Firefox 28.0

Firefox 28.0. is definitely one of the most popular browsers in every corner of the world, as it provides excellent browsing speed and very powerful customization tools, with just a reasonable footprint on computer resources.

Firefox is now available on multiple platforms, including Mac OS X and Linux, as well as portable devices, so it has to be something really special about it since so many people are using it.

The first contact with Firefox shouldn't be surprising since most browsers have already adopted tabbed browsing. It comes with a tabbed interface so opening multiple pages at the same page isn't a problem anymore. But what's under the hood is what really makes the difference.

Firefox is amazingly fast and blocks pop-ups, viruses and spyware, but also gives the user an extraordinary power of customization through a well-developed add-on manager. Basically, you can change almost everything in your browser, starting with the way it looks and ending with features and functionality.

Mozilla lets you install new themes and so-called Personas that change the appearance of the main window, as well as plug-ins and extensions for adding new features to the application.

Last but not least, just like the latest iterations of Internet Explorer, it comes with integrated search engines, powered by Google or Yahoo. Plus, it features a powerful bookmark manager, an advanced pop-up blocker, efficient privacy controls and detailed settings menus.

Firefox is very light on computer resources and it performs without a glitch on older computers as well. This browser is fast, reliable and the crash rate is very low. In addition, with the aid of a few extensions and themes, Firefox can be personalized to your own taste.

Features Firefox 18.0

· Comprehensive popup controls to keep unwanted advertising off your desktop;
· A tab browsing mode that lets you open several pages in a single window, allowing you to load links in the background without leaving the page you're on;
· Integrated search (powered by Google);
· Industry leading accessibility with Find As You Type - find links and page text by simply typing;
· Simplified privacy controls that let you cover your tracks more effectively;
· A streamlined browser window that lets you see more of the page than any other browser while at the same time being more configurable;
· A large variety of free downloadable extensions and themes that add specific functionality and visual changes to the browser.

Requirements:

· Pentium 4 or newer processor that supports SSE2
· 512MB of RAM
· 200MB of hard drive space

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CCleaner 4.10.4570

CCleaner 4.10.4570. When it comes to keeping one's computer clean, it is advisable to rely on dedicate software so as to ensure greater PC performance and get more storage space on the hard disks. CCleaner is a renowned tool for removing unnecessary data with a few mouse clicks.

It’s very easy to install CCleaner as it only takes a few seconds before all files are successfully copied. After that, a user-friendly interface brings into focus the main functions right from the first window: Cleaner, Registry, Tools and Options.

One of the advantages of CCleaner is that it works very fast and, above all, it is efficient in removing temporary files and data processed by multiple browsers as well as other applications.

Furthermore, it can delete other system files that might slow down the computer, such as memory dumps and Windows log files, all with a single click.

The Registry fixer can repair issues found in the Windows Registry, thus speeding up the operating system and prevent problems that might occur when launching certain applications.

The application also comprises some other tools meant to help users boost computer performance. The program uninstaller has the power to remove apps just like the dedicated Windows tool, the startup controller allows users to choose the programs that run at startup, the System Restore feature is useful in case something goes wrong, while the drive wiper can securely erase the content of a disk.

On the other hand, one can also configure CCleaner to exclude specific files and folders from scan, so as to make sure that important data is not accidentally erased.

All in all, CCleaner is probably the best one can get when it comes to a freebie able to clean up a computer and it definitely deserves attention from all those who value their privacy.

Features CCleaner 4.10.4570

· Cleans the following Windows components
Internet Explorer:
· Temporary File Cache
· URL History
· Cookies
· Hidden Index.dat files
· Last download file location

Firefox:
· Temporary File Cache
· URL History
· Cookies
· Download manager

· Recycle Bin
· Clipboard
· Windows Temporary files
· Windows Log files
· Recent Documents (on the Start Menu)
· Run history (on the Start Menu)
· Windows XP Search Assistant history
· Windows XP old Prefetch data
· Windows memory dumps after crashes
· Chkdsk file fragments

Advanced Options allow cleaning of:
· Menu Order cache
· Tray Notifications Cache
· Window Size and Location Cache
· User Assist history
· IIS Log Files
· Custom Folders

Application Cleaning:
· As well as cleaning up old files and settings left by standard Windows components, CCleaner also cleans temporary files and recent file lists for many applications. Including: Firefox, Opera, Safari, Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Microsoft Office, Nero, Adobe Acrobat Reader, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and more

Registry Cleaning:
CCleaner uses an advanced Registry Cleaner to check for problems and inconsistencies. It can check the following:
· File Extensions
· ActiveX Controls
· ClassIDs
· ProgIDs
· Uninstallers
· Shared DLLs
· Fonts
· Help File references
· Application Paths
· Icons
· Invalid Shortcuts and more...

Safety:
CCleaner was designed from the ground to be safe and secure to use. It has multiple levels of checks in place to ensure that it cannot delete any useful information or documents you may still need. We also certify that it contains no Spyware or Adware:

High Security:
For the super cautious users we also offer secure file erasing. By overwriting the files before deleting them, making it impossible to recover the data:

Multiple Languages:
· Thanks to the translators, CCleaner is available in 35 different languages: English, Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech/Slovak, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian Cyrillic, Serbian Latin, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish

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Size/OS:4.50 MB / Windows ALL
License:Freeware

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Chromium 34.0.1802.0

Chromium 34.0.1802.0 is the application that serves as the foundation for Chrome, with Google’s developers improving the software and adding a bunch of enhancements to make it worthy of the Google badge.

However, Chromium isn’t too far off the application that was thrown in the battle against Firefox and Internet Explorer. Chromium is actually a lighter Chrome that provides almost the same performance and functionality as Google’s tool.

The interface is identical to Chrome’s and in addition, it has the exact options as its more popular brother, as well as extension and theme support.  While the assymetries between the two browsers are not that many, the ones that do apply make quite a difference. Unlike Chromium, Chrome also comes with an integrated flash player, the company’s autoupdate function that’s being used in many downloadable tools plus some other improvements to help the software rise up to the expectations.

Despite the contrasts between the two, Chromium is actually a pretty fast browsing solution. It's true that its simplicity may not captivate the whole crowd and some users might feel the need for some features that are only available in Google's very own tool.

After the tests we performed, we came down to one conclusion: it is only up to you and your needs. In case you’re looking for a simple web browser that helps you do just that, browse the Internet, then this might be a great tool for you.

Size/OS:88MB / Windows ALL
License:Freeware

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AVG Anti-Virus Free 2014 14.0.4259

AVG Anti-Virus Free 2014 14.0.4259. There are numerous users who prefer to rely on a freeware antivirus solution and, despite ongoing rumors, this does not necessarily mean that the computer is less protected than in the case of using a paid tool.

AVG Free Edition is one of the freeware antivirus software that should be taken into consideration when thinking about a freeware solution to protect one's PC. It only provides basic protection, but this should be enough for those who are not avid computer users who download tons of files from the Internet.

Extra attention should be paid when installing this application, since it offers to make some changes to your search engine and install a browser toolbar. Even if you refuse these offers, the software still functions properly.

The interface of AVG Free Edition pleasant, and packed with features that users would only expect from paid solutions, including modules such as LinkScanner, E-mail Protection or Anti-Rootkit.

The scanning process is really fast and thanks to Smart Scanning it can even allow users to work on the computer without noticeably affecting performance. Basically, this particular function starts a scanning process when the computer is idle and switches to a low-priority mode once it detects some activity.

In addition, the PC Analyzer mode will enable users to scan their PC and identify registry errors, junk files, fragmentation errors or invalid shortcuts. AVG Free Edition also comes in handy for proactive identity theft and privacy-related security.

To sum it up, users can stop searching for an efficient antivirus solution, and give AVG Free Edition a try. It might prove to be ideal for those who do not afford to invest in security software yet want to be sure their PC can detect and block malware threats.

Features  AVG Anti-Virus Free 2014 14.0.4259

CORE PROTECTION:
· Keep the toughest online threats out.

SURFING, SEARCHING AND SOCIAL NETWORKING:
· Avoid malicious web pages and stay safe on social networks.

Requirements:

· Intel Pentium 1.8 GHz processor or faster
· 550 MB free hard drive space (for installation)
· 512 MB RAM

What's New Release:

Fixes & Improvements:
· Core: Script emulator crash fix.
· Core: Vbscript emulator crash fix.

Size:137.50 MB
License:Freeware

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.NET Framework 4.5.1 Final

.NET Framework 4.5.1 Final  is a managed execution environment that provides a variety of services to its running applications.  

It consists of two major components: the common language runtime (CLR), which is the execution engine that handles running applications; and the .NET Framework Class Library, which provides a library of tested, reusable code that developers can call from their own applications.

.NET Framework includes a wide range of services to running apps, such as:
· Memory management. In many programming languages, programmers are responsible for allocating and releasing memory and for handling object lifetimes. In .NET Framework applications, the CLR provides these services on behalf of the application.· A common type system. In traditional programming languages, basic types are defined by the compiler, which complicates cross-language interoperability. In the .NET Framework, basic types are defined by the .NET Framework type system and are common to all languages that target the .NET Framework.
· An extensive class library. Instead of having to write vast amounts of code to handle common low-level programming operations, programmers can use a readily accessible library of types and their members from the .NET Framework Class Library.
· Development frameworks and technologies. The .NET Framework includes libraries for specific areas of application development, such as ASP.NET for web applications, ADO.NET for data access, and Windows Communication Foundation for service-oriented applications.
· Language interoperability. Language compilers that target the .NET Framework emit an intermediate code named Common Intermediate Language (CIL), which, in turn, is compiled at run time by the common language runtime. With this feature, routines written in one language are accessible to other languages, and programmers can focus on creating applications in their preferred language or languages.
· Version compatibility. With rare exceptions, applications that are developed by using a particular version of the .NET Framework can run without modification on a later version.
· Side-by-side execution. The .NET Framework helps resolve version conflicts by allowing multiple versions of the common language runtime to exist on the same computer. This means that multiple versions of applications can also coexist, and that an application can run on the version of the .NET Framework with which it was built.
· Multitargeting. By targeting the .NET Framework Portable Class Library, developers can create assemblies that work on multiple .NET Framework platforms, such as the .NET Framework, Silverlight, Windows Phone 7, or Xbox 360.
.NET Framework is designed to fulfill the following objectives:
· To provide a consistent object-oriented programming environment whether object code is stored and executed locally, executed locally but Internet-distributed, or executed remotely.
· To provide a code-execution environment that minimizes software deployment and versioning conflicts.
· To provide a code-execution environment that promotes safe execution of code, including code created by an unknown or semi-trusted third party.
· To provide a code-execution environment that eliminates the performance problems of scripted or interpreted environments.
· To make the developer experience consistent across widely varying types of applications, such as Windows-based applications and Web-based applications.
· To build all communication on industry standards to ensure that code based on the .NET Framework can integrate with any other code.
Requirements:
1 GHz or faster processor
512 MB of RAM (1.5 GB if running on a virtual machine)
850 MB of available hard disk space (x86) / 2 GB hard drive (x64)

size:66.8Mb

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EMCO Malware Destroyer 7.2.10.101

EMCO Malware Destroyer 7.2.10.101 is a simple to use utility that enables you to scan your computer for malware and viruses and remove them.

Its unique and fast malware scan engine allows users to perform complete computer scans in a matter of seconds. The application scans for viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware.

Features EMCO Malware Destroyer

Scans for viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, adware and malware.
Extremely fast malware scan:
Only few seconds are required to perform complete PC scan to detect malware presence.
Over 10,000 threats in database:
Malware signatures database contains over ten thousand entries of real-world threats.
Frequent signatures update:
Malware signatures database is updated often to include information about latest threats.
Requirements:
1 GHz Intel Pentium processor or equivalent
512MB of RAM
250MB of free disk space
Administrative rights on the local computer

Size:50Mb

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Auslogics Disk Defrag 4.3.1.0

Auslogics Disk Defrag 4.3.1.0. The standard Windows Defragmentation tool is already a very handy utility but in case you're looking for greater speed and more advanced features, there are quite a few alternatives worth checking out and among them there's Auslogics Disk Defrag.

Although it is supposed to conduct such an important task, installing the software solution is a very simple thing. The only thing you need to be extra careful with is the bundled third-party software that can change the settings of your Internet browser.

The interface of Auslogics Disk Defrag is simple and pleasant, which means there should be no problems using it. You can first analyze a given hard disk to find out how fragmented it really is and only then start the process, thus saving a lot of time.

Besides the common defragmentation operation, Auslogics Disk Defrag comes with a bonus. It is able to optimize the system for greater speed, a feature that, according to the developer, must be used once a week.

We've tested the application on several computers and although there was no major improvement in speed on our PCs, the defragmentation is done pretty fast, in fact the whole procedure takes less time than the one carried out using the Windows built-in utility.

All in all, Auslogics Disk Defrag can easily replace the default tool your OS comes with and if you really need an alternative to that utility, this one might very well be the right one.

Features Auslogics Disk Defrag

Improve computer performance and stability
Increase your productivity - no more waiting for files to open
Defragment disks in only a few minutes
Useful disk fragmentation map and detailed fragmentation report
Requirements:
Pentium Proccessor
32 MB RAM

Size:5.4 MB

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Auslogics Registry Cleaner 3.3.1.0

Auslogics Registry Cleaner 3.3.1.0 is a program that enables you to detect and repair problems found in your Windows registry items.

The interface of the application is plain and simple. You can select the parts of the registry you want to scan and initiate the task.

So, you can verify file associations and extensions, fonts, installed software, startup items, history lists and application events.

But you can also check shortcuts, the firewall, Internet connection, help files, COM and ActiveX items, shared DLLS, virtual devices and missing software.

After the scanning job is done, you can view the problem, severity level and category of each entry.

So, you can check all items and repair them (optionally set Auslogics Registry Cleaner to backup changes), move them to the ignore list or copy them to clipboard, as well as open an entry in Registry Editor.

In the "Settings" menu, you can set the tool to check references to CD/DVD and other removable drives, view the ignore list, change the interface language, and more.

The registry cleaner uses a low-to-moderate amount of system resources, quickly scans the registry keys and repairs items without causing any problems. No errors have occurred during our tests and the tool didn't freeze or crash.

All in all, Auslogics Registry Cleaner is a very good program for scanning and fixing registry keys and we strongly recommend it to all users.

Requirements:
Pentium Proccessor
10 MB available hard disk space
32 MB RAM

Size:5.6 MB

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Auslogics Registry Defrag 7.3.1.0

Auslogics Registry Defrag 7.3.1.0 is an application that can perform a defragmenting task on your Windows registry entries, in order to optimize space.

Since this is an ad-supported product, you should be careful when installing the progam. It offers to download a third-party component that is not necessary for the overall functionality of the tool, as well as to make some changes to your web browsers.

The interface of the software is plain and simple. You can view statistics of your registry fragmentation, review details and perform a defrag task.

By default, Auslogics Registry Defrag automatically creates a restore point before defragmentation, just in case anything goes wrong and you should restore settings.

While the scanning job is in progress, you can view a visual representation of the current registry status and possible optimization, as well as progress.

When this part of the process is finished, you can see by how much Auslogics Registry Defrag can reduce the size of your registry, and by how much registry access speed can be increased.

So, you can defrag immediately or at the next system reboot. In the "Settings" menu, you can change the interface language.

The program takes up a very low amount of system CPU and memory, and quickly finishes a scan on your Windows registry files. After the computer restarts, registry defragmentation is indeed reduced by how much the program has predicted.

In conclusion, Auslogics Registry Defrag is a very good tool for reducing the size of your Windows registry keys and we strongly recommend it to all users.

Features Auslogics Registry Defrag

Eliminates structural defects in the registry
Reduces the amount of RAM the registry takes up
Improves applications response time
Makes Windows running more stable
Requirements:
15 MB available hard disk space
64 MB RAM

Size:5 MB

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VSO Downloader 3.1.1.4

VSO Downloader 3.1.1.4. is a program that automatically detects and downloads video clips that are playing in your web browser.

The interface of the application is simple and intuitive. To get started, make sure that streaming monitoring is enabled. The moment you load a video in the web browser, VSO Downloader will automatically start downloading it.

In the list you can check out the name, progress, downloading speed and size of each video.

Furthermore, you can set the clip to be converted to the MP3 format (in low, medium or high quality), as well as enable VSO Downloader to keep the source files after conversion.

In addition, you can download videos from YouTube in HD quality (by specifying the URL and output destination), view a log file, open the output directory and rename videos.

Plus, you can configure the program when it comes to the interface theme and language, default output directory, accelerator and retry settings, ad blocker, filters, network adapter, and others.

VSO Downloader runs on moderate-to-high system resources, includes a well-drawn help file with tutorials and snapshots, and quickly downloads a video without freezing, crashing or popping up errors. The image and sound quality is excellent.

All in all, VSO Downloader proves to be a great tool for downloading videos from the Internet and we highly recommend it to users of any experience level, since it is very simple to work with.

Features VSO Downloader

Streaming detection:
· detects and downloads video files with any browser
· no need to copy and paste urls - media is detected automatically
· rename files as you are downloading

Ad Blocker:
· detects ads and does not download them

Extra Light:
· Uses the least amount of system resources possible at all times
· Uses less than 5MB of memory
· Only uses 2% of CPU when downloading
· It does not affect you as you are using your computer at the same time.
· Installation package is less than 3MB

High Speed-Download:
· Download accelerator engine
· Robust Multithread algorithm to download the files in mulitple parts creating 1 complete quality file

Multi-protocol support:
· Support HTTP, HTTPS protocols

VPN & Proxy:
· It supports all main VPNs and proxy servers
· Compatible with SOCKS5 protocols and HTTP

Resume downloads:
· A resume function starts the download from where it left off
· When the downloading process is interrupted, you do not need to start from the beginning again.

Compatible with any web browser:
· VSO Downloader works independantly from web browsers, so therefore it works with all of them, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and more.

changelog.
· EVE driver integration: better compatibility with USB modem/3G... · IPv6 support · minor issues in user interface corrected · subtitles can now be added to conversion · RTMP dll updated · SSL support improved · theme compatible with Windows 8 by default

Size:16.7 MB

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Freemake Audio Converter 1.1.0.49

Freemake Audio Converter 1.1.0.49. is a software that you can use to encode audio tracks between multiple formats, including WMA, WAV, MP3, FLAC, M4A and OGG.

The interface of the application is simplistic, attractive, clean and intuitive. Audio tracks can be imported into the queue via the file browser only, since the "drag and drop" method is not supported. Batch processing is allowed.

In the list you can check out the name, source format, duration, settings and size of each track.

Once you specify the output extension and destination, you can proceed with the conversion process.

In addition, you can modify audio preferences when it comes to the channels, sample frequency rate and bit rate. Plus, you can use an existing preset or create your own one.

On top of that, you can extract audio from video files, rename tracks, set the path to the temporary folder, change the interface language, merge files, and more.

The audio conversion program takes up a pretty high amount of system resources, quickly finishes an encoding job and manages to keep a very good sound quality in the output files. There's also an online guide with video tutorials that you can check out.

The bottom line is that Freemake Audio Converter is an excellent tool for encoding audio files and we highly recommend it to all users, whether we're talking about rookies or experienced individuals.

Features Freemake Audio Converter

· Convert audio to MP3, M4A, WMA, WAV, AAC
· Convert audio between all key audio formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A, OGG. Convert WMA to MP3, WAV to MP3, MP3 to WAV, FLAC to MP3, AAC to MP3, etc.

Free MP3 Converter:
· Use Freemake as Free MP3 Converter: convert audio to MP3 format for MP3 playes: iPod, Zune, Coby, SanDisc Sansa, iRiver, Walkman, Archos, GoGear, etc.
· Convert audio to iPod, iPhone, iPad

· Convert audio to M4A format for Apple devices. Get smaller than MP3 audio files for playback on iPod, iPhone, iPad or in iTunes.

MP3 to iTunes:
· Send MP3 and AAC files directly to iTunes from our audio converter

Join audio files:
· Merge multiple audio files into one with Free Audio Converter from Freemake.

Extract audio from video:
· Export audio tracks from video files: DVD, H.264, AVI, MPEG, MP4, MKV, DIVX, MOV, WMV, VOB, 3GP, RM, QT, FLV, etc

Requirements:

· .NET Framework 4.0

What's New:

· Added the localization to Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese Simplified, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Size:16.7 MB
License:Freeware

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