AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 9.0.814

Simple and effective anti-virus toolAVG Antivirus remains a perfect security solution for the average computer user, providing quite a powerful weapon against viruses.

Languages:

English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese BR

Recent changes in AVG Anti-Virus:

• Surf, and search with confidence, while LinkScanner® keeps you safe from harmful sites
• Get online and offline protection from viruses, spyware, and other nasties
• Enjoy consistently high-speed PC performance with our new enhanced virus scanner
• Automatic updates keep your protection current
• Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7

About the license:

• AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is only available for single computer use for home and non commercial use. his version offers basic protection, without technical support or server protection.

OS requirements for AVG Anti-Virus:

• OS: Win2000/XP/Vista/7

Minimum requirements:

• Memory: 32 MB
• Internet Explorer 5.01

Pros

• Works silently in the background
• Frequent automatic updates
• Includes antispyware tool, email protection and web browsing filter

Cons

• Nagging registration window
• Doesn't include all the features of the Professional version

Softonic rating:

Excellent

9/10

License:

Free

Added:

February 27, 2007

Updated:

April 29, 2010

Publisher:

Grisoft | More programs (2)

File size:

82.3 MB

Downloads:

628,834

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Core Force 0.95.172

Community oriented security solution for personal computers

Core Force can be used to:

• Protect your computer from compromises by worms, virus and email-borne malware
• Prevent your computer from being used as a staging point to amplify attacks and compromise others
• Prevent exploitation of known bugs in the operating system and applications running on your computer
• Prevent exploitation of unknown bugs (0-day) in the operating system and applications running on your computer
• Detect and prevent execution of adware, spyware, trojan horses and other malware on you computer

Languages:

English

Recent changes in Core Force:

• Fixes security vulnerabilities reported by Sebastian Gottschalk

OS requirements for Core Force:

• OS: Win2000/XP/Vista

Softonic rating:

Very good

8/10

License:

Free

Added:

May 12, 2006

Updated:

April 30, 2010

Publisher:

Core Security Technologies

File size:

19.4 MB

Downloads:

345

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STDU Viewer

multi format document viewer

Our Rating: (Very Good)

STDU Viewer is a document viewer that supports some of the most popular document and image formats. You can use the program to to open TXT, TIFF, PDF, DjVu, Comic Book Archive (CBR or CBZ) and XPS formats. STDU Viewer offers several viewing options including zoom, page rotation, text selection and thumbnail browsing as well as custom bookmarks for quick access to specific pages and a handy text search feature. Free for non-commercial uses.

Freeware STDU Viewer does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	STDUtility
File Size	1978 kb
Version	1.5.424 (history)
Last updated	Apr 29, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7

Free Download Manager

download manager

Our Rating: (Excellent)

Free Download Manager is a powerful download manager with tons of features that help you organize, schedule and speed-up your Internet file downloads. You can choose between 3 different speed modes, either use maximum bandwidth or download files in the background with minimal impact on your other network activities. It integrates with Internet Explorer, Firefox and Opera and also offers a drop target where you can drag and drop files to that you want to download. Free Download Manager also comes with a unique features that enables you to check if a file is known to be malicious, by querying a community database for any known issues with the file before the download starts. You can easily contribute to the community by reporting programs from within the software. Other features include automatic mirror lookup, download scheduling and resume, integrated zip file viewer, customizable download categories, media preview, website explorer and much more.

Freeware Free Download Manager does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	FreeDownloadManager.ORG
File Size	2243 kb
Version	3.0.852 (history)
Last updated	Apr 29, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	Win (All)

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	7714 kb
Version	4.36.1006 (history)
Last updated	Apr 29, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7

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

Skype 4.2.0.163

VoIP technology to call all around the world

Skype 4 features a complete interface overhaul that now focuses more on video chats, and also adds some handy improvements to the way you communicate online.

Languages:

English, German

Recent changes in Skype:

• Skype Access – access WiFi hotspots the easy way with your Skype Credit.
• Call transfer – transfer calls to a Skype contact or a mobile or landline.
• Updated call quality guide with pre-call soundcheck.
• Bug fixes.

OS requirements for Skype:

• OS: Win2000/XP/Vista/7

Softonic rating:

Essential

10/10

License:

Free

Added:

September 19, 2007

Updated:

April 28, 2010

Publisher:

Skype | More programs (5)

File size:

1.6 MB

Downloads:

894,529

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Scratch 1.4

Combine graphics, photos, music and sound into interactive creations

Scratch is a perfect tool for kids to learn the basics of computer programming, providing them with a tool that helps them explore their creative side by designing interactive birthday cards, short animated videoclips or interactive reports for school.

Languages:

English

Recent changes in Scratch:

• With this new version, you can ask users to input text from the keyboard (using the new "ask" and "answer" blocks), take photos directly from built-in or USB webcams, and control robotics with LEGO ® WeDo TM. This version has a more flexible user interface, so that it can work on smaller screens, such as on netbook computers.

OS requirements for Scratch:

• OS: Win98/98SE/Me/2000/XP

Softonic rating:

Very good

8/10

License:

Free

Added:

May 16, 2007

Updated:

April 29, 2010

Publisher:

MIT

File size:

33.0 MB

Downloads:

10,526

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Cobian Backup

backup tool

Our Rating: (Very Good)

Cobian Backup is a small and simple utility to backup files and directories from some place in your computer to another place in the same computer or to a shared drive in another machine.You can set the program to automatically make a backup within regular intervals of time, for example daily, weekly etc. Cobian Backup offers additional support for zip compressions and can be run as a service.

Freeware
Cobian Backup does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	WebSite
File Size	14900 kb
Version	10.0.3.743 (history)
Last updated	Apr 29, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/2003/Vista/7

Bulk Image Downloader

download images from galleries

Our Rating: (Good!)

Bulk Image Downloader can automatically download and save the linked images from thumbnailed photo galleries. It optionally integrates with your browser`s right-click menu (IE, Opera, Firefox), allowing you to quickly launch the application and download images from the current page. You can preview a list with thumbnails, add an image prefix and also queue the download for later. The downloaded files are automatically organized in folders, based on the page title. As an additional feature, you can also choose to generate HTML or BB code, that will allow you to create a simple image gallery from the photos. Bulk Image Downloader works with most popular photo sites.

Free Trial, $29.95 Bulk Image Downloader does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Antibody Software
File Size	4977 kb
Version	3.10.0.1 (history)
Last updated	Apr 29, 2010
License	Free Trial, $29.95
Windows	98/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Trial Limitations	30 day trial. Fully functional.

Desktop-Reminder

personal reminder software

Our Rating: (Good!)

Desktop-Reminder is an easy to use reminder program that allows you to keep track of your upcoming appointments, birthdays, anniversaries and other events. You can quickly add simple reminders without having to configure many details, although the program also provides options to create recurring events with some additional notification options. Each time you start your computer the program will show a list of all task which are urgent for the current day, and it can also pop up an additional reminder window for any time sensitive tasks.

Freeware Desktop-Reminder does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Polenter - Software Solutions
File Size	2214 kb
Version	1.14 (history)
Last updated	Apr 27, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista/7
Requirements	.NET Framework 2.0

Revo Uninstaller Pro

software uninstall utility

Our Rating: (Excellent)

Revo Uninstaller Pro is an alternative to the standard Windows Add/Remove software applet that offers several additional features. It automatically scans for files and registry entries that are often left behind by the standard Uninstaller and offers you to review and delete them. Revo Uninstaller Pro also comes with a unique `Hunter Mode` that allows you to uninstall a program, search for information on the web or perform other actions by simply dragging a target over the program or shortcut icon on your desktop. The program also includes a real-time installation monitoring mode that keeps track of all system changes during a software installation, and allows you to undo them later. Other features include junk file deletion, a startup manager, secure file deletion, browser cleaning, disk wiping and more.

Free Trial, $39.25 Revo Uninstaller Pro does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Vs Revo Group
File Size	6785 kb
Version	2.2.0 (history)
Last updated	Apr 27, 2010
License	Free Trial, $39.25
Windows	XP/Vista/7
Trial Limitations	30 day trial. Fully functional.
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Pixia

powerful graphics editor

Our Rating: (Excellent)

Pixia is the English version of a popular Japanese painting and retouching software for full color graphics. It supports mask, layer and many other editing functions. You can use your own customized brush tips and even use an image file as a brush tip to create unique effects. Its user-friendly interface is suitable for beginners as well as experts. Pixia supports the most common editing techniques and presents a user friendly interface.

Freeware Pixia does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	WebSite
File Size	6663 kb
Version	4.70e (history)
Last updated	Apr 27, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7

TweakNow PowerPack 2010

multi-functional system utility

Our Rating: (Very Good)

TweakNow PowerPack is a suite of utilities that let you fine-tune many aspects of your operating system and clean your computer from obsolete files. It includes various options to customize the appearance of Windows, restrict access to certain settings, clean up your hard drive, delete cookies and other Internet related tracks. Also included is a RAM Optimizer to manage and clean your memory, an auto-shutdown tool, a virtual desktop manager, a folder size viewer and more. Other features include a Registry Cleaner and Registry Defragmenter as well as a Startup Manager and integrated backup that allows you do undo any changes you made with the software.

Freeware TweakNow PowerPack 2010 does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Tweak Now
File Size	6038 kb
Version	2.1.0 (history)
Last updated	Apr 26, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista/7

Calibre

e-book manager and reader

Our Rating: (Excellent)

Calibre is an open source e-book library management application that enables you to manage your e-book collection, convert e-books between different formats, synchronize with popular e-book reader devices, and read your e-books with the include viewer. You can sort you books by author, title, date and other details, download meta information and book covers, add personal tags and comments, and view your image in a cover flow display. Calibre supports all popular e-book formats enables you to convert your books to different formats, using advanced conversion techniques to maintain the structure of the e-book. The program also offers extensive support for synchronizing of e-books with popular devices, such as Kindle, Sony Reader, Nook, and many others.

Freeware Calibre does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Calibre Open Source Team
File Size	29744 kb
Version	0.6.49 (history)
Last updated	Apr 24, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7