TuneUp Utilities 2009 Free Download

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If you want to keep your PC in good condition and running as smoothly as the very first day you switched it on, you've got two options: either you download a dozen different system optimization apps or you just use TuneUp Utilities 2009, a nice piece of software that has turned into an essential maintenance toolkit for your PC.

The new version of TuneUp Utilities brings many exciting new features that make the program even better. It has not only improved many of the tools included in previous editions, but has also added new ones such as a Start page that provides you with quick and easy access to the program's main functions and the TuneUp Speed Optimizer, with which you can optimize and tweak different elements on your system for a better overall performance.

The first thing you see when launching TuneUp Utilities 2009 is a nagging window, a short message reminding you that this is not free software and that you have a 30-day trial period. It's a bit of a nuisance because it appears every time you it, but no big deal.

TuneUp Utilities 2009 features a nicely-designed interface that makes it easier to use, with tools classified into several categories and direct links to the most frequently used actions. Featured tools in TuneUp Utilities range from customizing the appearance of Windows to editing the Registry and covering many important aspects of your system. You'll be able to optimize general performance, gain disk space by erasing junk files and even recover those documents you've deleted by accident. TuneUp Utilities 2009 can also generate a highly detailed report on the state of your PC. The good thing is that, no matter how many changes you make, you can always go back to your PC's previous state thanks to TuneUp Rescue Center.

TuneUp Utilities 2009 adds a new shortcut to the Desktop named "1-Click Maintenance", which enables you to perform a quick maintenance check-up and which has also been optimized in TuneUp Utilities 2009. This is certainly a very handy tool that should probably be run every week as a periodic maintenance task.

TuneUp Utilities gathers pretty much all the maintenance and optimization tools you need into one efficient, easy-to-use application. You couldn't ask for more.

ChromePlus 1.2 Free Download

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Google Chrome is a clean, lightweight web browser that gains new users everyday, but that doesn't mean it can't be improved with new features.

This is precisely what ChromePlus does. ChromePlus is another web browser that's based on the same engine as the original Google Chrome and adds a bunch of handy new tools that make it even easier and more enjoyable to use.

The interface in ChromePlus is identical to Google Chrome, with the new features being mainly under the hood: close tabs by double clicking on them, browse the web with mouse gestures, open links by dragging and dropping them, open Internet Explorer tabs and have download managers embedded into the browser's context menu.

These new tools certainly make web browsing more comfortable, but they also lack proper configuration options. Mouse gestures, for example, can't be tweaked at all.

ChromePlus is a web browser based on Google Chrome's engine with some handy extra features that make it even easier to use.

Languages:

English

OS requirements for ChromePlus:

  • OS: WinXP/Vista/7




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Anti-Trojan Shield 2.1 Free Download

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Anti-Trojan Shield (ATS) is an advanced, highly effective blocker of Trojans, worms, viruses, backdoors, malicious ActiveX controls, and Java applets. It efficiently scans, detects, and removes malicious files, while maintaining an exceptional level of personal privacy and security. Without this tool, you definitely should worry about new Trojan horses and viruses, but with Anti-Trojan Shield you have no need for concern. Its integrated update utility always keeps the software on the cutting edge, fully armed for battle.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese BR

Limitations:

  • 30 day Trial Period Discovers, but cannot delete viruses, Trojan horses or computer worms
  • Trial software users are not eligible for free technical support

OS requirements for Anti-Trojan Shield:

  • OS: Win95/98/98SE/Me/2000/NT/XP



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WorldCalc 3.5 Free Download

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WorldCalc, published by Cloanto, is a calculator package featuring currency conversion functionality. The free version of WorldCalc displays an advertising banner on the skin. WorldCalc is an example of what can be achieved with the customization options of the calculator and currency conversion engine.

WorldCalc can be registered by purchasing a license key. Registration removes all advertising-related functionality, including the banner on the skin. The registered version of WorldCalc can use all SkinCalc skins which support the selection of different units. Skins without units can also be used, in which case no currency functionality is provided. The unregistered version of WorldCalc can only use banner-enabled skins.

Supported banner formats include GIF, JPEG and Flash. New banners are downloaded from the advertising service provider during connections to the exchange rate data feed, which is powered by Currency Server. Per-click reporting to the advertising service provider occurs when a banner is clicked. If the advertising service provider requests cookie functionality, and such functionality is enabled on the system on which the software runs, then cookie functionality is provided by WorldCalc. No other advertising-related connections are made, and no other data is sent to the advertising service provider.

Languages:

English

Recent changes in WorldCalc:

  • Bug fixes

About the license:

Shows an ad banner

OS requirements for WorldCalc:

  • OS: Win98/98SE/Me/2000/XP


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Ashampoo Burning Studio 9.10 Free Download

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A complete burning suite doesn't necessarily have to be complex or take up a massive amount of hard drive space. A good example of this is Ashampoo Burning Studio 9.

This recording utility includes all the tools you need to burn CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs in your computer, in just a little over 100 MB. Ashampoo Burning Studio manages to offer a wide range of possibilities while maintaining a great usability thanks to a well-organized menu.

All you have to do is select the appropriate task and Ashampoo Burning Studio will open the correspondent tool in a new window. The options are quite varied: you can burn files and folders, create backup copies, record an audio CD with your favorite music, work with image files, create copies from CD and DVD or even print covers, labels, and booklets.

The most outstanding new feature in this version is the new movie editor, which enables you to mix and edit your home videos and burn then on DVD. You can add fades, transition effects, titles and more, as well as DVD-style menu with animated themes.

The only drawback, if any, is the fact that Ashampoo Burning Studio is not integrated with Windows Explorer: it would have been great to burn some files or folders straight away just by right-clicking on them.

Ashampoo Burning Studio 9 is a full-featured yet easy to use burning tool with support for Blu-Ray and many interesting extra functions.

Languages:

English, Spanish, German, French, Arabic, Catalan, Chinese Simp, Chinese Trad, Czech, Dutch, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese BR, Russian, Swedish, Turkish

Notes:

Support for LightScribe. Now you can directly label the top side of LightScribe discs utilizing your LightScribe-capable drive's laser.
Revised Burning-Technology
Several minor Bugfixes

Recent changes in Ashampoo Burning Studio:

  • New Movie Editor.
  • Improvements and fine tuning that make all Burning Studio’s functions more powerful and even easier to use.

Limitations:

  • 10 day Trial Period
  • The program has a 10-day trial period that can be extended for another 30 days if you request a free trial key.

OS requirements for Ashampoo Burning Studio:

  • OS: WinXP/Vista

Minimum requirements:

  • DirectX 9.0c
  • .NET Framework 2.0
  • Windows Media Player 9 or higher
  • LightScribe System Software Required to use LightScribe



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Yahoo! Messenger 10 Beta Free Download

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IM clients have evolved a lot. From the days when they were simple chat windows with a few emoticons, today they have become complete suites with loads of customizable features, support for sound and video chats, file sharing capabilities and integration with third-party tools. Yahoo! Messenger is no exception in this evolution.

With the newly launched Yahoo! Messenger 10 Beta you'll be able to keep in touch with your online friends, not only within the Yahoo! network, but also with your contacts from MSN, Gmail, Facebook and other networks, which Yahoo! Messenger imports via an easy step-by-step wizard.

Regarding design and layout, this new version of Yahoo! Messenger features a shiny, user-friendly interface that makes it a breeze to use. It also includes a complete settings menu and, like any other decent IM client these days, a ton of customizable settings: avatars, interface skins, animated wallpapers (a bit too ad-ridden for my taste) and the usual collection of emoticons, winks and other goodies to spice up your chats.

Yahoo! Messenger 10 includes many little details that you'll probably discover only after using it for some time: things like invisibility preferences (you can choose to be hidden from a certain contact only), integration with Twitter and other social networks, an excellent chat archive utility, the handy Photo Sharing tool and the wide variety of games and activities you can play with your friends make of this program an excellent choice for IM communication.

But if there's one feature that stands out in Yahoo! Messenger 10 it's video calls. Image quality is simply amazing, one of the fastest and smoothest I've seen. With all these excellent characteristics, I wouldn't be surprised if Yahoo! Messenger 10 became your new favorite IM client!

The new version of Yahoo! Messenger stands out for its high-quality video and voice chats, but includes also many other interesting features well worth a try.

Languages:

English

Notes:

The download link points to a launcher that will help you download the actual file. Total download size is about 22.13 MB, depending on the options you choose during installation

Recent changes in Yahoo! Messenger:

  • Enhanced video calling: Feel like you’re there with high-quality, full screen video and voice calling
  • Keep up with what your friends are doing: See your friends’ latest updates from Yahoo!, Flickr, Twitter and more with the new “Updates” view
  • Improved language support: Change your preferred language in Yahoo! Messenger with just a few clicks

OS requirements for Yahoo! Messenger:

  • OS: WinXP/Vista


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AVS Multimedia Pack Free Download

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AVS Multiimedia Pack lets you enjoy all the applications created by AVS Media for a great price. The pack includes more than twenty different programs covering very different areas, such as DVD authoring, audio and video editing, system utilities, security tools and several format converters, among others.

Though this package may only appeal those who have already tried AVS apps – and don't have any alternative programs to perform the same tasks – it's undoubtedly a great opportunity to grab hold of a complete collection of software for a very competitive price.

Some of the apps included in AVS Multimedia Pack are AVS Video ReMaker, AVS DVD Authoring, AVS Audio Converter, AVS Audio Editor, AVS Registry Cleaner, AVS DVD Copy, AVS Firewall, AVS Video to iPod, AVS System Info, AVS Ringtone Maker, AVS Video Converter and AVS Video Editor.

AVS Multimedia Pack gives you the chance of obtaining a complete collection of software tool for a reasonable price.

Languages:

English

OS requirements for AVS Multimedia Pack:

  • OS: WinXP/2003/Vista


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MAGIX Movies on DVD 8.0 Free Download

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Movies on DVD is aimed largely at novices, and as a result you get a clear and straightforward interface that's easy to traverse thanks to its obvious icons and large window panes. You can quickly grab video from a range of sources, including a digital camcorder and VHS player, or even capture footage from the TV (provided you have a TV tuner, of course). The importing process is dead easy, thanks to the use of clear icons and a wizard-style assistant.

Once you've imported a movie file, it's automatically added to the timeline at the foot of the screen. You can then edit your footage from the application before saving to disc. Although the editing features in Movies to DVD are pretty basic (you basically just chop segments between two points on the timeline), the Storyboard mode allows you to play with the video a bit more. You can choose from a range of effects and video enhancements after checking out thumbnail previews of them. This includes video softening and auto enhancement of brightness and contrast in your video.

Once you've finished your video you can export it to DVD or to an online album using the ultra-simple 'Burn' menu.

As a result of its ease of use, MAGIX Movies on DVD is one of the best solutions for video novices to make decent quality discs from their old movies. However, if you're after a more advanced video editor then this one isn't going to be enough for you.

Languages:

English

OS requirements for MAGIX Movies on DVD:

  • OS: Win2000/XP/Vista




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Nero 9.4 Free Download

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Over the years Nero has evolved from being a simple CD burner in its earlier versions to becoming the complete multimedia suite we find in its latest version, Nero 9.

As well as the classic Nero Burning ROM tool – which now includes support for Blu-Ray – Nero 9 includes pretty much everything you need to make the most of your music, photos, videos and creativity. You'll be able to carry out complete multimedia projects, from ripping your favorite audio CDs and mixing the tracks with Nero SoundTrax to creating videos with your photos, and even design CD artwork (top and back covers, booklet and CD sticker) by yourself with Nero CoverDesigner.

All these tools are conveniently available from Nero StartSmart, a handy app launcher with two main toolbars: on top of the window, shortcuts to Nero's apps; on the left-side menu, direct access to the most frequent tasks (data burning, audio burning, copy disc, etc.) than open right on StartSmart's main area.

Nero 9 features other interesting tools that try to cover even more areas. You can use the built-in Nero Backup tool to make safety copies of your most important data, for example. Nero also includes an embedded video player and a photo editor (known as Nero PhotoSnap) though these two apps are quite basic and could have probably been left out without much remorse for the user.

Talking about extra apps, Nero has often been accused of being bloatware, and this version won't change that. It does include a large array of tools, though to be honest they're all quite straightforward and easy to use. I guess the discussion about complexity versus simplicity will still go on, but my view is that Nero 9 is no longer a simple burning tool: it's a full-featured suite that happens to include a burning app, plus many other features that make it an excellent application for all your multimedia projects.

Nero 9 follows the trend of previous versions and adds even more features. If you only need a DVD burning tool, look elsewhere; but if you're looking for a complete multimedia suite, this is your program.

Languages:

English

Limitations:

  • 15 day Trial Period

OS requirements for Nero:

  • OS: WinXP/2003/Vista

Minimum requirements:




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