(Hint-do Custom Install and check the unchecked boxes to add
features for email scanning)
AVG Free Edition provides an on demand scanner, resident file and email
protection, Virus Vault for safe treatment of infected files and automatic
updates.
AVG Free Edition uses the same scanning engine as the commercial version and
provides all basic scanning functionality as well as real-time protection. This
anti-virus has been certified to be effective at detecting 100% of in-the-wild
viruses.
AVG scans all your incoming and outgoing emails.
A big advantage of the program is low system resource requirements and high
speed of operations. The scanning of files and folders occurs very fast.
Background operations go practically un-noticed.
AVG Free Edition does not offer protection from adware (though it is
available in the paid version of the product).
To compensate for that and keep the price free, use
Windows Defender, a program
that is built in to the latest versions of Windows. It is also available for free
download if necessary. Just turn it on, have it download
its latest definitions and update its self. Then, keep it
running in the
background. Make sure it updates its self regularly as well. It will protect against adware and spyware. Running this can
close up the only hole left in total protection. Together they provide a
complete, powerful, free, full time solution.
Free "Real Time" Protection
against Adware and Spyware.
Windows Defender is built in to the latest versions of
Windows. It is also available for free download if necessary and is free to
use. It provides detection and removal of adware and spyware.
Windows
Defender features: Real Time Protection Deep File Scanning Complete System
Scanning Automatic
Free Definition Updates Schedule your scanning and removal times to be
convenient for you Windows Defender allows choosing between three scan modes:
Quick Scan - scans for threats in common locations. Full Scan - thoroughly examines the entire file system, including not only system
and application files, but also archives and suspicious objects not present in
spyware definitions database. Custom Scan - allows the user to select, which
local hard drives to scan. Each of three scans will require a different
amount of time to complete. During each of the scans Windows Defender checks all running processes, analyzes
the Windows Registry and examines files and folders. The program scans all essential system components. Windows Defenders reports display exact locations, associated files, related
registry entries and threat description. Turn it on (You can find it in your
Control Panel or Download and install it.), have it
download its latest definitions and update its self. Then, configure it to keep
it running in the background. Make sure it updates its self regularly as well.
Anti-MalWare Application Free "On Demand"
Scanning and Removal of AdWare, Spyware, MalWare,
etc.
Malwarebytes can
detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and
anti-malware applications fail to detect. Malwarebytes Identifies and removes malicious software from your
computer. If your computer is infected, Malwarebytes can provide the needed
assistance to remove the infection and restore your machine. This program can scan your machine
in order to find infections, and it can remove infections it finds. People have reported installing this program on infected
machines, and Malwarebytes found, and removed the infections successfully, and with
ease to the user. People reported being pleased with Malwarebytes results. Malwarebytes may need to reboot in order to complete the
infection removal process. The free version is "on demand", meaning you have to run
it each time you want to use it and it will run once, each time. There is a paid version that runs
in the background in "Real Time"
meaning all the time. The free version is still worth having due to its superior
detection and removal. In some instances it may be the only thing effective.
Instructions: Simply download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. (No need to
pay, just click the big blue "Download Now" button.)
Double click the downloaded file to install the application on your computer.
Once the application is installed, double click on the Malwarebytes
Anti-Malware icon to start the program.
When the application is open, select Scan and the application will guide you
through the remaining steps.
A Free Application for Windows Vista & Windows 7, and a
Great Maintenance Utility. Performs Single Use Scans, not full time automatic
protection, or scheduled protection. You choose when to run it! Checks your computer for and helps remove
viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
Checks your computer for open ports that might make your computer vulnerable
to online threats.
Checks your hard drive for unnecessary files, and gives you the option to
delete them.
Checks your registry for obsolete data, and gives you the option to delete
it.
Checks your hard drive for fragmentation, and lets you defragment
it. A Decent Free Automated PC Tune Up Tool!
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
works on Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for
infections by malicious software and helps remove any infection
found. Microsoft releases an updated version of this tool on the second
Tuesday of each month, and as necessary to respond to security incidents.
Note: (Optional
- Not needed but can be used with AVG and Windows Defender Solution, as
well as other Antivirus solutions) Add Norton Security Scan and Norton Security Scan and Clean for Free to your
current antivirus solution. In theory, use these along with your current
antivirus solutions and let Norton scan Weekly for better coverage than
using just
one antivirus Solution, all for FREE. Use Norton Security Scan and Clean to remove anything found by Norton. Norton Scan and Clean does not support automated regular scheduled scans, but
will remove threats. Norton Security Scan supports Automated regular scheduled scans, but removes
nothing. Both use the latest definitions and updates from Symantec. Both
of these Norton products are free and feature free automated updates when
you're online. AVG along with Windows Defender offer full time
or "Real Time" protection both
scanning for and removing threats.
(New) Norton added automatic weekly scheduled scans. (New) It will automatically scan your computer every week, replacing the need for you to manually scan regularly using Symantec Security
Scan and Clean. Norton Security Scan application will
provide freeon-demandscanning of viruses, spyware, and other
security risks. This tool scans only, it will not remove any thing it finds. Use the scan and
clean for removal. This tool is not intended to be a
replacement for continuous, real-time protection from the latest security risks.
Norton Security Scan uses Symantec virus definitions to scan your computer for
the latest security risks. Virus definitions are automatically
updated when your computer is connected to the Internet. You will also receive Norton Security Scan
product updates through the Internet.
The Results Summary tab shows the results of your most recent scan. The summary includes the number of scanned
files and detected risks.
This can be used in conjunction with your continuous real time scanning
Software like the AVG Free above. All 3 AntiVirus programs offered here may be installed on a single computer
concurrently.
The Norton Security Scan and Clean
application will provide freeon-demandscanning and removal or
repair of viruses, spyware, and other security risks. This tool is not intended to be a
replacement for continuous, real-time protection from the latest security risks. Norton Security Scan and Clean uses Symantec virus definitions to scan your
computer for the latest security risks. Virus definitions are automatically
updated when your computer is connected to the Internet. You will also receive Norton
Security Scan and Clean product updates through the Internet.
The Results Summary tab shows the results of your most recent scan. The summary includes the number of scanned files and detected
risks.
This can be used in conjunction with your continuous real time scanning Software
like the AVG Free above. All 3 Antivirus programs offered here may be installed on a
single computer concurrently.
Installation
Instructions:
After downloading the self extracting ZIP file, click on it to extract the Norton Security Scan Folder.
{If you are planning on running it along with Norton
Security Scan below, rename the folder (I just added Clean to the end of the folder
name)}
Next copy the folder in to your Program Files directory. Next click on the folder to open it. In the Folder, Right Click the Nss.exe file. On the Right Click Menu find Send To. In Send To click Desktop (Create Shortcut). On Your Desktop, rename the Shortcut Norton Security Scan and Clean. Double Click the Shortcut, accept the license, and it will then check for updates and update its self. You will now be able to scan your machine.
Dramatically different to traditional antivirus software Protection is not provided via a signature or fingerprint
update Protection against all types of internet threats - both known and
unknown - spyware, adware, keyloggers, viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits,
buffer overflows, and other malware Use Combined with traditional AntiVirus
products to provide more protection NOTE: You Must Run Manual Scans with the
Free Version
Claims for this Product: BitDefender Online Scanner is an on-demand antivirus
and antispyware tool that shows how safe your PC is. Accessible from
your browser, it will scan and automatically clean the system
memory, all files and drives' boot sectors.
Use it without having to uninstall your existing data security
product.
Claims for this Product: Detect and
Remove Malware, Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Grayware, and Spyware Restores Damage Caused by Malware to
your System Use Trend Micro
HouseCall online scanner to get a second opinion, or use the app for cleanup
when malware prevents installation of a local antivirus utility.
Claims for this Product: ActiveScan 2.0 is an advanced online scanner based on Collective
Intelligence (scanning in-the-cloud) that detects malware that traditional
security solutions cannot detect. Find hidden threats on your PC, such as rootkits, banker Trojans and malware designed to steal your identity. Simple,
online disinfection of all malware detected on your PC. Create a free account (You must Register for FREE for these
functions) to enjoy the benefits of: Disinfection of viruses, worms and Trojans. (If you don't register
for FREE it will only Scan, but will not remove any threats found)
Custom scans.
Scan history
Free Tools To Manually Clean Infected Systems
The following 2 Tools are for advanced users who wish to manually modify and debug their
computer from adware, spyware, and malware themselves.
Displays key information about your PC's active
programs and searches its database to determine their permission
levels. Interface displays a list of your running processes, complete with
program name, filename, location, CPU usage, and permission level. Terminate a
process Highlight a program, select More Information, and the application takes
you to ProgramChecker.com for details including product, default location, and
recommendations.
Don't click the Take Snapshot Link. Don't
Click the prompt to update your program rules, Click Cancel to enter Program Checker.
Dial-a-fix is an advanced utility for 32-bit
versions of Microsoft Windows. Dial-a-fix repairs various Windows problems, such as:
Windows Update errors, and problems with Automatic Updates
SSL, HTTPS, and Cryptography service (signing/verification) issues
COM/ActiveX object errors and missing registry entries and more.
Dial-a-fix is a collection of known fixes obtained from Microsoft Knowledgebase
articles, Microsoft MVPs, and other important support forums, that will assist
you in repairing problems with your system.
Although this tool is ordinarily meant for power users, technicians, and
administrators, the author claims it is quite safe to use even without technical
guidance, although guidance is recommended.
Simply choose the solutions you wish to apply by checking the appropriate
options, then click GO.
There are other buttons and tools present on the main dialog as well, such as a
policy scanner.
All tools and checkboxes identify their purpose when you mouse over them.
Dial-a-fix fixes problems by setting various things back to their original
Microsoft defaults. Dial-a-fix does not repair ANY
third party programs. Dial-a-fix works on the following 32-bit versions of Windows: 98, 98SE, Me,
2000, XP, and Server 2003.
Dial-a-fix dynamically disables functions that are not applicable to your
version of Windows. Currently, the version of Windows with the most
Dial-a-fix support, and functionality is Windows XP.
A freeware archive utility supporting 7-ZIP, A, ACE, ARC, ARJ,
B64, BH, BIN, BZ2, BZA, C2D, CAB,
CDI, CPIO, DEB, ENC, GCA, GZ, GZA,
HA, IMG, ISO, JAR, LHA, LIB, LZH, MDF, MBF, MIM,
NRG, PAK, PDI, PK3, RAR, RPM, TAR,
TAZ, TBZ, TGZ, TZ, UUE, WAR, XXE, YZ1, Z, ZIP, ZOO.
IZArc Can open CD image files like ISO, BIN,
CDI and NRG and supports 256-bit AES encryption to secure your
data.
IZArc can perform all archiving operations by
using right-click menus in Windows Explorer and can be configured to run your
preferred Anti-Virus scanner when you open any archives.
IZArc can convert archives from one type to
another. This is handy with CD image files to make them compatible with your burner
software.
IZArc is capable of creating self extracting archives.
Just drop it on any USB Flash Drive and you will have a fully functional archive
utility wherever you go.
You don't have to install anything on the computer's hard disk.
IZArc2Go has all features of IZArc except that it can’t be integrated into the
Explorer
shell menu and it is not possible to associate any archive file type with it.
2 Versions Free and Paid, Both
Very good This link is to the FREE Version For the Paid Version go to the
WebSite
ZiggyTV is an interface which provides its users with easy
access to video, audio and games over the internet.
ZiggyTV makes it easy to watch streaming TV shows and Movies as
well as download them. It does the same for audio, and provides access to online
game sites as well.
ZiggyTV may require Codecs found below in order to play
videos.
Video Players that are embedded in ZiggyTV, can be set to
Download the video loaded in the them to a location of your choice. ZiggyTV
sometimes prompts you to download a player, when an appropriate player is not
yet available.
Watch local TV, world TV, Live TV, satellite TV from countries
of all world in different languages on your PC with anyTV. Watch 2630+ Online
TV, 6910+ Video clips. Listen to 4750+ Online Radio.
Watch without a television, TV Tuner Card or a satellite receiver, anywhere you
have internet.
AnyTV is a completly FREE Software. It contains absolutely NO
ADWARE, NO SPYWARE, NO REGISTRATION, NO POPUPS, NO MALWARE or other unwanted
software.
Note: Add your Favorite Channels to Favorites as you find
them. When you select a Premium Channel and you see the "Alert" pop-up telling
you that the channel is not available in free mode, you can click Cancel, then
click the Play Button and the channel plays. This isn't the best, but it's free,
and the work around above gets you Adult Channels. Don't tell the kids and use
it to keep them out of the Adult.
Songbird is an open-source (FREE) customizable music
player. Songbird enables new ways to playback, manage, and discover music.
(This is Very Cool, iTunes meets SqueezeCenter + in an iTunes style interface)
Import from your file system or iTunes.
Export your tracks and playlists back into
iTunes.
Browse, organize, sort and search your media.
Supports MP3, FLAC, Vorbis, WMA, AAC and
Fairplay and WMA DRM
Create dynamic playlists that automatically
update based on criteria you set
Skips padding data due to encoding and chains
files for gapless playback experience. Adjusts the playback gain
appropriately if a track's metadata contains replay gain information.
Automatically import media from a defined
folder.
Display the currently playing track's album
art and write new artwork back to the file. Automatically fetch missing
album art from the web.
Always stay up to date using Songbird's
built-in automatic updates.
Subscribe to music blogs and download music
directly to your library.
Integrated Services
7digital Music Store - Buy high
quality MP3s (320kbps)
mashTape - Discover Flickr photos,
YouTube videos, last.fm biographies, Google news (and more) for the
currently playing artist.
Last.fm Scrobbling - Integrated
Last.fm support allows you to scrobble, love, and ban your tracks.
Last.fm Radio - Listen to stations
based on your Last.fm library, your Songbird library and friends/neighbors'
libraries. Browse the directory to explore tag and artist relationships.
Concert Tickets - Discover upcoming
shows in your area based on the artists in your library. Event listings
powered by Songkick.
SHOUTcast Radio - Stream music using
the integrated SHOUTcast Radio directory.
Excellent FREE Media
Player Audio, Internet Radio, Video, some online TV
Now Playing: Discover Artist Songs, Videos,
Radio and Photos
AOL Radio Powered by CBS Radio
Expanded Flash video support
Media Monitor: Playing music on the web just got even better
Updated Winamp toolbar - control Winamp from your browser - Can be removed
during Install by un-checking box
A Redesigned Unified Interface, including Album Art
Remote Music and Video Playback and Sharing
Dynamic Song Recommendations Playlist Feature
Multi-channel MP3 Surround Support
Mass Auto-Tagger Provides Latest Music Metadata
Integrated Web Search for Artist and Track Information
Album Art Support for Portable Devices
Updated Podcast Directory and Download Manager
Fully Integrated Web browser and customizable links
New Visualizer Plug-in - Milkdrop 2 Winamp Orgler TM
Improved iPod Sync Support iTunes Library Import
Online Services Gallery
OurStage Radio Online Services
Spinner MP3 of the Day Online Service
Install Notes: During Install there are check boxes to
un-check: Install Winamp
Toolbar Set Winamp as your default Search Engine 50Free Download movies
optional-You'll get them, but have to Cancel the service later for it to remain
free.
OtsTurntables Free is a 100% FREE virtual set
of professional mixing turntables.
It empowers music lovers, aspiring DJs and pros to scratch, adjust tempo and
pitch, play backwards, and mix MP3s, WAVs, Ots files and CDs.
DJ your next party like a pro, or just enjoy listening to your MP3s mixed
professionally at home with Auto DJ.
You'll love the optional warm vinyl-crackle ambience, and the built-in Dynamics
Processor will save you juggling that volume knob ever again.
An interactive karaoke machine for your PC,
that allows you to play and creating karaoke at home.
Plays karaoke file types: KFN, KAR, CDG, KOK, LRC, AVI, and MPEG.
KaraFun's editor enables you to quickly and easily create your own karaoke songs
from Audio and MIDI music files: MP3, OGG, KAR, and MID.
KaraFun has a 3D animation engine for full screen animated lyrics and
background. NOTE: It is important to acquire good karaoke files, as some
karaoke files sound digitized and unrealistic, while others sound like the real
thing.
Plays AVI, MKV, DAT, VOB, MPG, FLV, WMV and any format that has directshow
codecs, as well as Playing MP3+CDG, MP3+LRC, and MP3+XMLfiles. Plays MIDI, and
KAR file types.
Can play any of the following formats with an LRC file. AVI, MKV, DAT, VOB, MPG,
FLV, WMV.
Lyrics display directly over your own video, camera or any video input as a
background.
Highlight lyrics display for karaoke effects.
Can play music from video files while replacing the video with your own video.
Supports a numeric system, and can print out the song list.
Type the song list number to play the song.
Supports different color lyrics for Male, Female and Duet.
Save default audio track or audio channel to play.
Works with karaoke VCD or karaoke DVD.
Can include a folder and search directly from the folder without importing the
folder to the song list.
General Features:
Screamer Radio is a Free streaming player/recorder that is easy to use,
non-bloated - only a Peak meter, ad and spyware free, and has a huge database of
radio stations. It can be hidden in the system tray. Screamer Radio will Play
back on multiple soundcards.
With Screamer you can easily record what you're listening to, start recording in
the middle of a song and still save the entire song! Screamer Radio has the
option to separate tracks. It can be muted and minimized to the system tray
while it continues recording.
Recording Features:
Recording buffer: start recording in the middle and still save the entire song!
Direct MP3 Audio stream saving, no loss of quality!
Direct OGG Vorbis stream saving, no loss of quality!
Or encode OGG Vorbis as MP3 using Lame
Encode WMA or AAC to MP3 using Lame
Get Audials Special Version through this Free Promo AudialsOne has RadioTracker embedded!
Select your music genre, activate Autorip and Audials Free
immediately begins recording from as many as 3 Web radio stations you like! Audials has 45 industry awards and years of loyal use by Internet music lovers
around the world, Audials offers proven, state-of-the-art functionality for
getting free MP3 music from the Internet, recording Web radio stations,
downloading music videos, recording Web videos and much much more! Audials also
lets you convert entertainment media into the formats you need and remove DRM
copy protection. Audials software offers many features for quickly creating your own collection
of free music — music that is free from DRM copy protection, available in all
the playback formats you need and ready for enjoyment on all your devices at
home, in the car or on-the-go. Audials lets you continue building your collection according to your taste.
Ultra-convenient, comprehensive power. Free entertainment without copy-protection problems – guaranteed! In only a few hours, Audials floods your hard disk with a huge amount of music
titles in the same digital quality offered by music shops – all targeted by
artist or genre. Or create a comprehensive Videothek of free music videos.
Audials also analyzes existing music collections and extends them with the music
that's missing. Tune into Web radio stations around the world and watch Music Web TV from the
comfort of your own home
Audials is totally intuitive and easy to operate. Listen to 20,000 Web radio
stations sorted by music genre or country and receive music Web TV on your PC.
The Radiotracker functionality in Audials offers you a powerful Internet radio
tuner and recorder. The Mediaraptor component endlessly fills your hard disk
with MP3s and music videos. And as an added bonus, Audials automatically
delivers thousands of audio and video podcasts directly to your PC. The Tunebite universal converter in Audials removes copy protection from music
and audio books at up to 54x speed and with 100% PerfectAudio quality. Create free ringtones from downloaded music and videos and synchronize them to
your mobile phone. Play music and videos in the Audials media player, the
Windows Media Player or with players from Winamp or Apple iTunes as desired – or
burn your downloaded entertainment onto CD or DVD. Audials is the only software
that automatically populates your music and videos with lyrics, cover artwork
and ID3 tags. You can even post-process music, videos and tags with the ID3-tag
editor and audio studio. The Audials Community lets you access thousands of others users' wish lists in
addition to charts of all kinds like Top 10 and Top 100 lists, complete albums
and insider tips about artists and genres. It’s all completely free for the
downloading!
Get Radiotracker Special Edition through this Free Promo
Select your music genre, activate Autorip and RadioTracker Special Edition (Free) immediately
begins recording from as many as 3 Web radio stations you like! Rip to MP3 music
files!
Just select your music genre, activate Autorip and Radiotracker Special
Edition (Free) immediately
begins recording from as many as 3 Web radio stations you like. Radiotracker
brings you music from 80 music genres at music-shop quality – without effort! Radiotracker's timer function lets you configure the recording process. Control
the length of recording time, limit the data volume you want to record and even
define the maximum number of Internet radio stations that should be recorded at
the same time (up to 3 with the Free Special Edition). It's unbelievably easy! Group your favorite
stations anyway you need them – by mood, for example. Radiotracker doesn’t just simply offer 80 music genres, it also sorts the best
radio stations for each genre by popularity. One click is then
all it takes to Autorip music from your selected favorite radio stations! Radiotracker also works optimally with your wish lists, searching for the best
stations that play your desired artists and their hits most often. Only Radiotracker can do that! Radiotracker uses the music you already have to avoid recording
what you don't need again. Radiotracker analyzes your existing music collection to ensure it only records
music that you don’t have yet, which saves you the annoying process of having to
sort out copies, and always getting the music titles you want. Editing, extending
& tweaking your collection with individual accents has never been easier.
Radiotracker is equipped with an optimized audio studio that lets you edit music
tracks you've recorded from Internet radio stations. The built-in ID3-tag editor
lets you personalize the ID3 tags, cover artwork and lyrics that have been
automatically inserted into each music track and video. The ringtone
generator enables you to create free ringtones for your mobile phone from
downloaded music and synchronize them onto your phone in just three easy steps. Most
music shops offer WMA and MP3 downloads at 128 kbit/s quality. Radiotracker
currently tracks around 5,700 Internet radio stations that broadcast at this
quality level and higher. In comparison with most music shops, Radiotracker lets
you choose superior quality levels reaching as high as 192, 256 or even 320 kbit/s.
With Radiotracker, you get the same MP3 music titles offered by the online shops
in the equivalent or even higher quality – but everything you download is free!
Radiotracker also automatically removes DJ talkover, and its audio studio helps
you make any required touch-ups after-the-fact.
Play music, videos, audio books and podcasts. Listen to Web radio stations. If
you'd rather use Winamp, Apple iTunes or the Windows Media Player, that's OK
too. Radiotracker can be flexibly configured with a single click to use your
media player of choice.
Conveniently synchronize music, audio books and videos between your PC and
attached mobile devices like MP3 players, USB sticks, Apple iPods and mobile
phones.
CD & DVD burning - Burn multiple CDs at the same time and in a variety of
different formats: - Audio CD (ideal for all standard car stereo systems)
The word CODEC is a combination of
Code and Decode. When ever you Record or Play Audio or Video, the files that you
create, or that your player plays, are compressed with an algorithm or Encoded. This is done to reduce the size requirements of the
file information representing
your audio or video. Different file types, and even the parameters within the file
types, produce varying degrees of audio and video quality. The different types of encoding have different file extensions or file types,
the 3 characters after the dot in a file name. These different file extensions let you know what type of file compression
algorithm was used for that particular file. Other information pertaining to
parameters of the compression for a particular file, are embedded within the
file itself. If you don't have the necessary CODEC installed for a file you are attempting
to record or convert, you will not be able to record or convert it. If you don't have the necessary CODEC installed for a file you are attempting
to play, you will not be able to play it.
This is the compiled version of lame. This download includes lame.exe
the command line encoder. This download also includes lame_enc.dll, the lame
encoding library, generally used by CD rippers. Use lame with an audio
conversion interface of your choice, or from the command line to encode mp3 files.
KMPlayer is all-in-one media player.
VCD, DVD, AVI, MKV, Ogg, OGM, 3GP, MPEG-1/2/4, WMV, RealMedia, QuickTime formats
among others.
Capable of playing Incomplete or Damaged AVI files, or Locked Media Files, while
downloading or sharing, Compressed Audio Album (zip, rar).
Streaming TV, and HDTV compatibility. Handles a wide range of subtitles.
Allows you to capture audio, video, and screenshots in many ways.
Provides use of both internal and external filters, with a fully controlled
environment, without grappling with DirectShow merit system.
Player can set audio and video effects, control playback speed and octave,
select parts of a video as favorites, do powerful A-B repeat, remap the keys
of remote interface for HTPC, including overlay screen controls, change a skin
dynamically, depending on the media type playing, and more.
Completely customizable, with a wide selection of skins, and color schemes.
Configuration options are extensive.
This software can convert video files
into the proper video formats for any application. In addition to the many
presets already in this program, you can create your own by freely selecting,
and configuring both video and Audio Codecs. These settings can be saved as User
Presets and retrieved from the presets with just a click.
Koyote already has presets for iPod, iPhone, Zune, Blackberry, DivX, PSP,
PS3, Xbox, HD & many more.
NTSC (America) and PAL (Europe) The Presets I made for Koyote
are standard formats for Burner Software and allow you to burn videos to CD or
DVD.
Custom Presets I made for Video Converters
Video Configuration
Setting Title
VCD NTSC
SVCD NTSC
DVD NTSC
Codec
MPEG-1
MPEG-2
MPEG-2
Size
352X240
480X480
720X480
Aspect
4:3
4:3
4:3
fps
29.97
29.97
29.97
Bitrate
1150
2520
3000
Audio Configuration
Codec
MP2
MP2
AC3
Frequency
4100
4100
48000
Channel
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Bitrate
224
224
384
Note: This excellent video converter is FREE for
everything but .flv (flash) video. They require you to Register your
copy in order to enable conversion from .flv (flash) videos. They
charge for registration to enable the flash feature, but there is a
simple work around to enable you to use it for flash any way. It's
so simple! Just change the file extension of the flash video you
wish to convert from .flv to .avi or possibly some other video type, other
than .flv and it will allow you ADD the file. The file can then be
converted just like any other video file type, to any video file
type you like. This enables you to use it along with GetGo below to
get videos for all your playing devices. Hint - also Burn Disks for
the DVD player. Enjoy!
Features:
Simple user interface supporting a wide range of video formats.
Crop frame size to remove any unwanted area in the frame.
Trimming to convert only the part you want of the original videos.
Merge video clips into a single file.
Batch conversion to quickly convert multiple movies
Auto shut down functions for batch conversion.
Completely customizable video, and audio parameters.
Download and convert online videos from YouTube, Google and NicoVideo in one
step with YouTube video quality specifying support.
User defined video file formats as the output.
Unmatchable speed and high quality.
HandBrake is an open-source, GPL-licensed,
multiplatform, multithreaded video transcoder, available for Windows MacOS X,
and Linux.
Inputs: Most any multimedia file. Outputs: File format: MP4, MKV, AVI or OGM Video: MPEG-4, H.264, or Theora (1 or 2 passes or constant quantizer/rate
encoding) Audio: AAC, MP3, Vorbis or AC-3 pass-through (supports encoding of several audio
tracks) This Program only has Presets for Apple products - iPod,
iPod Touch, iPhone, Apple TV The settings can be manually configured only in the above
file types using only the CODEC'S listed above. Features: Chapter selection
Basic subtitle support (burned into the picture)
Integrated bit rate calculator
Picture de-interlacing, cropping and scaling
Grayscale encoding Presets
Super WebSite Care must be taken not to download AVS Video Converter
instead!
Super is a Free way to convert your videos to and from flash (flv and
swf), as well as many other
formats. It allows you to tweak the encoding options available through your CODEC's,
as well as do the encoding, all in this handy graphical user interface.
An convenient interface to FFmpeg, MEncoder, MPlayer, x264, ffmpeg2theora,
MusePack, Monkey's audio, Shorten audio, TAK audio, True audio, WavPack, the
libavcodec library & the theora/vorbis RealProducer's plugIn.
A simple, tool to convert, Encode, or play any Multimedia file.
Cutting and joining video files that have the same encoding,
resolution and frame rate easily and fast without re-encoding.
Removing commercials from video files very fast.
Capturing video frames as images.
User friendly.
A preview to help you cut and join files precisely.
Final video will have the same quality of the original files. See these
simple instructions.
Runs without installing. Run from a Flash Drive. May need CODEC's found
above on this page installed to support certain video types.
Fast Operations Batch Processing Capabilities Can be extended with third-party video filters Process mainly AVI
files MPEG-4
Can read (not write) MPEG-1
Handles BMP images Commonly used in DVD Ripping to extract the Audio Track.
DVD decryption, and copying software.
Copies an entire DVD movie to your hard drive, and removes all the DVD copy
protections (CSS, RC, RCE, APS, UOPs and Sony ARccOS) while copying.
Clones the DVD to your hard drive, either complete with all the extras, or just the
main movie, in selected audios and subtitles.
Easily Copies encrypted DVD movies to your hard drive, with no loss of playback quality.
In Full Disk Mode, DVDSmith can clone / copy a DVD movie to the computer as DVD
folder.
DVDSmith's decrypted movie files allow you to enjoy your DVD movies on your hard
drive, without any DVD players. View them using free media players like
KMPlayer, or a simple player like
VLC Media Player from this page, to play DVD folder
on hard drive.
Use Any DVD Converter software to convert the DVD folder for your iPod, iPhone,
PSP, mobile phones or any other portable media players.
DVD Shrink enables you to copy a DVD very easily. The reason it's here, is that
it will re-encode the video to a smaller file (Shrink it) if needed.
Put DVD you wish to copy into the DVD-ROM or DVD burner.
Choose either a Full Disk (1:1) copy or the main movie only.
It'll analyze the DVD, (Shrink) re-encode the video files as needed, and even burn a copy
of the DVD to DVD±R media. It will produce an excellent quality copy of your
original (larger or double layer) DVD to a single DVD±R disk. This file is
compressed in a .zip format, and can be extracted with
IZArc.
FixVTS is a small application that adjusts DVD files for better
DVD compliance.
They can then be opened in DVD software that previously failed to open them.
This is especially useful if your DVD had copy protection or was recorded with a
DVD Recorder that prevents your programs from opening them. FixVTS can fix that.
This file is compressed in a .zip format, and can be extracted with
IZArc.
Ashampoo Burning Studio 2009 is small, fast, full featured and easy to use.
This is a promotional give away of a commercially sold program, you can get for
FREE! It might be considered an alternative to Nero.
Features:
Burns and updates data discs
Burns data to discs and updates previously burned discs by adding and removing
files and folders.
Back up your data to single or multiple discs
Back up your valuable data to one or more discs. Single backups can span
multiple discs. Restore your backups in one easy operation.
Rip and burn music
Rip music from CDs, burn music to audio CDs and MP3 discs on CD, DVD and Blu-ray
in a variety of formats.
Burn movies and photos to DVDs and data discs
Make slideshow DVDs Author and burn video DVDs, Video
CDs (VCD), Super Video CDs (SVCD) and data video discs. Automatically converted
Video files to the necessary format.
Copy CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs. Simply insert a disc, and select Copy.
Create and burn disc images: You can both create and burn ISO, CUE/BIN and
Ashampoo’s ASHDISC image formats.
Erase rewriteable discs
Quick and easy erase functions for your rewriteable discs.
Create modified copies of existing discs (read in data structure and make
changes and additions) and burn discs of all kinds with full control of all
major configuration options.
This is full featured software with
all the lights bells and whistles, in an extremely easy to use interface. The
average user will find this one will easily let them do virtually any thing. The
advanced user can take advantage of advanced features too! This program is your
chance to get a special promotion of a commercial program you would normally pay
for, for FREE! This might be considered a comparable alternative to Nero. This one requires a
Key (available by simply registering) to activate all the features though, and you need to
select the option "Get
full version key (Recommended, remove shareware restrictions!)" during
the install. Once the Key is in (Inputting the key
is also accessible through
the Help Menu) the program will become the un-restricted full version. Register
for your key on the web site (in German). It's simple to figure out, and only requires you to Fill in your email address (in the first/top
box) and anything else you can figure out (optional - (select your language). When
you click to complete the registration you will get an email with a link - the
first link in the email is the one you want - clicking on it will confirm your
registration and take you to a page with selections for your available keys - They will
also send you an
email with your key in it at this point. You can also click the list of
Freebie Registration Codes (Kostenlose Registrierungs-Schlüssel). Get
your key (3 sets of 6 letter and number combinations separated by a dash(-)).
Put in the Key! You can copy and paste the key. They will send you an
email after you confirm your registration with your key in it.(Just added an English Registration Page to try) Select the option to use the
free License Registration key that you obtained whenever asked. It
is Worth it to go through
registration for this program! Get your key and enjoy this full featured
commercial program for FREE! Make sure you select the "Get full version
key (Recommended, remove shareware restrictions!)" check box during
installation!!!
ImgBurn is a lightweight CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application
Supports a wide range of image file formats, including BIN, CUE, DI, DVD, GI,
IMG, ISO, MDS, NRG and PDI. Burns Audio CD's from any file type supported via
DirectShow / ACM - including AAC, APE, FLAC, M4A, MP3, MP4, MPC, OGG, PCM, WAV,
WMA and WV. Builds DVD Video discs (from a VIDEO_TS folder), HD DVD Video discs
(from a HVDVD_TS folder) and Blu-ray Video discs (from a BDAV / BDMV folder). Supports
Unicode folder/file names. Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008
and 7 (including all the 64-bit versions) and Linux / Unix (Wine) Supports all
the latest drives and their advanced settings without the need for updates.
Burn
several images and automatically share between multiple drives. Easy-to-use layer
break selection screen for double layer DVD Video. Automatic Write Speed
feature allows storage of your favorite burn speed settings on a per 'Media ID' basis.
Burn Proof Protection Easy to use as is, yet extremely
configurable for Advanced users.
It has several 'Modes', each one for performing a different task:
Read - Read a disc to an image file
Build - Create an image file from files on your computer or network - or you can
write the files directly to a disc
Write - Write an image file to a disc
Verify - Check a disc is 100% readable. ImgBurn can also compare a disk against
a given image file to ensure the data is correct.
Discovery - Test your drive / media.
Hint on Use: In the "View" drop down, check "Drop Zone", then you can minimize
the interface and use Windows Explorer to navigate to the files and folders you
want to add to your compilation. Just drag the files and folders to the drop
zone and drop them there. IMG Burn will add them to your compilation.
On the
"Information" Tab there is a Calculator with an Auto Check Box. Check Auto and
IMG Burn will calculate Disk space used for you as you add files and folders to
the compilation.
Create Data-CDs/DVDs
•burn any Data on CD-R/CD-RW/DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM/BD/HD-DVD,
including double layer mediums
•burn mp3-CDs to store many audio files on one single disc
•create bootable discs
•verify written Data automatically after burning process
•use either the internal browser to add your files or the intuitive Drop-Box to
drag and drop files directly from any Windows Explorer window
•save your compilations for creation of backups
•burn on-the-fly and with buffer-underrun protections
•import previous (ISO 9660) sessions and edit existing file structure on CD/DVD
•quick- and full-erase disc
•copy data discs (possible copy-protection is not bypassed)
•retrieve recorder and disc information Create Audio-CDs
•create Audio-CDs from mp3, wav, ogg, flac and wma files
•add single or multiple tracks from existing audio-CDs directly to your new
compilation without ripping tracks before (add cda-files)
•play audio-files with integrated audio player
•gapless audio-CDs supported (disc-at-once-mode)
•import M3U or WPL playlists
•support for ReplayGain
•import CUE sheets
•create mixed-mode discs ISO features
•burn ISO files to CD
•create your own ISO files
•convert bin- and nrg-files to ISO
•save CDs/DVDs as ISO file to disc Other features
•simple cover printing feature for data- and audio-discs
•LightScribe integration
•Command line version
•supports most IDE, USB, Firewire and SCSI drives
•integrated option to enable access to drive for restricted users
•multi-language interface
•online update
This is a Free Promotional give away of Cyberlink
Power2Go burning software. Cyberlink will be giving away free license keys for Power2Go until 2009/09/15.
Here's your chance to get Cyberlink Power2Go 5.5 LE legally and free.
This one is easier to acquire than Ashampoo above, as registration is in
English.
The Ashampoo program installs in English by default, in case you're wondering.
Burn: Data Disks in CD and DVD Audio CD in
Audio CD, MP3, and WMA Audio DVD in MP3 and WMA Video/Photo DVD Power2Go will Burn from an existing DVD Folder. Copy Disk in any supported format. Mixed Disk in CD Extra
and Mixed Mode CD
Power 2Go Provides utilities to: Burn Disk image Save Disk Image Erase Disk Rip Audio Audio Converter
Power2Go has Buffer Underrun Protection.
To get your Power2Go promotional offer:
Click the "Power2Go CD Key Registration " link above. Ignore the
Promotion Dates listed on the page Cyberlink will be giving away free license keys for Power2Go until 2009/09/15.
Fill in the form.
After you are done, check your email for your activation link and Password.
Click the link in the email to activate your account.
It will open up a web page asking you to login.
Log in using the email address you registered with, and the password you
received in the email. (they may be copied and pasted from the email)
Click on the "You are currently a Bronze Member" link near the top of the page.
The page it takes you to will be the "CD Key & Download Page",
which will have a your CD Key and a download link. (The
download link is duplicated here on the Best You Can Get Download Page.)
Highlight "Your CD Key:
PJQLU-HK5H7-CZ3S6-FGSZM-MGB7Q-65EMF" listed on the Cyberlink page. Right Click what you highlighted, and Left Click "Copy"
Open Note Pad, and Right Click in it's large white area and Left Click "Paste".
The key text that you highlighted will be pasted in to Notepad.
Save this Notepad file with your CD Key in the directory along with your
downloaded Burner Software File. This way if you ever have to install it again,
you will have it.
Your CD Key can also be copied and pasted from that text file every time you
install your Burner software in the future.
Click the Link "Power2Go 5.5 LE" right here on the Best You Can Get Web Site to
download your software, or Click the "Download now" link on the Cyberlink Page.
Install Your software. Legally unlock it's license using your CD Key. You may try downloading and installing with the links and Key
on this page, but you may
not receive your upgrade Key without registering. There is a second registration
that comes up automatically when you run the program and put the original key in. This may be what initiates the second email with the upgrade Key.
If this is so, you can save initial steps by just downloading from the link
above, and using this key to start you off. Then register when you first launch
the program, and wait for your email with your upgrade key.
Enjoy!!!
The license Key above does not unlock any Video
Burning capabilities for the software at all. There will be another CD Key sent to you
in a separate email which will upgrade your license. This new CD Key will unlock the "Burn
from an existing DVD Folder" option only, under the "Video/Photo Disk" category.
To install the upgrade CD Key in the separate email mentioned above:
Open your Power2Go Program. Left Click the "Help" drop down menu. Left Click on "Enter Activation Key". Type, or Copy and paste the 6 entries for the activation key into the boxes
provided. Left Click "OK".
DeepBurner Free Portable runs right off of removable media USB flash drive, Compact flash
card, even a floppy disk DeepBurner Free Portable has all these features
Compile your CDs and DVDs in different formats
Easily create and burn regular data CDs/DVDs
AudioCD recording functionality
Build and burn ISO Images
Supports IDE/EIDE, USB, SCSI, and Fire Wire CD/DVD writers
Overburn function
Buffer underrun technology "Burn-Proof"
DAO, SAO and TAO Writing methods support
Support for CD-R / CD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD-RW / DVD+RW / DVD-RAM
Create Multi-session CDs
Bootable CD/DVD support
Dynamically adjustable drive buffer size
High Performance File/Disc Caching
Supports Long File Name (Joliet) File Systems
Creates ISO (100% DOS/Windows) compatible data CDs/DVDs
Supports multiple simultaneous recorders
Easy to use wizards help you create any type of burning project
Autorun Wizard makes it easy to create effective autoruns for your CDs
Easily make your own cover, booklet or case insert
Multi-language interface
Does Not support the following: Disk-to-disk
copy
Burning Video DVDs
Backup utility
Burn photo albums
Burning from the command line
Drive and media restoration/information utility
Notes on Selecting Burner Software All are FREE
and run in Windows XP and Vista
Ashampoo is full featured software with
all the lights bells and whistles, in an extremely easy to use interface. The
average user will find this one will easily let them do virtually any thing. The
advanced user can take advantage of advanced features too! This program is your
chance to get a special promotion of a commercial program you would normally pay
for, for FREE! This might be considered a comparable alternative to Nero. This
is the best offer here! This one requires a
Key (available by simply registering) to activate all the features though, and you need to select the option "Get
full version key (Recommended, remove shareware restrictions!)" during
the install. Once the Key is in (Inputting the key
is also accessible through
the Help Menu) the program will become the un-restricted full version.
Register for your key on the web site (in German). It's simple to figure out
though, and only requires you to Fill in your email address (in the first/top
box) and anything else you can figure out (optional - (select your language). When
you click to complete the registration you will get an email with a link (the
first link is the one you want) to a page with selections for your available keys. Click the list of
Freebie Registration Codes (Kostenlose Registrierungs-Schlüssel). Get
your key (3 sets of 6 letter and number combinations separated by a dash(-)).
Put in the Key! You can copy and paste the key. They may send you an
additional email after registration with your key as well.
(Just added an English Registration Page to try) It
is Worth it to go through
registration for this program! Get your key and enjoy this full featured
commercial program for FREE! Make sure you select the "Get full version
key (Recommended, remove shareware restrictions!)" check box during
installation!!!
IMG Burn is full featured software
with allot of advanced features, but the user interface is less
friendly, especially for the novice (at least until it's
configured - once again slightly advanced - requires some know how) (See Hints)
Add the "Drop Zone" and turn on Auto to calculate disk space usage.
This one is the most configurable program here. Advanced users will enjoy having
every setting imaginable! It's
extremely capable and
No registration Key is required.
CD BurnerXP does every thing but Video. It
does Data, and Audio on every type of disk. It has a really great and easy to
use user interface. If that's all you need, this ones user interface is really great,
and No registration key is required.
DeepBurner Free Portable is a removable media Burner program. It doesn't
need any installation, just keep its folder on your removable media and run its
executable file. Run it from a USB Drive, or a flash memory card. ok
features - portable - No registration key required.
This Free Audio Converter converts mp3, wav, m4a,
aac, wma, ogg audio file formats.
Each format is provided with a built in profile / preset.
There is a preset editor which allows you to make personalized presets.
Use the preset editor to create presets with your own custom parameters and to
add presets to the converter.
This program does Single and a batch mode audio conversions.
Free software for
recording and editing sounds that runs from a single file.
Wavosaur is a free sound
editor, audio editor, wav editor software for editing, processing and recording
sounds, wav and mp3 files. Wavosaur has all the features to edit audio (cut,
copy, paste, etc.) produce music loops, analyze, record, batch convert.
Wavosaur supports VST plugins, ASIO driver, multichannel wav files, real time
effect processing.
The program has no installer and doesn't write in the registry. It is and runs
from a single executable file. Because of this it can run from a flash drive,
which makes it portable. Use it as a free mp3 editor, for mastering, and sound
design. The Wavosaur freeware audio editor works on Windows 98, Windows XP and
Windows Vista. Note: You may need to
download the free Lame Encoder .dll file
to allow the program to export to the .mp3 format. Just extract .dll file and put
the lame_enc.dll file in the same directory as Wavosaur and you will be able to
export to mp3. To select a range of audio to cut or copy put the tip of the mouse
literally on the audio in the display, click, hold and drag.
Tired of having to adjust the volume every time your mp3 player changes songs?
MP3Gain analyzes and adjusts mp3 files so that they play back at the same
volume.
MP3Gain does not just do peak normalization, as many normalization programs do.
It does statistical analysis to determine how loud the file actually sounds to
the human ear.
MP3Gain makes completely lossless changes.
Quality is not lost in the change, because the program adjusts the mp3 file
directly, without decoding and re-encoding the file.
Easy to use recording software geared towards Guitarists.
Automatic track creation - As a layer is recorded, it streams to other players.
Loop recording - As it loops, players can add layers with no latency.
Includes guitar effects
InstantDrummer, professionally recorded drum tracks - drums and effects.
Up to four musicians can collaborate on a song, simultaneously using RiffLink
online collaboration and chat ( This Feature free for a limited time).
Find other musicians and invite them to jam.
RiffCaster song posting at
RiffWorld.com
All without putting down your guitar! (Mac Version also available)
A Free
Voice Stress Analysis Tool, that you can use as a crude form of Lie Detection.
Self Calibrates it's self to audio data.
Provides visual indication of vocal stress deviation from nominal indicated in
Green, to a user adjustable "stressed" level indicated by red.
Records
Plays back
Saves
Determines min/max, and average frequencies.
Eliminates audio noise packets, with amplitudes less than average.
In contrast to raster (bitmap) graphics editors such as Photoshop, Gimp,
paint.NET, or PhotoScape, Vector Graphics editors such as Adobe Illustrator and
Inkscape store their graphics in a vector format.
Vector graphics is a resolution independent description of the actual shapes and
objects that you see in the image.
A rasterization engine uses this information to determine how to plot each line
and curve at any resolution or zoom level.
In Contrast, bitmap (raster) graphics is always bound to a specific resolution
and stores an image as a grid of pixels.
Vector graphics are a complement, rather than an alternative, to bitmap
graphics. Each has its own purpose and are useful for different kinds of things. Raster graphics tend to be better for photographs and some kinds of artistic
drawings, whereas vectors are more suitable for design compositions, logos,
images with text, technical illustrations, etc.
Note that Illustrator and Inkscape can import and display bitmap images, as
well.
An imported bitmap becomes yet another object in your vector graphics, and you
can do with it everything you can do to other kinds of objects (move, transform,
clip, etc.) Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is an open industry standard, XML based format
for vector graphics, developed by the W3C.
Most vector editors these days can import and export SVG. Modern browsers such
as Firefox and Opera can display them directly without requiring any plug ins,
and Internet Explorer, uses an
SVG Viewer plug in from Adobe.
paint.NET is simple Free
image editing tool paint.NET was originally created to
replace paint in Windows as an upgrade. (Less Powerful and
Sophisticated than GIMP - Less tools but easier to use - Better than Windows
paint)
Support for layers, unlimited undo, special
effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools.
Every feature and user interface element was designed to be
immediately intuitive and quickly learnable without assistance.
Tabs display a live thumbnail of the image
Layers
Tools for drawing shapes, including an easy-to-use curve
tool for drawing splines or Bezier curves
The Gradient tool
The facilities for creating and working with selections is
powerful, yet still simple enough to be picked up quickly
Magic Wand for selecting regions of similar color, and the
Clone Stamp for copying or erasing portions of an image
PhotoScape is easy photo
editing software. Use PhotoScape to fix and enhance photos.
Features:
Viewer: View photos, create slideshows
Editor: resize, brightness and color adjustment, white balance, backlight
correction, frames, balloons, mosaic mode, add text, draw pictures, crop,
filters, red eye removal, blooming.
Batch editor: Batch editing of multiple photos.
Page: Make one photo by merging multiple photos at the page frame.
Combine: Make one photo by attaching multiple photos vertically or horizontally.
Animated GIF: Make an animation photo from multiple photos.
Print: Print a portrait shot, carte de visite, passport photo.
Splitter: Divide a photo into multiple parts.
Screen Capture: Capture a screenshot, and save it.
Color Picker: Zoom in screen on images, search and pick the color.
Rename: Change photo file names in batch mode.
Raw Converter: Convert RAW to JPG. Note: Currently the converter will
not change RAW to JPEG unless you load the RAW file from within the native file
navigator.
Paper Print: Print lined, graph, music, and calendar papers.
Face Search: Find similar faces on the internet.
Photoscape is free-of-charge.
They are always upgrading PhotoScape.
Inkscape is an open source
vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Freehand, or
Xara X.
What sets Inkscape apart is its use of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), an open
XML based W3C standard, as its native format. Inkscape supports many advanced SVG features:
markers
clones
alpha blending
And much More
InkScape has a intelligently designed streamlined interface. This is a Fully
Featured Editor!
Very easy to edit nodes, perform complex path operations, trace bitmaps and much
more. InkScape has excellent
Free Online
Tutorials
available to teach one how to use InkScape. There is a link above as well for your convenience.
Serif DrawPlus SE is Free Vector Graphic design and
drawing software.
DrawPlus SE is simpler to use, but has far less features than InkScape. This may
be appropriate for some users.
DrawPlus SE enables one to easily create vector graphic images, bitmap graphics
and web animations.
Its software tools allow one to easily design excellent graphics, images,
and eye catching animations with out any previous experience!
Features
DrawPlus SE Does NOT have the following tools
Drawing & Sketching
Export Optimizer
Studio Resources
Color Selection
Animation Mode
Blends (Morphing)
Transparency
Snapping
Border Wizard
Color Schemes
Editable Envelopes
Text
Auto Trace
Layers
Web Preview
Filter Effects
Dimension Lines
Flow Charts
Microsoft Image Composite Editor (ICE) is Free Panoramic Image
Stitching Software.
This Editor takes a set of overlapping photographs of a scene shot from a single
camera location, and creates a high-resolution panorama. It figures out
everything, from lining up the stitch, to adjusting the image exposures
automatically, producing the best possible final stitched image.
Stitched panorama can be saved in a wide variety of formats like TIFF,
JPEG, & PNG, HD View and Silverlight Deep Zoom.
Create Panoramas from common formats like JPEG or TIFF. This software is very
easy to use, does all the drudge work for you, and yields exceptional results
that are truly awesome (the app for most people). Use for Scanning
materials that are too large for your scanner to capture in a single scan, as
well as creating Panoramas from multiple photo images. This is
the Free Image Stitching Software I Recommend! If you desire the ability to
intentionally be artistically creative with the stitching of your images (Like
creating a collage or mosaic), then try Hugin.
Use (Very
Easy to Use - Simple Stitch): Run ICE Select "New" from the "File" drop down. In the Window that appears, browse to and select / highlight all the images you
want to stitch together, then click the "open" button. (Hint: Hold down
the Control (ctrl) Key while clicking images to select a group of random images,
or the Shift Key while clicking to select a range.) Wait while
ICE figures out the stitch, and stitches your panorama together - this will take
some time, be patient. ICE
will display the stitched image. Crop the stitched image to the
desired final result you desire. Adjust your desired output image
quality levels. Click the "Export" button. Save your
image with the desired filename in the desired location.
Open-source Free software which enables one to assemble photographs into a panorama,
mosaic, or other forms of art. Stitch any
series of overlapping images. Hint: Use the Align feature in the Assistant tab.
If this does not work you must manually select alignment points. This software
requires the user to do allot more work to yield results, but also allows more
artistic creativity (If art is what you're after, this is for you). Use for Scanning
materials that are too large for your scanner to capture in a single scan, as
well as creating Panoramas from multiple photo images.
This is a Photo Viewer that will view raw RAF
format photos from certain cameras that there is no native CODEC support for in
Windows. It will also run slide shows and has organizational features. A nice add on if you
need that type of support.
Import about 400 graphic file formats Export
about 50 graphic file formats
Multipage TIFF, Animated GIF, Animated ICO support
Image IPTC, EXIF metadata support
EXIF auto rotation support
IPTC editing
Resize, rotate, crop support
Lossless rotate & crop (jpeg) support
Adjust brightness, contrast...
Auto levels, contrast
Modify number of colors
Apply filters (blur, average, emboss, ...)
Apply effects (lens, wave, ...)
Fullscreen mode
Slide show with effects
Batch convert, batch rename
Create WEB page easily
Screen capture
Create contact Sheet
Create or edit Multi-page file (TIFF, DCX, LDF)
TWAIN & WIA support (Windows only)
Print support (Windows only)
Drag & Drop support (Windows only)
Compare image side by side
Filmstrip layout
FastStone Image Viewer is an
image browser, converter, and editor with Image viewing, management, comparison,
red-eye removal, resizing, cropping and color adjustments.
Supports for all major formats (BMP, JPEG, JPEG 2000, animated GIF, PNG, PCX,
TIFF, WMF, ICO and TGA).
Supports for these popular digital camera RAW formats (CRW, CR2, NEF, PEF, RAF,
MRW, ORF, SRF and DNG).
Thumbnail browser
Major functionalities can be accessed from pop up toolbars when your mouse
pointer touches the edges of the screen.
True Full Screen viewer with zoom
Lossless JPEG transitions, drop shadow effects, image annotation, scanner
support, histogram
Red-Eye effect removal/reduction
Image modification tools: Resize/resample, rotate/flip, crop, sharpen/blur,
brightness/contrast, etc.
Image color effects: gray scale, sepia, negative, Red/Green/Blue adjustment
Image special effects: watermark, annotation, drop shadow, framing, bump map,
lens, morph, waves
Draw texts, lines, highlights, rectangles, ovals and callout objects on images
Multi-level Undo/Redo capability
Musical slideshow with 150+ transitional effects
One-touch best fit/actual size image display support
Image management, including tagging capability, with drag-and-drop, and Copy
To/Move To Folder support
Histogram display with color counter feature Quick access to EXIF information in Full Screen Mode
and EXIF metadata support (plus comment editing for JPEGs)
Compare images side by side (up to 4 at a time)
Configurable batch processing to convert/rename collections of
images
Slideshows with 150+ transition effects, and music support (MP3, WMA,
WAV...)
Print images with page layout control
Acquire images from a scanner Screen capture capability
Save As interface Compares image quality and controls generated file
size
Configurable mouse wheel support Portable version of the program which can be run from a removable storage device
Blender is a free open source 3D content
creation suite, available under the GNU General Public License.
Blender has a large toolset, (from modeling to sequence editing) accessed by a
consistent and flexible user interface.
model - shade - animate - render - composite - interactive 3d
Non-overlapping and non-blocking UI delivers excellent workflow.
Flexible, fully configurable window layout, with as many screen setups as you
prefer.
Undo support on all levels.
Anti-aliased fonts with international translation support.
Any window space can be easily switched to any window type (curve editor, NLA,
3D view etc).
Built in text editor for annotations, and editing Python scripts.
Graphical user interface for Python scripts.
Consistent interface across all platforms.
Custom themes.
Rigging
Animation
UV Unwrapping
Physics and Particles
Realtime 3D/Game Creation
Modeling
Rendering
Shading
Imaging and Compositing
File Types Supported:
2D:
TGA, JPG, PNG, OpenEXR, DPX, Cineon, Radiance HDR, Iris, SGI Movie, IFF, AVI and
Quicktime GIF, TIFF, PSD, MOV (Windows and Mac OS X)
3D:
3D Studio, AC3D, COLLADA, FBX Export, DXF, Wavefront OBJ, DEC Object File
Format, DirectX, Lightwave, MD2, Motion Capture, Nendo, OpenFlight, PLY, Pro
Engineer, Radiosity, Raw Triangle, Softimage, STL, TrueSpace, VideoScape, VRML,
VRML97, X3D Extensible 3D, xfig export Blender may require the
Python
Installation from Pythons
WebSite in order to run correctly. This is NOT a simple, easy to use program
for novices!
3CX Phone System is a free VoIP PBX Windows
software that allows you to easily set-up a professional, modern business
phone system!
Use popular VoIP providers and SIP trunks for low cost calling.
Use popular IP Phones (Polycom, Snom, Cisco & others) or Softphones.
Keep using your old telephone lines with the use of VoIP gateways.
Runs on Microsoft Windows - no need to dedicate a PC or learn Linux! Eliminate
phone wiring.
Includes enterprise phone system features such as voicemail, auto attendant, fax
server, unified communications and more.
3CX Phone System FREE edition is a fully functional product.
It supports an unlimited number of extensions and does NOT time out.
Its is supported only via the 3CX Forums.
Multi-Messenger Software Programs The instant Messenger Programs above, all in one interface
at the same time. Log in to several accounts at once from only one program.
The most popular live webcam chat community!
Over 30 million downloads and millions of registered users.
Make free live audio & video calls world-wide.
Join live webcam chat rooms or host your own for free.
Fast streaming video and great audio quality.
A live webcam user photo directory makes it easy to meet new people.
See and hear many people at a time in one of the many multi-user audio-video
rooms listed and hosted independently by Camfrog users.
Users with a fast connection can host their own multi-user video conference for
free!
Find someone to video chat with 1on 1 using live streaming audio, and video with
it's live webcam user directory.
View photos of other people currently online, and search for Camfrog users in
your area.
It's easy to see if users are male, female, and if they have a camera.
It has adult chat, and a camera is not required to use this service.
FREE Tabbed WYSIWYG ( What You See
Is What You Get) Blog Editor / Client.
The ease of a
word processor, plus simple tools to add links, tags, photos, music, video
files, and more. Powerful XHTML editing
behind an intuitive user interface, so what you create is what others will see
online.
Write and publish to separate blogs easily with one editor.
Powerful indexer lets you browse all of your previous posts across all of your
blogs by tags, links, or images. Drag and
drop images, video, and text from the Web. Set up different media services
(Picasa, Image Shack, Ripway, custom FTP) for different blogs. Share a single
media service with multiple blogs.
Publish and update the same post to multiple blogs. Manage multiple blogs within
multiple accounts. Create and modify your
WordPress Pages just like any other blog post. Set WordPress tags as well as
import tags from all of your posts.
Can be installed as a Portable Application on your flash/thumb drive. Supports
many Blog Platforms, such as Blogger, Movable Type & TypePad, Windows Live
Spaces, WordPress, and more...
Shareaza is a peer-to-peer client for Windows that allows you to download any
file found on several popular P2P networks.
Shareaza can connect to up to 4 separate Peer-to-Peer networks, providing access
to hundreds of thousands of users.
You can download and upload from the following networks:
EDonkey2000, Gnutella, BitTorrent and Gnutella2 (G2).
Preview album covers, descriptions, and song lists using a feature called
Collections.
Once you've discovered the collection, just click the file-list to download.
With Shareaza's well designed interface you can do a lot more than the other
clients out there.
Download from multiple sources across four networks at the same time so
downloads are fast.
Shareaza detects, and fixes corruption before the download completes.
You wont download corrupted files and mp3s that skip.
Find the file you're looking for with Global Searching on Gnutella2, and Search
the entire network, not just part of it.
Shareaza has multiple results tabs.
Each search is displayed in a new window.
Your search results will never be over written.
Get picture, and movie previews right from the search panel.
View comments, and ratings written by users like you.
Previews, users comments, and ratings.
This ensures you avoid those fakes, and download the real deal!
Preview your files, and Chat with others.
Play all types of video, and audio files, watch visualisations, edit playlists,
and control the player with a remote.
Shareaze has Preview filters to view that video file before it has finished
downloading.
Shareaza will preview incomplete audio, and video files!
Chat with friends one-on-one.
Block unwanted attention With the help of security block lists.
Security Block Lists are IP and client filters.
This gives you have the ability to block malicious companies, and clients.
Downloads from LimeWire Networks, but is
Better thanLimeWire (This one downloads Software)
Open Source - Completely Free
Faster Download Speeds
iTunes Compatible
Faster Torrent Speeds
Online Chat Rooms
BitTorrent Support
More Connections
Skins
Built in community chat
FrostWire is based on the very popular LimeWire PRO Gnutella/BitTorrent client.
Share any type of file on Gnutella and the BitTorrent network.
FrostWire is derived from LimeWire Pro source code, and it functions the same
way.
When you search for a file using FrostWire, you get LimeWire results.
The differences between FrostWire and LimeWire are:
FrostWire is free, but is based on LimeWire Pro (the paid version of the
LimeWire client), so you wont have to worry about simultaneous download
restrictions, and you won't waste bandwidth to download advertising.
The interface was changed from green to blue, and has been improved.
Tabs have rounded corners, and there are additions.
Connections monitors your outgoing, and incoming connections by host name.
Connections also provides bandwidth information, the vendor, and version being
used.
FrostWire's built in media player currently isn't working with MP3's or MPG's,
even though the downloaded files work fine in other media players.
Some people experience faster downloads with FrostWire. Note: The application comes bundled with the ASK toolbar, which
you can opt out of (recommended) during the installation
process.
BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer (P2P)
client designed to efficiently manage the downloading of large,
digital files such as video, music, and games. This link takes you
to the site for the Download of this Torrent Download Client. There
is Complete Documentation there for BitTorrent. Below is all you
need to get off to a great start installing, configuring, and using
your new Torrent Download Client if your a first time user. Always
Virus Check any Downloads before running or installing them.
Hints on installation
During Install I un-check the
options for changing my default search and for installing the
optional ASK Tool Bar. These are not needed for the Torrent
Download Client to be Installed in it's entirety.
Hints on configuration
In the drop down menus - Options - Preferences -
Bandwidth: I change my settings under "Number of Upload Slots Per
Torrent" to 0 and I Un-Check "Use additional upload slots if upload
speed < 90%" This will prevent it from using Bandwidth for
uploading content.
Hints on Use
When you wish to Download a Torrent you
must have BitTorrent running in order for the Download to
commence. Either click on it's desktop icon, or select it
from your (start menu) Program Menu. It's Icon should be
showing in the system tray (by the clock) Once Installed and
configured, with BitTorrent running (it can be closed down
to the system tray) To use BitTorrent: simply click on a Torrent Download link
for something you would like to download from (in) your
Web Browser and Bit Torrent will open with a pop up
window in front of it displaying the items to be included in the download
on the bottom and other options on the top. At this point
you may review the list of download items on the bottom, and
un-check any items you do not wish to be included in your
download, then
Simply click OK and your download will begin. Upon
completion you can right click on the item and select open
containing folder to gain access to your file/files and view
the path to them for future reference. They are accessible
on your hard drive.
When the application is closed it stays
active in the system Tray (by the Clock) In order to
truly shut it down you must Right Click on it there and
left click on Exit.
Here's a sample torrent download site to try BitTorrent out on.
Links to Torrent Download sites with exceptional content may be coming soon. Sample
Torrent Download Sites:
mininovaTorrentPortalTorrentReactorLegalTorrents
Orbit Downloader is a FREE Flash Video Download Manager
downloading, such media as video/music/streaming
media from Myspace, YouTube, Imeem, Pandora, Rapidshare, support
RTMP. And to make general downloading easier and faster.
Orbit Downloader supports
HTTP/FTP/HTTPS/RTSP/MMS/RTMP protocols and provides a total solution
to download rich media. So Orbit Downloader can be used as YouTube
downloader to download YouTube more simply and easily. Additionally,
you can download music and video from social music/video websites
like YouTube.
Grab Pro - Download RTMP protocol
video
Download e-mail and forum
attachments with great speed!
More Efficient mirrors selection
algorithm and faster download sources!
Maximum possible download speed,
up to the fastest download manager!
Download social music and video
include Youtube, Pandora, Myspace easily
Support all streaming media
protocol include RTMP/ MMS/ RTSP
Support all popular browsers
include Firefox 3
Orbit can
easily download video and music files from YouTube, Myspace, Google
Video, MetaCafe, DailyMotion, iFilm/Spike and any websites with
embedded FLV flash videos. YouTube is a great source of Flash Video.
Orbit adds a Browser Plug-In
which has a tool bar download manager that enables you to download
Google Videos as well as other videos. Orbit has
a floating "GetIt" Button
that appears when you move your mouse over a
playing flash video, and clicking on it opens
the Download Window. Clicking on Download begins
downloading of the current video being played.
Orbit also floats a good sized icon over your
tool bar on your web browser. This icon is a
Drop Window. This icon can be removed by right
clicking the icon, and un-checking the drop
window option. The Drop Window can also be
dragged to more convenient locations. To use the
Drop Window, simply click a video and drag your
mouse over to the Drop Window while holding the
mouse button down, then let go of the mouse
button. (Drag and Drop), This is another way to begin the download process for the
selected video. After Orbit is installed it will
function as a download manager for other files.
This can be disabled by Right Clicking the
System Tray Icon and Un-Checking "Browser
Monitoring". This can also be
enabled and disabled on the fly by right
clicking on the system tray icon and checking or
un-checking this option. Doing this will stop it from doing anything but
the embedded flash videos you chose to download.
During the installation there is an option for a
thing called "Grab Pro". This can be enabled and
disabled also, but is a the most valuable feature
of Orbits Video Downloader if you want
to get video's from places like Google Video and
other places that regular flash download
managers wont download. It will let you record
whatever video is playing on a web page and save
it in your specified download directory. If you
initiate a file download other than video and
the download manager comes up, the download
manager download can be canceled and the
Browsers normal download will take it's place
instantly. Once again, this can be disabled, by
un-checking "Browser Monitoring".
Orbits Grab Pro abilities to
easily download video from more sources and
integrated ability to add your virus scanner in
its preferences to automatically scan everything
you download make Orbit a more versatile
Download Manager, however, Grab Pro is also more
to enable and disable when switching between
normal Browser functionality and trolling for
video. I don't like having a download manager
for normal web downloads so one must be diligent
in closing the interface by right clicking on
the system tray icon and clicking exit. In
addition with Orbit's Grab Pro one must right
click on the tool bar when not in use and
un-check Grab Pro, then click disable. This must
be re-checked and re-enabled in order to use it
later. As a tool bar it takes up too much
valuable browser real estate to leave active
when not in use, but as the only way to download
some videos it is also worth having. It
comes at the price of enabling to use and
disabling when your done. Additionally in the
Preferences under the General setting there is a
box to un-check, if you didn't already take care
of this one during the installation, "Start
Orbit on system startup". Un-checking this will
prevent Orbit from opening up automatically
every time you boot your computer. Orbits
browser plug-in will keep it in play when your
using your browser. The rest of the time I'll
run it when I want to. I don't want to run it
all the time.
Orbit Downloader works. I have
tried some programs that could not successfully
download the videos, or downloaded un-playable
files. I have successfully used it to download
embedded flash video files from web pages
containing them. If you're into YouTube and
would like to have a copy of some of the videos,
Orbit Downloader is for you!
Notes on Installation
and Use:
Installation:
Settings:
During Install un-check
the following:
Start Orbit on system
start up
Set my home page to Orbit
downloader start page
After Install un-check
the following by right clicking the system tray
icon (by the clock):
Browser Monitoring
Use:
Notable System Tray Icon (by
the clock) right click menu options:
Drop Zone - turns on and
off the Drop Zone Icon - a place to drag
media and drop to begin downloading it.
Browser Monitoring - Turn
this off! It monitors your browser for ANY
download activity and activates Orbit as
your download manager instead of your normal
browser download function. Orbits ability to
function for video is not effected by
disabling this.
Enable "GetIt"
button for catching media - This turns the "GetIt"
button display on and off. "GetIt"
button is a function of "Grab Pro" and
requires "Grab Pro" to be enabled (tool bar
will be displayed) as well as checking this
box.
Preferences - This opens
the Orbit Preferences window. All of Orbits
configuration settings are found here.
Exit - This closes the
interface and system tray icon. Even with
this closed, if Grab Pro is enabled the
"GetIt" button will be displayed when your
mouse is over a playing flash video.
Grab Pro Tool Bar Use: (Tool
Bars are at the top of your Browser and contain
things like buttons)
Right Click a spot on
your Browsers Tool Bars, Not on a Button (on
a tool bar) or Click on the View drop down
menu and go to Toolbars.
A menu containing a list
of all available Tool Bars appears.
By Checking or
Un-Checking items on this menu Tool Bars
appear and disappear from the top of your
Browser.
The Menu should contain
an item for Orbit Downloader called "Grab
Pro"
A Check Next to "Grab
Pro" means "Grab Pro" is enabled. If there
is no Check next to "Grab Pro" it is
disabled, and the "Grab Pro" Tool Bar is not
displayed in your Browser, also the "GetIt"
Button will not function, as it is a
function of "Grab Pro"
Turn Off "Grab Pro" to remove
the "Grab Pro" Tool Bar and free up Browser Real
Estate when not attempting to Download
Video. This is done by:
Right Clicking on the
Tool Bar or Click on the View drop down menu
and go to Toolbars..
Left Clicking and
Un-Checking the "Grab Pro" menu item.
Left Clicking "Disable"
on the "Disable Add On" Window that will pop
up.
Close and Re-Open your
Browser.
Turn On "Grab Pro"
to Add the "Grab Pro" Tool Bar and enable the "GetIt"
Button if checked in the Orbit Downloader Tray Icons
Right Click Menu. "Grab Pro" is really the key
feature to the Orbit Downloader. When attempting
to download video, you want to enable "Grab
Pro"! This is done by:
Right Clicking on the
Tool Bar or Click on the View drop down menu
and go to Toolbars..
Left Clicking and
Checking the "Grab Pro" menu item.
Left Clicking "Disable"
on the "Disable Add On" Window that will pop
up.
Close and Re-Open your
Browser.
Default Download Location: The
Videos you download will be placed by default in
a folder called Downloads on Drive C:
(C:\Downloads)
Features:
Intuitive Interface
Imports pages compatible with today's browsers
Absolute positioning of HTML elements
Color Highlighted HTML Editor
Meta Tag editor
Drag & drop interface
Imports all major image formats including PNG & JPEG
Support for current Internet technologies
Built-in document spellchecker
Support for 1000's of Photoshop Plugins
Easy image conversion and re-sampling tools with unlimited undo's
Create Search engine friendly pages using it's meta tag editing interface.
Open and edit multiple pages in a Tabbed
Interface. Split editing mode to allow one to work in both code and
WYSIWYG simultaneously. Float page objects (using CSS). - Layer
Support by just highlighting the object and clicking float, then
drag them where you want. Decent control of Tables, Cells, and
Forms from within
the WYSIWYG interface. Built in Active X Controls you can add and
adjust the properties of through the WYSIWYG
interface. Embedded Plugin
Support through the WYSIWYG interface (Plugins not built in to
editor - Open dialog will allow you to browse for your plugin) Internal and External Script Support
through the WYSIWYG interface (scripts not built in to editor - Open
dialog to browse for Script) Java Support
through the WYSIWYG interface (Java Scripts not built in to editor -
Open dialog to browse for Java Script) HTML Markup Support
through the WYSIWYG interface, open dialog to browse for your HTML
Markup. The interface can be customized from the right click
menu. By right clicking on the desired button, and selecting "add to
quick access toolbar", one can add commonly used controls to the quick access tool bar (top
left corner), which doesn't disappear when toggling genres of tool
bar controls.
PageBreeze Free HTML Editor is an
award-winning web page Editor which has both visual (WYSIWYG) and
HTML tag/source modes.
This Editor is designed for ease-of-use. It is geared toward a
beginner at web page design. It is the easiest to use, but with the fewest
features.
A basic -
featured but easy to use visual (WYSIWYG) HTML editor for creating
web pages.
Powered by Internet Explorer, so you can always be sure you are
seeing exactly what you will get.
Color-coded HTML source (tag) editor. You can switch between HTML
source and visual modes at any time, and any changes you have made
will instantly be reflected in both modes.
Preview mode lets you instantly see what your finished web page will
look like in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Included webpage templates and direct access to hundreds of free
website templates to give you a fast start on creating a great
looking site.
Drag-and-drop Form Builder makes it fast and easy to create powerful
web forms.
Built-in integration with PageBreeze form processing service, so you
can make your web forms work almost instantly with no programming,
scripts, or technical knowledge required.
Built-in integration with the PageBreeze web knowledgebase, so
you can easily add a 24x7 customer service system that will answer
your customers' questions instantly.
Notes on Free Web Page Editors:
The Free Web Page Editors available on the web have varying capabilities, strong points,
limitations and weak points. In the interest of coming up with the best FREE
solution, one may wish to install a combination of editor and free web
page feature add on, and use them in
combination for editing a single page. The editor alone may do everything many
people need. Other people may want to mix match them with free feature add on
editors for the array of web
components their page needs. In addition to considering the editors features, I considered the end results produced. I evaluated them based on ease
of use, features and results in the WYSIWIG (What You See Is What You Get) mode.
I created simple web pages on each editor offered here, as well as many others
available for free on the web. I evaluated them side by side. On each one I
created a page that utilized the page elements I use here on the
Best You Can get web site. Here's the highlites:
Trellian Web Page - So far the best I found - Will Float page
objects using CSS for Layer Support. Has Save, but not Save As. When you want to make a modified copy
of an already existing page, Save
As is very handy to have. You could copy the file to another
location and re-name it, then move it back to open it and edit it, but Save As is much easier.
You can also copy and paste the code from your original, or template, in to a
"New" Blank Page Tab, overwriting the code on the new blank page. This can be
done in Trellian as it supports tabbed pages / editing. I was attempting to stay
with in the confines of the WYSIWYG interface. Copying and pasting code from Tab
to Tab, while it doesn't require HTML knowledge, does require leaving the
WYSIWYG portion of the interface. It can be done from within the editor, as the
editor supports editing the code directly. When creating pages from scratch,
this is not an issue. This only matters when one wishes to use an existing page
as a template. Trellian also has a Split editing mode to allow one
to work in both code and WYSIWYG simultaneously. This is the most full featured
and powerful Free editing option that produces good results, I have found. The
output also looks good in a web browser. This editor also had the best HTML
editing user interface of the free editors I've tested.
PageBreeze - No Layer Support or Floating of objects
possible. Only supports .jpg and .gif images, only 5 Font Selections, but the interface is by far the
quickest and easiest to use and produces good results. This one is geared toward
an absolute newbie, and should have the smallest learning curve for a
beginner. Don't spend too long with it though, before you take off the training
wheels, because the best editor has an updated interface, which is laid out
differently from the other free editors, in a similar interface update fashion
to Microsoft Office from years ago to what it is now. The best free editor
offered here has the same design elements PageBreeze has plus many more, but
you'll have to become familiar with where they are. This will cause you a small learning curve. You
will be able to apply what you have learned on PageBreeze as far as page design
elements,
but you don't want to spend too much time, as you will have to get used to the new
user interface, once you outgrow PageBreeze.
Conclusion: These results are from using the WYSIWYG
Mode ONLY! One could use either of these to edit the HTML code, and gain more
control over the page created. By using a Free editor, along with Free editors
specializing in generating code as a web page ad on, one could gain the advantage of
an endless gamut of features, while
still maintaining the advantage of speed and ease of use along with the desired
output results. There are Free add ons, like the CoffeeCup DHTML Menu Builder
below, that could be used to create more powerful, and advanced web pages with
ease when used in combo with your web page editor, by simply copying and pasting code in to the web pages
code, for the page
your designing. I will continue to evaluate these Free editors, and Free add on
code generators, to put together what seems to be the best, and most powerful
package, utilizing Free software to cover as many possible aspects of easy
WYSIWYG web page creation. I will also continue to evaluate these Free add on
code generators in which the add ons can be implemented by simply copying and
pasting of the generated code into your pages code, and does not require an actual
HTML coding knowledge.
SeaMonkey (below-listed here for it's editor) - Tables Border Thickness can be adjusted but
Table Border Color can not. Cell Border Color can not be adjusted either. No
Layer or "float" Support. Sea Monkey offers only basic editing, but offers an
all in one package for many other web based clients. SeaMonkey produces good
editing results. SeaMonkey's Web Browser will let you right where right click is
disabled on a web site.
Combo Web Application - Editor, Browser, email,
News, and IRC Clients
Create cool interactive sliding menus easily
for Free!
Create professional-looking DHTML menus for your Website,
without writing code. Make professional-looking drop-down or
sidestep menus.
You can completely customize the colors, fonts, borders,
alignment, padding, and much more.
DHTML Menu Builder is able to create both horizontal top menu
and vertical side menu navigation systems. Create multilevel or
tiered menus easily, that will work in all browsers and even
support frames. Totally customizable, you can adjust fonts,
colors, borders, padding, and alignment, even adjust the arrows
on the submenus.
Lots of features and options give you full control of the layout
and design.
Some Features of this Free DHTML Menu Builder:
Create horizontal "top menu" and vertical "side menu"
navigation systems.
Create multi-level, or tiered menus with ease.
The DHTML Menu will work in Internet Explorer, FireFox,
Safari, Opera and others.
I have used this successfully to create attractive active menus
for a web site. I previewed the menu created, and viewed the source
code in my Browser. Then I copied and pasted it with out the html
and body tags, which I removed in order to insert the code into the
existing web pages.
Thumb Studio allows you to create a custom album, or slideshow
integrated into a webpage.
It will create a folder using an optional name you provide, with a custom web
page and an image folder in it.
The web page and image folder may be used as is, or with an editor, it's code
can be customized or stripped out and used in another web page.
A tool for designing and retouching icons, cursors, animations
and static images, and assembling icon libraries.
Easy to use No installation (portable) Uses dynamic color depth: you do not
have to specify it explicitly, Editor will determine it for you. Work with ICO,
CUR, ANI, PNG, XPM, BMP, JPEG and GIF files (open & save)
Make animations (cursors and GIF files)
Create and edit icon libraries and resource files
Patch icons in executable files
Batch convert image files to icons, or to another image format
Use advanced selection tools (lasso, wand, pencil, saving/loading selections)
Use various gradient styles and filters (e.g. Remove matte, Drop shadow,
Inner/Outer glow and Bevel)
An Open Source Free SFTP, FTP and SCP
client for Windows.
Copies files between local and remote computers.
Features:
Support for SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH-1 and SSH-2 as well as FTP
protocols.
U3 support.
All common operations with files supported.
Integration with Windows (drag & drop, URL, and shortcut icons)
Batch file scripting, and command line interface.
Directory synchronization in several (semi, or fully automatic) ways.
Integrated text editor.
Support for SSH password, keyboard interactive, public key, and Kerberos (GSS)
authentication.
Integrates with
Pageant
(PuTTY
authentication agent) for full support of public key authentication with SSH.
Explorer, and Commander interfaces.
Optionally stores session information.
Optionally supports portable operation, by using a configuration file in place
of registry entries - suitable for operation from removable media.
Portable Executable is downloadable in a .zip file, and can be extracted with a
file Archive, Compression / Extraction Utility like
IZArc.
This Excellent Web Browser offers tabbed web browsing and a slew
of the latest features available on a web browser. The most popular web
browser, Internet Explorer 8 offers
Performance, Security, Compatibility, and Convenience. See their web site for
more.
Free Anonymous Web Browser that also hides your location by
bouncing you all around the world
Download this Free preconfigured Web browser to surf anonymously, using the Tor
network. Hides your IP Address-Encrypts Your Web Browsing-Leaves No History or
Cookies It is built around
Firefox 2.0 and requires no installation, which means you can also run it from
your USB key.
Just run the browser and start surfing.
Since it hops from node to node all over the world, it can be slow, so if you don’t need
to browse anonymously, click the
onion icon to toggle it off.
A FREE, Completely standalone Spell Checker for your Web
Browser. This is Not a Web Browser, It is an Add On!!!
ieSpell spell checks text boxes on web pages. Use it before submission!
Handy if you do a lot of browser text entry like web mail, forums, or blogs.
The program adds as a new button to the IE toolbar, as well as a menu item in
the Tools menu.
After filling in a form in your browser, click the ieSpell button, and the
ieSpell interface pops up for spell checking.
There are 3 ways to start the spell check:
The right click menu, the toolbar, or the menu bar.
Compose, and Send E-Mail Messages
Attach files to your messages, and Personalize Your E-Mail Messages
Check, Respond to, and Print E-Mail Messages
Place your distinctive personal signature, unique text style, and e-stationery
on your email messages
Import items, such as address book data, messages, and account settings from
other programs, including other mail clients
Use Multiple E-mail Addresses, Multiple Accounts, and Multiple Identities
Get News from Newsgroups
inSSIDer is an award-winning Free Wi-Fi network
scanner for Windows Vista and Windows XP. NetStumbler sometimes
doesn't work well with Vista and 64-bit XP, this open-source Wi-Fi network scanner is
designed for the current generation of Windows operating systems. NetStumbler is
and has been the Leader.
What's Unique about inSSIDer?
Use Windows Vista and Windows XP 64-bit.
Uses the Native Wi-Fi API.
Group by Mac Address, SSID, Channel, RSSI and "Time Last
Seen."
Compatible with most GPS devices.
What can inSSIDer
do?
Inspect your WLAN and surrounding networks to troubleshoot
competing access points.
Track the strength of received signal in dBm over time.
Filter access points in an easy to use format.
Highlight access points for areas with high Wi-Fi
concentration.
Export Wi-Fi and GPS data to a KML file to view in Google
Earth
Features:
Deep inspection of hundreds of protocols, with more being added all the time.
Live capture, and offline analysis.
Standard three-pane packet browser.
Captured network data can be browsed via a GUI, or via the TTY-mode TShark
utility.
Most powerful display filters in the industry.
VoIP analysis.
Capture files compressed with gzip can be decompressed on the fly.
Live data can be read from Ethernet, IEEE 802.11, PPP/HDLC, ATM, Bluetooth, USB,
Token Ring, Frame Relay, FDDI, and others (depending on your platform).
Decryption support for many protocols, including IPsec, ISAKMP, Kerberos,
SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WEP, and WPA/WPA2
Coloring rules can be applied to the packet list for quick, intuitive analysis.
Output can be exported to XML, PostScript, CSV, or plain text. Read and write capture file formats: tcpdump (libpcap), Pcap NG, Catapult
DCT2000, Cisco Secure IDS iplog, Microsoft Network Monitor, Network General
Sniffer (compressed and uncompressed), Sniffer Pro, and NetXray, Network
Instruments Observer, NetScreen snoop, Novell LANalyzer, RADCOM WAN/LAN
Analyzer, Shomiti/Finisar Surveyor, Tektronix K12xx, Visual Networks Visual
UpTime, WildPackets EtherPeek/TokenPeek/AiroPeek, and many others.
BackTrack is a Linux-Based (Not Windows Based)
penetration testing arsenal dedicated to
Hacking Wireless Networks. You canBoot BackTrack from a DVD, a
USB Drive,or make BackTrack your primary operating system (But I
doubt anyone here will!). Use BackTrack for hacking wireless networks, exploiting servers,
performing web application assessments, learning, or social-engineering a
client.
When you frequently move between different networks and need
different IP address settings, or need to connect to different resources on
each, making those changes in Windows can be a colossal pain.
NetSetMan is a network settings manager that saves profile information for up to
six different networks.
In addition to letting you conveniently load a preferred IP address
configuration, NetSetMan can use specific default printers, mapped drives, or
login scripts depending on the network your connecting to.
Free VPN Remote Desktop and P2P File Sharing Software from Google
Gbridge automatically forms a Virtual Private Network (VPN) between PCs any
where, and automatically traverses firewall and NAT routers.
You can extend the Virtual Private Network to include your Gtalk friend's
computers if both sides agree.
The infrastructure is self forming, and requires zero configuration (No
configuration needed).
IPv4 level compatibility while providing authentication, encryption, and
mobility.
Peer to Peer (P2P) direct network connection for excellent privacy, and great
performance.
Dynamic DNS and private IP, overcomes the real-world naming and connectivity
issues for almost all network applications.
Running Gbridge on a
single computer allows use of: EasyBackup to automatically backup folders. Gtalk or Gmail Chat with your friends.
Running Gbridge on two or more computers allows use of: Secure, Instant Access of
Files from one PC to another PC, anywhere in the world SecureShare
allows Instant Viewing of Photos, Sharing of Photos, Files, and Streaming of
MP3s.
Auto generate thumbnails and slideshows - no uploading required!
Use AutoSync to transfer large files or entire folders and
synchronized them on multiple computers.
EasyBackup, automatically backs up folders to another computer.
DesktopShare provides Secure Remote Control of a Remote Computer using built in VNC based DesktopShare or Microsoft Remote Desktop.
Invite others to see or control your desktop.
Have others invite you to see or control their Desktop.
Ideal for remote computer assistance, and presentations.
TeamViewer establishes connections to any PC or server all around the world
within just a few seconds.
You can remote control your partner's PC as if you were sitting right in front
of it.
TeamViewer also works in the other direction:
Show your own desktop to a partner over the Internet
and demonstrate your own software, solutions
and presentations.
No installation is required, just run the
application on both sides and connect.
Work on a remote computer, as if you were sitting in front of it.
Access your PC from anywhere and remotely help people and
customers.
Both Host and Remote components can be installed together on the
same computer, or separately on different computers.
Remote Control your computer from anywhere Transfer files between
local and remote PCs Remote access over LAN and Internet Use
optional security plug ins To speed up the remote access you can also install
the optional video driver
Microsoft SharedView allows you to Collaborate with
up to 15 friends or colleagues on any kind of project.
It functions through firewalls and creates a virtual meeting.
It allows all to share screens, and even give control of a desktop
to others. Requires a
Windows Live ID to sign in.
Stream live audio and audio recordings in most
audio formats over the web using your
computer FREE.
Listeners do not need to install any special
software to listen to a webcast. Streams will
play directly from the default web browser on any computer. Automatically compresses and streams audio recordings over the
internet.
Plays automatically in almost all browsers.
Install and stream audio in just minutes. Provide pre-recorded or
live audio streaming of speeches and announcements.
Create an internet radio server to broadcast your own live or
prerecorded shows and music online.
Broadcast live events such as music concerts to build a world wide
audience.
Reach a remote audience with a live audio stream.
This is a portable Linux
operating system that you can run from any computer that can boot from a flash
device. It allows you to bring your operating system, desktop, applications,
files, email, personal settings, favorites, games and more with you. It’s a Linux operating system you can carry in your pocket.
There are multiple Versions to choose from.
With Portable Ubuntu Remix you can run Linux apps seamlessly on
your Windows machine.
Run (Ubuntu) Linux, without the need to install another Operating System.
It is free, but the author accepts and encourages donations towards further
development. Our
Ubuntu
Install and Set Up Guide may provide some useful information even though
it's not exactly this derivative.
Ubuntu can be installed as your Primary Operating System, or can
be set up as a Dual Boot Option on your computer, allowing you to select Windows
or Ubuntu when you boot your system. Ubuntu has Desktop, and Server Versions
available, depending on your need. Ubuntu is Linux with a really great
installer, and it includes the latest greatest Open Source Applications
Available in the installation, ready to go! Features: Excellent Graphic Installer, which lets you re-partition, or select an alternate
install drive, or partition, as well as create a boot menu for dual
booting. Excellent (Windows Like) Powerful Graphical User Interface. The
latest greatest Open Source Applications Pre-Installed: Open Office - Word
Processer, Spread Sheet, Presentation. OpenOffice is compatible with all office
applications including Microsoft Office. Easily opens, edits, saves and shares
files created in Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, KOffice or StarOffice.
E-Mail
Client (Evolution) provides Email Client, Address Book, and Calendar (Works with
others using MS Outlook) Chat using the
Empathy Chat Client - Yahoo, Gmail, MSN, Jabber, AOL, QQ
and more. Web Browser - The latest
Mozilla FireFox, which can be changed, if
desired. Drawing and Graphics Applications ((Gimp
a highly recommended add on)
and Shotwell) Upload photos from your camera or phone in to
Shotwell. Edit photos in
Gimp. Rhythmbox -
download, store, buy and play music, Share playlists, Access Last.fm, Stream and
play video from YouTube and others. Works with your PSP, iPod, MP3
player. Games - Over 400 completely free, very cool games. Integrated
"Ubuntu One" gives you 2 GB of online storage for free. Easily share files
between your and your friends' computers. Instant access to thousands of free and open-source
applications. Visit the Ubuntu Software Center to easily browse, select and
install.
Click Here to Take a Look at Ubuntu Desktop Version, and once there, be sure
to click on the Desktop Tour Link. Once Ubuntu is installed, it is ready
to use immediately.
On the desktop you have a full set of productivity, internet, drawing and
graphics, applications, and games. Ubuntu issues a new desktop, and server
release every six months.
The releases always have the latest and greatest applications that the open
source world has to offer.
New versions of Ubuntu are, and always will be free of charge. Ubuntu notifies
you of available updates. This is Really Awesome for Free!!! Check out
Nautilus File
Management/Burning Software and
Brasero CD/DVD
Burning Software for your Ubuntu installation.
KeePass is a free password manager that helps you to manage your
passwords in a secure way. (None of the limits of the Free RoboForms) You can put all your passwords in one database, which
is locked with one master key or a key file. So you only have to remember one
single master password or select the key file to unlock the whole database. The
databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms
currently known (AES and Twofish). This Program runs on many portable
platforms as well as your computer, such as Flash Drives(with out an install), Smart Phones, and Pocket PC's (See the
Download Page). You can take
/ keep your password list with you and even use it on your portable devices. Once set up,
right click the desired entry in your KeePass database and KeePass will with a click, take
you to the URL you wish to log in to, and with another click off its right click
menu on the desired entry in the KeePass database, it will enter your user ID
and Password information and log you in. Keep and use all your log-ins securely on your computer,
smart phone, smart drive, and pocket PC. Just copy the database file to each
device where you have the program,
then log in to the KeePass database with a single password log-in, and your
database is there ready to take you to websites and log you in to them, or
provide you with other non web related log-ins. See the
Features Page for more on the
many Features of this great Full Featured Free Software with out save limits.
Add Plugins for more features. Having trouble deciding which version to
download, then see the
Edition
Comparison Page for details.
Strong Security Multiple User Keys
Portable and No Installation Required
Export To TXT, HTML, XML and CSV Files
Import From Many File Formats
Easy Database Transfer
Support of Password Groups
Time Fields and Entry Attachments
Auto-Type, Global Auto-Type Hot Key and
Drag&Drop (Enters Log Ins for you - Logs you in)
Intuitive and Secure Clipboard Handling
Searching and Sorting
Multi-Language Support
Strong Random Password Generator
Plugin Architecture
Free
KeeForm is a popular PlugIn extension for KeePass that can launch
web sites, scan for user name and password fields, and fill in that information
for you automatically!
Traditionally with KeePass, one double-clicks the URL of an entry to launch a
web site.
Once you are there, you click on an input field and launch an AutoType sequence
from a keyboard shortcut or the right click menu option in Keypass which fills
in your username and password.
With the Keyform PlugIn, KeePass automatically fills in that information for
you.
KeeForm automates the login process for you and is highly configurable.
Passwords are entered without any key strokes, Auto-type or "copy and paste"
operations.
Installation:
First install KeePass 1.x or KeePass 2.x.
Run
KeeForm-2.01-Setup.exe (for IE) or
KeeFormFF-2.02-Setup.exe (for Firefox - not the download link above)
Follow the steps of the installation wizard making KeeForm the default URL
handler for KeePass. For Firefox you also need to install the
Mozrepl extension and start it (read more here).
RoboForm will navigate to a Web site, enter your username and password and click
the submit button for you. RoboForm2Go runs directly from USB flash drive, and you don't need to install it
on the client. Does Credit Card Information as well as log ins. Free versions limits you to 10 accounts for 2 identities & 3 sets
of credit card information. Information is stored with encryption.
Manage your passwords and Log In
automatically. Fill long registration and checkout forms
with a click. Encrypt your passwords to secure achieve. Generate random passwords to maximize
password strength. Fight Phishing by entering passwords only on
matching web sites. Defeat Key loggers. Back up your passwords and copy passwords
between computers. Synchronize passwords between computers.
Free CompleteOffice Software Suite similar to Microsoft Office.
The OpenOffice Suite is Free and does word processing, spreadsheets,
presentations, graphics, and databases.
OpenOffice Suite can read and write files from other common office
software packages.
If you have used any other office software, OpenOffice will make full use of
what you already know through familiar screens and menus.
Easier (and cheaper) to move to OpenOffice from Microsoft Office than it
is to upgrade to Microsoft's latest Office 2007.
Take the latest up and coming Beta Version Office Suite
from Microsoft for a Test Drive
Microsoft Office Professional
Plus 2010 Beta includes the following Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel,
Access, Power Point, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, InfoPath, Communicator,
SharePoint Workspace. Office 2010 is due out
in its final version in the first half of 2010, and works on Windows XP, Vista,
and 7.
If you're using Office XP, or 2003, the Microsoft Office
Compatibility Pack lets you open, edit and save files in both the old XP / 2003
formats and the new Office 2007 formats.
Free Word Processorprogram similar to
Microsoft Word.
A state of the art Word Processor, with lots of features.
Useful for work, and personal needs.
AbiWord will take advantage of the functionality provided by the system,
such as image loading or printing capabilities.
AbiWord is able to read and write all industry standard document types, such
as Microsoft Word documents, OpenOffice.org documents, WordPerfect
documents, Rich Text Format documents, HTML web pages and more.
Use tables, bullets, lists, images, footnotes, endnotes and styles to
enhance the way your document looks.
Available in most common and many not-so-common languages.
Built-in spelling checker. Dictionaries exist for over 30 languages.
Supports right-to-left, left-to-right, and mixed-mode text.
Mail Merge capabilities lets AbiWord automate jobs for you.
(Special fields inserted into a template document can automatically be
replaced with data coming from a variety of sources, such as Relational
Databases, Comma Separated Text files or Tabbed Text files.)
AbiWord is very small, and requires very little resources to run.
A variety of plug-ins can be used to extend AbiWord's functionality, ranging
from Document Importers to a Thesaurus, Image Importers and a Text
Summarizer.
AbiWord is GNU Free Software
You will always have the freedom to use it, make copies of it, and improve
it, and share it.
Free Spreadsheet
Program similar to Microsoft Excel.
Free! Gnumeric and its
source code are available free of charge, licensed under the terms of the GNU
General Public License.
This makes it easy to audit, and make custom extensions.
Fast! Gnumeric handles large spreadsheets while remaining responsive.
Accurate! Gnumeric's built-in functions, and tools are accurate.
A recent report praised Gnumeric as more accurate than leading proprietary
spreadsheets.
Features:
100% of the worksheet functions in MS Excel
154 functions not found in MS Excel
Basic support for financial derivatives (Black Scholes)
Basic support for telecommunication engineering Analytics:
Advanced Statistical analysis
Extensive Random Number generation
Linear and Non-linear solvers Computation:
Inter sheet dependencies
3D dependencies
Implicit intersection
Implicit iteration
Dynamic dependencies
User defined names (for ranges, and functions)
Arrays values, and formulas Miscellaneous:
Summary information
Cell contents
Toolbar for common operations
Zoom
Multiple Views
AutoFilter
Goal Seek to determine break-even points
Tabulation tools (mail merge for spreadsheets)
Monte Carlo simulation tools
Hyper Links
Validation
Protection
Sheet objects:
Lines, Arrows, ellipses, squares
Buttons, Scrollbars, Checkboxes
Images, Charts Printing:
Cell contents
Style information
Per sheet printer setups
Print preview
Print options
Page orientation
6 margins + paper size
Headers + footers
Grid lines, comments, headings
Print order Formats:
All built in Excel-like formats: number, currency, accounting, date,
time, percentage, fraction, scientific, text, special
Compatible format description language
Styles:
Borders - outer and inner, colors, diagonals, 13 line types
Colors - foreground, background, 18 pattern types
Fonts - font name, size, style (bold/italic), color
Horizontal alignments - general, left, right, center, fill, justify,
center across selection
Vertical alignments - top, center, bottom, justify
Cell Merging, spanning, and wrapping
Charting:
Pie plots
Ring plots
Bar/Col plots
Autofill:
Autofill for various sequences is supported
Automatic guessing of input:
Gnumeric will try to parse user entered input as a number with a
format applied (so you can enter dates directly, and they will be
stored as a number + a format to render it). International:
Gnumeric has been localized to various languages, and we welcome new
contributions. It handles numeric formats properly for various
countries and languages. Import filters:
XML (gnumeric format)
MS Excel (tm) 2,3,4,5,95,97,2k,XP
Applix (4, 5)
HTML (various)
CSV (comma separated values)
Lotus 1-2-3 .wk1 format
GNU oleo (rudimentary)
Quattro Pro
OpenOffice (sxc, not the older binary format) Export filters:
XML (gnumeric format)
MS Excel (tm) 5,95,97,2k,XP (including dual stream)
HTML (3.2, 4, xhtml)
LaTeX, Troff
PDF, EPS, DVI
CSV Batch Processing:
Translation from one file format to another
TurboCASH is a
powerful, secure, ultra low cost and low maintenance IT solution suitable for
most small to medium size businesses.
TurboCASH is a very simple application that takes transactions, posts them into
accounts and gives you reports on the results.
What makes it powerful is the flexibility of the program.
In TurboCASH, the account code system is setup to manage:
the 3 digit main/sub account codes common in the British Ex Pat countries
the 4 digit systems of the European countries
the 5 digit systems of the North American countries.
You are able to choose the chart of accounts that best suits your business. Choose from 3 separate invoicing systems:
B to B
POS or Use
external invoicing system
You can import transactions into TurboCASH. Plugins have been developed to bring data from MS Office, Open Office,
OSCommerce, Virtuemart and Vtiger.
The Firebird SQL database has significantly extended the range of TurboCASH
Applications.
The full SQL server now offers unprecedented power to handle large
numbers of users.
There are many users on 10 user systems and there is no constraint.
There should be little problem handling 50 users on a TurboCASH systems if the
hardware is in place.
Going down in scale, the Firebird embedded server now enables TurboCASH to
run as a Portable App on a flash drive.
This means that you can copy program and data onto a CD or flashdrive.
Plugin it into another computer, and without installation or leaving a foot
print, run TurboCASH anywhere.
Linux NX, Windows Terminal Services and XP Unlimited now offer the opportunity
to run TurboCASH as a remote Online service. Users can enter transactions and get reports over the Internet.
You can use the same TrubOCASH from a single release point.
The Plugin architecture allows TurboCASH to be easily extended.
A FREE book keeping software solution for small businesses that
want the basics.
It's easy to use.
It will save you time, so you can easily stay on top of your business.
Spend more time growing your business, and making money, not bookkeeping.
Tracks sales, & expenses for up to 20 customers.
If all you need is book keeping for 20 customers or less, this will work.
Instantly create invoices, pay bills, & print checks.
Organize your finances in one place.
Tax ready.
20 Customers is not very many, for a year of business.
Most people will find that limit to be unrealistic for even their small
business.
There may be home uses that this would suitably adapt to.
There may be businesses with a very small annual client base.
This software is Free, and it is from a very reputable source.
Those who find a 20 customer limit adequate, can gain excellent accounting
software for free.
SendShield is the fastest and simplest metadata removal tool
for Microsoft Office and it's FREE.
Microsoft Office files contain several types information that
may be hidden to you, but readable by others reviewing your documents. Most
times, this information is inconsequential. However, it can often be very
damaging. For instance, the information can contain previous versions of your
document, internal contact information, or comments written by your reviewers,
which were never intended to be published.
This information is generally referred to as hidden data or Metadata.
The higher the number of Passes, the lower the probability of even finest
magnetic tracks being detected.
The Department of Defense (DOD 5220.22-M) recommends seven passes for top
security. Many people have some computer data that they would rather not
share with others - passwords, personal information, sensitive documents from work,
financial records, the list goes on.
Many people erroneously think that when you 'delete' a file, the data is gone.
When you delete a file, the operating system does not really remove the file
from the disk; it only removes the reference to the file from the file system
table. The file remains on the disk until another file is created to overwrite
it, and even after that, it may be possible to recover data by studying the magnetic
fields on the disk platter surface. Also, before the file is overwritten, anyone
can easily retrieve it with a disk maintenance, or undelete utility.
Eraser is an advanced security tool for Windows which allows you
to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it
several times with carefully selected patterns
Eraser is Free software and its source code is released under GNU General Public
License.
These problems in secure file removal caused by the use of write cache,
construction of the hard disk and the use of data encoding have been taken into
consideration when Eraser was designed, and because of this intuitive design and
simple user interface, you can safely and easily erase private data from your
hard drive.
The patterns used for overwriting are based on Peter Gutmann's paper Secure
Deletion of Data from Magnetic and Solid-State Memory and are selected to
effectively remove magnetic remnants from the hard drive.
Other methods include that which is defined in the National Industrial Security
Program Operating Manual of the U.S. Department of Defence, and overwriting with
pseudorandom data.
You can also define your own overwriting methods Features:
Choose from 4 secure government sanctioned deletion algorithms, as well as 10
other excellent algorithms. Up to 35 Passes.
Allows adding files or folders to be deleted via drag-and-drop
Secure Delete files via a right click Menu.
It works with any drive that works in Windows.
Secure drive erasure methods are supported.
Erases files, folders and their previous deleted counterparts.
Works with an extremely customizable Scheduler, handy for routinely wiping free
disk space. 13 Options available. Replace files with a list of files you can select, for
plausible deniability, and enabled this feature with a check box. This program is larger about 8.885M.
The interface looks nice, considering it packs allot more options in to it than
File Shredder. It has many more algorithm
options, a
scheduler to keep your free space secure, plausible deniability option, and a
minimizes to the system tray. If you need the maximum file deletion security
all the time, Eraser is the best of the 2 Free options offered here.
(Recommended) If you don't need the maximum file deletion security all the time, and / or you have
limited disk space, or compatibility issues File Shredder is for you.
File Shredder is a free desktop application which securely deletes files and
folders from your Drive.
Files deleted with File Shredder can not be retrieved.
File Shredder supports multiple shredding algorithms up to 7 passes.
US government compliant DoD 5220-22.M, Guttman method. 4 Algorithms options available.
Shell integration on Right Click Menu in Windows to Delete / Shred right from
the right click menu. Shred Free Disk Space feature to shred unused free
disk space included in the interface. This Program is smaller about 1.193M in
size, and the interface looks nice. It's only extra
or unique feature is the ability to create a file deletion list prior to deletion,
and then click a button to delete them all. It has less algorithm options, no
scheduler to keep your free space secure, no plausible deniability option, no
minimize to tray. If you don't need the maximum file deletion security all the
time, and / or you have
limited disk space File Shredder is for you.
PCB123 lets you design and order prototype printed circuit
boards.
Features:
New board wizard.
Ability to import net lists from multiple CAD vendors.
145,000+ parts library.
Fast, accurate DRC/DFM.
Two, four, and six layer support with solder mask and silkscreen.
Microsoft has added many new command line tools over the years,
and added new switches to existing ones.
This Windows Help file describes the use of these new command line tools and switches.
Learn these new commands and switches, or refresh your memory on old ones, by
scrolling through the list of commands, and clicking on them.
Learn about the command shell.
Learn to automate command line tasks by using batch files or scripting tools.
For Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008. Extract to a
known location, and Run the file to use.
Fastest way to clean your drive of garbage, and solve problems.
A Graphical Partitioning/Formatting Utility, With Mouse Support.
This is a boot disk that includes universal IDE CD ROM drivers.
When you boot up from this CD, a text based menu is displayed, enabling you to
select the tool you wish to run. The selected tool will then load on a virtual
disk created in memory.
Tools currently included on the Ultimate Boot CD are:
Name of Tool
CPU Tests:
CPU Burn-in
Mersenne Prime Test
StressCPU 24-Oct-05
Memory Tests:
Memtest86
Memtest86+
Windows Memory Diagnostic n/a
DocMem RAM Diagnostic
TestMem4 4 Peripherals Tools:
Parallel port detection and test utilities
ATAPI CDROM Identification
CHZ Monitor-Test CPU Information:
Intel Processor Frequency ID
Intel Processor Identification Utility
x86test System Information:
AIDA16
NSSI
PC-Config
ASTRA
PCISniffer
PCI
CTIA
DIMM_ID Benchmark Tools: System Speed Test 32
3D Benchmark VGA
CPU Benchmark
CD Index
QwikTest BIOS Tools:
BIOS
WipeCMOS
CMOSPWD
!BIOS Hard Disk Installation Tools:
MaxBlast 5 (Maxtor)
DiscWizard 2003 (Seagate)
Disk Manager (Seagate)
Disk Manager (Samsung) Hard Disk Diagnostic Tools:
Drive Fitness Test (IBM/Hitachi)
Diagnostic Tool (Fujitsu)
SeaTools for DOS (Seagate/Maxtor)
SHDIAG (Samsung)
HUTIL (Samsung)
DLG Diagnostic (Western Digital)
Data Lifeguard (Western Digital)
SCSIMax (Maxtor/Quantum)
GWSCAN (Gateway)
ESTest (ExcelStor)
Salvation HDD Scan and Repair
MHDD32
ViVARD
HDAT2
Hard Disk Device Management Tools:
Feature Tool (IBM/Hitachi)
AMSET (Maxtor)
MAXLLF (Maxtor)
UATA100 (Seagate)
Ultra ATA Manager (Western Digital)
SUTIL
ESFeat (ExcelStor)
ATA Password Tool
SMARTUDM
ATAINF
Hard Disk Wiping Tools:
Darik's Boot and Nuke
CopyWipe
Active@ KillDisk Free Edition
PC INSPECTOR e-maxx
HDDErase
Hard Disk Cloning Tools:
HDClone (Free Edition)
g4u
UDPcast
PC INSPECTOR clone
XXCOPY
EaseUs Disk Copy
COPYR.DMA
CopyWipe
Hard Disk Low-Level Editing Tools:
Disk Editor
DISKMAN4
PTS DiskEditor
Partition Tools:
Ranish Partition Manager
Free FDISK
SPFDISK (Special FDISK)
XFDISK (Extended FDISK)
Cute Partition Manager
PTDD Super Fdisk
Partition Resizer
FIPS
Active@ Partition Recovery
TestDisk
Partition Saving
MBRtool
MBRWork
Boot Managers:
Smart BootManager
Gujin
GAG
XOSL
Super Grub Disk
File Tools:
DOS Navigator
File Maven
Necromancer's DOS Navigator
D-Browse
Volkov Commander
Eraser for DOS
NTFS Tools:
Offline NT Password & Registry Editor
Active NTFS Reader for DOS
EditBINI
Boot Partition
Avira NTFS4DOS Personal Anti-Virus/Malware Tools:
F-Prot Antivirus for DOS
McAfee Antivirus Scanner
BugHunter
Network Tools: Arachne WWW Browser
NetCopy
FileLink
QNX Demo Browser (network + modem version) 4.00
DOSRDP DOS Boot Disks:
FreeDOS Boot Disk
LZ-DOS Boot Disk
OpenDOS Boot Disk
MS-DOS Boot Disk
NwDsk: NetWare Boot Disk
MSRRC: Bart's Network Disk Clone 3.35 Linux Boot Disks:
Tom's Boot Disk
BasicLinux
Trinux
Use Guide:
Open Command Prompt - (Start>Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt) or
(Start>Run>Type cmd click OK)
Navigate to the FreeMe 2 Folder - Type cd "space" (the path to the folder where
freeme2 is) (cd>a space>the path to the FreeMe2 folder)
Type freeme2 NameOfFile.wma (freeme2>a space>the name of the file you wish to
convert with its extension) Note: the wma file you wish to convert needs to be in the same folder as
freeme2.exe and libeay32.dll in order for it to function properly.
Currently FreeMe2 support three options: v, s and 2.
Any combination of those is valid.
v - verbose mode
S - ask for SID2
2 - use FreeMe2 original decryption engine (by default FreeMe2 uses MPlayers
one).
Example configurations:
Decrypt file; ./FreeMe2 NameOfFile.wma
Decrypt file in verbose mode;./FreeMe2 -v NameOfFile.wma
Decrypt file but force program to ask for sid;./FreeMe2 -s NameOfFile.wma
Decrypt file but force program to ask for sid in verbose mode;./FreeMe2 -vs
NameOfFile.wma
Decrypt file but force program to ask for sid in verbose mode using FreeMe2
decryption engine../FreeMe2 -vs2 NameOfFile.wma
