Friday, August 23, 2013

Download Spotify Preview 0.8.2.527 Free

Download Spotify Preview 0.8.2.527 Free
Spotify Preview is an experimental version of the popular Spotify streaming music player that lets you try out new features before they're officially released.
Spotify is already a fantastic music player. Integration with Facebook makes it even better when it comes to interaction between users. If you're eager to see what's up next when it comes to new Spotify features, you'll want to give Spotify Preview a look.
Spotify Preview features ideas and projects Spotify's developers have created, usually for fun or in their spare time. These projects aren't technically supported by Spotify so it's possible they may be removed or not work properly. If they become popular enough through user feedback on Spotify Preview, it's possible they might become real features on Spotify in the future however.
Some of the biggest additions in Spotify Preview include personalized radio, crossfading songs and gapless playback, which gives users the ability to seamlessly listen to tracks without silence in between songs.
Test reveal that the program itself seems relatively stable as well, which is a big plus for people who want to try out new features but don't want to deal with frequent crashes.
Spotify Preview is a great way to try out the newest innovations the Spotify developers have come up with.
Pros
  • Includes the latest updates and program features
  • Relatively stable for an experimental version
  • Updated often
Cons
  • Some features might be buggy

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Download Minecraft 1.9 Beta 1.9 Prelease 6 Free

Are you hooked on Minecraft? If so, then you can get a sneak peak at what's to come in the game in this beta version.
This beta version does not change the fundamental basics of the game. However there are some fun new additions to the game and some aesthetic improvements. For example, villages now have MPCs, lilly-pads have been added to water which can be collected and the netherworld has randomly generated strongholds. Other minor elements have been reintroduced, such as roses, or subtly changed such as the way snow now collects on top of ice.
If you're not sure how to play Minecraft or are a newcomer to the game, we recommend you check our beginners guide and read the full review of the stable version. Also, note that to install this beta version, you simply need to put the downloaded file in folder where you have hosted your game data within AppData. To play Minecraft, you need to download a license from the developer site.
Minecraft beta is a must for all hardcore fans of the game.
Recent changes
  • To play Minecraft you need to download a playing license from the developer site.
Review last updated: 21/11/12
Pros
  • New features and additions to Minecraft
Cons
  • No major changes from the original

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Download Brawl Busters 2.3 Free

Brawl Busters is a free-to-play, fun action game that pits you against zombies.
In Brawl Busters your enemies are hundreds of homicidal zombies. The main objective of the game is to score points by fighting and killing zombies.
Brawl Busters features competitive and co-operative multiplayer battle modes from a third person view. In co-operative mode, your team's strategy truly does affect the game's outcome, which makes Brawl Busters both challenging and fun. It's just a shame there aren't more ways to encourage character interaction between players.
There are five different character classes in Brawl Busters: Firefighter, Rocker, Boxer, Blitzer and Slugger. Each class can be customized in certain ways based on points you earn in-game. The classes also have different array of strengths and weaknesses. The Firefighter can spray zombies with a fire hose's powerful blast of water, for example. Since each class of fighter is so varied, you can probably imagine how many different ways there are to attack your opponents!
One nice feature of Brawl Busters is that the first few levels are introductory and simplified into a tutorial to teach you how to play the game. These levels include lessons on how to move, hit, combine movement and use the objects you come across in the game.
Brawl Busters begins with a few introductory levels that will teach you the secrets of the game. With simple exercises such as learn to move, hit, combining movement and use the objects available.
Whether playing against or with other players, Brawl Busters will let you unleash your inner hooligan.
Pros
  • Cool animated graphics
  • Lots of fun
  • Multiplayer
  • Includes tutorial for passed levels
Cons
  • Very little interaction with other players
  • Installation takes time

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Download Yoono Desktop 1.8.18 Free

Yoono Desktop is a tool that aims to centralize your social network activities.
You've probably heard of HootSuite or even Echofon. Yoono Desktop is very similar in nature and is a great alternative if you're still on the look-out for a great way to connect to multiple social network accounts at once.
Yoono Desktop supports many of the mainstream networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, AIM, Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger.
To set up Yoono Desktop, you must choose the networks with which you have an account and enter your log-in information. The feeds from each are then centralized in the Yoono Desktop interface, with each network represented by a tab across the top of the window. There is a general area, where you can see the status of all your friends and recent updates, regardless of what networks they are on. The remaining tabs in Yoono Desktop represent each of the accounts you have added.
Yoono Desktop offers you various options when it comes to interacting with your followers and friends on various feeds as well, which is a plus. If you want to click through to anywhere that displays more information than the summaries on Yoono Desktop, such as a friend's profile in Facebook, the page will be displayed in the default Yoono browser though. This can get annoying very quickly since it resists most attempts to resize it.
Yoono Desktop is the perfect tool for social networkers who don't have all day to spend checking their accounts.
Recent changes
  • Fixed:
  • an issue that was causing some users to see the ?loading updates?? message forever
  • an issue that was causing some users with particular firefox themes/personas to not see the ?accept? button for the Terms of Service
Yoono Desktop supports the following formats
Facebook, MySpace, Imeem, Twitter, Flickr, FriendFeed, MSN, AIM, GTalk, Yahoo! Chat
Pros
  • Supports a good variety of social networks and messaging services
  • Allows central management of various accounts
  • Real-time search of networks
Cons
  • Chat feature is slow
  • Some social networks have more options than others

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Download Do Not Track Plus for Safari 2.0.5 Free

Do Not Track Plus is a cross-browser extension that stops sites from tracking you. If you're concerned about targeted advertising or the amount of data sites gather about you, it's a very effective add-on.
Once installed, you'll be surprised at how much tracking you're subjected to and how much Do Not Track Plus blocks as illustrated in this video:
Do Not Track Plus claims it can stop more than 600 trackers and it is compatible with Mac or PC for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer. It's constantly updated to keep ahead of the latest trackers. Benefits of Do Not Track Plus include more privacy, vastly increased control over what can track your activity and faster browsing speeds.
It's also very discreet. A small green icon appears in your browser toolbar with a number in it indicating the number of tracking cookies that the site you are currently browsing is trying to leave on your computer. If you click on the number, a drop down menu displays information about the tracking cookies which usually consist of anything from social media trackers to advertising trackers. If there's something in there that you don't want blocked, just click on it and Do Not Track Plus will immediately allow it to track you.
If you want more information on exactly what is tracking you, just click on the block counts and a drop down menu shows you the names of the companies (usually big ad networks such as Doubleclick, Omniture and Comscore). There is an additional information link "Who are these companies?" although it doesn't give any specific information - just a useful general description of why these companies are tracking you.
Finally, there's an "All Time Block Counter" which keeps track of the total number of trackers that are blocked which can easily run into the thousands in just one day.
If you're concerned about targeted advertising or how much websites seem to know about you, Do Not Track Plus is a powerful yet simple solution.
Pros
  • Very effective at blocking trackers
  • Stops targetted advertising
  • Provides detailed info about exactly what's blocked
  • Works on most major browsers
  • Simple to install and no configuration needed
  • Allows you to restore trackers that you need
Cons
  • Not available for Opera yet
  • May not be able to block everything

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Download Avant Browser Ultimate 2012 build188 Free

Avant Browser's Ultimate version is a browser alternative for those who want to explore something beyond the mainstream web browsers.
Based on Internet Explorer's engine, Avant Browser offers secure support for most pages you visit. It's also fully compatible with IE9.
This browser is conveniently ad-free. It also has tabbed browsing, a feature internet users have come to expect in recent years due to its practicality and convenience. Another useful option offered is the ability to disable all kinds of items such as ActiveX, scripts and Java applets.
Avant Browser can also disable sounds imbedded on websites, flash animation, images and videos. It's also quite fast when it comes to loading pages.
Avant Browser is good alternative if you're looking to try something new but want the familiar feel of Internet Explorer.
Pros
  • Quick page loading speed
  • Very low resource consumption
  • Disable a variety of web annoyances
Cons
  • Browser window flickers when switching tabs

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Download Virtual WiFi Router 2.0.1.5 Free

If you don't have a WiFi router, but your PC is WiFi enabled, you can use Virtual WiFi Router to allow other WiFi devices to use your connection.
Virtual WiFi Router is pretty easy to set up itself, but before you start you need to make sure your you have Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. correctly configured (the developer has made instructions).
Once your PC is ready, simply open Virtual WiFi Router, select your modem from the drop-down menu and then choose a WiFi network name and password. From now, other WiFi devices will be able to connect to yours if they have the password. This is great if you are using a 3G modem and want to share your connection.
Virtual WiFi Router could be improved if it automated the Windows setup process, but even so it's a neat little application that can come in really useful.
Pros
  • Easy to configure
  • Encrypts data
  • Compatible with most 3G modems
Cons
  • Occasionally loses your password

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Download GTA IV San Andreas - Snow Edition GTAIVSA 0.4.2 Beta 2 Free

GTA IV San Andreas - Snow Edition is a mod for the popular Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas game.
Grand Theft Auto is hugely popular for its high action, plus epic storyline and graphics. Now you can turn your favorite scenes into an icy, white winter wonderland with GTA IV San Andreas - Snow Edition.
Installing GTA IV San Andreas - Snow Edition is simple. You already need to have GTA IV installed. Once you do, just unzip the file you've downloaded from this page, run IVSASetup.exe and follow the instructions given.
The graphics are fun and crisp. They add a completely new element to your gameplay. Occasionally, stability issues might occur which affect the mod.
If you're a fan of the GTA series, you'll enjoy seeing how the appearance of each scene can turn snowy with GTA IV San Andreas - Snow Edition.
Pros
  • Snow covers all scenes
  • Easy to install
  • Very unique and fun effect
Cons
  • Occasional stability issues

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Download DJ ProMixer NB Netbook Free Home Edition 1.5 Free

Download DJ ProMixer NB Netbook Free Home Edition 1.5 Free
DJ ProMixer NB Netbook is a netbook optimized app for mixing your digital music. While it's not a bad DJing app, it's not as flexible as Mixxx and its cluttered interface is beaten hands down by CrossDJ.
Does DJ ProMixer stand out from the crowd?
There are lots of mixing apps for budding DJs, from high end programs like Traktor Pro and Virtual DJ to the open source Mixxx and other free options like CrossDJ. DJ ProMixer NB Netbook is designed to be lightweight enough to run smoothly on netbooks, and it does seem to be fairly light on resources. It offers a two-deck mixing interface, with a central mixer, effects and sampler console.
Interface.
Under the mixing desk is the library, split into DJ ProMixer NB Netbook saved playlists, and an explorer for your Netbook's hard drives. There is no support for iOS devices. The explorer isn't great - Traktor's system of allowing you to open your iTunes library is much simpler, for example. Searching through your Windows folder tree is a pain.
Once you've found your music, loading tracks into the mixing desk is simple. BPMs are automatically calculated, and generally quite good. There are plenty of functions, and a switch to activate well mapped keyboard controls. despite its name, DJ ProMixer NB Netbook doesn't look great on a small screen. The interface is detailed with lots of small buttons that simply aren't ideal for netbook monitors.
Pros
  • Lots of functions
  • Lightweight
  • Good BPM detection
Cons
  • Interface too cluttered
  • No iTunes library or iOS device detection.

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Download Listary Portable 3.51 Build 753 Free

Listary Portable is a system-embedded search tool for Windows PCs
Listary Portable is very similar to Mac?s Spotlight that lets you instantly search for files, folders and apps.
Listary Portable runs in the background and all you need to open it is to press a customizable keyboard shortcut. When you enter your search keywords in Listary Portable, the program will start displaying results as you type. Once you find what you are looking for, simply highlight it and press Enter.
But it's is more than just a search tool. It includes a Command mode that lets you run the terminal and browse system folders. You can also use wildcards when performing searches.
The only problem some users might find with Listary Portable is that some of its most interesting functions are only available in the Pro version. Other than that, it is the perfect desktop companion for daily computer usage.
You can also download the regular Listary Portable file here.
Listary Portable s an easier, more comfortable way to browse files and folders and perform searches.
Pros
  • Find folders, files and apps as you type
  • Instant results
  • Command mode
Cons
  • Limited features in free version

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Download The Amazing Spiderman Windows 7 Theme Free

The Amazing Spiderman Windows 7 Theme is a set of wallpaper backgrounds that will transform a Windows PC desktop.
If you're a huge fan of Spiderman, you probably can't wait for the franchise's next movie. Now you can decorate your desktop while you wait with The Amazing Spiderman Windows 7 Theme.
The Amazing Spiderman Windows 7 Theme is a Windows 7 theme for fans of the popular comic book hero who's subsequently made his way into movies, games and more. With this theme you'll be able to change your PC desktop background to one of several options, each of which features actor Andrew Garfield, the newest casting choice to play Spiderman in the upcoming movie.
While the images in The Amazing Spiderman Windows 7 Theme are crisp, they're very similar to one another. In fact, many of the movie stills are rearranged into other wallpapers, so once you've seen one others might seem very familiar to you as well. Many of these wallpapers also don't have any text on them, which might not make all diehard fans happy.
The Amazing Spiderman Windows 7 Theme has wallpapers of impressive quality, although some pictures are unfortunately repetitive.
Pros
  • Nice, crisp images
  • Includes images from the upcoming movie
Cons
  • Not a whole lot of variety in wallpaper images
  • No extra features like customized desktop icons

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Download AIM Preview 1.0.0.3 Free

AIM Preview is the newest version of the popular instance messaging program, now with video chat capabilities.
Released unofficially on its own website, AIM Preview is not yet replacing the old AIM everyone knows and enjoys using. Instead, it seems to be marketed as an entirely new and improved messaging client, with a built-in video chat feature.
AIM Preview's interface is relatively simple to navigate. There are a few changes, however. First, Lifestream, which encompasses the basic status updates your friends saw on their buddy lists on the old AIM, has been replaced. AIM Preview comes with actual status updates now, like what you'd be accustomed to on Facebook.
In fact, Facebook has now become integrated with AIM. You can log in to AIM Preview with your Facebook account, for one. You can also chat with Facebook buddies on AIM Preview, as wells as buddies on Google Talk. While this isn't technically a new feature to AIM itself, it's a lot easier to figure out how to use with AIM Preview.
In addition, you can access chat histories from virtually any device you have AIM Preview installed on as the histories are now remotely stored. While this allows for synchronization, it also might bring up some security issues. There's a news feed that links to AOL-owned Huffington Post articles as well.
The biggest difference is the new availability to video chat either one-on-one or in groups, which is very similar, if not identical, to what Skype offers now. If not for the ability to connect to your buddies via Facebook and Google Talk though, the feature might seem a little useless, considering AIM doesn't generally boast as many users as other IM clients.
AIM Preview adds some new features and functionality, although it still doesn't really compete with video chat frontrunner Skype.
Pros
  • Chat with contacts from Facebook or Google Talk within app
  • Video chat is simple to use
  • Nice, clean interface
Cons
  • Potential security issues with remotely stored chat histories
  • Not as many users as on other IM clients

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Download PC Performer 020.12.2011 Free

PC Performer is an app that allows you to scan your PC for registry errors and fix any that are found to maintain your PC's performance.
Registry Scan
When you first run PC Performer, it will scan your Windows registry and then list the errors it finds. You can read more about each error and open a log of the results to see greater detail. In the error log you can uncheck any errors you don't want to fix, and export the log file for your records if necessary. You can only fix 15 errors for free - if you want to fix them all you'll have to upgrade.
Features
When you fix errors with PC Performer, it automatically backs up the Windows Registry in case there are any problems. You can also defrag the registry. In settings you can choose the areas of your computer that PC Performer will scan and fix, set exclusions, and most usefully setup an automatic schedule. Note that PC Performer will start automatically unless you un-check the check box at the bottom of the settings dialog.
PC Performer does it's job well although it isn't much different from similar products that do the job equally well such as Uniblue's RegistryBooster.
Overall
PC Performer is a slick and quick registry cleaning app, with an easy to understand interface and detailed reports. However, it could be improved with extra cleaning tools for application caches and histories like CCleaneror Glary Utilities.
Pros
  • Clean, clear interface
  • Scheduled cleaning
Cons
  • Fewer features than some other cleaners
  • Starts automatically on startup unless you change settings

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Download ReImage Online PC Repair 1.6.1.7 Free

reimage PC Repair Online scans your system from top to bottom, searching for potentially dangerous issues that could affect the computer?s security and stability.
Unlike other optimization tools, in reimage PC Repair Online you don?t get to choose what to analyze. In fact, there are no configuration options at all. Right after launching the program, it begins scanning your computer, starting with a detailed report about your hardware configuration.
reimage PC Repair Online also displays data about the system?s hard drive capacity and memory usage, among other values, and compares your results to world averages. The whole analysis can take a while, depending on your system configuration and resources.
Though reimage PC Repair Online performs a detailed analysis, that doesn?t mean it?s only intended for tech-savvy users. The program features a clear, usable interface that?s easy enough for everyone to understand. And in case you get stuck, reimage PC Repair Online includes an easy guide that explains the program?s basic functions.
reimage PC Repair Online performs a thorough system analysis in search of problems and issues that could be potentially harmful for your computer?s stability, security and performance.
Recent changes
  • Re-updater - Reinstall windows updates that were installed before Reimage.
Pros
  • Clear, easy to use interface
  • Quick, detailed scans
Cons
  • No configuration options
  • You can't choose what to scan

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Download Vindictus Free

Vindictus is a free-to-play, MMORPG desktop game.
Lovers of Celtic mythology will appreciate the storyline and graphics in Vindictus, as that's what it's based on. This 3D fantasy action came lets you fight your way through different stages of gameplay with up to four other players as members of your party.
Your character is very customizable in Vindictus, allowing you to choose everything from your armor to your undergarments. To get full customization, Vindictus requires in-app purchases, which includes the ability to choose color shading as well. It's a nice feature for people who want their character to be recognizable and stand out. Some players might be disappointed in that there isn't a big variety of characters to currently choose from compared to other games in its class.
Graphics in Vindictus are very crisp and impressive. It's the little details that matter here, and the background imagery is really quite well put-together. It's hard to really take time to enjoy the setting though, as Vindictus is action-packed and chances are you'll be busy fending off all manner of enemy attacks. The combat can get repetitive and you may need to repeat stages in order to move forward in the game though.
Players navigate through Vindictus with their keyboard keys. This is also how you attack your enemies. While it can take time to get used to which keys do what, it gets easier as you continue to play and isn't a major impediment to learning to play the game.
This game might be considered a little too violent for younger children due to graphic fight scenes, so parents be cautioned.
Vindictus makes fighting fun with great graphics and a fun storyline.
Pros
  • Lots of character customization options
  • Great graphics
  • Easy to use controls
  • Interesting storyline
Cons
  • Not a lot of characters to choose from
  • Fighting can get repetitive

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Download Stylish Firefox 1.2.4 Free

Changing interface styles can be a little difficult for people who haven't tried it before, as it generally involves messing around with scripts and other complicated-sounding things. With a bit of programming knowledge and a tool like Greasemonkey, it's really not that difficult, but it can still be a intimidating for beginners.
Stylish is a Firefox add-on that makes the whole task much easier. It allows you to chose user styles and themes from the Userstyles website and install them directly. The styles allow you to change the appearance of websites, like as changing themes and skins for sites such as Google, Facebook and YouTube. When you open a style on the website, you'll see the option Install with Stylish. This opens a window where you can see what websites the style will affect, preview it and even customize it yourself. This editing will take a little technical knowledge.
If you access Stylish via the Tools > Add-ons window, you'll see that the add-on has added a new section. This will allow you to directly visit the Stylish website, write your own style or check if a Stylish update is available. Obviously, writing your own also takes technical know-how, but there's absolutely no obligation to do the creative part yourself. The styles available on the website are many and varied - obviously, some are more user-friendly than others, but if you have a look around, you're sure to find plenty to suit.
Stylish will help you use and create fun user styles, whether you're experienced or not!
Recent changes
  • Pref to choose your editor - extensions.stylish.editor. 0 for Orion (if available), 1 for regular text editor
  • Added a context menu to the Orion editor
  • Added Undo and Redo keyboard shortcuts to the Orion editor
Pros
  • Easy to use for all levels
  • Editing tools available
  • Large selection of themes
Cons
  • Some scripts are horrible

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Download PureSync 3.5.0 Free

With PureSync you can easily synchronize data between two different sources in a variety of ways.
PureSync synchronizes content between folders on different drives, creates backup copies of selected folders and helps you extract photos from your digital camera and other devices you can connect to the computer. You can create multiple syncing tasks, each of them with its own name and configuration options, and set them to work according to a schedule or only when you manually start them.
PureSync is very easy to use: a step-by-step wizard guides you through the whole process of creating each syncing task. The program's interface displays a summary of all the actions applied to files and folders, using a color code to distinguish different types of synchronization.
PureSync supports also incremental backup copies ? that is, copies only those files that have changed ? and can be seamlessly integrated with Windows Explorer.
With PureSync making backup copies, transferring photos to your PC and syncing data across different folders can be much easier.
Recent changes
  • Improved copying large files
  • Delay when starting a job automatically did not always work: fixed
  • Fixed another problem with @ in folder names
Pros
  • Easy to use wizard-style interface
  • Different ways to sync data
  • Support for multiple syncing tasks
Cons
  • Not many configuration options

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Download Zoom Player Professional 8.5 RC2 Free

Zoom Player is a slick player of online multimedia content for Windows PCs.
In a market that's saturated with media players, Zoom Player attempts to be two players in one - a no fuss simple one and an advanced one with just about every imaginable tweaking and customization option.
It's a unique offering and chances are that if you've found your current player lacking in some department, you'll find what you're looking for in Zoom Player. If you just want a bare bones media player, then you may be better opting for something like VLC Media Player but Zoom Player lets you have your cake and eat it if you need something with a little more to offer.
The basic version of Zoom Player comes installed with a graphic equalizer, playlist editor and everything else that you'd expect in a basic player. Zoom Player's professional version however comes with a whole lot more power, including a more powerful Playlist Manager, added safety features (such as password protection), Media Definitions plus Web Remote (so you can control Zoom Player from your web browser) and an Extended command line interface, exposing many Zoom Player functions directly from the command line. Finally, the professional version also supports playback of DRM protected movies and music (Windows Media DRM).
Zoom Player's interface is slimline but expandable very easily. By clicking on the circle of dots in the bottom right hand corner however, you reveal a top bar within the main screen which is packed with features. The symbols used in the menu aren't particularly helpful as they look like hieroglyphs so your only option is to work out what each one does by trial and error. These advanced features include a station manager (for streaming radio and TV channels), skin changer and media library editor.
Indeed, the amount of options in Zoom Player available will intimidate anyone that just wants a playback application. It takes quite a while to understand what all the audio options offer, for example, although there is an extensive list of help files that comes bundled with the installation to help you. This is probably the biggest annoyance of Zoom Player: the advanced options seem extremely "spread-out" and it's rather overwhelming to get to grips with where they all, let alone what they do.
On the plus side, one particularly useful feature of Zoom Player is that if you don't have the correct codec installed, it will tell you the exact one you need without the need for a third party inspection device. Playback is smooth, files are loaded quickly and the playlist supports ID3 tags. You can also easily change skins through the skins editor plus you can download more from the developer site.
Zoom Player is two players in one - a basic player that serves you well and an advanced player that offers a lot of options that you'll probably never need but will no doubt appeal to power users.
Recent changes
  • Zoom Player can now communicate with uTorrent's Web UI interface in order to display download progress within the Media Library and File Browsing fullscreen navigation interfaces. This feature is accessible under "Adv. Options / Interface / On Screen Display / Fullscreen Navigation / File Tracker". Press the "?" button on this page for additional information.
  • Zoom Player can now keep track with eMule's temporary files directory in order to display download progress within the Media Library and File Browsing fullscreen navigation interfaces. This feature is accessible under "Adv. Options / Interface / On Screen Display / Fullscreen Navigation / File Tracker". Press the "?" button on this page for additional information.
  • New "Download Manager" navigation interface (Ctrl+"J"), allowing you to get an overview of your currently downloading files (compatible with eMule and uTorrent).
  • The Scene Cut editor has been simplified and enhanced. The Scene cut editor no longer requires you to click on the save button, saving is done automatically now. A new edit button allows you to edit entries without having to remove an old entry first. Lastly, the scene cut interface layout has been updated to make it simpler to use.
  • New Setting (Adv. Options / Interface / Video / Aspect Ratio) instructing Zoom Player "Derived" Aspect Ratio mode to Automatically Adjust (fix) the Aspect Ratio for badly encoded content. This would convert 4:3 content encoded as 720x480 to display as 720x540, 720x576 to 768x576, 352x240 to 352x264, 352x288 to 384x288, etc... Badly encoded 16:9 content is also adjusted in a similar fashion.
Zoom Player supports the following formats
H.264, XVID, DIVX, DVD, FLV, WMV, QuickTime, MPEG 1/2/4, MP3, AAC, DTS, Dolby Digital, FLAC and many more.
Pros
  • Two players in one
  • Easy to switch to advanced mode
  • Codec detector useful
  • Easy to change skins
Cons
  • Advanced options are not particularly well organised and take some getting used to

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Download Tribler 5.5.8 Free

Tribler is an extremely easy-to-use P2P network aimed at file sharing newbies who haven't been able to handle applications, like eMule and Limewire.
Tribler has an extremely clean and simple interface, which displays only the search box, your 'sharing reputation' (based on how many files you've shared) and search results. Despite its simplicity, Tribler is capable of retrieving large amounts of material including video, audio, pictures, and more. The reason for this is that Tribler is integrated into large media sites such as YouTube and Liveleak. Parents will be reassured to hear that an effective family filter is activated by default which is quite effective at blocking adult search terms.
As with most major P2P portals, Tribler allows you to browse simply by media category, and the most popular content is displayed first. What I really liked about Tribler, however, is the preview function. When you select a file, you can choose whether to preview or download it. Preview it by clicking the big Play button and Tribler will search for other users with the file so that you can see whether it's worth downloading. The disadvantage of this though is that the previews take ages to load as it searches for other users with the same material.
The settings are very limited. You can configure a nickname for your profile on Tribler, a maximum upload and download limit, the router port you want Tribler to use, and a default download location. It doesn't save your search terms, so you have to retype them if you want to search a subject regularly.
Overall, Tribler is an excellent P2P file sharing client for those new to it, although seasoned users will find it more than lacking in certain areas.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Clean interface
  • Lots of content
  • Adult content filter
  • Allows you to preview content
Cons
  • Settings limited
  • No search saving
  • Previews take a long time to load

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Download Random Labs 2.0 Free

If you run out of ideas when selecting a new password you should try a program like Random Labs before starting to use your dog's name everywhere.
This simple tool enables you to create brand new passwords randomly, just by selecting the character map and the number of characters you want to use.
Random Labs uses diverse techniques but unfortunately it doesn't state the differences among them. What's more, you even have to register to use one of them.
Besides creating new passwords, the program also enables you to generate random lotto number combinations. In all, it's not the best password generator out there but at least is better than using your dog's name.
Pros
  • Customizable password generation
  • Can also generate lotto numbers
Cons
  • Doesn't explain differences between methods

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Download Free YouTube Uploader 3.3.37.1015 Free

If you're a frequent video uploader on Youtube, Free YouTube Uploader is going to make your life much easier.
With Free YouTube Uploader you can upload videos to Youtube from the comfort of your desktop. And in case you're wondering why you should use this tool instead of uploading the video with Youtube's online tool, the answer is optimization.
With Free YouTube Uploader you can optimize the video before actually uploading it to the popular video sharing community, which makes the process lighter and faster. Other than that, Free YouTube Uploader works exactly the same as the upload form on Youtube: choose the video, set the title, tags and description, pick a category and you're ready to go. Plus, you can create a list and upload several videos in a row.
The only thing missing in Free YouTube Uploader is the ability to customize video's privacy settings. Oh, and it would be great to have a small preview window as well.
YouTube Uploader is a handy tool with which you can easily upload all your videos to Youtube.
Pros
  • Optimizes the video before uploading it to Youtube
  • Can upload multiple videos in a row
Cons
  • No video preview
  • You can't set the video's privacy setting

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Download Ammyy Admin 3 Free

If you're looking for a lightweight, fast and easy way to share your desktop with another user, then Ammyy Admin is a very good solution.
Often with screen sharing apps, there is a lengthy installation and setup process. Not so with Ammyy Admin. You don't even need to install anything - just open the .exe file and you're ready to go. The person you need to connect to also has to download and open the EXE file to be obtain the ID number.
Simply enter the ID number of the user in the Client ID field and click "Connect". The developer estimates the connection process is around 20 seconds from the moment you download Ammyy Admin to the moment of the first remote session launch.
It also claims that the program uses an advanced hybrid encryption algorithm (AES+RSA) that makes sure that connections are secure. This makes it appropriate for business dealings, connecting with clients offsite or remote connections to your office.
Finally, you can send and receive files as well as conduct voice chats meaning it's also useful for those that just want to fix a friend or relative's computer.
Ammyy Admin is a simple but powerful and effective way to make remote connections.
Pros
  • No installation required
  • Very simple and easy to use
  • Fast and secure connections
Cons

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Download BTM Pro (Net+) 29.44 Free

BTM Pro (Net+) is a three-in-one package of fun card games to play against the computer or your friends.
BTM Pro (Net+) is a free application that lets you play Briscola, Tresette and Madrasso against the computer or your friends. Multiplayer is available thanks to the network mode where you can select up to 4 players. If you've never heard of these games before, fans of card games are well advised to look up the rules. Briscola, which is offered through BTM Pro (Net+), for example, is an exciting classic Italian card game for two to six players, also popular in Croatia, Puerto Rico, Slovenia, and Spain. When you choose to play in the network mode with BTM Pro (Net+), you will also have to specify a nickname, the server's address and the port number.
At first it may disappoint some users to see that BTM Pro (Net+) is graphically pretty unattractive. It's possible to choose a better resolution by accessing the Settings menu option however. That said, some users might still feel dissatisfied after seeing how slow the game loads after selecting it. Apart from the loading though, the cards in the game move at normal speed and it's nice to have a proper detailed look at these characteristic Italian cards.
Although BTM Pro (Net+) lacks a user-friendly, resizable interface, having the possibility to play classic Italian card games with your friends makes it a must-have.
Pros
  • Good definition of cards in the high-def mode
  • Network mode
  • Play against the computer or your friends
Cons
  • Frame not resizable

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Download System Spec 3.07 Free

If you need an app to fill you in on the specifics of your computer, you may as well get a tool that will do the job properly. System Spec is a remarkably complete, free app that will do just that, providing you with all the information you need, and then some?
The System Spec interface is crammed full of information. In the main window, the basic specs of the computer are listed and by using the icons in the program taskbar, you can find out about each specific area. The categories range from Memory and Network to Sound and Drives. Each option opens up in a new window, displaying highly-detailed information about the area in question and, if applicable, related tasks you can carry out.
Once System Spec has found the information you are after, you can print it, copy it the clipboard, export it to HTML, or save it in CSV. System Spec also gives you access to Windows' in-built tools and features, such as defrag, add and remove programs and task manager. In fact, you could probably carry out most of your system management tasks via System Spec, as the program really covers or gives access to all the information and tools you might need for the job.
System Spec - free, detailed system information and tools.
Pros
  • Excellent variety of information
  • Save or export specifications
  • Carry out basic system management tasks
Cons
  • Quantity of information could be overwhelming
  • Some modifiable options not explained

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Download APB Reloaded Free

APB: Reloaded is the rebooted free to play version of the doomed original, All Points Bulletin. It's still a free-roaming violent massively multiplayer online game, but it's been improved in some areas. It's not exactly GTA online, and it has flaws, but APB: Reloaded is worth trying out.
Gameplay
The basic missions in APB: Reloaded see you playing as Enforcers or Robbers. Basically one side will be trying to achieve something, while the otherside has to stop them. This is sometimes fun, but often you'll find your fun spoiled by 'griefers' - other players who just want to ruin your mission. All online games are at risk or griefers, but they seem particularly prevalent in APB.
Driving is pretty well handled in APB: Reloaded, but the shooting can be frustrating. Running around creating chaos is fun for a while, but the repetitive missions and bland cityscape soon start to spoil your enjoyment.
Sound, graphics and customization
The sound is pretty good in APB: Reloaded, but unfortunately the graphics are look a bit dated. It looks and feels like a cheap Grand Theft Auto, although this seems to fit with the garish customization that's allowed! In APB: Reloaded, you can pretty much customize whatever you want. It's not quite Saints Row, but you can get some very funny results is you play around with character customizations.
Conclusion
APB: Reloaded is free to play, so there's no reason not to check it out for yourself. If you're waiting for GTA V and want somewhere to create violent havoc, APB: Reloaded will provide this. With more accurate shooting and more mission variety, this good be an good game, but currently it still feels like a mess, albeit a fun one.
Pros
  • Great customization
  • Chaotic fun
  • Improved driving
Cons
  • Launch is unstable
  • Repetitive missions
  • Too much griefing is allowed

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Download OSCAR g2v13 Free

OSCAR is a useful application for downloaders that automatically search subtitles for movies in OpenSubtitles.org. If you're tired of never finding the right subtitles, then you'll be impressed by OSCAR.
Its very easy to use. Just pick a video file or folder containing what you need and click on the magnifying glass (this also can be done using Control + S). OSCAR automatically looks for subtitles that match your videos and the language preferences that you specify. It also supports command-line parameters, proxy support and drag-n-dropping of films and subtitles. In addition, if you have created subtitles for films, you can also upload them via OSCAR to the OpenSubtitles.org community.
As useful as it is, this is still very much a work in progress. There?s still a lot of work to do but the basic functionality (search/download/upload) is there along with some nifty features (such as IMDb support, filename templates and multi-language support) plus more to come according to the developers.
This is a really great tool if you own a ton of DivX or Xvid films that you've never been able to watch because of lack of subtitles or you'd like to distribute to a wider audience.
Pros
  • Automatically searches for subtitles
  • Supports IMDb plus drag and drop
Cons
  • Still a work in progress - many functions prone to bugs

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Download Lost Theme for Windows 7 Free

With this Lost Theme for Windows 7 you can revive some of the great moments of the popular TV series.
The series has been one of the phenomenons of recent TV history, and the Lost Theme is perfect for fans of the show. The Windows 7 theme includes 31 spectacular high definition images, attractive system icons, personalized cursors and start and shutdown sounds.
If you're a fan of the series, you'll love this eye-catching Lost Theme.
Pros
  • 31 spectacular images
  • Personalized cursors
Cons
  • The icons aren't that relevant
  • Just two sounds

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