TweakNow PowerPack 2011

multi-functional system utility

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

Publisher	Tweak Now
File Size	9221 kb
Version	3.4.2 ...history
Last updated	Oct 03, 2011
Popularity	6/10
License	Freeware
Windows 32/64-bit	XP/Vista/7

Tweaking.com Windows Repair

fixes a variety of Windows problems

Tweaking.com Windows Repair is an all-in-one system repair tool that is designed to restore a variety of Windows settings to their default values. The program is not designed for casual "tweaking" but to perform actual repairs on a system that is experiencing problems. Windows Repair comes with a step-by-step wizard that guides you through several prerequisites like running CheckDisk, checking for corrupt system files and creating a system restore point.

Freeware

Publisher	Shane Croft Solutions, Inc
File Size	595 kb
Version	1.2.0
Added	Oct 03, 2011
Popularity	n/a
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista/7

ImgBurn

CD/DVD/Blu-ray burning

ImgBurn enables you to burn most types of DVD/CD/Blu-ray images, including .iso, .nrg, .bin, .img and others. The program offers direct support for many of the latest CD/DVD writers. In addition to writing of images, you can also use the software to build your own ISO images from files and folders of your choice. ImgBurn includes a variety of advanced features to deal with dual layer DVDs, create DVD folder structures and more. Very capable, no documentation provided though.

Installs the ASK toolbar unless you opt-out during setup.

Pros: Burn a variety of image files, not just .ISO; create your own ISO images; highly customizable settings

Cons: No documentation

Freeware (Ad-supported)

Publisher	LIGHTNING UK!
File Size	5913 kb
Version	2.5.6.0 ...history
Last updated	Oct 04, 2011
Popularity	6/10
License	Freeware (Ad-supported)
Windows 32/64-bit	Win (All)

Avira AntiVir Personal

anti-virus scanner

Avira AntiVir Personal offers the effective protection against computer viruses for the individual and private use on a single PC-workstation. It detects and removes more than 50,000 viruses and an Internet-Update Wizard for easy updating. The built in resident Virus Guard serves to monitor file movements automatically, for example when downloading files from the internet. Heuristic scanning protects Protection against previously unknown macro viruses.

Note: This free version brings up a daily nag screen that advertises the Professional versions which are available from the company.

Installs a sponsored ASK search toolbar unless you opt-out during setup.

Freeware (Ad-supported)

Publisher	Avira Gmbh
File Size	80942 kb
Version	12.0.0.849 ...history
Last updated	Oct 04, 2011
Popularity	6/10
License	Freeware (Ad-supported)
Windows 32/64-bit	2000/XP/Vista/7

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition

anti-virus scanner

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is an anti-virus scanner that offers Resident Protection, e-mail Scanner, On-Demand Scanner, and Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files and automatic updates. The free version is limited in features, but includes all basic scanning functionality as well as real-time protection. It uses the same scanning engine as the commercial version, however updates are provided on a low priority basis and it displays a nag screen to promote the commercial version. The effectiveness of this product has been certified by these independent labs: ICSE, WestCoast Labs, VirusBulletin (VB 100).

This program automatically installs a Yahoo! toolbar unless you opt-out.

Freeware (Ad-supported)

Publisher	Grisoft, Inc.
File Size	3806 kb
Version	2012.1831 ...history
Last updated	Oct 05, 2011
Popularity	9/10
License	Freeware (Ad-supported)
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7

TeamTalk

IP based voice conferencing

TeamTalk is a small and easy to use IP based voice conferencing application that allows you to talk to your friends and colleagues using the internet or local network as audio carrier. You can run the program in server or client mode (one needs to be the server) and then just connect to the client by entering the IP address. The program offers an Instant Messenger like interface that shows you the currently connected users and their status, and also lets you create private channels. Other features include text messaging, auto connect, system tray icon and more. The program can be used for two-way communications, or also as a LAN intercom - a microphone is required to send a voice message, but not to receive the broadcast.

Freeware

Publisher	BearWare.dk
File Size	8572 kb
Version	4.2 ...history
Last updated	Oct 06, 2011
Popularity	3/10
License	Freeware
Windows 32/64-bit	Win (All)