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lundi 31 décembre 2012

Download F1X 2.52 Free

Download F1X 2.52 Free

Formula 1 fans like you should not only religiously sit in front of the TV to watch each single race (no matter what time it is), but also know all the F1 facts and dates by heart.
And this is where F1X comes in handy.
This pocket-sized Formula 1 encyclopedia features one of the most complete collections of data about the popular racing championship, ranging from 1950 to last year's championship.
You can review the driver's final ranking and other lists with grand prix winners, pole positions and fastest laps. The program also includes a small fact sheet about each driver with his personal records and some biographic data.

Despite being an exhaustive source of information, F1X lacks what I would consider to be an outstanding feature: the ability to update information automatically online, adding new results and new data as the current championship carries on.
Oh well, at least you can manually add those new entries by yourself.
F1X is a comprehensive encyclopedia about Formula 1 with loads of information about drivers, races and speed records.

Recent changes
  • includes Brazil GP
Pros
  • Includes exhaustive information about Formula 1
  • Features a driver comparison tool
Cons
  • It's not updated automatically

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Download Aomei NTFS to FAT32 Converter Pro Edition 2.0 Free

Download Aomei NTFS to FAT32 Converter Pro Edition 2.0 Free

Aomei NTFS to FAT32 Converter Pro 2.0 is a professional utility for converting your file system from NTFS to FAT32 without losing data. It also supports and converts FAT and FAT32 to NTFS.

Once formatted, Windows can't switch between formats but Aomei NTFS to FAT32 Converter allows you to do so whenever you want. NTFS to FAT32 Converter Aomei is a simple wizard that converts free NTFS formatted disk drives to FAT32 without data loss and without formatting.

Simply choose the partition you want to convert and the conversion rate (NTFS to FAT32 or vice versa) and follow the wizard. Note that the free version of NTFS to FAT32 Converter Aomei cannot convert NTFS drives above 8GB, but if you pay to upgrade the drive size is unlimited.

Normally, formatting your drive wipes all data on it but Aomei NTFS to FAT32 Converter conveniently makes sure that nothing is lost. This professional version has no drive size limitations - the free version is limited to 8GB.

Aomei NTFS to FAT32 Converter is a powerful way to convert between NTFS and FAT32 on your PC.

Pros
  • Converts to NTFS-FAT 32 and viceversa
  • Easy to use setup wizard
  • Unlimited drive size formatting in paid version
  • Doesn't delete data
  • Unlimited drive size formatting
Cons
  • Few configuration options

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Download Maximum Roller Coaster 1.01 Free

Download Maximum Roller Coaster 1.01 Free

Remember Theme Park? It was a classic of 90s gaming that asked you to build a theme park filled with rides, attractions and amusements in order to make more and more money.

Maximum Roller Coaster takes over from the legendary game and poses a similar but updated scenario. There's just a small difference: this time, there's no monetary goal to reach - the only limit is your imagination.

In Maximum Roller Coaster the range of objects you can add to your park is really staggering - pizzerias, swimming pools, shops and much more. Add that to the selection of over 70 rides that you can include in your park and you'll soon see that this is a seriously impressive game.

Obviously, the star attraction is the Maximum Roller Coaster roller coaster. Maximum Roller Coaster lets you create a monster roller coaster that's up to 650ft high! You can also choose the roller coaster cars and even the type of rail. What's more, you can add elements like pirate ships, Ferris wheel, carousels - in other words, just about anything you can imagine.

Once you create the park of your dreams with Maximum Roller Coaster, you can take a walk around and make sure everything is in order. Even better, you can also hop on the rides!

Graphically great and limited only by your imagination, Maximum Roller Coaster is a true pleasure to play.

Pros
  • Awesome graphics
  • Lots of contruction options
  • Diffferent types of rollercoasters
Cons
  • Takes a while to get to grips with the editor

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Download Fresh Download 8.73 Free

Download Fresh Download 8.73 Free

Neither the download managers that come bundled with Firefox or IE are particularly impressive so it's a good idea to add a third party downloader or plugin, like Fresh Download.

Fresh Download claims it can "turbo charge" downloads to make them download in less than half the time they would normally. Fresh Download is a program that works with both FTP and HTTP protocols and gives you a whole range of control over how downloads are completed. Included is a pause and resume feature which is very useful for broken downloads or those downloads that suddenly and annoyingly time out. Fresh Download achieves such high speeds due to its ability to connect to multiple connections and it works across most major browsers. If you don't want to carry out downloads immediately, you can also schedule them on Fresh Download for a later date and it can even download links that you've copied to your clipboard or dragged into the main interface from your desktop. If you're downloading zip files, Fresh Download can also decompress them automatically with it's own Zip extractor although note that it's not particularly powerful or fast - you'd be better using WinZip or WinRAR.

Although you won't notice huge download speeds, you will notice an improvement and besides, this is a much easier way to manage downloads.

Recent changes
  • support for Mozilla Firefox 8 browser
Pros
  • Works across multiple browsers
  • Pause and restore downloads
Cons
  • Bundled zip extractor is slow

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Download English Country Tune 1.0 Free

Download English Country Tune 1.0 Free

English Country Tune is a 3D puzzle game by indie developer Increpare. If you like to give your brain a workout, this will certainly challenge you.

Gameplay

Controlling a flipping paddle, which can flip-flop around the 3D cube structures that make each level of English Country Tune, pushing various objects around to complete the puzzles. It's easiest to watch the video below!

Each new puzzle mechanic is explained as its introduced, but the challenge is soon ramped up. I found I had to stop and come back to some puzzles later. Thankfully there are no 'lives' in the game, and you can restart any level with the 'R' key, and use 'Z' as an undo if you make a mistake.

Graphics and sound

English Country Tune looks and sounds great. Sound is mainly ambient, but really help create an unusual and slightly tense atmosphere, while the slightly blurry graphics look great and move really well. It's important with 3D puzzle games that everything is clear, and English Country Tune achieves that, while also being very attractive.

Is this really for me?

English Country Tune is a well designed and fun to play puzzle game that is well worth playing. Try out the demo, as the unusual atmosphere might not be to everyone's tastes, and it does get tough!

Pros
  • Looks and sounds great
  • Genuinely challenging
  • Unique
Cons
  • Some puzzles are very hard

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dimanche 30 décembre 2012

Download Super Socks5Cap 2.2.3.2 Free

Download Super Socks5Cap 2.2.3.2 Free

If SOCKS-based proxies are causing you heartache, take a look at Super Socks5Cap. It may not be the prettiest program on the block and if you are new to the game it will be a steep learning curve, but if you have an application that won't work via the SOCKS protocol, Super Socks5Cap is the tool you need.

The SOCKS protocol (or protocols based on it) is one of the most common proxy server protocols around, but some applications are not able to use it. If you find yourself in this situation, a program like Super Socks5Cap is your best bet. It acts as a bridge between the proxy server and the application that is unable to use it, allowing you to bypass the problematic area and use the proxy with ease.

Super Socks5Cap isn't for the absolute beginner, as it has very little help and an interface that leaves a lot to be desired. Even so, it has a few nice features that users will appreciate, namely a 'Dragbox' - a small window that sits on your desktop and allows you to run or add applications without opening the main interface - and a special GameGuard mode for hosted games. Super Socks5Cap performs pretty much just this function - tunneling the application to your server of choice - and it does it pretty well, with one proviso: it's easy to use if you know what you are doing before you start. Beginners have been warned!

Super Socks5Cap provides basic but efficient proxy bypassing for advanced users.

Recent changes
  • Ftp function add use different password access different resources
  • Add remote manager Ftp configure function
  • hook engine optimization
  • Add server select control different client functionality
  • Some UI and log improve
  • Add tunnel 64-bit applications support
  • Fix a bug when use remote DNS in LSP mode
  • Add drag&drop support when use run as admin mode in vista
Pros
  • Good configuration options
  • Can drag and drop applications
  • Dragbox is nice feature
Cons
  • Wizard/tutorial would be very welcome
  • Horrible interface

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Download Call of Duty Theme for Windows 7 Free

Download Call of Duty Theme for Windows 7 Free

Call of Duty Theme is a desktop theme for Windows 7 users.

If you're a huge fan of the Call of Duty series, a desktop theme complete with sounds and great graphics is a fun way to customize your desktop according to your gaming interests.

Call of Duty Theme is based on the last three installments of the popular CoD series: Modern Warfare 2, Black Ops and Modern Warfare 3. It includes 10 wallpapers that combine images from the games, as well as art from the game covers. All the pictures included on these wallpaper sets are of good quality and provide nice details of specific aspects of the games.

If images aren't enough, you're in luck. Call of Duty Theme also comes with sound effects in the file menu, as well as Windows start-up settings. The only really unfortunate thing is that Call of Duty Theme doesn't come with custom icons.

For fans of the Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty Theme will add some fun warzone effects to your Windows 7 desktop.

Pros
  • Quality, well-chosen images
  • Easy to install
  • Fun sound effects
Cons
  • Does not include custom icons
  • The author's logo breaks up the feel of the image

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Download Minecraft Theme for Windows 7 Free

Download Minecraft Theme for Windows 7 Free

This free Minecraft Theme for Windows 7 includes 8 great wallpapers inspired by the game Minecraft.

The Minecraft Themes are taken from various scenarios within the game but also include promotional banners such as the one below:

Minecraft Theme is very easy to install. Simply unzip the archive and then double-click Minecraft-windows7themes.net.themepack. The theme will be applied instantly and allows you to rotate through the images. To change the display time of the wallpaper go to Control Panel > Personalization and then click "Background" at the bottom of the screen.

These free Minecraft themed wallpapers will appeal to any fan of the game on Windows 7.

Pros
  • 8 themes to choose from
Cons
  • Only for Windows 7

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Download Skyrim Map (PDF) Free

Download Skyrim Map (PDF) Free

Skyrim V has one of largest and most detailed world's in the history of gaming with over 330 locations - equivalent to 40km2 in the real world. This Skyrim Map helps you navigate and find your way around this massive world.

GameBanshee has created a web map 2720 x 1935 pixels with all parts of the Skyrim world including cities, dungeons, ruins, giant camps, farms and much more. Note that the map is in PDF format and consists of nine pages A4 that can be printed and pasted together. However, it lacks a list of coordinates, but you can find them author's website.

If you're feeling a but overwhelmed by Skyrim, this Skyrim Map should help.

Pros
  • High resolution
  • Very detailed
  • Features all 336 place
  • Ready to print
Cons
  • Consists of 9 pages
  • No coordinates included

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samedi 29 décembre 2012

Download RaceRoom The Game 2 Free

Download RaceRoom The Game 2 Free

RaceRoom The Game 2 is a racing game that lets you race against other competitors on full speed international circuits like Laguna Seca and Hockenheim.

Driving at over 250 miles per hour is an experience that's difficult to forget. Like its predecessor, RaceRoom, fans of high speed circuit racing have a lot to appreciate with RaceRoom The Game 2. If you want to get a taste of the racing life and compete with players from other countries without leaving home, RaceRoom The Game 2 is a great option.

RaceRoom The Game 2 features many different racing circuits, as well as three game modes that include the classic Quick Race, the counter-clockwise Time Attack and Challenge, which pits you against other players from the internet.

There are also some fun model race cars featured in RaceRoom The Game 2, from the Chevrolet Camaro to the BMW 320si E90 and RR1. All you have to do is choose your favorite, step on the gas and race to victory.

RaceRoom The Game 2's graphics are very crisp and of good quality. The game faithfully reproduces the layout of popular racing circuits like Nuremberg, Imola and Laguna Seca. It's just too bad the racing physics is a little rough and the cars don't suffer damage when they get hit or end up in an accident.

If you like your racing games fast-paced though, RaceRoom The Game 2 is a high quality, full speed pick.

Pros
  • Play against other internet gamers Competition mode
  • Offers many car models and racing circuits
  • Online ranking is available
  • Quality graphics
Cons
  • Racing physics are a little clunky
  • Cars don't sustain damage when hit

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Download Ski Challenge 2012 1.05 Free

Download Ski Challenge 2012 1.05 Free

Ski Challenge (also known as SC:12, Ski Challenge 2012 and formerly known as Orf-Ski Challenge) is a free skiing simulator with excellent graphics.

Ski Challenge is always popular as the winter sports season gets underway. However, don't be in a hurry to play this game as there's quite a lot of configuration and updating to do before you start. After the installer has run, there's a series of automatic updates that take place before you can actually access the game itself.

Ski Challenge automatically opens in full screen mode although you can switch it to windowed mode by clicking Manual in the main menu and turning-off full-screen mode.From the start, it's plain to see that Ski Challenge is a high quality skiing simulation with excellent graphics. To begin with you are offered the chance to practice or choose from pistes from around the world. However, you're only allowed to choose Val d'Isere to start with as the others are shaded out for some reason. You can also choose the weather conditions and various other configurations which make it a little tedious and frustrating before you actually get to do any skiing.

The controls in Ski Challenge are very simple - use the arrow keys to direct your skier and the up arrow key to make him go faster. A ghost shadow figure shows you where you should be on the track and you should try and stick as closely to him as possible. The entire training is conducted in offline mode so you don't need an internet connection to do so but competitions are online as scores are uploaded to a central database. This means that in race mode, you can't just race when you want because Ski Challenge follows a schedule of online races so you have to wait until a qualifying slot opens up for you.

This ability to race against other competitors and win real prizes is probably one of the most attractive elements for devotees. It adds and added level of realism to the already excellent graphics and game play. Note that you have to sign-up for a Ski Challenge account to enjoy online challenges. Unfortunately, much of the information on the Ski Challenge developer website regarding the game is in German although in-game, English is used throughout.

The controls are tricky to master at first and as in real life, you'll spend more time flying down the hill on your back than on your skis but if you persevere, Ski Challenge is an absorbing and addictive simulator, especially if you compete online.

Recent changes
  • New discipline, new routes, Extreme Mode, Achievements ... What's new offer to the Ski Challenge '11 is here at a glance!

  • Like every year, of course, worked with great effort on the graphical development of the game and new features. The ease of use and game design have been improved. But that's not all!
  • New Ski-Challenge-discipline

  • For the first time in the history of the Alpine ski challenge this year is super-G discipline of it! Right at the start of the season you can handle the super-G on the newly revised course Val d'Isère.
  • For the first time it finds another way into the alpine ski disciplines Ski Challenge.
  • And another new route: At season's final year at this year's Alpine Ski World Cup, the track is driven Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

  • Brand-new: collect Achievements

  • In SC: 11 this time you can reach the next World Cup points more awards - known as Achievements! The racers will have the opportunity to gain by their performance by meeting each task a number of awards.

  • The Achievements are displayed both in the game (medal) and in the Web profile of the player next to the individual game statistics.

  • In addition to the medals table and the statistics, there are also special awards this year for all those who have achieved a certain result. For example, if you come is 10 times in a row without falling back down into the goal or the goal. These achievements are assessed on all routes throughout the World Cup and can be achieved several times.
Notes

Use the arrow keys to control your skier

Pros
  • Online competitions
  • Realistic gameplay
  • Excellent graphics and sound
  • Easy to use keyboard controls
Cons
  • Competitions require an internet connection
  • Lengthy installation process
  • Website information mainly in German

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Download LibreCAD 1.0.0 RC4 Free

Download LibreCAD 1.0.0 RC4 Free

LibreCAD is a free, opensource alternative to the popular 2D and 3D modeling and design tool, AutoCAD.

AutoCAD is a multi-purpose program that's fantastic for making precise 2D and 3D buildings, models and more in the industry standard CAD design. Unfortunately, it's also quite expensive, which might make it difficult for students or other people on a budget to purchase.

That's where LibreCAD comes in. A free, opensource tool that lets you create and edit 2D models, LibreCAD is a legitimate alternative to the more expensive AutoCAD. Support and documentation on how to use the program is also available user-made and available for free on the developer's website.

LibreCAD provides users with a palette and a variety of retouching tools that will let you both create and edit 2D designs. For more hands-on users, LibreCAD's availability as an opensource program allows you to customize it to your liking without any cost except for time on your part.

Beginning users might find it a little difficult to use initially, but the extensive tutorials made by other users and developers definitely goes a long way in helping you learn the program's ropes. The only real downside to the tool is that there's no support for 3D model creation, which might limit its usefulness, depending your own needs for a CAD-based application.

As a no-cost alternative to the far more expensive AutoCAD, LibreCAD can't be beat for creating and editing 2D designs.

LibreCAD supports the following formats

Open / Save: DXF, CXF
Export: BMP, JPG, PNG, PPM, TIF, XBM, XPM

Pros
  • Dynamic tool pane
  • Integrated help tutorials
  • Support for layers
  • Comprehensive tool palette
Cons
  • No support for 3D
  • Only compatible with DXF and CXF

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Download VSO Blu-ray to DVD Converter 1.4.0.8 Free

Download VSO Blu-ray to DVD Converter 1.4.0.8 Free

VSO Blu-ray to DVD Converter lets you select specific video files in your Blu-ray movies and convert them so that you can burn them on DVD.

The conversion process in VSO Blu-ray to DVD Converter is divided into three simple steps: first, the program reads the structure of the disc you?ve inserted into your Blu-ray drive; then, you can adjust conversion settings for the best quality-size ratio; finally, VSO Blu-ray to DVD Converter converts the selected video tracks and burn them to DVD right away ? if the option is checked.

VSO Blu-ray to DVD Converter displays a live preview while converting the video, which lets you monitor the whole process. The program also lets you add a standard DVD menu for easy chapter navigation.

Besides extracting video tracks from Blu-rays, VSO Blu-ray to DVD Converter can also use video files stored in a folder on your hard drive, or read them from an ISO image file. Just bear in mind that if you use protected files, you may need a DVD decryptor like AnyDVD HD in order to be able to read and convert them.

VSO Blu-ray to DVD Converter lets you convert video tracks from your favorite Blu-ray movies and burn them on DVD.

Recent changes
  • fix remux profile
  • german translation updated
  • no burner detected when launch
  • default theme iceberg
Pros
  • Easy, three-step process
  • Conversion live preview
  • Burns to DVD right away
  • Lets you create DVD menus
Cons
  • Requires an external decryptor for protected discs

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Download Lost Theme for Windows 7 Free

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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vendredi 28 décembre 2012

Download OSCAR g2v13 Free

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 APB Reloaded Free

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 System Spec 3.07 Free

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 BTM Pro (Net+) 29.44 Free

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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jeudi 27 décembre 2012

Download Ammyy Admin 3 Free

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 Random Labs 2.0 Free

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 Microsoft Flight Free

Download Microsoft Flight Free

Microsoft Flight, the latest in the long running simulator series, is an impressive free to play title full of things to do, that looks great and is suitable for players of all levels.

Take off is easy

Microsoft Flight is easy to play right from the start. The tutorials are excellent and they don't assume you have any experience. Simulator purists might dislike this new casual feel, but realism can be increased whenever you want.

To start with all the activity centers around Hawaii, but more locations and planes will be added over time - some of this will be premium content and some not, but there have been no detailed announcements yet. Every mission you complete earns you experience points, which open up more things to do. If you sign into Microsoft LIVE, you'll get a Microsoft Flight Pilot Profile which displays your achievements

Like Nintendo's PilotWings, Microsoft Flight is a gentle game. For example, your second mission will see you landing your instructor next to a yacht so she can play ukulele at a wedding! This chilled lifestyle feel reminds me of an even more laid back Test Drive Unlimited (which shares Hawaii as its location). Enjoying the scenery and simple flight is essential, and made easier by the attractive island and beautiful skies.

Challenging whatever your level

Increasing the realism and changing the flight conditions in Microsoft Flight can make it significantly more exciting. Darkness, fog, rain or wind make accurate flight more difficult and you can get extra points in many missions by doing acrobatic maneuvers.

In Microsoft Flight's free flight mode, you are limited only by your fuel tanks, but they do take a long time to empty! The two planes included in the beta test are small and easy to fly - we'll have to see what Microsoft studios have in mind as far as jumbo jet flying goes!


Microsoft Flight is the most accessible version flight simulator yet. It looks great and is easy to pick up and play. Whether it can recapture fans of the original series, which was anything but casual, is yet to be seen. Check out the demo for 2007's Flight Simulator X (FSX) for a comparison.

Notes

Microsoft Flight is downloaded through the Microsoft Windows Marketplace client, which will be installed via our download.

Pros
  • Easy to get into
  • Looks great
  • Lots of missions
Cons
  • First planes are very slow

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mercredi 26 décembre 2012

Download Dragon Nest Free

Download Dragon Nest Free

Dragon Nest is a free-to-play desktop PC game with both action and fantasy elements.

Dragon Nest is set up as a quest through the world of Lemuria. Users can play as one of four classes, with two sub-classes in each.

Some of these classes include Warrior, Swordsman, Mercenary and Archer. Each different class in Dragon Nest comes with its own set of strengths when it comes to combat and spell-casting. While the archer has the ability to cause damage from long-range distances, this class is also very fragile and will need to make use of their agility to avoid hand-to-hand combat where they might be more easily killed, for example.

One of the nice things about Dragon's Nest is the fighting system, which is much less repetitive than other similar games. The action is also fast-paced. You won't be wandering around searching for something to do in Dragon's Nest. There are also so many options of classes to play, with a myriad of differing strengths and weaknesses, to help cut any potential boredom. There are lots of different ways to kill your enemies, and the effects are impressive in this regard.

You can make also use of in-app purchases in Dragon Nest in order to better arm yourself against your foes and make the game easier to get through, if that's your preference.

Dragon Nest's graphics are playful and anime-based, which should appeal to a wide variety of different gamers. The music and sound effects supplement the scenes and fights without overpowering them.

It might be a little overwhelming to learn all of the different classes and fighting strategies of your character in Dragon Nest initially. Once you get the hang of it though, Dragon Nest should provide hours of entertainment.

Dragon Nest is a colorful and fun action game that incorporates great fantasy elements.

Notes

Dragon Nest requires DirectX 9.0 or higher to run.

Pros
  • Colorful, anime graphics
  • Lots of character options to choose
  • Fun soundtrack
Cons
  • Takes time to learn all game elements

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Download Miner Wars 2081 Pre Alpha Free

Download Miner Wars 2081 Pre Alpha Free

Miner Wars is an in-development 3D single and multiplayer space game. The game combines mining and tunneling with space combat.

After downloading Miner Wars, you can buy a pre-alpha license which will give you full access to the game today and to future updates, or register and play the demo mode free. The game starts with an in-cockpit view from your mining ship, though you can change the camera position to suit you. Flight is simple, using keyboard and mouse controls, and there are a range of additional controls for things like headlights and mining tools.

Miner Wars main attraction is the destruction possible. You can approach a huge asteroid and simply tunnel into it, or fire hundreds of missiles at it to break it to pieces. Miner Wars looks good, with detailed graphics that are convincing from a distance and up close. Like Minecraft, Miner Wars is currently quite aimless - you can do what you want, but for no particular reason! Some people might find this demotivating, but simply exploring, mining and chasing other ships can be fun for quite some time.

Miner Wars is a long way from complete, but is looking very promising. With an extensive singe and cooperative multiplayer mode, plus a Massively Multiplayer Online mode promised, it could prove hugely successful.

If you enjoy space simulators and open world games, Miner Wars is well worth checking out. We look forward to further developments!

Pros
  • Lots of freedom
  • Destructible worlds
  • Varied gameplay
Cons
  • Lacks focus and direction

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Download Zoom Player Professional 8.5 RC2 Free

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 PureSync 3.5.0 Free

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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mardi 25 décembre 2012

Download Vindictus Free

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 ReImage Online PC Repair 1.6.1.7 Free

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 PC Performer 020.12.2011 Free

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 AIM Preview 1.0.0.3 Free

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 The Amazing Spiderman Windows 7 Theme Free

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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lundi 24 décembre 2012

Download Listary Portable 3.51 Build 753 Free

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

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 Advanced Renamer 3.21 Free

Download Advanced Renamer 3.21 Free

Advanced Renamer is a useful tool that helps you easily rename files on your computer in short order and even on the go.

As soon as your MP3 or photo collection starts to grow, you realize how important is to have your files properly named. And in case they aren't, Advanced Renamer can lend you a hand.

Much like Adero Renamer Standard, Advanced Renamer lets you easily rename multiple files and folders simultaneously, applying a single renaming profile to all of them at the same time. This profile is totally customizable, meaning that the renaming tasks in Advanced Renamer may vary from fixing letter case to completely replacing the file's name with a new one.

One of the greatest features Advanced Renamer possesses is flexibility when it comes to configuring the profile. There are certainly quite a few options to choose from, so you'll surely find one way or another to properly rename your files. Also, Advanced Renamer lets you preview changes in real time, which is perfect to check how the new name will look like and fix any possible errors.

The portable version of this program can also be downloaded.

Advanced Renamer is a serious time-saver when it comes to renaming multiple files quickly and all at once.

Recent changes
  • Command line automation
  • New tags: Video tags
  • More image tags
  • GPS location tags
  • New method: Trim
Pros
  • Works both with files and folders
  • Very flexible in renaming options
  • You can preview changes in real time
Cons
  • Complicated to figure out at first

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Download My Daily Space Wallpaper 1.01 Free

Download My Daily Space Wallpaper 1.01 Free

My Daily Space Wallpaper is a great selection of spectacular hi-resolution Space images for your PC desktop.

This wallpaper app does everything for you - My Daily Space Wallpaper automatically starts with your PC (although you can disable this) and provides you with a fresh space image every day. You set it to download hi-res images only, which is perfect for more modern screens, and you can keep an automatic copy of the wallpapers so you can use them again.

The one problem with My Daily Space Wallpaper is that not all of the images are, in our opinion, the type you would want decorating your desktop. That's not a problem, however, as you can quickly change the wallpaper by clicking "download a new wallpaper now", providing you with a brand-new image that will hopefully be more to your taste. You can access this button from the main interface, or by right clicking on the icon in the system tray.

If you're a fan of all things astronomical, then My Daily Space Wallpaper is a great desktop wallpaper option.

Pros
  • Excellent selection of images
  • Good configuration options
  • Changes wallpaper automatically
Cons
  • Some images don't make nice wallpapers
  • Can't schedule change

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dimanche 23 décembre 2012

Download Virtual WiFi Router 2.0.1.5 Free

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 Avant Browser Ultimate 2012 build188 Free

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 Do Not Track Plus for Safari 2.0.5 Free

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 Yoono Desktop 1.8.18 Free

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
  • Yoono browser is unmanageable

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Download Brawl Busters 2.3 Free

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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samedi 22 décembre 2012

Download Minecraft 1.9 Beta 1.9 Prelease 6 Free

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 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 Tango 1.6.14117 Free

Download Tango 1.6.14117 Free

Tango is a video and voice chat application the lets you connect with others via their mobile phones.

Similar to WhatsApp Messenger and Skype, Tango is primarily used on your PC to connect with Android and iPhone users. If your friends have Tango on their smartphones with data plans or Wi-Fi, you can call their phone for free without leaving your computer.

Tango's PC version interface is identical to the mobile version, with a default skin made to look like an iPhone. If that isn't to your preference, you can change this skin in the options.

Using Tango is simple. Add your phone number and the numbers of the friends you want to call. From there, you're just one simple click away from chatting.

Video and sound quality in Tango is impressive, although it might vary by device and connection. Tango's controls are also very simple. The options let you specify how you sort your contacts, let you set up the webcam, change Tango's skin and look for updates. Unfortunately, you can't do much more beyond that by way of customization.

With the ability to video and audio chat with friends' smartphones from the comfort of your PC, Tango is a welcome addition to communication apps.

Pros
  • Makes video calls to mobile phones
  • Good audio and video quality
  • Simple and efficient
Cons
  • Very basic options
  • Video quality varies

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Download Rayman Origins Demo Free

Download Rayman Origins Demo Free

Rayman Origins is a side-scrolling 2D platformer that throws you into a colorful world while you try to rescue imprisoned Electoons.

Graphically impressive, Raymon Origins offers a cartoon feel, along with gorgeous environments. This demo was released in advance of the full PC game, which is scheduled for release on March 29, 2012.

Rayman Origins takes place in a peaceful world called the Glade of Dreams. Peaceful, yes, until Rayman and his friends' snoring disturbs a Land of the Livid Death inhabitant who sends out an army of evil creatures to capture Electoons and throw the Glad into chaos as retaliation.

The goal of Rayman Origins is to free Electoons and collect ruby teeth throughout the game. You can play the game as Rayman, his friend Globox or one of two Teensies in an up to four player co-op.

As you travel through each level in Rayman Origins, the object is to fight enemies and rescue Electoons that have been imprisoned. Your character will obtain new powers and abilities as the game progresses, from running up walls to gliding in midair, swimming and shrinking in size, which keeps things interesting.

The Rayman Origins demo limits the levels you can play, but it gives you a taste of what the full game will be like. You must have Steam installed to play the game.

Rayman Origins is a graphically stunning adventure with a fun storyline.

Notes

You need to have Steam installed to play this demo.

Pros
  • 4 player co-op
  • Wonderful graphics
  • Fun storyline
Cons
  • Limited gameplay

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Download PacketOverload's GTA IV Wallpaper Free

Download PacketOverload's GTA IV Wallpaper Free

PacketOverload's GTA IV Wallpaper includes scenes from the Grand Theft Auto IV game as wallpapers for your PC's desktop background.

If you're a huge fan of the Grand Theft Auto IV, a great way to show it is to display scenes from the popular game on your desktop for everyone to see. PacketOverload's GTA IV Wallpaper gives you a lot of great wallpapers to choose from that depict scenes from GTA IV.

All of the wallpapers are nicely cut to show different action scenes from the GTA IV game. Even nicer is that each image in PacketOverload's GTA IV Wallpaper manages to include the GTA IV logo within it. In some, the logo is more prominent than in others, but each wallpaper leaves no question as to where the scene was taken from.

The images in PacketOverload's GTA IV Wallpaper are crisp, and depict everything from police chase scenes to expensive, impressive cars. The only minor negative is that a few of the wallpapers are very similar to others included in the pack, affecting the diversity of images slightly.

For a large selection of scenes from GTA IV to display on your PC's desktop, PacketOverload's GTA IV Wallpaper offers a lot of options.

Pros
  • 28 wallpapers for your desktop background
  • GTA IV logo is incorporated into each theme
  • Good image quality
Cons
  • Some wallpaper pictures are very similar to others

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vendredi 21 décembre 2012

Download Windows Reader for Windows 8 6.2.8232.0 Free

Download Windows Reader for Windows 8 6.2.8232.0 Free

Windows Reader is the first PDF reader that has been baked into a Windows operating system.

Previous versions of Windows always shipped without a PDF reader, leaving users to find their own PDF readers like the ubiquitous Adobe Acrobat Reader. Of course there were plenty of great lightweight PDF readers like Foxit Reader that users could download but now they won't have to.

Windows Reader is another Metro-inspired app that keeps its interface as minimal as possible. When you first open the app up, you're greeted with a file browser. After you select the PDF you want to read, you're displayed with a full screen PDF file. Right click to bring up the menus on the bottom to search, change the layout, and save.

Most PDF readers are pretty basic and Windows Reader is no different. There are some nice details like the ability to rotate, bookmark, highlight, and annotate PDFs but that's about it. Windows Reader is basic but that's its beauty. Microsoft doesn't want Windows Reader to compete with Adobe Acrobat Pro or other PDF viewers/editors. It is just there as feature for the consumer.

Overall, Windows Reader is a stable, snappy, and intuitive PDF viewer. Most consumers should be satisfied enough with its feature set.

Windows Reader for Windows 8 supports the following formats

PDF, XPS

Pros
  • Baked into the operating system
  • Snappy and responsibe interface
  • Ability to take notes, highlight, rotate and bookmark
  • Search is very useful
Cons
  • Zooming with a PC could be more intuitive
  • Doesn't open anything but PDFs

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Download Mahjong Deluxe! for Windows 8 1.0 Free

Download Mahjong Deluxe! for Windows 8 1.0 Free

Mahjong Deluxe! is a version of the familiar game of memory and luck for Windows 8.

Since it's made to look it's best on Windows new Metro interface, Mahjong Deluxe! is really a good-looking app. The game itself is both simple and familiar - match the tiles until they all disappear or you can't go any further - and if you like the genre, you'll be very pleased with this version.

Mahjong Deluxe! is visually very appealing, with mystical music, 168 puzzle layouts and 13 backgrounds to choose from, and the tiles themselves are pretty - although there doesn't seem to be many sets to choose from. You can also toggle the music, sounds and timed game features, and there's an undo button to help you on your way.

One thing to note - although we had no problems, reviewers of Mahjong Deluxe! on the Windows 8 store noticed that the game occasionally crashed - usually towards the end!

If you're a mahjong fan, Mahjong Deluxe! is a great introduction to the game on Windows 8.

Pros
  • Looks great
  • Hints and undo function
  • Lots of puzzle layouts
Cons
  • Nothing revolutionary
  • Not enough tile sets

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Download Wordament for Windows 8 Free

Download Wordament for Windows 8 Free

Wordament is an enjoyable word game in which your objective is to make as many words as you can from the letters on the grid.

If you've ever played Boggle, you'll know the format of Wordament. You need to make words from a 4x4 grid of letters by connecting adjoining letters. Simply hold and drag your finger over the letters to make the word. You can go horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and providing letters are touching, make connections in as many directions as you like. Letters in Wordament are assigned values from 1-10, so using 'harder' letters will score better.

What makes Wordament unique is that games are played entirely online in the form of live tournaments, where all online players take on the same grid in a two-minute battle to score the most points and make the most words. After every game you're shown the global leaderboard for that game and your position within it. After 30 seconds of studying this, a new game launches and you start over.

Wordament is great for stats. It records lots of data about your gaming history and contains comprehensive leaderboards so you can see how others get on. You can even make other Wordament players into 'frenemies', where you'll be able to compare their scores with yours after every game.

There's full Xbox Live integration in Wordament, with lots of achievements to make, and the promise of 200 gamer points just by playing it!

If you don't have a data connection then Wordament is useless, since the whole game is played online. It would be good if there were an option to play against yourself on your phone - or at least an option to go head-to-head with a friend in a two-player battle.

Providing you have an internet connection, Wordament is an excellent word game that really brings out your competitive spirit!

Pros
  • Fun, live online gameplay
  • Easy to pick up and play
  • Records lots of stats
  • Xbox Live integration
  • Fun 'frenemies' feature
  • Available in English, Spanish and Dutch
Cons
  • Data connection needed to play
  • No head-to-head option to play a friend

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Download FlipSaw Free

Download FlipSaw Free

FlipSaw is a Metro puzzle game for Windows 8. Based on the classic sliding tile puzzles, it complicates things with 2 sided puzzles.

FlipSaw looks great, and this tile puzzle game fits perfectly into the tiled look of the Metro interface. There are three difficulties - the basic nine-tile puzzle isn't too challenging, but the enormous hard boards are tough!

You can also make puzzles from your own images, which are easy imported into Flipsaw. Every time you move a tile it filps, so you will always have a mixture of two images to work with. Once each tile is in its correct place, they will all flip to their correct side. Games are timed, but in general this is a relaxed casual game, and doesn't do anything revolutionary with a well known puzzle genre.

FlipSaw is free, and it looks good amongst Metro's tile apps, but this puzzle game is hardly inspiring, and while it does nothing wrong the overall experience is a little flat.

Pros
  • Nice design
  • Intuitive
  • Use your own images
Cons
  • No real innovation

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jeudi 20 décembre 2012

Download Hive Mind for Windows 8 1.0.0.40 Free

Download Hive Mind for Windows 8 1.0.0.40 Free

Hive Mind is a Sudoku-style puzzle Metro app for Windows 8. The aim is to fill a hexagonal grid called the Hive with letters from a seven letter word.

There's no shortage of words with 1,500 randomly generated challenges and millions of different board layouts. If you find a puzzle board that you really like, you can pin it to your Start Page or share it with friends. In addition, you can choose to either beat your highest score or your fastest solving time in a race against the clock.

There's little to complain about in such a simple puzzle but one slight drawback of Hive Mind is that there isn't an Undo button for bad moves. Also, there isn't an integrated dictionary for words that you don't understand.

Hive Mind is an engaging option for those that like Sudoku but want a slightly different twist.

Review last updated: 21/11/12

Pros
  • Engaging puzzle game
  • Good alternative to Sudoku
Cons
  • No undo button
  • No integreated dictionary

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Download My Chrome Theme 1.0.1 Free

Download My Chrome Theme 1.0.1 Free

My Chrome Theme is a great, simple app that will have you design and share your own Chrome themes in the time it takes to make a coffee!

There are other ways of changing your Chrome theme, like downloading a pre-made one, or by making one with an app like Stylish. None of them are as easy as My Chrome Theme, though!

In order to install the extension, you'll need to be using Chrome and logged into your Google account. Once you've got My Chrome Theme installed, it will prompt you to upload an image, change its position on the screen, pick colors for the foreground tab, background tab and background, and then install it to Chrome and share it with your friends.

You can preview your theme at all points using My Chrome Theme, as the app allows you to create your theme in a mock up Chrome browser. Unfortunately, you can't try the theme out in full size - either you preview it in My Chrome Theme's mini version, or you go ahead and install it.

We would have also liked a few extra options when it comes to editing in My Chrome Theme - the ones available, which relate to color, are nice, but we're sure some cool effects could be squeezed in at some point during the process. Also bear in mind that the only default sharing option is on Google+.

If you're looking for a simple way to personalize Chrome, My Chrome Theme is the best way to do it.

Notes

Clicking the download button will take you to the Chrome Web Store where you can install the extension to Chrome directly.

Pros
  • Very easy to use
  • Make your own images into a theme
  • Share on Google+
  • Preview everything
Cons
  • More editing options would be nice

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