 24, 2010

Publisher:

Website

File size:

1.9 MB

Downloads:

992,357

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FuturixImager 5.9.4

Powerful freeware image viewer

FuturixImager is capable of opening more then 45 graphical formats, including all the popular ones (GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, JPEG2000 and so on). Imager can also print, scan, perform basic edits, capture screens, show camera metadata (EXIF), import raw digital camera photos, generate histograms, and much more!

Softonic rating:

Excellent

9/10

License:

Free

Added:

January 26, 2006

Updated:

February 24, 2010

Publisher:

Fxfp

File size:

2.7 MB

Downloads:

825

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Ultimate Process Killer 2.0.2

Effectively and effortlessly close programs and processes

Despite very limited features, Ultimate Process Killer is a fast an effective process killer, that will shut down clean up hung or rogue programs

Languages:

English

OS requirements for Ultimate Process Killer:

• OS: WinMe/2000/NT/XP/2003/Vista

Pros

• Eliminates several processes at once
• No installation required

Cons

• No explanations of process importance

Softonic rating:

Good

7/10

License:

Free (GPL)

Added:

June 18, 2009

Updated:

February 25, 2010

Publisher:

Virus Secure Lab

File size:

154 KB

Downloads:

285

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Ultimate Process Killer 2.0.2

Effectively and effortlessly close programs and processes

Despite very limited features, Ultimate Process Killer is a fast an effective process killer, that will shut down clean up hung or rogue programs

Languages:

English

OS requirements for Ultimate Process Killer:

• OS: WinMe/2000/NT/XP/2003/Vista

Pros

• Eliminates several processes at once
• No installation required
• 
  

Cons

• No explanations of process importance

Softonic rating:

Good

7/10

License:

Free (GPL)

Added:

June 18, 2009

Updated:

February 25, 2010

Publisher:

Virus Secure Lab

File size:

154 KB

Downloads:

285

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Chess3D v4.0

Chess3D v4.0

Play a game of chess against your PC or another player. The realistic 3D view can be rotated & zoomed and there are different sets of boards andchess pieces chooseable. Some sets of pieces are animated and displayed in a suitable environment such as dungeon, medieval and graveyard. You can watch the figures walking and fighting at every move or you can even throw the figures down the board if you get angry about losing a game due to the build in physics engine. Also included are hundreds of famous games you can analyze and continue to play at any point and otherchess games in PGN format can be imported. Network playing over LAN or Internet is supported.

Features:
* 3D graphics with animated chess pieces and sound effects
* Many strong chess engines with various levels of strength as computer opponent chooseable
* Easy installation of further free or commercial UCI chess engines
* 2 player mode via LAN or Internet
* Numerous chessboards, pieces, materials and environments
* Buildt in physics engine

Requirements: CPU 500 MHZ, 256 MB RAM, 70 MB of free disc space, Direct3D compatible graphics card, DirectX9 or newer installed, Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista or Windows 7
download:
http://hotfile.com/dl/29763664/5a2f117/www.dl4all.com.Chs3D.v4.0.Incl.Keygen.rar.html

BullZip PDF Printer

convert documents to PDF

Our Rating: (Very Good)

BullZip PDF Printer is a virtual printer driver that enables you to convert any printable document or image to PDF format. It works with all applications that offer a Print option, simple select the newly added BullZip PDF Printer instead of your regular printer, and the document will be converted and saved as PDF file. In addition to standard conversions, the program allows you to add custom watermarks, merge PDF files, and protect your PDF document. More features than most other free tools. BullZip PDF Printer uses Ghostscript for PDF conversion.

Freeware BullZip PDF Printer does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	BullZip
File Size	4396 kb
Version	7.1.0.1140 (history)
Last updated	Feb 22, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

Note: Requires GPL Ghostscript 8.15

PicPick

screen capture and image editor

Our Rating: (Very Good!)

PicPick is screen capture application that includes an image editor and several on-screen measurement tools, including color picker, color palette, pixel ruler, protractor, crosshair and more. It allows you to capture the entire desktop, active windows, selected areas or window controls with the click of a button or via keyboard shortcut. The captured image can be loaded into the internal image editor for further editing, saved as image file (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP) or automatically uploaded to your FTP server (upload the image and copy the URL to the clipboard). The PicPick image editor provides a variety of tools to add text, shapes, drop shadows, frames and other effects to your images. Other features include support for page scrolling, customizable hotkeys and more.

Freeware PicPick does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Daewoong Moon
File Size	1446 kb
Version	2.2.2 (history)
Last updated	Feb 22, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7

Personal Video Database

catalog your movie collection

Our Rating: (Very Good)

Personal Video Database enables you to catalog your movie or DVD collection fast and easily. Simply enter the title of the movie and retrieve the details from online resources, including plot, actors, director and more. You can also download a DVD cover from Amazon and/or load local screenshots and movie covers from your hard drive. The program includes filtering and grouping options as well as an advanced search feature to make it easy to find a specific movie. Other features include loan management, support for local video files, personal ratings, bookmarks, import/export, library statistics and more.

Freeware Personal Video Database does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Yanishevskyy Oleksandr (Nostradamus)
File Size	11792 kb
Version	0.9.9.18 (history)
Last updated	Feb 22, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista

Respect Soft Vista Clock

desktop clock with timers

Our Rating: (Good)

Respect Soft Vista Clock is a small desktop clock with an analog display. In addition to showing the time, it includes a stopwatch, a countdown timer, hourly chimes and and Uptime display. You can choose to run the clock in your current time zone or select a different zone from the world time dialog.

Pros: Includes some additional timing features; can be set to a different time zone

Cons: Can be hard to read; no skin options; buttons and features not documented

Freeware Respect Soft Vista Clock does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Respect Soft
File Size	722 kb
Version	1.1 (history)
Last updated	Feb 22, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista
Respect Soft Vista Clock does not contain any adware or spyware.

SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Edition)

find and remove adware and spyware

Our Rating: (Good!)

SUPERAntiSpyware scans your computer for known Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers and many other types of threats, and allows you to remove or quarantine them. It offers daily (manual) definition updates, as well as home page hijack protection and customizable scan options. Furthermore, the program includes a Repair feature that allows you to restore various settings which are often changed by malware programs, but usually not corrected by simply removing the parasite. The free version lacks real-time blocking and protection as well as several other advanced options.

Freeware SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Edition) does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Superadblocker.com
File Size	7576 kb
Version	4.34.1000 (history)
Last updated	Feb 19, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	98/ME/2000/XP/Vista

Note: SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition is free only for personal use.

TuneUp Utilities 2010

system utilities suite

Our Rating: (Excellent)

TuneUp Utilities optimizes the performance of your computer, corrects problems and helps you to customize your system to suit your needs. It combines important aspects of system configuration, security, cleaning and maintenance under a modern interface. You can remove unnecessary files from your hard disk(s), clean and optimize the registry, tweak your internet connection settings, recover deleted files, optimize memory and more. In addition, you can analyze your system, receive automatic suggestions for potential performance improvements and view detailed hardware information. TuneUp Utilities also includes an Uninstaller, Registry Editor, Task Manager and even an Undelete tool to recover files that have been deleted from the recycle bin. A very nice tool, with many features that will appeal to novice as well as advanced users.

Free Trial, $49.95 TuneUp Utilities 2010 does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	TuneUp Distribution GmbH
File Size	20284 kb
Version	9.0.4000.96 (history)
Last updated	Feb 19, 2010
License	Free Trial, $49.95
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Trial Limitations 30 day trial. Fully functional.

Download Accelerator Plus

download manager

Our Rating: (Very Good!)

Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) is a full featured download manager that can help you organize and speed-up your file downloads. It integrates with popular browser and automatically replaces the standard download dialog. The program can resume broken downloads, find mirror locations and pick the fastest server, preview media files as they are downloaded and more. Other features include support for dial-up connections, scheduled downloads, customizable download categories and more. The program displays banner ads, which can be removed by purchasing the Pro version.

Free (Ad-supported) Download Accelerator Plus does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Speedbit Ltd.
File Size	10903 kb
Version	9.4.0.4 (history)
Last updated	Feb 19, 2010
License	Free (Ad-supported)
Windows	Win (All)