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BurnAware Free Edition 1.2.6
2008-02-14 17:35:00 BurnAware Free Edition allows you to easily perform the most common disc burning tasks: write to all CD/DVD media types, including Blu-Ray; write Audio CDs and DVD-Video files; create and burn disc images; write multi-session discs and much more.BurnAware Free Edition has a modern interface and supports Windows 98/NT/2000/XP and Vista (32 and 64 bit). The application is free and contains absolutely no adware or annoying banners.Features:Absolutely FREE. No spyware, no adware, no banners Writes to all CD/DVD media types including Blu-Ray (BD-R/BD-RE) Writes discs from disc images Writes DVDs from DVD-Video files Writes Audio CDs from WAV, MP3, or WMA files Creates disc images Supports all current hardware interfaces On-the-fly writing for all image types Writes Multi-Session to all supported media formats Auto-verification of written files Supports unicode for multi-byte languages Clean, flexible, easy to use interface Supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista (32 and 64 Bit)Download: ... More About: Software
FileZilla 3.0.7 Final
2008-02-14 07:59:00 FileZilla is powerful Open Source FTP/SFTP client with many features. It includes a site manager to store all your connection details and logins as well as an Explorer style interface that shows the local and remote folders and can be customized independently. The program offers support for firewalls and proxy connections as well as SSL and Kerberos GSS security. Additional features include keep alive, auto ascii/binary transfer, download queue, manual transfers, raw FTP commands and more. Changelog:+ Ability to select different toolbar icon sizes if theme supports it+ Local listings can be filtered by file attributes (Windows) or permissions (other)+ Option to enable timestamps in message log- Timeouts were not working at all on FTP connections since 3.0.4-rc1- OS X: Application bundle can now be renamed- Transfer queue pane did not remember its size correctly- Fix infinite loop if dragging root node in Site Manager- *nix: Fix segault if copying directory listing filters- Keyboard ... More About: Software , Final , Filezilla
Catalyst 8.2
2008-02-13 22:46:00 AMD GAME! has released their latest ATi Radeon video drivers which now stands at Catalyst ™ 8.2Performance improvements with this release of Catalyst™ includes Company of Heroes DX10 frame rates increasing as much as 20% across all of the ATI Radeon™ HD 2x00 series of products and on all ATI Radeon™ HD 3x00 series of products. These performance improvements are even larger (up to 30%) for CrossFire™ configurations.For more information on Catalyst 8.2 (for Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Linux versions), including all of the resolved issues in this release, please see the Catalyst 8.2 release notes.Download: Catalyst drivers for Windows XP (32-bit)Download: Catalyst drivers for Windows XP (64-bit)Download: Catalyst drivers for Windows Vista (32-bit)Download: Catalyst drivers for Windows Vista (64-bit)View: Catalyst 8.2 release notes Source: Neowin More About: Software
Firefox 3 Beta 3
2008-02-12 20:35:00 Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser that makes browsing more efficient than ever before. Firefox includes pop-up blocking; a tab-browsing; integrated Google searching; simplified privacy controls that let you cover your tracks more effectively; a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser; and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online.Features in version 3.0:- Antivirus software integration- Phishing protection through web site identity verification- Better handling of plugins and support for Vista parental controls- File downloader has finally been improved, and it now enables download resuming - Plugins are now managed better with the add-on manager[- Web pages can be bookmarked with a single click and tagged with a double click- Smart Places folder, which appears in your bookmarks toolbar, allows for better organization and easy browsing of tagged, bookmarked and freq... More About: Mozilla , Beta , Firefox 3
Flock 1.0.9
2008-02-12 17:49:00 Flock is a social Web browser, open source, cross platform and based on Mozilla technologies. Currently, the browser implements support for del.icio.us and Flickr. Users can also install alternative hosted bookmarks or photo sharing services. In the search box and the blog manager, Flock offer users a number of choices and the ability to install other services using open standards. Expect the same, over time, for hosted bookmarks, photo-sharing and other services Flock integrates. Flock is based on the open source Mozilla code base.Flock is focused on fundamentally evolving the browser, bringing a refreshing new approach to how people use and participate on the web and simplifying social and web-based applications by bringing them one step closer to the user and integrating them directly into the browser.When using Flock, people can easily discover, access, create and share videos, photos, blogs, feeds and comments across social communities, media providers, and popular websites.Dow... More About: Software , Flock
FileZilla 3.0.7 RC 1
2008-02-11 07:54:00 FileZilla is powerful Open Source FTP/SFTP client with many features. It includes a site manager to store all your connection details and logins as well as an Explorer style interface that shows the local and remote folders and can be customized independently. The program offers support for firewalls and proxy connections as well as SSL and Kerberos GSS security. Additional features include keep alive, auto ascii/binary transfer, download queue, manual transfers, raw FTP commands and more. Changelog:+ Ability to select different toolbar icon sizes if theme supports it+ Local listings can be filtered by file attributes (Windows) or permissions (other)+ Option to enable timestamps in message log- Transfer queue pane did not remember its size correctly- Fix infinite loop if dragging root node in Site Manager- *nix: Fix segault if copying directory listing filters- Keyboard navigation in file lists fixed - MSW: Ctrl + Space not working - *nix: Ctrl + A not selecting all files- OS X: F... More About: Software , Filezilla
The Club Demo
2008-02-10 23:46:00 SEGA has released a playable demo of The Club , allowing you to try out the PC version of Bizarre Creations third person arcade shooter. The 1.94GB demo includes single-player content in the form of two locations and the Siege game mode.The Club is primarily a score-based game, The gameplay is fast paced and very arcadey; don't even think about hiding behind cover in this one folks! A unique new scoring system asks you to chain kills together in quick succession, building up your combo and grabbing you more points. The higher your combo the faster the bar ticks down, so it gets tougher and tougher to continue your deadly killing spree.To keep your score high you'll need to burst into rooms of enemies with all guns blazing; the combo system pushing you further and further to your limit. However, don't take too long dispatching your target or your score will drop. If there are 30 bad guys in the level, that's potentially a 30x combo you could earn... practice, practice, practice!Th... More About: Demo , Gamers
Terrorist Takedown 2 Demo
2008-02-09 11:26:00 Terrorist Takedown 2 is Based on the jupiter EX engine, which had previously been usedamong other in the famous F.E.A.R. The "2" in the title stands for a new quality brought into the series. Immerse yourself ina modern game environment with realistic physics and fantastic visual effects: the bullets rip plaster from the walls, clouds of dust are everywhere and you can see sparks from the guns,pieces of concrete falling off and faithfully recreated roughness of all flat surfaces.Face extremely dangerous and desperate opponents. They work in teams and can crouch up on youfrom behind, surround you, call in reinforcements, sneak up, give each other cover or, when thewounded, retreat from the battlefield or seek cover behind the nearest obstructions.Game Features- Thrilling and captivating storyline, based on actual world events.- Varied areas of action: Arab towns and bazaars, mountain ravines, caverns and derelict militarybases, and even an ancient Persian palace.- Incredible game ph... More About: Demo , Terrorist , Gamers
SeaMonkey 1.1.8
2008-02-08 18:29:00 The SeaMonkey project is a community effort to deliver production-quality releases of code derived from the application formerly known as "Mozilla Application Suite". Whereas the main focus of the Mozilla Foundation is on Mozilla Firefox and Mozilla Thunderbird, our group of dedicated volunteers works to ensure that you can have "everything but the kitchen sink" and have it stable enough for corporate use.Download: SeaMonkey 1.1.8View: SeaMonkey Home Page
Yahoo quietly launches Yahoo Live!
2008-02-08 18:26:00 Yahoo has quietly launched Yahoo live which the developer blog describes it as as "an experiment in personal live video broadcasting." Here is what the blog reads:We’re excited to share with you Yahoo! Live , a new experiment in live video from the Advanced Products team at Yahoo!. Y! Live was dreamed up as a way to make it possible for anyone to create their own live video experience. Broadcast the concert you’re at. Webcast your own live DJ set. Lifecast. Build your own live video speed dating application. We’ve created a website and an API that lets you do all these things and many moreView: Yahoo! Live More About: Yahoo
Firefox 2.0.0.12
2008-02-07 21:55:00 Mozilla Firefox - faster, more secure, easier to use and sporting a new look, this latest Firefox release sets a new standard for web browser innovation. Mozilla Firefox project (formerly Firebird, which was formerly Phoenix) is a redesign of Mozilla's browser component, written using the XUL user interface language and designed to be cross-platform. It is small, fast and easy to use, and offers many advantages over other web browsers, such as the tabbed browsing and the ability to block pop-up windows.Enjoy a Better Web ExperienceFirefox 2 delivers helpful new features to make your online experience more productive.Stay Secure on the WebFirefox continues to lead the way in online security, and now includes active protection from online scams to keep you safer.Personalize Your BrowserChoose from over a thousand useful add-ons that enhance Firefox. ItÂ’s easy to personalize Firefox to make it your own. Download: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.12 Windows | Linux | MacView: FireFox Home Page
TrueCrypt 5.0
2008-02-06 19:09:00 TrueCrypt is a free open-source disk encryption software for Windows Vista/XP , Mac OS X, and Linux.Main Features:Creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk.Encrypts an entire hard disk partition or a storage device such as USB flash drive.Encryption is automatic, real-time (on-the-fly) and transparent.Provides two levels of plausible deniability, in case an adversary forces you to reveal the password:Hidden volume (steganography – more information may be found here).No TrueCrypt volume can be identified (volumes cannot be distinguished from random data).Encryption algorithms: AES-256, Serpent, and Twofish. Mode of operation: XTS.New features:Ability to encrypt a system partition/drive (i.e. a partition/drive where Windows is installed) with pre-boot authentication (anyone who wants to gain access and use the system, read and write files, etc., needs to enter the correct password each time before the system starts). For more information, see the chap... More About: Software
Maxthon 2.0.8.1720
2008-02-06 18:39:00 Maxthon Internet Browser software is a powerful tabbed browser with a highly customizable interface. 2.0 version of Maxthon will inherits its successor's great features and bring you a flexible, joyful & convenience web surfing experience.There are even more features that Maxthon Browser can provide you:- Favorites - Bar Replace the old school Links Bar with this powerful and easy to access Favorites Bar- Web Services On The Go - Quick access to URL-based web services via the menu of Go button- URL Alias - Navigate to your favorite website by simply typing the URL Alias into the Address Bar- URL Auto-Completion - Use key combinations to auto type "http://www." and ".com" for the URL- Simple Collector - Grab and save your favorite text & images while browsing - Boss Key - Hide Maxthon window with a shortcut- Full IE compatibility and more...Download: Maxthon 2.0.8.1720View: ChangelogView: Maxthon Home Page More About: Software , Maxthon
vLite 1.1.1
2008-02-06 18:16:00 Windows Vista from Microsoft takes a lot of resources, we all know that. So here is the tool for easy removal of unwanted components and bootable ISO creation in order to make Vista run faster and to your liking. This tool doesn't use any kind of hacking, all files and registry entries are in their original form and protected as they would be if you install the full version only without the components you select for the removal.It configures the installation directly, before the installation, meaning you'll have to remake the ISO and reinstall it. This method is much cleaner, not to mention easier and more logical than doing it after installation on every reinstall.Changelog:fix: Registry Load error under XP fix: 32bit under 64bit search (Natural Language) fix: Logitech SetPoint device tabs missing (System Restore)Download: vLite 1.1.1View: vLite Home Page More About: Software , Vlite
Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Patch 1.5
2008-02-04 20:02:00 Infinity Ward has released a new patch for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare updating their first person shooter sequel to version 1.5This update fixes server browser not showing all of the servers, game not recognizing IWDs existing if they are all in fs_basepath and none are in the main/ folder, map rotation errors with usermaps, reloading several times after connecting to a modded server, minimap not showing up in the menu for usermaps, an issue with Http redirect downloads, "hold [ ] to steady" sniper scope hint will only appear if you can use it, made mod scripts able to change stats and more. NOTE: patch 1.5 is not compatible with 1.4Changes: Fixed server browser not showing all of the servers The "hold [ ] to steady" sniper scope hint will only appear if you can use it Fixed game not recognizing IWDs existing if they are all in fs_basepath and none are in the main/ folder Made mod scripts able to change stats Allow developer_script for mulitiplayer modding Fixed map rotation er... More About: Patch , Gamers , Call of Duty
IE7Pro 2.1 Beta 2
2008-02-04 19:53:00 IE7pro is an add-on for IE 7 which adds lots of features and extras to make your IE easier, more useful, secure and customizable. You can use IE7pro as Tab Management, AD Blocker, Flash Block, Super Drag Drop, Crash Recovery, Proxy Switcher, Mouse Gesture, Tab History Browser, Web Accelerator, User Agent Switcher, Webpage Capturer, Greasemonkey for IE and etc . Using IE7pro, you can Close/Open tab by double left click, build your own greasemonkey script, switch proxy, switch user agent, block ads and flash, recover browser crash, apply super drag drop, auto scroll page, manage tab history, refresh tab automatically, open new tab from address bar and favorites, view page information and save whole page to images quickly and so on.Changelog:1 Added keyboard shortcut CTRL+SHIFT+Mouse hover over mediaplayer control to save media file.2.Added support for always open popup window in new tab.3.IE7Pro improved- User config file online backup- Crash recovery dialog changed to page- Open new ... More About: Software , Beta
Microsoft to buy Yahoo!?
2008-02-01 17:48:00 his news is hitting the internet pretty rapidly. Microsoft have offered to buy Yahoo ! for $44.6 billion! This move is to try and bolster Microsoft's position in the online services market in its continuing battle with Google. In some aspects, this move can be seen as a shock, but in others, it isn't, after all, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger users have been able to talk to each other for quite some time now. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and what it offers. I'm sure there will be many more discussions on this to come.View: Yahoo NewsSource: LiveSide
Microsoft to buy Yahoo!?
2008-02-01 17:48:00 his news is hitting the internet pretty rapidly. Microsoft have offered to buy Yahoo ! for $44.6 billion! This move is to try and bolster Microsoft's position in the online services market in its continuing battle with Google. In some aspects, this move can be seen as a shock, but in others, it isn't, after all, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger users have been able to talk to each other for quite some time now. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and what it offers. I'm sure there will be many more discussions on this to come.View: Yahoo NewsSource: LiveSide
Recuva 1.10.223
2008-01-31 21:26:00 From the makers of CCleaner. Recuva (pronounced "recover") is a freeware Windows utility to restore files that have been accidentally deleted from your computer. This includes files emptied from the Recycle bin as well as images and other files that have been deleted by user error from digital camera memory cards or MP3 players. It will even bring back files that have been deleted by bugs, crashes and viruses!Changelog:- Added Piriform styling to main dialog banner- App now automatically checks for updates- Incorporated scanning of $LogFile to NTFS scan- Dynamic changing of language- UI tweaks and improvements- Minor bugs fixes( Click Image to Enlarge )Download: Recuva 1.10.223View: Recuva Homepage More About: Software
Firefox 3 Add-ons Manager is almighty too
2008-01-30 17:56:00 Firefox Add-ons Manager has finally got extended to feature complete integration with Mozilla Add-ons (AMO) site through a new page added to the Add-ons Manager.The Get Add-ons page features a search box, a browse all add-ons link that takes you to Mozilla Add-ons, and a list of recommended extensions and themes by default.Enter a search term, press the search button and a list of matching themes and extensions compatible with your Firefox version is returned with the add-on name, its icon, a brief description and current rating. Click on an add-on for a more detailed description, a thumbnail, and a button to install the add-on without leaving Firefox.My only suggestion would be to add some visual cue that the add-on is either an extension or a theme before having to select it.The theme installation processed has also been simplified. In the past, when you installed a new theme, you were prompted to restart only to find that the new theme was not displayed. You had to activate it fr... More About: Firefox , Firefox 3 , Almighty
FileZilla 3.0.6 Final
2008-01-30 17:47:00 FileZilla is powerful Open Source FTP/SFTP client with many features. It includes a site manager to store all your connection details and logins as well as an Explorer style interface that shows the local and remote folders and can be customized independently. The program offers support for firewalls and proxy connections as well as SSL and Kerberos GSS security. Additional features include keep alive, auto ascii/binary transfer, download queue, manual transfers, raw FTP commands and more. Changelog:- If deleting or renaming a directory in SFTP, invalidate current working directories- Allow downloading of files starting with a dash using SFTP- MSW: /S installer argument works again- Improve queue on broken servers with a connection limitDownload: FileZilla 3.0.6 Final View: Filezilla Home Page More About: Software
Open Hotmail with Firefox from Windows Live Messenger
2008-01-29 16:32:00 One of the biggest problems with Live messenger is it automatically assumes that you like Internet Explorer to view hotmail or any other live mail accounts. This is so wrong because most of us use Firefox as our default browsers. So it's a bit annoying when clicking on the email button in messenger directly opens IE and starts loading hotmail.So here is a nice utility which allows you to customize in which browser you want to open your hotmail pageEven if you set firefox as the default browser, only the links get open. The email button always opens IE to load your hotmail. This is ok if you use IE7 with IE7 pro , and a disaster if you are still using IE6 in older OS, or if you prefer opening hotmail in Firefox.1 . Install the latest version of Window Live Messenger (not a beta, might not work with a beta)2. Install Messenger Plus! Live2. Download StuffPlug and install.3. Launch Windows Live Messenger and sign in.4. Try clicking the email icon and see if your Hotmail inbox will be l... More About: Windows Live , Windows Live Messenger
Flock 1.0.8
2008-01-27 16:17:00 Flock is a social Web browser, open source, cross platform and based on Mozilla technologies. Currently, the browser implements support for del.icio.us and Flickr. Users can also install alternative hosted bookmarks or photo sharing services. In the search box and the blog manager, Flock offer users a number of choices and the ability to install other services using open standards. Expect the same, over time, for hosted bookmarks, photo-sharing and other services Flock integrates. Flock is based on the open source Mozilla code base.Flock is focused on fundamentally evolving the browser, bringing a refreshing new approach to how people use and participate on the web and simplifying social and web-based applications by bringing them one step closer to the user and integrating them directly into the browser.When using Flock, people can easily discover, access, create and share videos, photos, blogs, feeds and comments across social communities, media providers, and popular websites.Dow... More About: Software , Flock
Conflict Denied Ops Demo
2008-01-26 01:45:00 Eidos has released a playable demo for Conflict - Denied Ops, allowing you to try out this upcoming military action game from developer Pivotal Games. The 953 MB download offers a English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish sample of both the single-player and the cooperative multiplayer aspects of the game that's due for release next month.Conflict: Denied Ops puts you in command of two hardened CIA paramilitary operatives in intense missions set across South America, Africa and Siberia. Experience ruthless real-world action. Go loud, go stealthy. Switch between your two-man squad under intense crossfire or join a buddy in the 2 player co-op campaign. Take cover as your surroundings are blown to pieces in massively destructible environments featuring Puncture Tech. Download: Conflict Denied Ops Demo | MirrorView: Demo VideoView: Conflict Denied Ops Demo Home Page More About: Gamers
Google Docs Uploader
2008-01-25 17:45:00 Google released a basic application for Windows that lets you upload files to Google Docs by using drag and drop. The application is more like a sample for Google Docs API, but it's pretty useful if you want to upload a lot of documents. There's also an option to add "Send to Google Docs" to the contextual menu so you can upload files directly from Windows Explorer.The application requires .NET Framework 2.0.Download: Google Docs UploaderSource: GoogleSystem More About: Google
FileZilla 3.0.6 RC 1
2008-01-24 18:22:00 FileZilla is powerful Open Source FTP/SFTP client with many features. It includes a site manager to store all your connection details and logins as well as an Explorer style interface that shows the local and remote folders and can be customized independently. The program offers support for firewalls and proxy connections as well as SSL and Kerberos GSS security. Additional features include keep alive, auto ascii/binary transfer, download queue, manual transfers, raw FTP commands and more. Changelog:+ Site Manager improvements: + Remember dialog size + Site Manager will remember which folders are expanded or collapsed + Sites can be moved and copied using Drag & Drop + F2 key can be used to rename sites in Site Manager+ Add context menu for local directory tree+ *nix: Basic man pages- Do not allow empty names for filters and filter sets- custom file associations did not work if system associations were inherited- MSW: Fix Reboot/shutdown queue completion actionsDownload: FileZil... More About: Software , Filezilla
Flock 1.0.7
2008-01-24 16:14:00 Flock is a social Web browser, open source, cross platform and based on Mozilla technologies. Currently, the browser implements support for del.icio.us and Flickr. Users can also install alternative hosted bookmarks or photo sharing services. In the search box and the blog manager, Flock offer users a number of choices and the ability to install other services using open standards. Expect the same, over time, for hosted bookmarks, photo-sharing and other services Flock integrates. Flock is based on the open source Mozilla code base.Flock is focused on fundamentally evolving the browser, bringing a refreshing new approach to how people use and participate on the web and simplifying social and web-based applications by bringing them one step closer to the user and integrating them directly into the browser.When using Flock, people can easily discover, access, create and share videos, photos, blogs, feeds and comments across social communities, media providers, and popular websites.Dow... More About: Software , Flock
Yahoo! Messenger for Vista Refresh
2008-01-24 16:11:00 Yahoo has released a new Refresh edition of the yahoo messenger for vista, with more stability and lots of bugfixes. This one signs in faster than the old one (sign in time was an issue on the previous vista edition), seems like they have fixed it and on the road to a good release.So far there's the ability to change the layout and colors of your IM contact list, a tabbed conversation window for simplifying multiple conversations, and a sidebar gadget that gives you the option of keeping important contacts separate from the conversation window. This sidebar gadget appears to be taking advantage of some of the Vista APIs that were announced in October. The overall look is very Vista-y, as you can tell by the screen shots below. In terms of sharing items with your contacts, you can send files as large as 2 GB. There's also the ability to send IMs to both your Yahoo and Windows Live Messenger contacts.Download: Yahoo! Messenger for Vista Refresh (2008.01.11.428)View: Yahoo Messenger ... More About: Yahoo
Windows 7 to be released next year?
2008-01-23 17:00:00 A recently-release roadmap for the next major Window release – Windows 7 – indicates that Microsoft is planning to release the new operating system in the second half of 2009, rather than the anticipated release date of some time in 2010.There are apparently three “milestone” builds planned for 2008, and the first one – M1 – has already shipped to key partners for code validation. M1 is for the English language build only, but is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 will most likely be the last Windows operating system available in 32-bit, and given the rapid advances Windows Vista is making in the 64-bit computing market, this seems a sensible decision.(Is this Windows 7: this screenshot, floating around on online forums, purports to be from an alpha of Windows 7. Probably fake, but interesting nonetheless.)M2 should ship around April/May, and M3 some time in the third quarter of 2008. There’s no available roadmap information about fu... More About: Released , Year
BurnAware Free Edition 1.2 Beta
More articles from this author:2008-01-23 16:49:00 BurnAware Free Edition allows you to easily perform the most common disc burning tasks: write to all CD/DVD media types, including Blu-Ray; write Audio CDs and DVD-Video files; create and burn disc images; write multi-session discs and much more.BurnAware Free Edition has a modern interface and supports Windows 98/NT/2000/XP and Vista (32 and 64 bit). The application is free and contains absolutely no adware or annoying banners.Features:Absolutely FREE. No spyware, no adware, no banners Writes to all CD/DVD media types including Blu-Ray (BD-R/BD-RE) Writes discs from disc images Writes DVDs from DVD-Video files Writes Audio CDs from WAV, MP3, or WMA files Creates disc images Supports all current hardware interfaces On-the-fly writing for all image types Writes Multi-Session to all supported media formats Auto-verification of written files Supports unicode for multi-byte languages Clean, flexible, easy to use interface Supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista (32 and 64 Bit)Download: ... More About: Software , Beta 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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