VueMinder Calendar Pro

calendar and reminder program

Our Rating: (Excellent)

VueMinder Calendar Pro is a full-featured calendar program that supports multiple calendars which can be displayed simultaneously as layers. It offers the standard daily, weekly and monthly view options as well as different reminder options, including email reminders, desktop alerts and SMS notifications. VueMinder supports publishing of calendars (.ics format) for sharing and subscriptions, as well as import of calendars in iCalendar format. Other features include Outlook integration, Google Calendar sync (2-way), calendar printing, import/export to Excel, customizable interface, support for recurring events, and more.

Free Trial, $39.95

Publisher	Vuesoft
File Size	9977 kb
Version	7.1.0 (history)
Last updated	May 15, 2010
License	Free Trial, $39.95
Windows	Win (All)
Requirements	.NET Framework 2.0
Trial Limitations	30 day trial. Fully functional.

Dexpot

virtual desktop mananger

Our Rating: (Excellent)

Dexpot allows you to create multiple, virtual desktops to increase the work area of your screen by up to 20 times. Each virtual desktop is independent from the others and can have its individual wallpaper, resolution, and icons (or no icons at all). You can easily switch between desktops from the tray icon, or via hotkey, or even use an automatic desktop slideshow that rotates all virtual desktops. In addition, you can move and copy windows from one desktop to another among the desktops, set up rules to automatically move, copy or close windows and more. Dexpot is one of the most advanced desktop managers out there. It is easy to use but also offers great flexibility for more demanding users.

Freeware

Publisher	Dexpot Gbr
File Size	3952 kb
Version	1.5.1.1109 (history)
Last updated	May 13, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

Dexpot

virtual desktop mananger

Our Rating: (Excellent)

Dexpot allows you to create multiple, virtual desktops to increase the work area of your screen by up to 20 times. Each virtual desktop is independent from the others and can have its individual wallpaper, resolution, and icons (or no icons at all). You can easily switch between desktops from the tray icon, or via hotkey, or even use an automatic desktop slideshow that rotates all virtual desktops. In addition, you can move and copy windows from one desktop to another among the desktops, set up rules to automatically move, copy or close windows and more. Dexpot is one of the most advanced desktop managers out there. It is easy to use but also offers great flexibility for more demanding users.

Freeware

Publisher	Dexpot Gbr
File Size	3952 kb
Version	1.5.1.1109 (history)
Last updated	May 13, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

PilotEdit

advanced text editor

Our Rating: (Very Good)

PilotEdit is an advanced text and hex editor that supports opening of files larger than 4GB. It offers customizable syntax and keyword highlighting, advanced search and replace operations, file comparison and merging, 256-bit AES encryption/decryption, and more. In addition to standard text editing features, PilotEdit supports automatic text encoding, line sorting, find/remove duplicated lines, string collection and many other advanced features. In addition, a built-in FTP client lets you open, edit and upload files directly to/from an FTP server.

Free Trial, $19.00 to buy

Publisher	Pilotedit
File Size	4769 kb
Version	3.2.0
Added	May 12, 2010
License	Free Trial, $19.00 to buy
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Trial Limitations	30 day trial. Fully functional.

Yadis! Backup

real-time backup tool

Our Rating: (Very Good)

Yadis! Backup is an easy-to-use backup program that can perform automatic backups of your important files. The program will continuously monitor your selected folders and backup any files in real-time as soon as they are added or changed. You can also activate file versioning, which allows you to keep multiple version of your backup files as an additional safety measure. If your backup location is unavailable (e.g. a removable drive), the program will automatically create a backlog backup the files as soon as your drive is reconnected. Other features include file filtering and backup health validation.

Freeware

Publisher	Codessentials
File Size	933 kb
Version	1.9.10
Added	May 12, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7

Oops!Backup

automatic file backup tool

Our Rating: (Very Good)

Oops!Backup performs backup and automatic versioning of your documents, images and other files. The program not only backs up and recovers the most recent versions of a file but also allows you to go back in time and restore older versions of your work. Once you have installed the software, it will automatically monitor the folders that you want to include in your backup and keep track of any changes you make, allowing you to reverse them at any time, or replace files that have been accidentally deleted. Oops!Backup can backup your files to a local or removable drive, and it can automatically detect when your external drive is connected and start the backup. Since the program performs continuous backups, there is no need to configure any backup schedules.

Free Trial, $44.00

Publisher	Altaro Ltd
File Size	14632 kb
Version	2.2.12 (history)
Last updated	May 11, 2010
License	Free Trial, $44.00
Windows	XP/Vista/7
Requirements	.NET Framework 1
Trial Limitations	30 day trial. Fully functional.

Revo Uninstaller

uninstall and clean-up utility

Our Rating: (Very Good)

Revo Uninstaller is an uninstall utility that includes additional system clean-up tools. It provides an alternate interface for the Windows Add/Remove software dialog that offers web search options, access to registry keys and some additional commands. The program also includes a startup manager to inspect and disable programs that start automatically as well as a privacy cleaner to remove Internet traces, a secure deletion tool and an option to find and remove files, folders and registry keys that were left behind during uninstall. Revo Uninstaller 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.

Freeware

Publisher	Vs Revo Group
File Size	2197 kb
Version	1.88 (history)
Last updated	May 11, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

Master Commander

dual-pane file manager

Our Rating: (Good!)

Master Commander is a dual-pane file manager that offers all the standard features of Windows Explorer, along with a variety of extras that can make file management easier. Each panel supports tabs, allowing you to keep multiple folders open at the same time and switch between them as needed. The files can be displayed in two independent panels as a list or a tree (as well as any combination of them). Other features include integrated support for archive files (ZIP, TAR, GZIP, TGZ, BZIP2, RAR), folder synchronization, a text editor with syntax highlighting, file encryption/decryption, file renaming, checksum verification, a customizable interface, and more.

Freeware

Publisher	Andrzej Stefanczyk
File Size	3609 kb
Version	0.8.14 (history)
Last updated	May 11, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista/7
Requirements	.NET Framework 3

doPDF 7.1.334

Create PDF documents from any Windows application

doPDF is one of the easiest and fastest ways to convert your documents to PDF for free.

Languages:

English, German, Turkish

Recent changes in doPDF:

• New interface
• Until now doPDF converted TrueType and OpenType fonts, but starting with version 7 doPDF supports Type1 fonts too
• The "Embed fonts" option now only embeds the font subsets (reduces pdf file size)
• We've added a "Getting Started" splash page that can be accessed from Start-Programs-doPDF (lots of people asked where is the exe file). Still the recommended way for creating PDF files is to print to doPDF
• Added a new option to keep "Save PDF" window on top of others when printing (sometimes it got behind them and was difficult to save the PDF)
• doPDF can now be installed silently (list of parameters supported is in the help file)
• doPDF 7 is fully compatible with Windows 7
• Fix: Corrected duplicated fonts problem (virtual memory)
• Fix: Solved a problem when printing images from Adobe Viewer
• Fix: Registry handle leak

OS requirements for doPDF:

• OS: Win2000/XP/2003/Vista

Softonic rating:

Very good

8/10

License:

Free

Added:

February 22, 2007

Updated:

May 11, 2010

Publisher:

Dopdf

File size:

4.3 MB

Downloads:

53,629

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avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.545

Final version of the all-new free antivirus

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

Languages:

English

Recent changes in avast!:

• Added Croatian and Arabic language packs
• Solved a bug related to submission of false positives
• Improvements in the Behavior Shield (realtime antirootkit part)
• Sandbox: many functional, stability and performance improvements
• Firewall: VPN compatibility fixes (should now work even in Public zone etc)
• Firewall: solved an issue related to hang and/or crash of the afwServ.exe process
• Finally works with major screen readers (avast is now blind-friendly)
• Compatibility improvements in the Web Shield
• Various fixes in the Outlook antispam add-in
• Improved detection of droppers
• Setup program of the Pro AV now also accepts v4.x license keys
• Right-to-left support

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:

  March 16, 2010

  Updated:

  May 11, 2010

  Publisher:

  Avast | More programs (4)

  File size:

  48.1 MB

  Downloads:

  503,362

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OneLoupe

screen magnifier

Our Rating: (Good!)

OneLoupe is a screen magnifier that is useful for people with visual impairments or weak eyes, or to inspect the magnified details of photos, drawings and anything else you want to take a closer look at. The program allows you to adjust the size of the magnifier window as well as the strength of the zoom and you can optionally copy a bitmap of the enlarged area to the clipboard. OneLoupe can run in the system tray and does not require installation.

Freeware OneLoupe does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Nenad Hrg
File Size	15 kb
Version	2.11 (history)
Last updated	May 10, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7

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	980 kb
Version	2.2.0.523 (history)
Last updated	May 10, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/2003/Vista/7

USBDeview

lists all USB devices

Our Rating: (Very Good)

USBDeview is a small utility that lists all USB devices that are currently connected to your PC or have been connected to it in the past. Along with the device name and description, it displays the the serial number (if available), date the device was added and last connected, VendorID and other information. You can also choose to disconnect or uninstall any device on the list, export the list to Text/HTML or XML format, test the read/write speed of connected devices, auto-launch a command-line when a device is connected, and more. USBDeview can even be used to gather USB devices from a remote computer (access rights required) via command-line. Standalone, no install needed.

Freeware USBDeview does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Nir Sofer
File Size	64 kb
Version	1.67 (history)
Last updated	May 11, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	98/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator

create password protected CD/DVD discs

Our Rating: (Good!)

GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator enables you to burn password protected and encrypted CD/DVD discs. You can have a public area and a secure area on each disk, allowing you to have protected and unprotected files on the same disc. The files that are added to the secure area will be compiled into a standalone executable that can only be executed with the correct password. If the correct password is entered, the protected files will be unlocked and mounted to a temporary drive from where you can view or copy them. The protected discs can be used on any XP/Vista/7 computer, there is not need to install the Secure Disc Creator software.

Free Trial, $34.95 to buy GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator does not contain any adware or spyware

Publisher	Gilisoft Inc.
File Size	4372 kb
Version	1.1.3 (history)
Last updated	May 10, 2010
License	Free Trial, $34.95 to buy
Windows	XP/Vista/7
Trial Limitations	15 day trial. Fully functional.