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TrueCrypt 6.1a

beta — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:02:02 +0000

submitted by beta on 02-12-2008

TrueCrypt can create a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mount it as a real disk, or an entire hard disk partition or a device, such as USB memory stick, floppy disk, etc. This software provides two levels of security: a hidden volume (more information may be found here), and a volume cannot be identified (no part of the volume can be distinguished from random data). It utilizes the following encryption algorithms: AES (256-bit key), Blowfish (448-bit key), CAST5 (128-bit key), Serpent (256-bit key), Triple DES, and Twofish (256-bit key), and also supports cascading (e.g., AES-Serpent-Twofish). It is based on Encryption for the Masses (E4M) 2.02a, conceived in 1997.... more

lastest changes

Minor improvements, bug fixes, and security enhancements

Mozilla Firefox For Windows 3.1 Beta 2

beta — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:03:57 +0000

submitted by beta on 08-12-2008

Mozilla Firefox project is a redesign of Mozilla's browser component, written using the XUL user interface language and designed to be cross-platform. It includes a popup blocker, tabbed browsing, a smarter search, hassle free downloading, and improved privacy and security.... more

most viewed recommendation by ramaforu on 08-06-2007

just works great ... more

FireTune 1.2.0

Arthas — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:06:17 +0000

submitted by Arthas on 24-06-2008

FireTune for Mozilla Firefox was developed for an easy and fast optimization of your browsing experience with Firefox. Usually you have to optimize Firefox manually, which can be time consuming and difficult for the novice user. FireTune helps you here - it includes all the performance optimizations. The only thing you must do is: make your selection. It does the work for you.... more

lastest changes

Updated to support Firefox 3.x

Azureus For Windows 4.0.0.4

DoubleEagle — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:08:44 +0000

submitted by DoubleEagle on 21-11-2008

Azureus is a Java based BitTorrent client that offers multiple torrent downloads, queuing/priority systems (on torrents and files), start/stop seeding options and instant access to numerous pieces of information about your torrents. It also features an embedded tracker that is easily set up and ready to use. To use, rename the downloaded Azureus2xxx-Bxx.jar file to Azureus2.jar to replace your old jar in the Azureus program directory.... more

BitComet 1.07

asmith — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:03:36 +0000

submitted by asmith on 04-12-2008

BitComet is a powerful, clean, fast, and easy-to-use bittorrent client. It supports simultaneous downloads, download queue, selected downloads in torrent package, fast-resume, chatting, disk cache, speed limits, port mapping, proxy, ip-filter, etc.... more

Paint.NET 3.36

asmith — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:01:37 +0000

submitted by asmith on 26-08-2008

Paint.NET is image and photo manipulation software designed to be used on computers that run Windows. It supports layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. It started development as an undergraduate college senior design project mentored by Microsoft, and is currently being maintained by some of the alumni that originally worked on it. Originally intended as a free replacement for the MS Paint software that comes with Windows, it has grown into a powerful yet simple tool for photo and image editing. The programming language used to create Paint.NET is C#, with a small amount of C++ for installation and shell-integration related functionality. Paint.NET is freeware, but the team is accepting donations here.... more

lastest changes

Improved: Effect rendering should be a little faster now
Changed: Implemented some changes to the "Add Noise" effect that were suggested by a forum member
Changed: The canvas background color is now always #c0c0c0
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Maxthon Combo 1.6.1.22

gnuclear — Thu, 31 May 2007 16:00:43 +0000

submitted by gnuclear on 31-05-2007

Maxthon is a powerful web browser with a highly customizable interface. It is based on the Internet Explorer engine which means that what works in IE, works the same in Maxthon but with many additional efficient features like Tabbed Browsing Interface; Mouse Gestures; Super Drag&Drop; Privacy Protection; AD Hunter; Google Bar Support; External Utility Bar; and Skinning. The Combo version of Maxthon includes More Plugins and Skins than Standard version.... more

lastest changes

Search supports google suggest. Making your search more efficent. You can enable/disable it at Maxthon options->Search
An option is added to let user choose old style multiple search or s.maxthon.com. You can enable/disable it at Maxthon options->Search
Fixed a bug under Vista

newest comment by authenticpoppy on 14-06-2007

I adore my Maxthon. I need IE for work and I despise the lack of customization that comes with the browser. ... more

Maxthon Standard 1.6.0.30

Akimoto — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:40:54 +0000

submitted by Akimoto on 25-05-2007

Maxthon is a powerful web browser with a highly customizable interface. It is based on the Internet Explorer engine which means that what works in IE, works the same in Maxthon but with many additional efficient features like Tabbed Browsing Interface; Mouse Gestures; Super Drag&Drop; Privacy Protection; AD Hunter; Google Bar Support; External Utility Bar; and Skinning. The Standard version only has a basic set of plugins and skins.... more

lastest changes

Record online time and display in on about box
Multi-search uses s.maxthon.com
Fixed could not use left click on local folder problem
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Winamp 5 Lite 5.541

bchick — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:02:29 +0000

submitted by bchick on 04-08-2008

Nullsoft Winamp is a fast, flexible, high-fidelity media player for Windows. Winamp supports playback of many audio (MP3, OGG, AAC, WAV, MOD, XM, S3M, IT, MIDI, etc.) and video types (AVI, ASF, MPEG, NSV), custom appearances called skins (supporting both classic Winamp 1.x/2.x skins and Winamp 3 freeform skins), audio visualization and audio effect plug-ins (including two industry dominating visualization plug-ins), an advanced media library, Internet radio and TV support, CD ripping, and CD burning. The Lite version Plays MP3s, AAC, WMA, and more; Compatible with Winamp 2 Plug-ins; and has Full Support for Classic Skins.... more

lastest changes

Improved: [pmp_ipod] Better auto-detection of newer iPod models
Fixed: Filetype icons in Windows Explorer not updating when changed in Prefs
Fixed: ML & Vis appear under other overlapping modern skin windows
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Skype For Windows 4.0.0.176 Beta

MGSolid — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:02:02 +0000

submitted by MGSolid on 11-12-2008

Skype is the next phenomenon from the people who brought you KaZaA. Just like KaZaA, this uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you to other users â€“ not to share files this time, but to talk for free with your friends. The technology is extremely advanced - but super simple to use. Youâ€™ll be making perfect quality free phone calls to your friends in no time.... more

most viewed recommendation by maya on 01-06-2007

It was a tough choice between Skype and Firefox but as Skype has become my favorite instant messaging client, my preferred VOIP client and my long distance calls service I give Skype my vote. Now this is what I call ... more

Winamp 5 Full 5.541

macyzhu — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:01:52 +0000

submitted by macyzhu on 04-08-2008

Nullsoft Winamp is a fast, flexible, high-fidelity media player for Windows. Winamp supports playback of many audio (MP3, OGG, AAC, WAV, MOD, XM, S3M, IT, MIDI, etc.) and video types (AVI, ASF, MPEG, NSV), custom appearances called skins (supporting both classic Winamp 1.x/2.x skins and Winamp 3 freeform skins), audio visualization and audio effect plug-ins (including two industry dominating visualization plug-ins), an advanced media library, Internet radio and TV support, CD ripping, and CD burning. The Full version Plays MP3s, AAC, WMA, and more; Compatible with Winamp 2 Plug-ins; Full Support for Classic and Modern Skins; Plays Videos; has a Powerful Media Library; Browse Internet Radio & TV Stations; Integrated Internet Music Videos & Songs; Bundled Visualizations; and Burn & Rip CDs.... more

lastest changes

Improved: [pmp_ipod] Better auto-detection of newer iPod models
Fixed: Filetype icons in Windows Explorer not updating when changed in Prefs
Fixed: ML & Vis appear under other overlapping modern skin windows
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VLC For Windows 0.9.8a

DoubleEagle — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:05:43 +0000

submitted by DoubleEagle on 08-12-2008

VLC (VideoLAN) is a multi-platform multimedia player. It can read DVDs, VCDs, MPEG, and DivX files and from a satellite card. It can also read a stream from a network sent by the VideoLAN Server or another source. The stream can be MPEG 2 TS in UDP or HTTP packets unicasted or multicasted on an IPv4 or IPv6 network.... more

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 4.4.5

macyzhu — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:01:26 +0000

submitted by macyzhu 1 week, 1 day ago

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and DirectShow filters. Those components are needed for encoding and decoding various audio and video formats. This Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. K-Lite Mega Codec Pack combines the contents of two packs: K-Lite Codec Pack Full and Real Alternative.... more

lastest changes

Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.2.939.0
Updated ffdshow to revision 2555
Updated MPEG splitter (Gabest) to version 1.2.940.0
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K-Lite Codec Pack Full 4.4.5

macyzhu — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:01:46 +0000

submitted by macyzhu 1 week, 1 day ago

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and DirectShow filters. Those components are needed for encoding and decoding various audio and video formats. This Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. Full supports both playback and encoding. This package is for power users and people who do their own encodings.... more

lastest changes

Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.2.939.0
Updated ffdshow to revision 2555
Updated MPEG splitter (Gabest) to version 1.2.940.0
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K-Lite Codec Pack Standard 4.4.5

macyzhu — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:01:57 +0000

submitted by macyzhu 1 week, 1 day ago

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and DirectShow filters. Those components are needed for encoding and decoding various audio and video formats. This Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. Standard contains everything you need to play all the commonly used formats. This package should be enough for the average user.... more

lastest changes

Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.2.939.0
Updated ffdshow to revision 2555
Updated MPEG splitter (Gabest) to version 1.2.940.0
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FastStone Image Viewer 3.6

macyzhu — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:02:58 +0000

submitted by macyzhu on 16-09-2008

FastStone Image Viewer is an image browser, viewer, converter and editor with an easy to use interface and a nice array of features that include resizing, renaming, cropping, color adjustments, watermarks and more. It also includes an intuitive full-screen mode that provides quick access to EXIF information and thumbnail browser via hidden toolbars that emerge when you touch the edge of your screen with the mouse. Other features include a high quality magnifier and built-in slideshow with 60+ transitional effects, as well as lossless JPEG transitions, drop shadow effects, image frames, scanner support, histogram and much more. It supports all major graphic formats including BMP, JPEG, JPEG 2000, GIF, PNG, PCX, TIFF, WMF, ICO and TGA.... more

most viewed recommendation by Diago on 13-07-2007

Any Open Source or Freeware Software ... more

K-Lite Codec Pack Update 20080606

bchick — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:02:22 +0000

submitted by bchick on 06-06-2008

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and DirectShow filters. Those components are needed for encoding and decoding various audio and video formats. This Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. Cumulative update for the latest version of the K-Lite Codec Packs.... more

lastest changes

Updated DivX to version 6.8.3
Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.2.0.530
Updated x264VFW to revision 870
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Spybot Search and Destroy Detection Updates 2008.12.30

MGSolid — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:06:38 +0000

submitted by MGSolid 1 week, 2 days ago

Spybot Search and Destroy Detection Updates will allow you to update your Spybot S&D detections without the need for the included WebUpdate.... more

Opera For Windows 10.0 Alpha 1219

bchick — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:06:47 +0000

submitted by bchick 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Opera lets you surf the Internet in a safer, faster, and easier way. One of the most full-featured Internet power tools on the market, it includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated searches, and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. You can customize the look and content of your browser with a few clicks of the mouse.... more

lastest changes

Several backend improvements to autoupdate
Made content filter rules with a whitespace at the end work
All languages are now included but not all are completed. Please do not file bugs on English text in the UI when using another language for your interface
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most viewed recommendation by olifante on 31-01-2008

Opera browser ... more

CCleaner 2.15.815

gnuclear — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:02:41 +0000

submitted by gnuclear 2 weeks, 3 days ago

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware.... more

lastest changes

Added command-line secure deletion. e.g. ccleaner.exe /delete "folder\*.*|MyFile.txt"
Added Google Chrome thumbnail cleaning
Moved language files to /lang folder
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foobar2000 0.9.6.1

beta — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:02:00 +0000

submitted by beta 1 week, 1 day ago

foobar2000 is an advanced audio player for the Windows platform. Some of the basic features include full unicode support, ReplayGain support and native support for several popular audio formats.... more

lastest changes

Autocompletion of values in the Properties dialog
Support for chapters in Musepack SV8 files
New â€œSplit valuesâ€ command in the Properties dialog
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FileZilla 3.0.9.2

sumomi — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:56:29 +0000

submitted by sumomi on 01-05-2008

FileZilla is a fast and reliable FTP client and server with lots of useful features and an intuitive interface.... more

lastest changes

Fix rare crash if closing FileZilla
Requeue did not work properly for edited files
Fix state of comparison button if comparison could not be started
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Real Alternative Lite 1.9.0

gnuclear — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:02:47 +0000

submitted by gnuclear on 29-09-2008

Real Alternative will allow you to play RealMedia files without having to install the official RealPlayer. You do need a media player that is capable of playing RealMedia files. The included Media Player Classic supports it. Supported are RealAudio (.ra .rpm), RealVideo (.rm .ram .rmvb), RealText (.rt), and ReadPix (.rp). Not fully supported are: Streaming smil files (.smi .smil) and Realmedia embedded in webpages. The Lite version does not include Media Player Classic.... more

lastest changes

Updated RealMedia components to version 6.0.14.826

KeePass Password Safe 2.06 Beta

Akimoto — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:02:52 +0000

submitted by Akimoto on 03-11-2008

KeePass Password Safe is a free/open-source password safe or manager which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key-disk. So you only have to remember one single master password or insert the key-disk to unlock the whole database. The databases are encrypted using the best and most secure encryption algorithms currently known (AES and Twofish).... more

TightVNC For Windows 1.3.9

macyzhu — Tue, 08 May 2007 15:00:40 +0000

submitted by macyzhu on 08-05-2007

TightVNC is a client/server software package allowing remote network access to graphical desktops. You may allow yourself to access your machine from everywhere provided that your machine is connected to the Internet. It is optimized to work over slow network connections such as low-speed modem links. Can work remotely almost in real time in most environments.... more