Tux Paint 0.9.21

One of the best free drawing programs around

Tux Paint is an excellent program for all tiny budding artists!

Languages:

English, Spanish, German, French, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Gallego, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese BR, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Portuguese PT

Recent changes in Tux Paint:

• Over 100 new stamps have been added, and Windows 95/98/ME compatibility returns.

OS requirements for Tux Paint:

• OS: Win95/98/98SE/Me/2000/NT/XP/2003/Vista/7

Pros

• Suitable and exciting for all kids
• Pre-prepared coloring and drawing templates
• Excellent selection of drawing tools
• Display pcitures as a slideshow
• Sound effects

Cons

• A little slow and instable during tests

Softonic rating:

Very good

8/10

License:

Free (GPL)

Added:

February 22, 2006

Publisher:

Tux Paint Project

File size:

9.8 MB

Downloads:

24,361

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Eraser 6.0.6

Fully erase data from your hardrive

Eraser isn't user friendly enough, but once you're used to it it's not complex, and a very helpful tool for ensuring your deleted data never ends up in the wrong hands!

Languages:

English

Recent changes in Eraser:

• Eraser 6 sports a completely revamped user interface, and Windows XP/Vista/7 support out of the box. Eraser 6 now allows users to use the context menu in Windows Explorer to erase Unused Space on drives with UAC on under Windows Vista and 7. The On-Demand and Scheduler panes in Eraser 5 has been replaced with the integrated Task Scheduler in Eraser 6 which allows for simplified management of tasks. The biggest and most significant change since rc5 is the addition of FAT directory cleaning and various usability improvements.

OS requirements for Eraser:

• OS: WinMe/2000/XP/Vista/7

Softonic rating:

Good

7/10

License:

Free (GPL)

Added:

January 5, 2007

Updated:

March 26, 2010

Publisher:

Eraser | More programs (2)

File size:

8.7 MB

Downloads:

656

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Artweaver 1.14

Create impressive drawings with this free painting tool

Artweaver is a powerful drawing tool with an great selection of brushes to create impressive works of art.

Languages:

English, German

Recent changes in Artweaver:

• Error in line tool fixed
• Display error with scaled paper structures fixed
• Error in selection size adjustment fixed
• Stamp tool improved
• Various improvements and bug fixes

OS requirements for Artweaver:

• OS: Win2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

Minimum requirements:

• Processor: 600 MHz
• Memory: 128 MB

Recommended requirements:

• Processor: 1,0 MHz
• Memory: 256 MB
• Graphic tablet

Softonic rating:

Very good

8/10

License:

Free

Added:

March 21, 2007

Updated:

March 26, 2010

Publisher:

Artweaver | More programs (2)

File size:

6.3 MB

Downloads:

32,037

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Scott`s Gmail Alert

monitor multiple Gmail accounts

Our Rating: (Very Good)

Scott`s Gmail Alert enables you to monitor up to 5 Gmail accounts and get notified when new mail arrives. The program runs in the system tray and displays a pop-up list with new messages, including their subject and an excerpt of the message content. You can configure different colors for each account and also set custom colors for messages from specific senders. In addition to email notification, the program can also alert you of events that have been recorded in your Google Calendar, and it includes a basic RSS reader to monitor Google news streams and/or an RSS feed of your choice. Other features include support for sending messages through your Gmail account (without having to use the web interface), sound notifications, customizable alert settings and more.

Freeware Scott`s Gmail Alert does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Scott Merryfield
File Size	1478 kb
Version	4.0.3.24 (history)
Last updated	Mar 25, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista/7
Requirements	.NET Framework 3

SoftPerfect Network Scanner

network scanner

Our Rating: (Excellent)

SoftPerfect Network Scanner is a multi-threaded IP, SNMP and NetBIOS scanner with a modern interface and several advanced features. It is intended for both system administrators and users who are interested in computer security. The program pings computers, scans for listening TCP ports and shows what types of resources are shared on a network (including system and hidden). In addition, it allows you to mount shared resources as network drives, browse them using Windows Explorer, filter the results list and more. SoftPerfect Network Scanner can also check for a user-defined t port and report if it is found open, resolve host names and auto-detect your local IP range.

Freeware
SoftPerfect Network Scanner does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	SoftPerfect Research
File Size	712 kb
Version	4.4.6 (history)
Last updated	Mar 25, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	Win (All)

HDClone Free Edition

copy data to a larger hard drive

Our Rating: (Good)

HDClone Free Edition enables you to move the content from an entire ATA/SATA hard drive to another, larger one. The program installs itself on a bootable floppy or CD, and include it`s own operating system, so it runs completely independent from Windows. Once HDClone has created the bootable floppy or CD for you, you can use it to boot your computer and copy the drive content to the new (installed) drive, using a graphical interface. The free version is perfectly suitable to upgrade your existing drive to a larger one. It supports IDE/ATA/SATA hard disks and is able to copy up to 300 MB/min. The latest version now supports USB mouse and keyboard as well as USB 1.1 drives.

Freeware HDClone Free Edition does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Miray Software
File Size	10383 kb
Version	3.8.4a (history)
Last updated	Mar 25, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	Win (All)

Note: The free version can only copy to a LARGER capacity drive.

An excellent audio player with handy extra tools

AIMP Classic is a powerful audio player that allows you to listen to your favorite music with an outstanding sound quality. Its appearance resembles that of another classical audio player (Winamp), so you'll get used to it very quickly. It can also be customized with skins.

Softonic rating:

Excellent

9/10

License:

Free

Added:

June 12, 2007

Updated:

March 24, 2010

Publisher:

Website

File size:

6.9 MB

Downloads:

92,401

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DamnVid 1.5

Download and convert online videos simultaneously

DamnVid is a great tool that downloads and converts videos simultaneously from dozens of video websites.

Languages:

English, French

OS requirements for DamnVid:

• OS: WinXP/Vista/7

Softonic rating:

Excellent

9/10

License:

Free

Added:

March 25, 2010

Publisher:

DamnVid

File size:

10.6 MB

Downloads:

55

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ProxyWay 5.0

Surf the Web anonomously via a proxy server

ProxyWay makes you invisible to the web sites you visit: hides real IP (anonymous proxy surfing), changes computer information that is sent out by your web browser (User-Agent, Referrer), prevents scripts and Java applets from running without your knowledge, removes traces of computer and Internet activity.

Softonic rating:

Good

7/10

License:

Free

Added:

February 26, 2007

Updated:

March 25, 2010

Publisher:

Proxyway

File size:

4.6 MB

Downloads:

1,790

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Avira AntiVir Personal 10

Efficient, powerful and free antivirus software

Looking for an efficient, uncomplicated antivirus tool? Avira Antivir Personal may be a good choice.

Languages:

English

OS requirements for Avira AntiVir Personal:

• OS: Win2000/XP/Vista/7

Softonic rating:

Very good

8/10

License:

Free

Added:

March 16, 2009

Updated:

March 25, 2010

Publisher:

Avira

File size:

40.3 MB

Downloads:

98,186

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RealWorld Paint.COM

image editor

Our Rating: (Very Good)

RealWorld Paint.COM is an image editor that supports layers, masks and many other advanced features. It includes all the standard drawing tools and image adjustment options as well as support for Photoshop filters (.8bf), layer effects, custom JavaScript filters, image blending, drop shadows, reflections, custom gradients and other features commonly not found in free imaged editors.

Freeware RealWorld Paint.COM does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	RealWorld Graphics
File Size	6498 kb
Version	2009.1
Added	Jul 02, 2009
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7

BestCrypt

secure storage container

Our Rating: (Very Good)

BestCrypt allows you to allocate a portion (container) of free space on your drive where you can keep your sensitive data in encrypted form. It creates a virtual drive that can be used from Window Explorer just like any other drive. You can move files into the drive, work with files or documents from the drive etc. As soon as you dismount the drive(s) though your data will be protected using strong encryption algorithms, including Blowfish, GOST, and DES. Additional features include automatic dismount after timeout, secure file wiping and more.

Free Trial, $59.95 BestCrypt does not contain any adware or spyware

Publisher	Jetico, Inc.
File Size	13760 kb
Version	8.20.6 (history)
Last updated	Mar 23, 2010
License	Free Trial, $59.95
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Trial Limitations	30 day trial. Fully functional.

Sweet Home 3D 2.3

Design your ideal home on your PC

Sweet Home 3D is an excellent solution for all those that daydream about redesigning their home, or even for professionals that need a basic mock-up.

Languages:

English, French

OS requirements for Sweet Home 3D:

• OS: Win95/98/98SE/Me/2000/NT/XP/2003/Vista/7

Softonic rating:

Very good

8/10

License:

Free (GPL)

Added:

September 14, 2007

Updated:

March 22, 2010

Publisher:

Website

File size:

29.3 MB

Downloads:

22,150

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Predator

lock your computer with a USB flash drive

Our Rating: (Excellent)

Predator enables you to lock and unlock your PC by simply removing or inserting a USB flash drive. You can use any USB stick, the program will generate a security code and place it on the device to identify it as the key. It will then check every X seconds if the drive is still inserted and if it is not, the program will lock your computer. If anyone attempts to access your PC while the USB stick is removed, he will be prompted for a password and, if the correct password is not entered within 20 seconds, an alarm will sound and access is denied. Predator logs the access attempt and notifies you the next time you unlock your PC. Unlocking your computer is as simple as inserting the USB key drive, if you happen to lose your USB stick, you can unlock your computer with a password that you specify during setup. Furthermore, Predator frequently changes the security codes recorded on your USB drive, so even if an intruder manages to copy your stick, this copy will not work because the codes on your own stick will have changed in the meantime.

Freeware
Predator does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Richard Goutorbe
File Size	964 kb
Version	2.1.0.468 (history)
Last updated	Mar 15, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/2003/Vista/7

UltraSurf

anonymous browsing

Our Rating: (Very Good)

UltraSurf is a proxy service, designed to enable users inside countries with heavy Internet censorship to visit any public web sites in the world safely and freely. If you are not located in such a country, you can also use the software to hide your real IP address to protect your privacy. UltraSurf is a standalone application (no installation needed) that automatically configures Internet Explorer to use UltraSurf whenever you run the program and displays a lock icon on the desktop to indicate that anonymous browsing is active. You can also use UltraSurf with Firefox, Chrome or other browsers, however you need to configure the proxy settings manually (localhost:9666) or use the available Firefox add-on tool to do this (in addition to this download).

Pros: Easy to use, automatic browser configuration; automatic history and cookie cleaning

Cons: May slow down your browsing speeds at times, depending on network load and connectivity.

Freeware UltraSurf does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	UltraReach Internet Corp.
File Size	390 kb
Version	9.95
Added	Mar 16, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7

McAfee FakeAlert Stinger

find and remove Fake Alert viruses

McAfee FakeAlert Stinger is a stand-alone utility to detect and remove specific fake alert virus variants, including Kryptik, AVP Security, Fakespypro, Winwebsec, Antivirus Soft and XPSpy. The program is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. The interface is simple and straightforward, just select the drive or folders to scan and click a button. You can choose an action to perform if a virus is detected (delete, prompt, quarantine or rename) and also configure which types of files to scan.

Freeware
McAfee FakeAlert Stinger does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Network Associates
File Size	2139 kb
Version	10.1.0.728
Added	Mar 20, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista/7

FotoMorph

image morphing tool

Our Rating: (Very Good!)

FotoMorph offers an easy step-by-step process to create professional image morphing animations. All you have to do is load the two images that you want to morph (head shots), align them, set reference points and then export the animation to Flash (SWF), AVI, GIF or image sequence. You can optionally add a background mask and image frame, set custom animation delay times and also insert a text overlay. Tutorials and examples are provide on the website.

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Freeware

Publisher	Digital Photo Software
File Size	2209 kb
Version	10.1
Added	Mar 22, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/2003/Vista/7