1st Security Agent

set access restrictions for your PC

Our Rating: (Excellent)

1st Security Agent enables you to set a wide range of access restrictions for your computer. You can limit access to the Control Panel, Start Menu, Taskbar and many other areas, and also prevent registry editing, system changes, hide configuration options, drives and more. More than 500 tweaks are organized into categories, and you can simply check the ones that you want to apply. Furthermore, you can also create custom Desktops, Favorites, Startup items and Start Menus on a per-user basis and secure various Internet Explorer settings.

Free Trial, $69.00
1st Security Agent does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Ixis Research LTD
File Size	1924 kb
Version	9.4 (history)
Last updated	Feb 11, 2010
License	Free Trial, $69.00
Windows	98/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Trial Limitations 30 day trial. Fully functional.

Belarc Advisor

personal PC auditing tool

Our Rating: (Good!)

Belarc Advisor scans your PC and builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware in form of an HTML report that you can view in your browser. The information includes Local Drive Volumes, memory Modules, printer information, Installed Licenses, Installed software, Multimedia information and a lot more. The report can be saved for later or re-generated as needed.

Freeware Belarc Advisor does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	WebSite
File Size	2209 kb
Version	8.1k (history)
Last updated	Feb 11, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	Win (All)

Default Programs Editor

edit file type associations and more

Our Rating: (Very Good)

Default Programs Editor is a powerful utility for advanced users that allows you to edit file type associations in Windows Vista and Seven. It enables you to add, edit, and delete context menu items, edit file type information and change the associated extension for a selected file type. Furthermore, you can also use the program to change Windows Autoplay settings and add, edit or delete autoplay handler programs. Default Programs Editor can be run as standalone program or integrated into the Control Panel applet.

Freeware Default Programs Editor does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	factormystic.net
File Size	923 kb
Version	2.5 (history)
Last updated	Feb 11, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	XP/Vista/7

EventSentry Light

monitor Eventlog entries

Our Rating: (Excellent)

EventSentry Light enables system administrators to have eventlog messages sent by email. The free version allows you to specify one filter criteria, to limit notification to selected (or all) events, based on EventID, category and keywords. You have the choice of text or HTML emails, set time and day restrictions and more. An excellent tool for EventLog monitoring, the free version will do great for most small networks.

Freeware
EventSentry Light does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	NETIKUS.NET ltd
File Size	24953 kb
Version	2.91.0.18 (history)
Last updated	Feb 11, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

Advanced Renamer

batch file renamer

Our Rating: (Very Good!)

Advanced Renamer is a batch renaming utility, that makes it easier to rename any number of files or folders. It supports 7 different renaming methods and also supports MP3 tags. You can rename the files with an increasing number, add a prefix and extract information directly from the file attributes or ID3 tag to be included in the new name. Next to standard renaming, change the case, change attributes, replace strings in the file name and more. The program is easy to use and allows you to instantly preview the new file names, before processing your files.

Freeware
Advanced Renamer does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	Kim Jensen
File Size	1079 kb
Version	2.62 (history)
Last updated	Feb 11, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	2000/XP/Vista/7

Duplicate Cleaner 1.4.3 Beta

Duplicate Cleaner is one of the best free dupe apps out there.

Languages:

English, Spanish, German, French, , Dutch, Italian, Portuguese BR

Recent changes in Duplicate Cleaner:

• Duplicate content detection now uses more accurate MD5 Hashing by default
• Now supports M4A and M4P audio files (Apple iTunes/iPod)
• Delete/Move/Hardlink Progress Bar
• Delete/Move/Hardlink suppress system error pop-ups
• Progress bar when populating duplicate list
• Automatically Resizing Search path panes
• Added Select path button (was removed in 1.2)
• Now supports PNG, PCX and TGA image files in preview window
• Various bugfixes

OS requirements for Duplicate Cleaner:

• OS: Win2000/XP/Vista/7

Pros

• Very easy to use and apply filters
• Export results to .CSV
• Image preview window
• Erase duplicates automatically

Cons

• Annoying update nag screen on start-up

Softonic rating:

Very good

8/10

License:

Free

Added:

April 10, 2007

Updated:

February 8, 2010

Publisher:

Website

File size:

1.8 MB

Downloads:

1,463

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Xfire 1.120

Slick messenger client for gamers

XfireTM is a free tool that automatically keeps track of when and where gamers are playing PC games online and lets their friends join them easily. It works regardless of game type, server browser, or gaming service that a player is using.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Recent changes in Xfire:

• Fixed several issues with the Xfire In-Game music controls of iTunes and Windows Media Player
• Improved performance of Live Video broadcasts, particularly when broadcasting game audio and a microphone
• Improved the interface to administering communities (clans & guilds)
• New games supported.

OS requirements for Xfire:

OS: Win98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/7

Softonic rating:

Very good

8/10

License:

Free

Added:

May 30, 2007

Updated:

February 8, 2010

Publisher:

Website

File size:

6.1 MB

Downloads:

14,502

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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 9.0.730

Simple and effective anti-virus tool

AVG Antivirus remains a perfect security solution for the average computer user, providing quite a powerful weapon against viruses.

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:

February 8, 2010

Publisher:

Website

File size:

76.6 MB

Downloads:

447,770

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PhraseExpress 7.0.143

Insert frequently-used text automatically

PhraseExpress is definitely a great tool to save time, avoid too much typing and prevent injuries like RSI syndrome.

Languages:

English, German

Recent changes in PhraseExpress:

• Certified Windows 7 compatibility
• Support of the native Microsoft Word Format
• Incremental Autotext
• Popup menu Quickeys
• Calculate-As-U-Type
• Enhanced Text prediction feature
• Floating phrase menus
• Drag & Drop
• Customizable popup menu

About the license:

This program is free for personal use.

OS requirements for PhraseExpress:

• OS: Win2000/XP/2003/Vista/7

Pros

• Uses keyboard combinations to insert text snippets
• Expands Clipboard capacities
• Corrects what you write automatically
• Highly detailed configuration options

Cons

• None

Softonic rating:

Excellent

9/10

License:

Free

Added:

April 11, 2007

Updated:

February 9, 2010

Publisher:

Website

File size:

3.7 MB

Downloads:

311

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Foto-Mosaik

create a mosaic from photos

Our Rating: (Very Good)

Foto-Mosaik enables you to create a mosaic picture, by using many small images tiles, that are analyzed and arranged to match the overall pattern of the original. You can specify the size of the tiles, as well as the number each one should be repeated (if needed), and even cross-fade the tiled version with the original to create a less abstract effect. The program uses an easy to use wizard that lets you select the tile files, as well as the image to create as mosaic. The tile images are scanned into a database and can be easily re-used for other projects. The more tile images you use, the better the results.

Freeware
Foto-Mosaik does not contain any adware or spyware.

Publisher	sixdots
File Size	1618 kb
Version	5.5.6 (history)
Last updated	Feb 07, 2010
License	Freeware
Windows	Win (All)