It also includes the features to create ISO image from both existing
files/folders and grab ISO file from CD/DVD with ease. It can also create
bootable disc and handle larger size data.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
GET CD Ripper 0.7
GET CD Ripper is powerful yet easy-to-use software that allows you to extract
audio tracks directly from your music CDs to computer files, such as MP3,
etc. Just insert your CD and click 'Rip' - it's that easy.
audio tracks directly from your music CDs to computer files, such as MP3,
etc. Just insert your CD and click 'Rip' - it's that easy.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Free WinISO Maker 5.3
Free WinISO Maker is professional disc images editing software which can
create, edit, extract, and make bootable ISO/BIN directly. It can also
support for converting disc images from one format to another.
create, edit, extract, and make bootable ISO/BIN directly. It can also
support for converting disc images from one format to another.
1Click Extract Audio Free 2.3.5.3
1Click Extract Audio is a totally FREE audio extractor, which provides you a
handy tool to extract audio/sound or background music from videos.
handy tool to extract audio/sound or background music from videos.
Bleep' 1.1
Bleep' — is a free VSTi synthesizer plug-in for Windows which inspired by
the sound of MOS Technology SID. At the same time Bleep' is not emulator of
this chipset but only partially similar to its architecture.
the sound of MOS Technology SID. At the same time Bleep' is not emulator of
this chipset but only partially similar to its architecture.
Fast YouTube Downloader 2.0.0-Fast YouTube Downloader
Download *Fast YouTube Downloader 2.0.0* in Softonic
jPDFViewer 6.50-Java PDF viewer with print support
*jPDFViewer* is a reader that lets you view PDF documents on your PC.
*Overview* If you're tired of Adobe Reader and its bloated software then
you'll find jPDF viewer a breath of fresh air. It's designed mainly for
developers who are working with Java applications and wish to insert a simple
PDF reader within them. In this way, it's possible to allow users to view PDF
documents without the need to install a third party application. *Features*
Because jPDFViewer is Java based, it works on all platforms. It can open PDF
files on a local or network drive, from a URL, and from an input stream for
files that are generated in runtime or come from a database. You can also
print PDF files with jPDFViewer, and it's easy to navigate around the app's
interface. jPDFViewer supports thumbnail, bookmark, and annotation views.
*For those that don't want to be dragged down by Adobe Reader or install
third party programs into their Java applets, jPDFViewer is the perfect
solution.*Download *jPDFViewer 6.50* in Softonic
*Overview* If you're tired of Adobe Reader and its bloated software then
you'll find jPDF viewer a breath of fresh air. It's designed mainly for
developers who are working with Java applications and wish to insert a simple
PDF reader within them. In this way, it's possible to allow users to view PDF
documents without the need to install a third party application. *Features*
Because jPDFViewer is Java based, it works on all platforms. It can open PDF
files on a local or network drive, from a URL, and from an input stream for
files that are generated in runtime or come from a database. You can also
print PDF files with jPDFViewer, and it's easy to navigate around the app's
interface. jPDFViewer supports thumbnail, bookmark, and annotation views.
*For those that don't want to be dragged down by Adobe Reader or install
third party programs into their Java applets, jPDFViewer is the perfect
solution.*Download *jPDFViewer 6.50* in Softonic
Intego VirusBarrier X6 10.6.18-Simple, fast and non-intrusive antivirus
*Intego VirusBarrier* is a simple, fast and non-intrusive antivirus software
for Macs. It offers protection from all kinds of files and applications
whether they are on your hard drive, CD-ROMs, DVDs or other removable media.
Intego VirusBarrier *protects in real time* by constantly examining all the
files that your computer opens and writes, as well as monitoring for
suspicious activity that may be the sign of viruses infecting applications or
files. This makes VirusBarrier *ideal for detecting Word and Excel macro
viruses and even viruses targeting Windows* if you are running it in a
virtual machine such as Parallels. Intego's Virus Monitoring Center provides
updated virus definitions via the *NetUpdate* function. However, VirusBarrier
does seem to be one of those tools that Mac users either love or hate. Some
people report that it does its job efficiently and discreetly while others
find that it kicks into action when they least want it to, tends to lock-up
their system and may even throw-up alerts that aren't threatening. *In terms
of presentation and interface, Intego VirusBarrier scores top marks. Its
functionality could be a but hot or miss though.*Download *Intego
VirusBarrier X6 10.6.18* in Softonic
for Macs. It offers protection from all kinds of files and applications
whether they are on your hard drive, CD-ROMs, DVDs or other removable media.
Intego VirusBarrier *protects in real time* by constantly examining all the
files that your computer opens and writes, as well as monitoring for
suspicious activity that may be the sign of viruses infecting applications or
files. This makes VirusBarrier *ideal for detecting Word and Excel macro
viruses and even viruses targeting Windows* if you are running it in a
virtual machine such as Parallels. Intego's Virus Monitoring Center provides
updated virus definitions via the *NetUpdate* function. However, VirusBarrier
does seem to be one of those tools that Mac users either love or hate. Some
people report that it does its job efficiently and discreetly while others
find that it kicks into action when they least want it to, tends to lock-up
their system and may even throw-up alerts that aren't threatening. *In terms
of presentation and interface, Intego VirusBarrier scores top marks. Its
functionality could be a but hot or miss though.*Download *Intego
VirusBarrier X6 10.6.18* in Softonic
jPDFViewer 6.50-Java PDF viewer with print support
*jPDFViewer* is a reader that lets you view PDF documents on your PC.
*Overview* If you're tired of Adobe Reader and its bloated software then
you'll find jPDF viewer a breath of fresh air. It's designed mainly for
developers who are working with Java applications and wish to insert a simple
PDF reader within them. In this way, it's possible to allow users to view PDF
documents without the need to install a third party application. *Features*
Because jPDFViewer is Java based, it works on all platforms. It can open PDF
files on a local or network drive, from a URL, and from an input stream for
files that are generated in runtime or come from a database. You can also
print PDF files with jPDFViewer, and it's easy to navigate around the app's
interface. jPDFViewer supports thumbnail, bookmark, and annotation views.
However, jPDFViewer has clearly been directly translated from Windows onto
Mac and the result is a Windows style interface and installation process
which doesn't look great on a Mac. *For those that don't want to be dragged
down by Adobe Reader or install third party programs into their Java applets,
this is the perfect solution.*Download *jPDFViewer 6.50* in Softonic
*Overview* If you're tired of Adobe Reader and its bloated software then
you'll find jPDF viewer a breath of fresh air. It's designed mainly for
developers who are working with Java applications and wish to insert a simple
PDF reader within them. In this way, it's possible to allow users to view PDF
documents without the need to install a third party application. *Features*
Because jPDFViewer is Java based, it works on all platforms. It can open PDF
files on a local or network drive, from a URL, and from an input stream for
files that are generated in runtime or come from a database. You can also
print PDF files with jPDFViewer, and it's easy to navigate around the app's
interface. jPDFViewer supports thumbnail, bookmark, and annotation views.
However, jPDFViewer has clearly been directly translated from Windows onto
Mac and the result is a Windows style interface and installation process
which doesn't look great on a Mac. *For those that don't want to be dragged
down by Adobe Reader or install third party programs into their Java applets,
this is the perfect solution.*Download *jPDFViewer 6.50* in Softonic
VirusBarrier Express 1.1.6-Free anti-virus tool based on Intego VirusBarrier
*VirusBarrier Express* is a free anti-virus tool based on Intego
VirusBarrier. VirusBarrier Express provides free protection from viruses,
Trojan horses and other types of malware including Windows malware so its
safe to accept files from Windows users. VirusBarrier Express doesn't provide
realtime protection though - it can only be run manually on any file, folder
or volume on your Mac. You can repair infected files via and easy to use GUI
although there's also a command-line tool which allows administrative users
to scan and repair files. The interface is slick and simple enabling you to
schedule scans, blacklist trusted files and folders and it's regularly
updated with new virus definitions. *VirusBarrier Express is handy for
checking the odd file now and again although its not suitable for those
seeking realtime protection.*Download *VirusBarrier Express 1.1.6* in
Softonic
VirusBarrier. VirusBarrier Express provides free protection from viruses,
Trojan horses and other types of malware including Windows malware so its
safe to accept files from Windows users. VirusBarrier Express doesn't provide
realtime protection though - it can only be run manually on any file, folder
or volume on your Mac. You can repair infected files via and easy to use GUI
although there's also a command-line tool which allows administrative users
to scan and repair files. The interface is slick and simple enabling you to
schedule scans, blacklist trusted files and folders and it's regularly
updated with new virus definitions. *VirusBarrier Express is handy for
checking the odd file now and again although its not suitable for those
seeking realtime protection.*Download *VirusBarrier Express 1.1.6* in
Softonic
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Free ISO Create Wizard 4.4.1
ISO Create Wizard helps you create ISO image from files or folders. With Free
ISO Create Wizard, you can easily create ISO image from any files and folders
(with the subfolders).
ISO Create Wizard, you can easily create ISO image from any files and folders
(with the subfolders).
LightMan TagEditor 1.7.0
LightMan TagEditor is a lite tool with excellent tagging features for those
looking to improve their experience with the collections of music they own.
The program has a complex ID3 tag editing system but also manages to keep
user-friendliness.
looking to improve their experience with the collections of music they own.
The program has a complex ID3 tag editing system but also manages to keep
user-friendliness.
My Kingdom for the Princess III 1.0.0.46-Wait no more! The adventures continue!
Download *My Kingdom for the Princess III 1.0.0.46* in Softonic
Carbonite Add-on forWoW 5.041-Multifunction expansion for World of Warcraft
Download *Carbonite Add-on forWoW 5.041* in Softonic
Oxymous Prime 1-A classic shot'em up platformer to play in your spare time.
Download *Oxymous Prime 1* in Softonic
Magic Farm 2: Fairy Lands 1.0.0.46-Win the Magical Tournament!
Download *Magic Farm 2: Fairy Lands 1.0.0.46* in Softonic
Secret Files 3-More puzzles and conspiracies for Nina and Max
*Secret Files 3* is a point and click game that continues the adventures of
Nina and boyfriend Max. Secret Files 3 has better, cinematic story telling
that makes it more compelling than ever. Secret Files 3 is still sticks to
essential point and click gameplay. Aside from the improved graphics, you
could have played the game any time in the last 15 years. That's maybe not a
bad thing, as it gives Secret Files 3 a slower pace that many people will
enjoy. The story line is more global historical conspiracies, but it's told
in a more engaging way this time round. Secret Files 3 may not have the most
memorable story ever, but while you are playing, you'll want to know what
happens next. The game mixes dark conspiracies with plenty of light humor
from the protagonists, which makes a nice change from adventures where
everyone takes themselves very seriously. A criticism of the earlier games
was that some of the puzzles seemed totally illogical. In Secret Files 3,
this has been improved, but there are some where it seems trial and error is
the only way to find a solution. The help feature only offers you very
general guidance, so if you're stuck, you're stuck. *Secret Files 3 isn't an
amazing game, but it's a solid point and click adventure. Fans of the series
and the genre will enjoy it, but Secret Files 3 lacks the charm of games like
Broken Sword or Monkey Island that allowed them to go mainstream.*Download
*Secret Files 3* in Softonic
Nina and boyfriend Max. Secret Files 3 has better, cinematic story telling
that makes it more compelling than ever. Secret Files 3 is still sticks to
essential point and click gameplay. Aside from the improved graphics, you
could have played the game any time in the last 15 years. That's maybe not a
bad thing, as it gives Secret Files 3 a slower pace that many people will
enjoy. The story line is more global historical conspiracies, but it's told
in a more engaging way this time round. Secret Files 3 may not have the most
memorable story ever, but while you are playing, you'll want to know what
happens next. The game mixes dark conspiracies with plenty of light humor
from the protagonists, which makes a nice change from adventures where
everyone takes themselves very seriously. A criticism of the earlier games
was that some of the puzzles seemed totally illogical. In Secret Files 3,
this has been improved, but there are some where it seems trial and error is
the only way to find a solution. The help feature only offers you very
general guidance, so if you're stuck, you're stuck. *Secret Files 3 isn't an
amazing game, but it's a solid point and click adventure. Fans of the series
and the genre will enjoy it, but Secret Files 3 lacks the charm of games like
Broken Sword or Monkey Island that allowed them to go mainstream.*Download
*Secret Files 3* in Softonic
Hello Venice 1.0.0.46-Discover the wonders of a secret garden!
Download *Hello Venice 1.0.0.46* in Softonic
Theatre of the Absurd: A Scarlet Frost Mystery 1.0.0.46-Outwit the most sinister forces to save a little girl!
Download *Theatre of the Absurd: A Scarlet Frost Mystery 1.0.0.46* in
Softonic
Softonic
Torchlight II-An action RPG to take Diablo's crown?
*Torchlight II* builds on the excellent first game, and overall is an
excellent action role playing game. Towns have been added to act as hubs for
the game, meaning you won't just be exploring dungeons this time. There's a
day/night cycle, and really pretty weather effects too. Maybe the biggest
improvementis the addition of a cooperative multiplayer mode, which means
Torchlight II can really give Diablo III a run for its money. Check back soon
for a full review!Download *Torchlight II* in Softonic
excellent action role playing game. Towns have been added to act as hubs for
the game, meaning you won't just be exploring dungeons this time. There's a
day/night cycle, and really pretty weather effects too. Maybe the biggest
improvementis the addition of a cooperative multiplayer mode, which means
Torchlight II can really give Diablo III a run for its money. Check back soon
for a full review!Download *Torchlight II* in Softonic
Ecoute 3.0.8-Enjoy your iTunes music without iTunes
Sometimes you don't want all the bloated hassle that goes with iTunes. You
just want to enjoy your music. That's where Ecoute comes in an, as a
lightweight application which allows you to access your music, including all
it's glorious cover art, without the need to even touch iTunes. Ecoute works
via a small, expandable interface that allows you to expand and browse your
entire music library and even podcasts, movies, and TV shows. As with iTunes,
you can search for music and even integrate your Last.fm account with Ecoute.
What I really liked is the instant way it catalogs your music - you're ready
to go as soon as it's installed. One small problem, however, is that long
track names aren't displayed properly. It does support Growl alerts though,
so you can see exactly what's playing. The play controls pop up as soon as
you float the mouse over the cover art, which displays as soon as Ecoute
starts playing. *Ecoute is an excellent, lightweight alternative to the
increasingly bloated issues that you may have been having with
iTunes.*Download *Ecoute 3.0.8* in Softonic
just want to enjoy your music. That's where Ecoute comes in an, as a
lightweight application which allows you to access your music, including all
it's glorious cover art, without the need to even touch iTunes. Ecoute works
via a small, expandable interface that allows you to expand and browse your
entire music library and even podcasts, movies, and TV shows. As with iTunes,
you can search for music and even integrate your Last.fm account with Ecoute.
What I really liked is the instant way it catalogs your music - you're ready
to go as soon as it's installed. One small problem, however, is that long
track names aren't displayed properly. It does support Growl alerts though,
so you can see exactly what's playing. The play controls pop up as soon as
you float the mouse over the cover art, which displays as soon as Ecoute
starts playing. *Ecoute is an excellent, lightweight alternative to the
increasingly bloated issues that you may have been having with
iTunes.*Download *Ecoute 3.0.8* in Softonic
Monolingual 1.5.4-Eliminate unnecessary language localizations from OS X
Did you know that language localization files can occupy several GB of space
on your hard drive most of which you'll never need. *Monolingual* removes
these from your hard drive in a few clicks. However, it should be used with
extreme caution. Even though you may only use English on your Mac, other
applications may sometimes need to access or use foreign language files to
work properly.The result is that you should remove only those languages that
you're absolutely sure you have no need for. It goes without saying that you
should be very careful not to remove English files as this could seriously
damage OS X's ability to operate and boot properly. Monolingual has a very
simple interface which allows you to remove languages from Language Packs,
Input Menus and Architectures. You can select and de-select the languages you
want to keep and remove.It's very simple to use an removal takes a matter of
seconds. *Monolingual is a great tool for saving space on your hard drive
although it should be used with caution.Download *Monolingual 1.5.4* in
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on your hard drive most of which you'll never need. *Monolingual* removes
these from your hard drive in a few clicks. However, it should be used with
extreme caution. Even though you may only use English on your Mac, other
applications may sometimes need to access or use foreign language files to
work properly.The result is that you should remove only those languages that
you're absolutely sure you have no need for. It goes without saying that you
should be very careful not to remove English files as this could seriously
damage OS X's ability to operate and boot properly. Monolingual has a very
simple interface which allows you to remove languages from Language Packs,
Input Menus and Architectures. You can select and de-select the languages you
want to keep and remove.It's very simple to use an removal takes a matter of
seconds. *Monolingual is a great tool for saving space on your hard drive
although it should be used with caution.Download *Monolingual 1.5.4* in
Softonic*
WOT (Web of Trust) 20120910 Firefox-Instantly see which sites you can trust
*Web of Trust (WOT)* is a simple add-on which shows you via traffic lights
which websites you can trust for safe surfing, shopping and searching on the
web. WOT ratings are powered by users of the extension that have rated
millions of websites based on their experiences. Other third-party sources
are also used to warn you about malware and other technical threats. The
warning process is simple. You see a green, yellow or red icon next to search
results when you use Google, Yahoo!, or Bing, on links in social networking
sites like Facebook and Twitter, on online email services such as Gmail,
Yahoo! Mail and Hotmail. It also includes several other popular sites such as
Wikipedia. Green is trustworthy, yellow mean cautious and red means a
potentially unsafe site. You can change settings to decide where you want to
see ratings, and whether you want to be warned of potential danger. You can
also share your experiences by rating sites yourself thus adding to the
community. There's not much to fault with WOT although it is possible that
some sites will be flagged as dangerous when they are in fact OK. However,
most of the time, its very accurate. *WOT is an excellent extension that
keeps you safe when browsing the web.*Download *WOT (Web of Trust) 20120910
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which websites you can trust for safe surfing, shopping and searching on the
web. WOT ratings are powered by users of the extension that have rated
millions of websites based on their experiences. Other third-party sources
are also used to warn you about malware and other technical threats. The
warning process is simple. You see a green, yellow or red icon next to search
results when you use Google, Yahoo!, or Bing, on links in social networking
sites like Facebook and Twitter, on online email services such as Gmail,
Yahoo! Mail and Hotmail. It also includes several other popular sites such as
Wikipedia. Green is trustworthy, yellow mean cautious and red means a
potentially unsafe site. You can change settings to decide where you want to
see ratings, and whether you want to be warned of potential danger. You can
also share your experiences by rating sites yourself thus adding to the
community. There's not much to fault with WOT although it is possible that
some sites will be flagged as dangerous when they are in fact OK. However,
most of the time, its very accurate. *WOT is an excellent extension that
keeps you safe when browsing the web.*Download *WOT (Web of Trust) 20120910
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Bad Piggies-The Angry Birds pigs go from villains to heroes
*Bad Piggies* is a spin-off of the popular Angry Birds game. This time the
pigs take center stage in a physics-based puzzle game that plays out very
differently to Angry Birds. The swines in Bad Piggies are on the hunt for
eggs again. This time they're on a desert island and must construct vehicles
to help them negotiate the mountains, caves and other hostile terrain. It's
your job to help the piggies piece together their makeshift craft to guide
them through each level. There are 60 levels in Bad Piggies, set in the same
format as Angry Birds (i.e. you need to complete a level and try to get three
stars in order to progress to the next). At the start of each level you're
given various materials with which to construct a vehicle. These objects
include crates, wheels, umbrellas, fans, and TNT. The idea of Bad Piggies is
to make the construction at the top of the hill, then release the vehicle
towards the goal line. As it flies down the hill you can use the objects you
attached to help manipulate the craft and guide the pigs to the stars and
ultimately to the goal. Bad Piggies is a completely different challenge to
Angry Birds. The hit-and-miss approach of the catapults has gone and instead
Bad Piggies requires more mechanical thinking. This in turn makes the game
less appealing for some. You can no longer just turn on the game and start
wildly flinging your fingers around. Bad Piggies is more of a labored process
of working out what materials you have and how to join them together to deal
with the obstacles facing you and collect all the stars. Some would argue
that the satisfaction you get out of Bad Piggies doesn't warrant all this
brain energy. Graphically, Bad Piggies is bright and colorful and in keeping
with the Angry Birds style. There are fun cut scenes featuring the hapless
piggies, and the music is chirpy and catchy. * Bad Piggies is a challenging
physics-based puzzle game, though it's often complex tasks may put some
people off.*Download *Bad Piggies* in Softonic
pigs take center stage in a physics-based puzzle game that plays out very
differently to Angry Birds. The swines in Bad Piggies are on the hunt for
eggs again. This time they're on a desert island and must construct vehicles
to help them negotiate the mountains, caves and other hostile terrain. It's
your job to help the piggies piece together their makeshift craft to guide
them through each level. There are 60 levels in Bad Piggies, set in the same
format as Angry Birds (i.e. you need to complete a level and try to get three
stars in order to progress to the next). At the start of each level you're
given various materials with which to construct a vehicle. These objects
include crates, wheels, umbrellas, fans, and TNT. The idea of Bad Piggies is
to make the construction at the top of the hill, then release the vehicle
towards the goal line. As it flies down the hill you can use the objects you
attached to help manipulate the craft and guide the pigs to the stars and
ultimately to the goal. Bad Piggies is a completely different challenge to
Angry Birds. The hit-and-miss approach of the catapults has gone and instead
Bad Piggies requires more mechanical thinking. This in turn makes the game
less appealing for some. You can no longer just turn on the game and start
wildly flinging your fingers around. Bad Piggies is more of a labored process
of working out what materials you have and how to join them together to deal
with the obstacles facing you and collect all the stars. Some would argue
that the satisfaction you get out of Bad Piggies doesn't warrant all this
brain energy. Graphically, Bad Piggies is bright and colorful and in keeping
with the Angry Birds style. There are fun cut scenes featuring the hapless
piggies, and the music is chirpy and catchy. * Bad Piggies is a challenging
physics-based puzzle game, though it's often complex tasks may put some
people off.*Download *Bad Piggies* in Softonic
Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon for Firefox 1.1-Extends funcionality of Adblock Plus to block pop-ups
*Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon* extends the blocking functionality of Adblock
Plus to block annoying pop-up windows that Adblock Plus is unable to stop. By
default, Adblock Plus doesn't block pop-ups that are opened on certain mouse
clicks or other user events. Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon complements Adblock
Plus with the pop-up blocking functionality. However, you'll need to add the
pop-up URL to Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon's filters for it to work properly.
This will only block the individual pop-up though. Alternatively, you can
create a site rule in the addon preferences for the opener site which will
block all popups. To do either, simply right clicking (or Ctrl-clicking) on
the pop-up window and selecting "Block this window". *Adblock Plus Pop-up
Addon is a useful add-on to extend the capabilities of the excellent Adblock
Plus.*Download *Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon for Firefox 1.1* in Softonic
Plus to block annoying pop-up windows that Adblock Plus is unable to stop. By
default, Adblock Plus doesn't block pop-ups that are opened on certain mouse
clicks or other user events. Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon complements Adblock
Plus with the pop-up blocking functionality. However, you'll need to add the
pop-up URL to Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon's filters for it to work properly.
This will only block the individual pop-up though. Alternatively, you can
create a site rule in the addon preferences for the opener site which will
block all popups. To do either, simply right clicking (or Ctrl-clicking) on
the pop-up window and selecting "Block this window". *Adblock Plus Pop-up
Addon is a useful add-on to extend the capabilities of the excellent Adblock
Plus.*Download *Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon for Firefox 1.1* in Softonic
Download Statusbar 0.9.6.8-Download manager extension for Firefox
The default download manager in Firefox isn't exactly great. *Download
Statusbar* puts it on steroids and gives Firefox a truly excellent download
manager. Download Statusbar is a Firefox add-on that remains discreet until
you need it. There is nothing to configure before using Download Statusbar.
As soon as you download a file a download indicator appears at the bottom of
your screen. From here you can stop and start downloads as well as copy the
source URL of the download. Specific information is given about the file
size, how long remaining on the download and average download speed. If you
open the configuration options, there are some options you can change
relating to how Download Statusbar manages download and how visible it is.
*Download Statusbar is very convenient and adds many much needed features to
Firefox's own downloader.*Download *Download Statusbar 0.9.6.8* in Softonic
Statusbar* puts it on steroids and gives Firefox a truly excellent download
manager. Download Statusbar is a Firefox add-on that remains discreet until
you need it. There is nothing to configure before using Download Statusbar.
As soon as you download a file a download indicator appears at the bottom of
your screen. From here you can stop and start downloads as well as copy the
source URL of the download. Specific information is given about the file
size, how long remaining on the download and average download speed. If you
open the configuration options, there are some options you can change
relating to how Download Statusbar manages download and how visible it is.
*Download Statusbar is very convenient and adds many much needed features to
Firefox's own downloader.*Download *Download Statusbar 0.9.6.8* in Softonic
Mellel 3.0.2-Mac word processor for technical and creative writers
The demands of writing academic reports, dissertations and thesis differ
considerably from many other types of writing. Scholars, creative writers and
technical writers often need something a bit more powerful to annotate, cross
reference and footnote their texts, which is what Mellel tries to offer.
Mellel is widely regarded as an excellent word processor by academics and
technical writers so from the start, you know you're dealing with a pretty
good product. It's not only suitable for academic and technical writers
though - it offers those writing novels and plays an equally powerful tool.
One of Mellel's major advantages over similar products is that it features
multilingual support or writing bi-directional text, meaning it's suitable
for Arabic, Persian, Hebrew and Syriac. Mellel is praised by its devoted
users for ease of use in cross referencing, footnoting and all round general
annotation. The user forum is also a thriving place where any problem you
encounter can probably be solved. On the downside, Mellel doesn't have any
way to track changes, which is obviously a pain when collaborating on texts.
In addition, the program has been criticized for poor results when importing
text from Word. Also, there apparently seems to be no way to undo changes
after a save has been made, so be very careful that you're happy with a
document before saving it. *Mellel is a very impressive and powerful word
processor for all those that engage in serious academic or creative writing
and need something a bit more helpful and tailored than Word.*Download
*Mellel 3.0.2* in Softonic
considerably from many other types of writing. Scholars, creative writers and
technical writers often need something a bit more powerful to annotate, cross
reference and footnote their texts, which is what Mellel tries to offer.
Mellel is widely regarded as an excellent word processor by academics and
technical writers so from the start, you know you're dealing with a pretty
good product. It's not only suitable for academic and technical writers
though - it offers those writing novels and plays an equally powerful tool.
One of Mellel's major advantages over similar products is that it features
multilingual support or writing bi-directional text, meaning it's suitable
for Arabic, Persian, Hebrew and Syriac. Mellel is praised by its devoted
users for ease of use in cross referencing, footnoting and all round general
annotation. The user forum is also a thriving place where any problem you
encounter can probably be solved. On the downside, Mellel doesn't have any
way to track changes, which is obviously a pain when collaborating on texts.
In addition, the program has been criticized for poor results when importing
text from Word. Also, there apparently seems to be no way to undo changes
after a save has been made, so be very careful that you're happy with a
document before saving it. *Mellel is a very impressive and powerful word
processor for all those that engage in serious academic or creative writing
and need something a bit more helpful and tailored than Word.*Download
*Mellel 3.0.2* in Softonic
Marvel's The Avengers Wallpaper-The Avengers on your Mac desktop
*Marvel's The Avengers Wallpapers* is a set of *10, high-quality, official
wallpapers* from The Avengers movie. Marvel's The Avengers Wallpaper is in
1280 x 1024 resolution and features a selection of scenes and characters from
the movie. The wallpapers include Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor,
Captain America and Black Widow. There's also a group wallpaper, and three
other random images from The Avengers film. *Marvel's The Avengers Wallpapers
is a must have for Avengers fans.*Download *Marvel's The Avengers Wallpaper*
in Softonic
wallpapers* from The Avengers movie. Marvel's The Avengers Wallpaper is in
1280 x 1024 resolution and features a selection of scenes and characters from
the movie. The wallpapers include Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor,
Captain America and Black Widow. There's also a group wallpaper, and three
other random images from The Avengers film. *Marvel's The Avengers Wallpapers
is a must have for Avengers fans.*Download *Marvel's The Avengers Wallpaper*
in Softonic
Carbonite Add-on forWoW 5.041-Multifunction expansion for World of Warcraft
Download *Carbonite Add-on forWoW 5.041* in Softonic
Traktor Pro 2.5.1-Beat mixing for pro DJs
*Traktor Pro* is a professional DJ application for *mixing digital music* as
well as CDs and Vinyl. Whether you want to rock your bedroom or the club,
Traktor Pro is a very complete program that does pretty much everything you
might want. It's highly configurable, which makes it very flexible but also
pretty inaccessible to beginners. There is *extensive documentation* for
Traktor Pro, but even that is pretty scary! As well as controlling external
sources, Traktor Pro allows you to mix from your computer on up to four decks
at once. Importing your music library is really simple, and it works with
*iTunes* libraries too. Tracks are analyzed when loaded into a deck, and
appear as a wave form that can be moved with the mouse, alongside the beats
per minute (BPM) and much more information. Traktor Pro is pretty accurate
when it comes to finding BPMs, but if it is wrong, you can set them manually.
All the usual mixing tools are present, with pitch control, crossfader
effects, and levels. There is extensive hotkey mapping, which is fully
configurable, but takes a lot of time to do. Once you get used to Traktor
Pro, it reveals itself as an incredible DJ tool. With some practice you'll be
able to create fantastic mixes, which you can record from within the program.
*Traktor Pro is an excellent and incredibly powerful DJ application with a
steep learning curve that is worth climbing.*Download *Traktor Pro 2.5.1* in
Softonic
well as CDs and Vinyl. Whether you want to rock your bedroom or the club,
Traktor Pro is a very complete program that does pretty much everything you
might want. It's highly configurable, which makes it very flexible but also
pretty inaccessible to beginners. There is *extensive documentation* for
Traktor Pro, but even that is pretty scary! As well as controlling external
sources, Traktor Pro allows you to mix from your computer on up to four decks
at once. Importing your music library is really simple, and it works with
*iTunes* libraries too. Tracks are analyzed when loaded into a deck, and
appear as a wave form that can be moved with the mouse, alongside the beats
per minute (BPM) and much more information. Traktor Pro is pretty accurate
when it comes to finding BPMs, but if it is wrong, you can set them manually.
All the usual mixing tools are present, with pitch control, crossfader
effects, and levels. There is extensive hotkey mapping, which is fully
configurable, but takes a lot of time to do. Once you get used to Traktor
Pro, it reveals itself as an incredible DJ tool. With some practice you'll be
able to create fantastic mixes, which you can record from within the program.
*Traktor Pro is an excellent and incredibly powerful DJ application with a
steep learning curve that is worth climbing.*Download *Traktor Pro 2.5.1* in
Softonic
CyberLink PhotoDirector 2012 4-Organize, edit and show off your photo collection
Download *CyberLink PhotoDirector 2012 4* in Softonic
Nitro PDF Professional 8.0.2.4-Highly accessible PDF creation and editing
If there is one thing that no computer user will ever be stuck for, it's a
PDF application. From viewing to converting and creating to printing, there
are literally hundreds of programs that claim to be the best for your needs.
Unfortunately for us, however, that's not always the truth. If you are still
looking for the perfect all-round PDF suite, give Nitro PDF Professional a
go. This comprehensive app claims to be the original contender to Adobe
Acrobat, and it has to be said that it is a very good effort. Whether you
want to create, edit, view or combine, Nitro PDF Professional will let you do
the job. It has pretty much every option you can think of, from in-built
conversion tools (to Word, Excel, HTML, etc.), to advanced reviewing tools,
the ability to create new PDF documents, advanced security features and even
OCR (text recognition technology). Nitro PDF Professional does differ from
Acrobat, however, in several ways. Firstly, the Nitro PDF Professional
interface boasts the trendy Office 2007 ribbon style, which makes it easy to
use and attractive. Secondly, Nitro PDF Professional has more limited
configuration options and settings than its Adobe cousin. Many users will
actually see this as a plus, because only extremely advanced and frequent PDF
users ever need the full range of options provided by Acrobat, and for the
less dedicated, they can actually seem a little overwhelming. Nitro PDF
Professional is an impressively complete PDF creation and editing
suite.Download *Nitro PDF Professional 8.0.2.4* in Softonic
PDF application. From viewing to converting and creating to printing, there
are literally hundreds of programs that claim to be the best for your needs.
Unfortunately for us, however, that's not always the truth. If you are still
looking for the perfect all-round PDF suite, give Nitro PDF Professional a
go. This comprehensive app claims to be the original contender to Adobe
Acrobat, and it has to be said that it is a very good effort. Whether you
want to create, edit, view or combine, Nitro PDF Professional will let you do
the job. It has pretty much every option you can think of, from in-built
conversion tools (to Word, Excel, HTML, etc.), to advanced reviewing tools,
the ability to create new PDF documents, advanced security features and even
OCR (text recognition technology). Nitro PDF Professional does differ from
Acrobat, however, in several ways. Firstly, the Nitro PDF Professional
interface boasts the trendy Office 2007 ribbon style, which makes it easy to
use and attractive. Secondly, Nitro PDF Professional has more limited
configuration options and settings than its Adobe cousin. Many users will
actually see this as a plus, because only extremely advanced and frequent PDF
users ever need the full range of options provided by Acrobat, and for the
less dedicated, they can actually seem a little overwhelming. Nitro PDF
Professional is an impressively complete PDF creation and editing
suite.Download *Nitro PDF Professional 8.0.2.4* in Softonic
WinDjView 2.0.1-A slick DjVu document viewer
*WinDjView* is a lightweight DjVu document viewer for Windows PC users.
People who use DjVu files can already appreciate the convenience of super
compressed files when it comes to saving space. Now they can enjoy a powerful
but compact way to view their documents. WinDjView is a document viewer that
is quite fast and doesn't hog much space on your computer. It's got a nice
*tabbed interface* that makes organizing your documents a snap. In addition,
WinDjView boasts continuous scrolling and offers advanced printing options if
you need a hard copy of the document you're viewing. With support for all
popular versions of Windows, such as Windows 7, Vista, 2003, XP, 2000, ME, 98
and even NT4, WinDjView is quite usable, no matter how old your operating
system happens to be. Users can create *bookmarks and annotations* to further
organize their files with WinDjView, and text or copy search, as well as make
use of a comprehensive dictionary to translate words they don't understand.
WinDjView also has a handy magnifying glass and marquee zoom feature and
allows users to create custom keyboard shortcuts for scrolling and
navigation. There are so many features included, the only real complaint a
user might have is that it's a bit difficult to figure out some of the more
advanced features until they've had time to experiment with the tool a bit.
*WinDjView is a fantastic document viewer for users who want to read DjVu
files.*Download *WinDjView 2.0.1* in Softonic
People who use DjVu files can already appreciate the convenience of super
compressed files when it comes to saving space. Now they can enjoy a powerful
but compact way to view their documents. WinDjView is a document viewer that
is quite fast and doesn't hog much space on your computer. It's got a nice
*tabbed interface* that makes organizing your documents a snap. In addition,
WinDjView boasts continuous scrolling and offers advanced printing options if
you need a hard copy of the document you're viewing. With support for all
popular versions of Windows, such as Windows 7, Vista, 2003, XP, 2000, ME, 98
and even NT4, WinDjView is quite usable, no matter how old your operating
system happens to be. Users can create *bookmarks and annotations* to further
organize their files with WinDjView, and text or copy search, as well as make
use of a comprehensive dictionary to translate words they don't understand.
WinDjView also has a handy magnifying glass and marquee zoom feature and
allows users to create custom keyboard shortcuts for scrolling and
navigation. There are so many features included, the only real complaint a
user might have is that it's a bit difficult to figure out some of the more
advanced features until they've had time to experiment with the tool a bit.
*WinDjView is a fantastic document viewer for users who want to read DjVu
files.*Download *WinDjView 2.0.1* in Softonic
Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon for Firefox 1.1-Extends funcionality of Adblock Plus to block pop-ups
*Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon* extends the blocking functionality of Adblock
Plus to block annoying pop-up windows that Adblock Plus is unable to stop. By
default, Adblock Plus doesn't block pop-ups that are opened on certain mouse
clicks or other user events. Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon complements Adblock
Plus with the pop-up blocking functionality. However, you'll need to add the
pop-up URL to Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon's filters for it to work properly.
This will only block the individual pop-up though. Alternatively, you can
create a site rule in the addon preferences for the opener site which will
block all popups. To do either, simply right clicking (or Ctrl-clicking) on
the pop-up window and selecting "Block this window". *Adblock Plus Pop-up
Addon is a useful add-on to extend the capabilities of the excellent Adblock
Plus.*Download *Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon for Firefox 1.1* in Softonic
Plus to block annoying pop-up windows that Adblock Plus is unable to stop. By
default, Adblock Plus doesn't block pop-ups that are opened on certain mouse
clicks or other user events. Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon complements Adblock
Plus with the pop-up blocking functionality. However, you'll need to add the
pop-up URL to Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon's filters for it to work properly.
This will only block the individual pop-up though. Alternatively, you can
create a site rule in the addon preferences for the opener site which will
block all popups. To do either, simply right clicking (or Ctrl-clicking) on
the pop-up window and selecting "Block this window". *Adblock Plus Pop-up
Addon is a useful add-on to extend the capabilities of the excellent Adblock
Plus.*Download *Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon for Firefox 1.1* in Softonic
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
SuperGeek Free Document OCR 2.3.9
SuperGeek Free Document OCR directly converts almost all kinds of images into
editable Text files or MS Word with accurate text formatting and spacing in
just one click, saving time on manual retyping.
editable Text files or MS Word with accurate text formatting and spacing in
just one click, saving time on manual retyping.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Swifturn Free Ringtone Maker 2.5.6
With our Swifturn Free Ringtone Maker, you just need to input the music, add
audio effects and save the useful part - 3 easy steps to create a stylish
ringtone. There is no length limit - no matter full songs or sound clips.
audio effects and save the useful part - 3 easy steps to create a stylish
ringtone. There is no length limit - no matter full songs or sound clips.
Syncios 2.0.0
Syncios is an easy-to-use yet powerful iOS Manager, which helps you transfer,
manage or backup apps, photos, music, videos, eBooks and more between
iPod/iPhone/iPad and PC quickly and easily. Free iPhone, iPad and iPod
transfer tool for Windows.
manage or backup apps, photos, music, videos, eBooks and more between
iPod/iPhone/iPad and PC quickly and easily. Free iPhone, iPad and iPod
transfer tool for Windows.
WinX Free AVI to MP4 Converter 4.1.1
WinX Free AVI to MP4 Converter is a free video converting software converts
video files from AVI to MP4. This free AVI to MP4 converter offers fast
converting speed and excellent video/audio quality in free converting videos
from AVI to MP4.
video files from AVI to MP4. This free AVI to MP4 converter offers fast
converting speed and excellent video/audio quality in free converting videos
from AVI to MP4.
Save To Read 0.4.1-Save pages in Firefox to read later
If you're constantly finding that you want to save pages for reading later
when browsing the internet, *Save To Read* is your answer. Save To Read is a
simple Firefox extension which adds a small "+" symbol to your URL bar which
you just click to add a page to your reading list. The reading list appears
in a convenient sidebar on the left which you can open or expand at any time.
Once you've read the page, just click on the "-" symbol and it will be
removed from your list. Unlike many similar apps, you don't need to sign-in
or sign up for an account. This is good news for those that want a save to
read later app that respect their privacy although the down side is that you
can't sync it for reading later on a mobile device. You can't edit the list
of saved pages much either although you can see the time they were added (in
days) and order them chronologically. *Save To Read is an excellent save to
read later extension for Firefox which is simple to use and respects your
privacy.*Download *Save To Read 0.4.1* in Softonic
when browsing the internet, *Save To Read* is your answer. Save To Read is a
simple Firefox extension which adds a small "+" symbol to your URL bar which
you just click to add a page to your reading list. The reading list appears
in a convenient sidebar on the left which you can open or expand at any time.
Once you've read the page, just click on the "-" symbol and it will be
removed from your list. Unlike many similar apps, you don't need to sign-in
or sign up for an account. This is good news for those that want a save to
read later app that respect their privacy although the down side is that you
can't sync it for reading later on a mobile device. You can't edit the list
of saved pages much either although you can see the time they were added (in
days) and order them chronologically. *Save To Read is an excellent save to
read later extension for Firefox which is simple to use and respects your
privacy.*Download *Save To Read 0.4.1* in Softonic
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria-The 4th expansion for WoW
*World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria* brings a whole new continent for
players to explore, as well as a host of changes to the king of online role
playing games. After the events of Cataclysm, the continent of Panderia is
discovered, having previously been hidden by magic. You'll begin in Panderia
on 'The Wandering Isle', which is actually a giant roaming turtle! You can
choose to play as the titular Pandaran race, as a Hunter, Monk, Mage, Priest,
Rogue, Shaman or Warrior. While general gameplay in World of Warcraft: Mists
of Pandaria remains the same, there's a new challenge mode, and the maximum
level you can attain has been raised from 85 to 90. The expansion starts like
almost every MMORPG, with a fairly lengthy training sequence. While you are
introduced to the game in this sequence, it's a shame that Blizzard have not
innovated much here, as these tutorial missions are devoid of excitement or
emotion, and don't really work as a way of drawing you into the World of
Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria. Graphically, there's an incremental improvement,
with the cartoon world looking a little better than before. However, even on
a powerful PC, you are likely too see glitches here and there. World of
Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria is essential for long time players, and the new
continent freshens up the game. But with Guild Wars 2 making MMORPGs more
accessible and cutting out the traditional grind, we'd expect to see Blizzard
work harder to keep it's crown as the number one online RPG.Download *World
of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria* in Softonic
players to explore, as well as a host of changes to the king of online role
playing games. After the events of Cataclysm, the continent of Panderia is
discovered, having previously been hidden by magic. You'll begin in Panderia
on 'The Wandering Isle', which is actually a giant roaming turtle! You can
choose to play as the titular Pandaran race, as a Hunter, Monk, Mage, Priest,
Rogue, Shaman or Warrior. While general gameplay in World of Warcraft: Mists
of Pandaria remains the same, there's a new challenge mode, and the maximum
level you can attain has been raised from 85 to 90. The expansion starts like
almost every MMORPG, with a fairly lengthy training sequence. While you are
introduced to the game in this sequence, it's a shame that Blizzard have not
innovated much here, as these tutorial missions are devoid of excitement or
emotion, and don't really work as a way of drawing you into the World of
Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria. Graphically, there's an incremental improvement,
with the cartoon world looking a little better than before. However, even on
a powerful PC, you are likely too see glitches here and there. World of
Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria is essential for long time players, and the new
continent freshens up the game. But with Guild Wars 2 making MMORPGs more
accessible and cutting out the traditional grind, we'd expect to see Blizzard
work harder to keep it's crown as the number one online RPG.Download *World
of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria* in Softonic
Echofon for Twitter 1.9.7.3-Twitter extension for Firefox
Popular Firefox extension Twitterfox has a new name: Echofon. It's not just a
name change, but a redesign with extended features too. The visual changes
might not please everyone - Echofon doesn't look as friendly as before, it's
now colder with a slick silver grey interface. It still works like before
though, so Twitterfox users won't have any problems. Click on the circular
logo in the Firefox statusbar, and the Echfon interface pops up. You can read
new tweets, and post your own. It does most of what can do from the Twitter
homepage, except viewing your or other people's profiles. Retweeting,
replying and copying tweets is a cinch. Links are shortened where necessary,
and there are tabs so you can view your mentions and personal messages. Right
clicking the Echofon Logo opens a context menu where you can toggle pop up
alerts, switch between accounts and access the preferences. In Preferences
you can set how often Echofon will update (it's not live), and configure
alerts. You can also manage and add multiple Twitter accounts from here, as
well as choose from a small selection of themes. If you use Echofon on an
iPhone, it will sync with Firefox so you won't see read tweets as new.
*Echofon is one of our favorite Twitter apps. It's stable, fits in perfectly
with browsing and doesn't take up room on your desktop. For Firefox users,
Echofon is an essential add-on.*Download *Echofon for Twitter 1.9.7.3* in
Softonic
name change, but a redesign with extended features too. The visual changes
might not please everyone - Echofon doesn't look as friendly as before, it's
now colder with a slick silver grey interface. It still works like before
though, so Twitterfox users won't have any problems. Click on the circular
logo in the Firefox statusbar, and the Echfon interface pops up. You can read
new tweets, and post your own. It does most of what can do from the Twitter
homepage, except viewing your or other people's profiles. Retweeting,
replying and copying tweets is a cinch. Links are shortened where necessary,
and there are tabs so you can view your mentions and personal messages. Right
clicking the Echofon Logo opens a context menu where you can toggle pop up
alerts, switch between accounts and access the preferences. In Preferences
you can set how often Echofon will update (it's not live), and configure
alerts. You can also manage and add multiple Twitter accounts from here, as
well as choose from a small selection of themes. If you use Echofon on an
iPhone, it will sync with Firefox so you won't see read tweets as new.
*Echofon is one of our favorite Twitter apps. It's stable, fits in perfectly
with browsing and doesn't take up room on your desktop. For Firefox users,
Echofon is an essential add-on.*Download *Echofon for Twitter 1.9.7.3* in
Softonic
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Demo-Stop an alien invasion in this turn based strategy game
*XCOM: Enemy Unknown* is a turn basked strategy game where you control a
small squad of soldiers to defend Earth against an alien invasion. You've
heard the story a million times before. An unknown vessel arrives on Earth
with a big crash. Aliens inside start killing everyone and a full scale
invasion begins. While XCOM: Enemy Unknown *doesn't have an original story*,
it tries to differentiate itself from other alien invasion games by including
an *interesting turn based combat system and RPG elements*. *Graphics* The
graphics in XCOM: Enemy Unknown are solid but won't blow you away. It uses
the Unreal Engine, which is solid, but fails to impress in the era of
Battlefield 3 and Skyrim. There are plenty of *pretty pre-rendered cut
scenes* but the character models lack some of the intricate details to make
them seem realistic. In game, the graphics are good with a top down, 3rd
person view. XCOM: Enemy Unknown has plenty of neon highlights for guiding
players through a level and in its menus. *Gameplay* This is where XCOM:
Enemy Unknown really shines. While turn based gameplay in a strategy game
isn't new, it combines elements from shooters. You will *rely heavily on
cover* in XCOM: Enemy Unknown. If you place your soldiers behind poor cover,
they will take plenty of damage and may even be killed instantly. You start
off with 4 soldiers under your control with the ability to add a couple more
to your squad when you've leveled up enough. Having a small squad puts more
*pressure to keep them all alive* or you will be at a severe disadvantage.
One interesting feature that XCOM: Enemy Unknown included is the *ability to
climb on top buildings*, giving the player more ways to strategize on how to
approach a level. There is also an interesting attack mechanic in XCOM: Enemy
Unknown. You are given a read out of your probability of hitting an enemy and
the chance of a critical hit. This type of combat reminds me of Fallout 3 and
*makes careful planning important*. *Sound* The soundtrack of XCOM: Enemy
Unknown is good with swelling orchestral scores to increase the weight of the
alien onslaught. Most of the music will be irrelevant as it's clearly written
to be background music as you decide on where to place your soldiers. The
sound design in levels is good, *creating a creepy and tense atmosphere*. The
noises that the aliens make in XCOM: Enemy Unknown can be terrifying, adding
to its creepy atmosphere. Still, XCOM: Enemy Unknown won't scare you with its
sound design. *Preview wrap-up* *XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a solid strategy game
that introduces RPG elements to create a unique experience. While the story
leaves much to be desired, XCOM: Enemy Unknown's gameplay is enough to keep
players engaged.*Download *XCOM: Enemy Unknown Demo* in Softonic
small squad of soldiers to defend Earth against an alien invasion. You've
heard the story a million times before. An unknown vessel arrives on Earth
with a big crash. Aliens inside start killing everyone and a full scale
invasion begins. While XCOM: Enemy Unknown *doesn't have an original story*,
it tries to differentiate itself from other alien invasion games by including
an *interesting turn based combat system and RPG elements*. *Graphics* The
graphics in XCOM: Enemy Unknown are solid but won't blow you away. It uses
the Unreal Engine, which is solid, but fails to impress in the era of
Battlefield 3 and Skyrim. There are plenty of *pretty pre-rendered cut
scenes* but the character models lack some of the intricate details to make
them seem realistic. In game, the graphics are good with a top down, 3rd
person view. XCOM: Enemy Unknown has plenty of neon highlights for guiding
players through a level and in its menus. *Gameplay* This is where XCOM:
Enemy Unknown really shines. While turn based gameplay in a strategy game
isn't new, it combines elements from shooters. You will *rely heavily on
cover* in XCOM: Enemy Unknown. If you place your soldiers behind poor cover,
they will take plenty of damage and may even be killed instantly. You start
off with 4 soldiers under your control with the ability to add a couple more
to your squad when you've leveled up enough. Having a small squad puts more
*pressure to keep them all alive* or you will be at a severe disadvantage.
One interesting feature that XCOM: Enemy Unknown included is the *ability to
climb on top buildings*, giving the player more ways to strategize on how to
approach a level. There is also an interesting attack mechanic in XCOM: Enemy
Unknown. You are given a read out of your probability of hitting an enemy and
the chance of a critical hit. This type of combat reminds me of Fallout 3 and
*makes careful planning important*. *Sound* The soundtrack of XCOM: Enemy
Unknown is good with swelling orchestral scores to increase the weight of the
alien onslaught. Most of the music will be irrelevant as it's clearly written
to be background music as you decide on where to place your soldiers. The
sound design in levels is good, *creating a creepy and tense atmosphere*. The
noises that the aliens make in XCOM: Enemy Unknown can be terrifying, adding
to its creepy atmosphere. Still, XCOM: Enemy Unknown won't scare you with its
sound design. *Preview wrap-up* *XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a solid strategy game
that introduces RPG elements to create a unique experience. While the story
leaves much to be desired, XCOM: Enemy Unknown's gameplay is enough to keep
players engaged.*Download *XCOM: Enemy Unknown Demo* in Softonic
Flagfox 3.3.11-Find out where websites are located and lots more
*Flagfox* is a useful *Firefox* add-on that helps you identify where a
website is from among other things. Flagfox also includes a number of other
useful features such as *Alexa lookups*, *WOT score* and *translation help*.
All the info you want to include or see will pop up when you right-click on
the flag in the address bar. For instance, you can choose where the flag
appears, customize exactly what appears as well as add other details to the
list of information. Some facts are related to security or you can look-up a
website, check validation using *W3C Validator*, or simply copy the
information. A lot of this information isn't necessary for the average user
but its useful for those that may be doing research or are concerned about
privacy and security. *Flagfox is a powerful Firefox extension for gathering
data on a range of subjects about websites.* Flagfox is a cute location
add-on that hides a lot of extra functionality.Download *Flagfox 3.3.11* in
Softonic
website is from among other things. Flagfox also includes a number of other
useful features such as *Alexa lookups*, *WOT score* and *translation help*.
All the info you want to include or see will pop up when you right-click on
the flag in the address bar. For instance, you can choose where the flag
appears, customize exactly what appears as well as add other details to the
list of information. Some facts are related to security or you can look-up a
website, check validation using *W3C Validator*, or simply copy the
information. A lot of this information isn't necessary for the average user
but its useful for those that may be doing research or are concerned about
privacy and security. *Flagfox is a powerful Firefox extension for gathering
data on a range of subjects about websites.* Flagfox is a cute location
add-on that hides a lot of extra functionality.Download *Flagfox 3.3.11* in
Softonic
The Trouble With Robots 1-Side-scrolling customisable card game.
Download *The Trouble With Robots 1* in Softonic
Profile Switcher 1.5.0.1-Switch between different Firefox profiles
If you like to use several different profiles of Firefox then you'll know
that switching between them isn't as easy as it should be. *Profile Switcher*
makes it very easy. Profile Switcher adds the profile name to the window
title and adds options to launch other profiles. It also works works with
Thunderbird as well. Profile Switcher adds new profile names to Firefox so
that when you launch Firefox, you will be asked which profile you want to
launch. Alternatively, you can switch by using the File menu in Firefox. The
extension has some preferences which allow you to choose what to do when you
launch another profile i.e. close the one in use, don't close it, ask every
time. If you choose to run the profile manager in safe-mode, your current
profile will be always closed. It also adds the name of the profile in use in
the titlebar (on Thunderbird but not in Firefox) and also as a tooltip in the
statusbar. *Profile Switcher is a very useful Firefox and Thunderbird add-on
for anyone that uses multiple profiles in either.*Download *Profile Switcher
1.5.0.1* in Softonic
that switching between them isn't as easy as it should be. *Profile Switcher*
makes it very easy. Profile Switcher adds the profile name to the window
title and adds options to launch other profiles. It also works works with
Thunderbird as well. Profile Switcher adds new profile names to Firefox so
that when you launch Firefox, you will be asked which profile you want to
launch. Alternatively, you can switch by using the File menu in Firefox. The
extension has some preferences which allow you to choose what to do when you
launch another profile i.e. close the one in use, don't close it, ask every
time. If you choose to run the profile manager in safe-mode, your current
profile will be always closed. It also adds the name of the profile in use in
the titlebar (on Thunderbird but not in Firefox) and also as a tooltip in the
statusbar. *Profile Switcher is a very useful Firefox and Thunderbird add-on
for anyone that uses multiple profiles in either.*Download *Profile Switcher
1.5.0.1* in Softonic
Dynamite Jack-Escape captivity in this challenging shoot 'em up
*Dynamite Jack* is a game on the Steam platform where you must escape a mine
where you've been forced into being a laborer. In Dynamite Jack, you're a
soldier, captured by the enemy and forced to work in the mines far
underground. The goal is to make your escape without being completely blown
up by enemy forces. Guards are lurking around every corner, and you've got to
make it from one end of the screen to the other without getting completely
shot up. The 2D graphics and scenarios Dynamite Jack are *inspired by classic
games*, and are simple but adequately entertaining. You can wander the maze
within the mine and place bombs in strategic locations to unlock paths and
open new avenues for potential escape. In addition to the obstacles in
Dynamite Jack, you should make an attempt to neutralize all kinds of security
systems designed to detect its presence. Just make sure to avoid the armed
guards in the process. You'll also need to pay attention, because the time to
complete each task is limited. Grab your flashlight, turn on the light and
use your head to get out of the mine alive. You'll need to have a Steam
account in order to download and install Dynamite Jack. *Dynamite Jack is a
fun 2D shooter game that classic game enthusiasts should appreciate.*Download
*Dynamite Jack* in Softonic
where you've been forced into being a laborer. In Dynamite Jack, you're a
soldier, captured by the enemy and forced to work in the mines far
underground. The goal is to make your escape without being completely blown
up by enemy forces. Guards are lurking around every corner, and you've got to
make it from one end of the screen to the other without getting completely
shot up. The 2D graphics and scenarios Dynamite Jack are *inspired by classic
games*, and are simple but adequately entertaining. You can wander the maze
within the mine and place bombs in strategic locations to unlock paths and
open new avenues for potential escape. In addition to the obstacles in
Dynamite Jack, you should make an attempt to neutralize all kinds of security
systems designed to detect its presence. Just make sure to avoid the armed
guards in the process. You'll also need to pay attention, because the time to
complete each task is limited. Grab your flashlight, turn on the light and
use your head to get out of the mine alive. You'll need to have a Steam
account in order to download and install Dynamite Jack. *Dynamite Jack is a
fun 2D shooter game that classic game enthusiasts should appreciate.*Download
*Dynamite Jack* in Softonic
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Demo-Stop an alien invasion in this turn based strategy game
*XCOM: Enemy Unknown* is a turn basked strategy game where you control a
small squad of soldiers to defend Earth against an alien invasion. You've
heard the story a million times before. An unknown vessel arrives on Earth
with a big crash. Aliens inside start killing everyone and a full scale
invasion begins. While XCOM: Enemy Unknown *doesn't have an original story*,
it tries to differentiate itself from other alien invasion games by including
an *interesting turn based combat system and RPG elements*. *Graphics* The
graphics in XCOM: Enemy Unknown are solid but won't blow you away. It uses
the Unreal Engine, which is solid, but fails to impress in the era of
Battlefield 3 and Skyrim. There are plenty of *pretty pre-rendered cut
scenes* but the character models lack some of the intricate details to make
them seem realistic. In game, the graphics are good with a top down, 3rd
person view. XCOM: Enemy Unknown has plenty of neon highlights for guiding
players through a level and in its menus. *Gameplay* This is where XCOM:
Enemy Unknown really shines. While turn based gameplay in a strategy game
isn't new, it combines elements from shooters. You will *rely heavily on
cover* in XCOM: Enemy Unknown. If you place your soldiers behind poor cover,
they will take plenty of damage and may even be killed instantly. You start
off with 4 soldiers under your control with the ability to add a couple more
to your squad when you've leveled up enough. Having a small squad puts more
*pressure to keep them all alive* or you will be at a severe disadvantage.
One interesting feature that XCOM: Enemy Unknown included is the *ability to
climb on top buildings*, giving the player more ways to strategize on how to
approach a level. There is also an interesting attack mechanic in XCOM: Enemy
Unknown. You are given a read out of your probability of hitting an enemy and
the chance of a critical hit. This type of combat reminds me of Fallout 3 and
*makes careful planning important*. *Sound* The soundtrack of XCOM: Enemy
Unknown is good with swelling orchestral scores to increase the weight of the
alien onslaught. Most of the music will be irrelevant as it's clearly written
to be background music as you decide on where to place your soldiers. The
sound design in levels is good, *creating a creepy and tense atmosphere*. The
noises that the aliens make in XCOM: Enemy Unknown can be terrifying, adding
to its creepy atmosphere. Still, XCOM: Enemy Unknown won't scare you with its
sound design. *Preview wrap-up* *XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a solid strategy game
that introduces RPG elements to create a unique experience. While the story
leaves much to be desired, XCOM: Enemy Unknown's gameplay is enough to keep
players engaged.*Download *XCOM: Enemy Unknown Demo* in Softonic
small squad of soldiers to defend Earth against an alien invasion. You've
heard the story a million times before. An unknown vessel arrives on Earth
with a big crash. Aliens inside start killing everyone and a full scale
invasion begins. While XCOM: Enemy Unknown *doesn't have an original story*,
it tries to differentiate itself from other alien invasion games by including
an *interesting turn based combat system and RPG elements*. *Graphics* The
graphics in XCOM: Enemy Unknown are solid but won't blow you away. It uses
the Unreal Engine, which is solid, but fails to impress in the era of
Battlefield 3 and Skyrim. There are plenty of *pretty pre-rendered cut
scenes* but the character models lack some of the intricate details to make
them seem realistic. In game, the graphics are good with a top down, 3rd
person view. XCOM: Enemy Unknown has plenty of neon highlights for guiding
players through a level and in its menus. *Gameplay* This is where XCOM:
Enemy Unknown really shines. While turn based gameplay in a strategy game
isn't new, it combines elements from shooters. You will *rely heavily on
cover* in XCOM: Enemy Unknown. If you place your soldiers behind poor cover,
they will take plenty of damage and may even be killed instantly. You start
off with 4 soldiers under your control with the ability to add a couple more
to your squad when you've leveled up enough. Having a small squad puts more
*pressure to keep them all alive* or you will be at a severe disadvantage.
One interesting feature that XCOM: Enemy Unknown included is the *ability to
climb on top buildings*, giving the player more ways to strategize on how to
approach a level. There is also an interesting attack mechanic in XCOM: Enemy
Unknown. You are given a read out of your probability of hitting an enemy and
the chance of a critical hit. This type of combat reminds me of Fallout 3 and
*makes careful planning important*. *Sound* The soundtrack of XCOM: Enemy
Unknown is good with swelling orchestral scores to increase the weight of the
alien onslaught. Most of the music will be irrelevant as it's clearly written
to be background music as you decide on where to place your soldiers. The
sound design in levels is good, *creating a creepy and tense atmosphere*. The
noises that the aliens make in XCOM: Enemy Unknown can be terrifying, adding
to its creepy atmosphere. Still, XCOM: Enemy Unknown won't scare you with its
sound design. *Preview wrap-up* *XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a solid strategy game
that introduces RPG elements to create a unique experience. While the story
leaves much to be desired, XCOM: Enemy Unknown's gameplay is enough to keep
players engaged.*Download *XCOM: Enemy Unknown Demo* in Softonic
Save To Read 0.4.1-Save pages in Firefox to read later
If you're constantly finding that you want to save pages for reading later
when browsing the internet, *Save To Read* is your answer. Save To Read is a
simple Firefox extension which adds a small "+" symbol to your URL bar which
you just click to add a page to your reading list. The reading list appears
in a convenient sidebar on the left which you can open or expand at any time.
Once you've read the page, just click on the "-" symbol and it will be
removed from your list. Unlike many similar apps, you don't need to sign-in
or sign up for an account. This is good news for those that want a save to
read later app that respect their privacy although the down side is that you
can't sync it for reading later on a mobile device. You can't edit the list
of saved pages much either although you can see the time they were added (in
days) and order them chronologically. *Save To Read is an excellent save to
read later extension for Firefox which is simple to use and respects your
privacy.*Download *Save To Read 0.4.1* in Softonic
when browsing the internet, *Save To Read* is your answer. Save To Read is a
simple Firefox extension which adds a small "+" symbol to your URL bar which
you just click to add a page to your reading list. The reading list appears
in a convenient sidebar on the left which you can open or expand at any time.
Once you've read the page, just click on the "-" symbol and it will be
removed from your list. Unlike many similar apps, you don't need to sign-in
or sign up for an account. This is good news for those that want a save to
read later app that respect their privacy although the down side is that you
can't sync it for reading later on a mobile device. You can't edit the list
of saved pages much either although you can see the time they were added (in
days) and order them chronologically. *Save To Read is an excellent save to
read later extension for Firefox which is simple to use and respects your
privacy.*Download *Save To Read 0.4.1* in Softonic
Profile Switcher 1.5.0.1-Switch between different Firefox profiles
If you like to use several different profiles of Firefox then you'll know
that switching between them isn't as easy as it should be. *Profile Switcher*
makes it very easy. Profile Switcher adds the profile name to the window
title and adds options to launch other profiles. It also works works with
Thunderbird as well. Profile Switcher adds new profile names to Firefox so
that when you launch Firefox, you will be asked which profile you want to
launch. Alternatively, you can switch by using the File menu in Firefox. The
extension has some preferences which allow you to choose what to do when you
launch another profile i.e. close the one in use, don't close it, ask every
time. If you choose to run the profile manager in safe-mode, your current
profile will be always closed. It also adds the name of the profile in use in
the titlebar (on Thunderbird but not in Firefox) and also as a tooltip in the
statusbar. *Profile Switcher is a very useful Firefox and Thunderbird add-on
for anyone that uses multiple profiles in either.*Download *Profile Switcher
1.5.0.1* in Softonic
that switching between them isn't as easy as it should be. *Profile Switcher*
makes it very easy. Profile Switcher adds the profile name to the window
title and adds options to launch other profiles. It also works works with
Thunderbird as well. Profile Switcher adds new profile names to Firefox so
that when you launch Firefox, you will be asked which profile you want to
launch. Alternatively, you can switch by using the File menu in Firefox. The
extension has some preferences which allow you to choose what to do when you
launch another profile i.e. close the one in use, don't close it, ask every
time. If you choose to run the profile manager in safe-mode, your current
profile will be always closed. It also adds the name of the profile in use in
the titlebar (on Thunderbird but not in Firefox) and also as a tooltip in the
statusbar. *Profile Switcher is a very useful Firefox and Thunderbird add-on
for anyone that uses multiple profiles in either.*Download *Profile Switcher
1.5.0.1* in Softonic
Monday, September 24, 2012
WinX Free DVD to iPod Ripper 4.1.1
WinX Free DVD to iPod Ripper is devoted to converting the whole DVD or any
segment to iPod video formats, including, iPod touch, iPod nano. It supports
removing almost all DVD protections, like, commercial DVD, encrypted DVD,
Sony Arrcos etc.
segment to iPod video formats, including, iPod touch, iPod nano. It supports
removing almost all DVD protections, like, commercial DVD, encrypted DVD,
Sony Arrcos etc.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Free DVD to AVI/MP4/WMV/MPEG/3GP/FLV Converter 3.0.3
A powerful DVD ripper and converter tool which helps you rip movies and MTVs
from DVD disc to various media formats with fast ripping speed and high
output quality. With the free software, you can convert DVD to many popular
video formats.
from DVD disc to various media formats with fast ripping speed and high
output quality. With the free software, you can convert DVD to many popular
video formats.
Battle Monkeys 1.1.2-Monkeys fight to take over the world
*Battle Monkeys* is an unusual game where you play the role of a monkey tribe
that aims to take over the world. The basic premise is that the world is
ruled by monkeys and there's a fight to the death to see who's going to be
the leader of monkey kind. You control a small army of armed monkey warriors
and battle against different contestants to see if you can be the great one.
As you progress through the levels, the tribes and contestants you face
become increasingly harder. There are several different monkeys to play with
and you can customize them with a staggering 1000 different outfits. The
graphics are surprisingly good for such a budget game as are the sound
effects and overall soundtrack. The gameplay is pretty addictive too and
enhanced by the fact that you can link up with other online players via a
Multi-player mode. *Battle Monkeys is a fun and well polished game that keeps
you coming back for more.*Download *Battle Monkeys 1.1.2* in Softonic
that aims to take over the world. The basic premise is that the world is
ruled by monkeys and there's a fight to the death to see who's going to be
the leader of monkey kind. You control a small army of armed monkey warriors
and battle against different contestants to see if you can be the great one.
As you progress through the levels, the tribes and contestants you face
become increasingly harder. There are several different monkeys to play with
and you can customize them with a staggering 1000 different outfits. The
graphics are surprisingly good for such a budget game as are the sound
effects and overall soundtrack. The gameplay is pretty addictive too and
enhanced by the fact that you can link up with other online players via a
Multi-player mode. *Battle Monkeys is a fun and well polished game that keeps
you coming back for more.*Download *Battle Monkeys 1.1.2* in Softonic
Live Wallpaper 1.4-Dynamically changing wallpaper for Mac
*Live Wallpaper for Mac* is a beautiful wallpaper application with live clock
and weather forecast. It provides a variety of themes which has different
layouts and unique styles. Currently, there are 16 themes although this is
continuously increasing. Each theme has a unique layout, clock, text, and
weather forecast although the source of the weather can't be changed. If you
notice the weather forecast for your area is inaccurate then, there's not
much you can do about it. However, some of the scenes are stunning and the
layout of the clock and weather looks superb. Live Wallpaper for Mac features
a variety of preferences. You can customize each of the four main parts. 1)
Wallpaper. Use default wallpaper of each theme of select your own wallpaper.
Some themes have animating wallpapers. 2) Clock. Choose time format. You can
hide or show it. 3) Custom text. Change your text. Also, you can hide or show
it. 4) Weather forecast. Choose your location. The weather data shows up to 5
days depends on each theme. Also, you can hide or show it. *Live Wallpaper is
a slick wallpaper management tool that always ensure your Mac looks
good.*Download *Live Wallpaper 1.4* in Softonic
and weather forecast. It provides a variety of themes which has different
layouts and unique styles. Currently, there are 16 themes although this is
continuously increasing. Each theme has a unique layout, clock, text, and
weather forecast although the source of the weather can't be changed. If you
notice the weather forecast for your area is inaccurate then, there's not
much you can do about it. However, some of the scenes are stunning and the
layout of the clock and weather looks superb. Live Wallpaper for Mac features
a variety of preferences. You can customize each of the four main parts. 1)
Wallpaper. Use default wallpaper of each theme of select your own wallpaper.
Some themes have animating wallpapers. 2) Clock. Choose time format. You can
hide or show it. 3) Custom text. Change your text. Also, you can hide or show
it. 4) Weather forecast. Choose your location. The weather data shows up to 5
days depends on each theme. Also, you can hide or show it. *Live Wallpaper is
a slick wallpaper management tool that always ensure your Mac looks
good.*Download *Live Wallpaper 1.4* in Softonic
Icy Tower 1.5-The cult classic platform game on Mac
*Icy Tower* was a cult classic game on Windows and after many years, it has
finally been released for Mac. The Mac version is faithful to the original
and follows the same format. Icy Tower is a platform game where the aim is to
simply score as many points as you can. It features customizable characters,
hidden doors, levels and lots of obstacles and challenges to make climbing
the Icy Tower as difficult as possible. The basic aim is to climb as many
floors as possible in a race against the clock. The simplicity of Icy Tower
is one of the reasons that made it such a cult classic and it soon becomes
addictive. However, the Mac version has many technical bugs and shortcomings.
The most glaring is that it does not run on either Lion or Mountain Lion
although the developers fail to make this clear. It only works on Snow
Leopard or lower. In addition, there's no way to play Icy Tower in full-size
screen although the recent revision history suggests that you should be able
to. *Icy Tower is a faithful reproduction of the original but the fact that
it doesn't work on either Lion or Mountain Lion is a major drawback.*Download
*Icy Tower 1.5* in Softonic
finally been released for Mac. The Mac version is faithful to the original
and follows the same format. Icy Tower is a platform game where the aim is to
simply score as many points as you can. It features customizable characters,
hidden doors, levels and lots of obstacles and challenges to make climbing
the Icy Tower as difficult as possible. The basic aim is to climb as many
floors as possible in a race against the clock. The simplicity of Icy Tower
is one of the reasons that made it such a cult classic and it soon becomes
addictive. However, the Mac version has many technical bugs and shortcomings.
The most glaring is that it does not run on either Lion or Mountain Lion
although the developers fail to make this clear. It only works on Snow
Leopard or lower. In addition, there's no way to play Icy Tower in full-size
screen although the recent revision history suggests that you should be able
to. *Icy Tower is a faithful reproduction of the original but the fact that
it doesn't work on either Lion or Mountain Lion is a major drawback.*Download
*Icy Tower 1.5* in Softonic
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Jet Set Radio-Tagging in a neon futuristic Tokyo
*Jet Set Radio* is a re-release of the classic Sega Dreamcast game. One of
the first games to use cell-shaded graphics, Jet Set Radio combines action
and platforming in a three dimensional environment, allowing you to use your
in-line skates to grind around levels to collect spray paint cans so you can
tag (spray signs) around the level. *Gameplay* Since the original Dreamcast
controller has a lot less buttons than current generation controllers, you
could consider Jet Set Radio a simple game to play. With buttons to jump,
sprint, and tag with spray paint, combined with directional and camera
controls, Jet Set Radio does not require a lot of button memorization. The
fictional city of Tokyo-to is broken up into *individual levels*, and you
have to expand your gang's territory by defending your turf and expanding
into other rival group's areas. This is accomplished by skating around
levels and spraying your tag over theirs to claim the area. Each level
contains a *time limit* to completely tag the area. Tokyo-to's police force
is also out to stop you from tagging each area and send out SWAT police to
stop you. You have a life bar in Jet Set Radio that falls each time you are
hit by the police or vehicles that drive around each area. Also if you do not
finish tagging an area by the time limit, you also fail the level. The
controls in Jet Set Radio still prove to be a challenge. Using a controller,
you have to use the analog stick to perform patterns to complete tags. The
larger the tag, the more patterns you have to complete. There was a *problem
with the controller recognizing the patterns* that the game required, causing
the loss of the combination for the score. Character movement is also really
loose so changing directions in very easy, but try and use precise controls
and you may have a problem. Jet Set Radio's core gameplay returns without
any changes, but that also brought back the slightly annoying controls.
*Graphics* If anything, Jet Set Radio's *graphics are bright*. It features
a new high definition resolution, causing the brightness to reach insane
levels. The *cell-shaded visuals* allow for a cartoon and comic book effect,
but the neon color palette can cause some eye strain. The characters are
heavily stylized from the non-playable characters to the main characters that
you can use. Jet Set Radio's environments are detailed enough to give the
world a real feeling in the game, but do not expect high levels of detail. It
is an old game, but the cell-shading can hide the age of the game somewhat.
It is surprising how well the game aged, considering newer games that use the
cell-shaded technique, but *Jet Set Radio's visuals are also great*. A nice
feature in Jet Set Radio is the ability to *create your own tags* to use in
the game with the included editor. You can create almost anything you want
based off the tools supplied, and it will not be long until players create
very impressive tags that they created. It adds a level of customization to
the game. *Audio* Jet Set Radio had one of the *most incredible soundtracks*
and contains the *majority of the original songs*. The sound effects like
spray painting are the same as the original and sound real. Other effects
like the police officers are slightly cartoonish and there is a good amount
of English voiceovers. You will enjoy the soundtrack to Jet Set Radio, but
most other sounds get lost because the soundtrack is just so good. *Worth the
time?* *Jet Set Radio is an excellent classic game*. It is entirely worth
playing if you have never experienced it before. Old school players who
actually owned a Dreamcast will enjoy replaying it. It does have a different
style than other action games because it actually meets quicker play
gameplay. The timer in levels is slightly long and levels can get
frustrating, but once you get past the learning curve it is a lot of
fun.Download *Jet Set Radio* in Softonic
the first games to use cell-shaded graphics, Jet Set Radio combines action
and platforming in a three dimensional environment, allowing you to use your
in-line skates to grind around levels to collect spray paint cans so you can
tag (spray signs) around the level. *Gameplay* Since the original Dreamcast
controller has a lot less buttons than current generation controllers, you
could consider Jet Set Radio a simple game to play. With buttons to jump,
sprint, and tag with spray paint, combined with directional and camera
controls, Jet Set Radio does not require a lot of button memorization. The
fictional city of Tokyo-to is broken up into *individual levels*, and you
have to expand your gang's territory by defending your turf and expanding
into other rival group's areas. This is accomplished by skating around
levels and spraying your tag over theirs to claim the area. Each level
contains a *time limit* to completely tag the area. Tokyo-to's police force
is also out to stop you from tagging each area and send out SWAT police to
stop you. You have a life bar in Jet Set Radio that falls each time you are
hit by the police or vehicles that drive around each area. Also if you do not
finish tagging an area by the time limit, you also fail the level. The
controls in Jet Set Radio still prove to be a challenge. Using a controller,
you have to use the analog stick to perform patterns to complete tags. The
larger the tag, the more patterns you have to complete. There was a *problem
with the controller recognizing the patterns* that the game required, causing
the loss of the combination for the score. Character movement is also really
loose so changing directions in very easy, but try and use precise controls
and you may have a problem. Jet Set Radio's core gameplay returns without
any changes, but that also brought back the slightly annoying controls.
*Graphics* If anything, Jet Set Radio's *graphics are bright*. It features
a new high definition resolution, causing the brightness to reach insane
levels. The *cell-shaded visuals* allow for a cartoon and comic book effect,
but the neon color palette can cause some eye strain. The characters are
heavily stylized from the non-playable characters to the main characters that
you can use. Jet Set Radio's environments are detailed enough to give the
world a real feeling in the game, but do not expect high levels of detail. It
is an old game, but the cell-shading can hide the age of the game somewhat.
It is surprising how well the game aged, considering newer games that use the
cell-shaded technique, but *Jet Set Radio's visuals are also great*. A nice
feature in Jet Set Radio is the ability to *create your own tags* to use in
the game with the included editor. You can create almost anything you want
based off the tools supplied, and it will not be long until players create
very impressive tags that they created. It adds a level of customization to
the game. *Audio* Jet Set Radio had one of the *most incredible soundtracks*
and contains the *majority of the original songs*. The sound effects like
spray painting are the same as the original and sound real. Other effects
like the police officers are slightly cartoonish and there is a good amount
of English voiceovers. You will enjoy the soundtrack to Jet Set Radio, but
most other sounds get lost because the soundtrack is just so good. *Worth the
time?* *Jet Set Radio is an excellent classic game*. It is entirely worth
playing if you have never experienced it before. Old school players who
actually owned a Dreamcast will enjoy replaying it. It does have a different
style than other action games because it actually meets quicker play
gameplay. The timer in levels is slightly long and levels can get
frustrating, but once you get past the learning curve it is a lot of
fun.Download *Jet Set Radio* in Softonic
Allrecipes Modern UI app-Turn your Windows 8 tablet into a cookbook
*Allrecipes* is a cooking application that will help turn your Windows 8
tablet into a cookbook. Don't know what to cook for dinner? Looking at a
bunch of ingredients but don't know what to cook? Allrecipes will help you
with that. Look up recipes by *searching for something specific or filter
your search results by selecting the ingredients you have*. The front page of
Allrecipes shows off feature recipes on the left, ingredients on the right,
and your *saved recipes* all the way to the right. If you are an Allrecipes
user, you can *sync your saved recipes between devices*, making it easy to
transition from device to device. Clicking on a recipe will take you to a
page that features *photos*, *instructions*, and *reviews*. You'll have to
swipe from right to left to view the rest of the long recipe page. This set
up isn't ideal if your hands are dirty and don't want to touch your tablet.
Recipes pages in Allrecipes are relatively *text heavy* so you'll have to
make sure you read instructions. Other recipe apps feature big photos with
simple text instructions, which may be better for more visual cooks.
*Overall, Allrecipes is a solid recipe archive. There are tons of recipes to
try and its user reviews are helpful.*Download *Allrecipes Modern UI app* in
Softonic
tablet into a cookbook. Don't know what to cook for dinner? Looking at a
bunch of ingredients but don't know what to cook? Allrecipes will help you
with that. Look up recipes by *searching for something specific or filter
your search results by selecting the ingredients you have*. The front page of
Allrecipes shows off feature recipes on the left, ingredients on the right,
and your *saved recipes* all the way to the right. If you are an Allrecipes
user, you can *sync your saved recipes between devices*, making it easy to
transition from device to device. Clicking on a recipe will take you to a
page that features *photos*, *instructions*, and *reviews*. You'll have to
swipe from right to left to view the rest of the long recipe page. This set
up isn't ideal if your hands are dirty and don't want to touch your tablet.
Recipes pages in Allrecipes are relatively *text heavy* so you'll have to
make sure you read instructions. Other recipe apps feature big photos with
simple text instructions, which may be better for more visual cooks.
*Overall, Allrecipes is a solid recipe archive. There are tons of recipes to
try and its user reviews are helpful.*Download *Allrecipes Modern UI app* in
Softonic
WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe 3.12.2-WinX HD Video Converter is a professional video converter specially...
Download *WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe 3.12.2* in Softonic
Hacker Simulator 1.0-Live the life of a hacker in this fun game
*Hacker Simulator* is a game for Windows PCs that lets you try your hand at
playing a computer hacker. The storyline in Hacking Simulator is pretty fun.
You play the game as Alex D., a programmer for a software company by day and
a professional hacker by night. Downadup is a virus that has attacked
millions of PCs around the world, undermining the whole network through
Internet security breaches. During a routine hack, you get caught by the
German company whose website you were hacking, the Duckman Corporation. In
order to stay out of jail. you've got to help prove the company's innocence,
as it's currently being accused of having stolen top secret documents from
the U.S. Army itself. The missions in Hacker Simulator involve *puzzles* and
following instructions to unlock different areas of the server you're trying
to hack. Hacker Simulator has *Matrix-style graphics* and an appropriate (but
seriously repetitive) soundtrack that helps project the mood of the game.
Hacker Simulator's developers say that their game is powered by the Hacker
Evolution game engine from exosyphen studios, but many players will probably
feel that Hacker Simulator is more of a copy than an expansion of it. The
gameplay and graphics are almost identical in that regard. *Hacker Simulator
is a fun and challenging puzzle game.*Download *Hacker Simulator 1.0* in
Softonic
playing a computer hacker. The storyline in Hacking Simulator is pretty fun.
You play the game as Alex D., a programmer for a software company by day and
a professional hacker by night. Downadup is a virus that has attacked
millions of PCs around the world, undermining the whole network through
Internet security breaches. During a routine hack, you get caught by the
German company whose website you were hacking, the Duckman Corporation. In
order to stay out of jail. you've got to help prove the company's innocence,
as it's currently being accused of having stolen top secret documents from
the U.S. Army itself. The missions in Hacker Simulator involve *puzzles* and
following instructions to unlock different areas of the server you're trying
to hack. Hacker Simulator has *Matrix-style graphics* and an appropriate (but
seriously repetitive) soundtrack that helps project the mood of the game.
Hacker Simulator's developers say that their game is powered by the Hacker
Evolution game engine from exosyphen studios, but many players will probably
feel that Hacker Simulator is more of a copy than an expansion of it. The
gameplay and graphics are almost identical in that regard. *Hacker Simulator
is a fun and challenging puzzle game.*Download *Hacker Simulator 1.0* in
Softonic
Jet Set Radio-Tagging in a neon futuristic Tokyo
*Jet Set Radio* is a re-release of the classic Sega Dreamcast game. One of
the first games to use cell-shaded graphics, Jet Set Radio combines action
and platforming in a three dimensional environment, allowing you to use your
in-line skates to grind around levels to collect spray paint cans so you can
tag (spray signs) around the level. *Gameplay* Since the original Dreamcast
controller has a lot less buttons than current generation controllers, you
could consider Jet Set Radio a simple game to play. With buttons to jump,
sprint, and tag with spray paint, combined with directional and camera
controls, Jet Set Radio does not require a lot of button memorization. The
fictional city of Tokyo-to is broken up into *individual levels*, and you
have to expand your gang's territory by defending your turf and expanding
into other rival group's areas. This is accomplished by skating around
levels and spraying your tag over theirs to claim the area. Each level
contains a *time limit* to completely tag the area. Tokyo-to's police force
is also out to stop you from tagging each area and send out SWAT police to
stop you. You have a life bar in Jet Set Radio that falls each time you are
hit by the police or vehicles that drive around each area. Also if you do not
finish tagging an area by the time limit, you also fail the level. The
controls in Jet Set Radio still prove to be a challenge. Using a controller,
you have to use the analog stick to perform patterns to complete tags. The
larger the tag, the more patterns you have to complete. There was a *problem
with the controller recognizing the patterns* that the game required, causing
the loss of the combination for the score. Character movement is also really
loose so changing directions in very easy, but try and use precise controls
and you may have a problem. Jet Set Radio's core gameplay returns without
any changes, but that also brought back the slightly annoying controls.
*Graphics* If anything, Jet Set Radio's *graphics are bright*. It features
a new high definition resolution, causing the brightness to reach insane
levels. The *cell-shaded visuals* allow for a cartoon and comic book effect,
but the neon color palette can cause some eye strain. The characters are
heavily stylized from the non-playable characters to the main characters that
you can use. Jet Set Radio's environments are detailed enough to give the
world a real feeling in the game, but do not expect high levels of detail. It
is an old game, but the cell-shading can hide the age of the game somewhat.
It is surprising how well the game aged, considering newer games that use the
cell-shaded technique, but *Jet Set Radio's visuals are also great*. A nice
feature in Jet Set Radio is the ability to *create your own tags* to use in
the game with the included editor. You can create almost anything you want
based off the tools supplied, and it will not be long until players create
very impressive tags that they created. It adds a level of customization to
the game. *Audio* Jet Set Radio had one of the *most incredible soundtracks*
and contains the *majority of the original songs*. The sound effects like
spray painting are the same as the original and sound real. Other effects
like the police officers are slightly cartoonish and there is a good amount
of English voiceovers. You will enjoy the soundtrack to Jet Set Radio, but
most other sounds get lost because the soundtrack is just so good. *Worth the
time?* *Jet Set Radio is an excellent classic game*. It is entirely worth
playing if you have never experienced it before. Old school players who
actually owned a Dreamcast will enjoy replaying it. It does have a different
style than other action games because it actually meets quicker play
gameplay. The timer in levels is slightly long and levels can get
frustrating, but once you get past the learning curve it is a lot of
fun.Download *Jet Set Radio* in Softonic
the first games to use cell-shaded graphics, Jet Set Radio combines action
and platforming in a three dimensional environment, allowing you to use your
in-line skates to grind around levels to collect spray paint cans so you can
tag (spray signs) around the level. *Gameplay* Since the original Dreamcast
controller has a lot less buttons than current generation controllers, you
could consider Jet Set Radio a simple game to play. With buttons to jump,
sprint, and tag with spray paint, combined with directional and camera
controls, Jet Set Radio does not require a lot of button memorization. The
fictional city of Tokyo-to is broken up into *individual levels*, and you
have to expand your gang's territory by defending your turf and expanding
into other rival group's areas. This is accomplished by skating around
levels and spraying your tag over theirs to claim the area. Each level
contains a *time limit* to completely tag the area. Tokyo-to's police force
is also out to stop you from tagging each area and send out SWAT police to
stop you. You have a life bar in Jet Set Radio that falls each time you are
hit by the police or vehicles that drive around each area. Also if you do not
finish tagging an area by the time limit, you also fail the level. The
controls in Jet Set Radio still prove to be a challenge. Using a controller,
you have to use the analog stick to perform patterns to complete tags. The
larger the tag, the more patterns you have to complete. There was a *problem
with the controller recognizing the patterns* that the game required, causing
the loss of the combination for the score. Character movement is also really
loose so changing directions in very easy, but try and use precise controls
and you may have a problem. Jet Set Radio's core gameplay returns without
any changes, but that also brought back the slightly annoying controls.
*Graphics* If anything, Jet Set Radio's *graphics are bright*. It features
a new high definition resolution, causing the brightness to reach insane
levels. The *cell-shaded visuals* allow for a cartoon and comic book effect,
but the neon color palette can cause some eye strain. The characters are
heavily stylized from the non-playable characters to the main characters that
you can use. Jet Set Radio's environments are detailed enough to give the
world a real feeling in the game, but do not expect high levels of detail. It
is an old game, but the cell-shading can hide the age of the game somewhat.
It is surprising how well the game aged, considering newer games that use the
cell-shaded technique, but *Jet Set Radio's visuals are also great*. A nice
feature in Jet Set Radio is the ability to *create your own tags* to use in
the game with the included editor. You can create almost anything you want
based off the tools supplied, and it will not be long until players create
very impressive tags that they created. It adds a level of customization to
the game. *Audio* Jet Set Radio had one of the *most incredible soundtracks*
and contains the *majority of the original songs*. The sound effects like
spray painting are the same as the original and sound real. Other effects
like the police officers are slightly cartoonish and there is a good amount
of English voiceovers. You will enjoy the soundtrack to Jet Set Radio, but
most other sounds get lost because the soundtrack is just so good. *Worth the
time?* *Jet Set Radio is an excellent classic game*. It is entirely worth
playing if you have never experienced it before. Old school players who
actually owned a Dreamcast will enjoy replaying it. It does have a different
style than other action games because it actually meets quicker play
gameplay. The timer in levels is slightly long and levels can get
frustrating, but once you get past the learning curve it is a lot of
fun.Download *Jet Set Radio* in Softonic
Reeder 1.1.7-The popular iOS version of Google Reader now on Mac
*Reeder* is an elegant way of reading your Google Reader account feeds and
retains all the slick usability of the iOS version. If you're a fan of Reeder
for iOS then you can now use the final version on for Mac in the form of
*Reeder* for Mac. After months of beta testing (during which the application
was free to test and use) Reeder for Mac is now the finished product. Reeder
syncs either manually or automatically with Google Reader and you get the
same readability.com integration, customizable interface and of course
gestures that you do on iOS. Naturally, you can also send marked items
instantly to Instapaper, ReadItLater, Readability and post them to Twitter.
To get going, you will of course need a free Google Reader account. Once you
sign-in, all of your feeds will be automatically collated by Reeder. If
you're used to using RSS feeds to keep track of your favorite feeds, then
you'll be pleasantly surprised at how Reeder makes reading them a far slicker
and digestible experience. On the other hand, if you're used to using the web
version of Google Reader, you'll definitely find Reeder a much slicker and
intuitive application. However, you'll need a multi-touch trackpad to really
get the best out of it. *Reeder for Mac is a super slick and elegant way of
reading your RSS feeds on Mac. If you're a fan of the iOS version, you'll
love it.*Download *Reeder 1.1.7* in Softonic
retains all the slick usability of the iOS version. If you're a fan of Reeder
for iOS then you can now use the final version on for Mac in the form of
*Reeder* for Mac. After months of beta testing (during which the application
was free to test and use) Reeder for Mac is now the finished product. Reeder
syncs either manually or automatically with Google Reader and you get the
same readability.com integration, customizable interface and of course
gestures that you do on iOS. Naturally, you can also send marked items
instantly to Instapaper, ReadItLater, Readability and post them to Twitter.
To get going, you will of course need a free Google Reader account. Once you
sign-in, all of your feeds will be automatically collated by Reeder. If
you're used to using RSS feeds to keep track of your favorite feeds, then
you'll be pleasantly surprised at how Reeder makes reading them a far slicker
and digestible experience. On the other hand, if you're used to using the web
version of Google Reader, you'll definitely find Reeder a much slicker and
intuitive application. However, you'll need a multi-touch trackpad to really
get the best out of it. *Reeder for Mac is a super slick and elegant way of
reading your RSS feeds on Mac. If you're a fan of the iOS version, you'll
love it.*Download *Reeder 1.1.7* in Softonic
OS X Lion 10.7.5-OS X 10.7 Lion for Mac
*OS X Lion 10.7* has now been superseded by OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Lion,
coming just 18 months after the release of Snow Leopard OS X 10.6, was the
first OS X to bring the Mac closer to the iPhone's and iPad's iOS operating
system, making full use of Trackpads and gestures to use your Mac. If you're
still using OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard don't forget to check out our advice and
words of caution beforehand - some older applications simply won't work on OS
X Lion due to Apple's decision to drop Rosetta support. This means you will
have problems running applications like Quicken 2007, Microsoft Office 2008
and other apps which supported Power PC Macs - PPC support is gone forever in
OS X Lion. According to Apple, OS X Lion comes with more than 250
improvements and new features although many of these are minor tweaks. The
biggest change however is far closer integration with iOS, the operating
system of the iPhone and iPad. To take advantage of the many new finger
gestures to navigate OS X however, ideally you'll need either a MacBook Pro
with Magic Trackpad or an external Trackpad (around $69) although a Magic
Mouse will also suffice. For those used to using an iPad and iPhone, the OS X
Lion gestures will come more naturally but for others, there will be some
learning to do, although there are some excellent video tutorials included in
the new Trackpad preferences pane. While some will no doubt love the new way
of navigating OS X, others may not want their Mac turned into one big phone
or iPad - in which case you can always still use the mouse as normal. The
other major change in OS X Lion is that you can only upgrade via the Mac App
Store. There's no installation DVD as with previous versions of OS X. This
obviously means that you won't have a recovery disk if something goes wrong
with OS X Lion, but OS X Lion creates its own "Recovery HD" partition which,
while taking up valuable disk space, means that reinstalling should be easy
enough. The most important new features in OS X Lion can be summarized as:
*Multi-Touch Gestures:* Thanks to the MacBook Pro Touchpad, the Magic
Trackpad and the Magic Mouse, you can perform actions using various finger
movements in OS X Lion. *Launchpad and Mission Control:* Get a convenient
overview of your open windows and applications in OS X Lion's Mission Control
and access/organize applications much quicker with Launchpad. This provides a
more iPhone like way of accessing apps as an alternative to using the Dock
but unfortunately, unlike the Dock there's no way of seeing which apps are
open and which aren't. *Full Screen Apps* All of your applications can now
take advantage of full screen mode in Mac OS X Lion. This is something that
Windows users have enjoyed for years and means that users can finally use
their apps without any background distractions from OS X. *Automatic Save and
Resume:* When you resume or restart your Mac, OS X Lion will resume or
recover all of your documents and windows open from the last version. In
addition, your work will be saved automatically and you can go back and
re-visit old saves and backups. However, OS X Lion relies on the application
being "Auto-Save Aware" for this function to work. There are many other
enhancements to OS X Lion too such as the ability to backup to local drives
with Time Machine and there's a new handy migration tool for those switching
from Windows to Mac. You can also now simply drag and drop files to other
Macs in your vicinity or network via your Mac's AirPort wireless connection -
a nice little feature that makes working with other Mac users easier then
ever. *OS X Lion is an impressive operating system that brings the Mac closer
to the iOS experience than ever before. If you're an iPhone or iPad user that
loves iOS, OS X Lion can't fail to impress. If you're not, then the appeal
may not be so great but there are plenty of other features and enhancements
in OS X Lion worth checking out.*Download *OS X Lion 10.7.5* in Softonic
coming just 18 months after the release of Snow Leopard OS X 10.6, was the
first OS X to bring the Mac closer to the iPhone's and iPad's iOS operating
system, making full use of Trackpads and gestures to use your Mac. If you're
still using OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard don't forget to check out our advice and
words of caution beforehand - some older applications simply won't work on OS
X Lion due to Apple's decision to drop Rosetta support. This means you will
have problems running applications like Quicken 2007, Microsoft Office 2008
and other apps which supported Power PC Macs - PPC support is gone forever in
OS X Lion. According to Apple, OS X Lion comes with more than 250
improvements and new features although many of these are minor tweaks. The
biggest change however is far closer integration with iOS, the operating
system of the iPhone and iPad. To take advantage of the many new finger
gestures to navigate OS X however, ideally you'll need either a MacBook Pro
with Magic Trackpad or an external Trackpad (around $69) although a Magic
Mouse will also suffice. For those used to using an iPad and iPhone, the OS X
Lion gestures will come more naturally but for others, there will be some
learning to do, although there are some excellent video tutorials included in
the new Trackpad preferences pane. While some will no doubt love the new way
of navigating OS X, others may not want their Mac turned into one big phone
or iPad - in which case you can always still use the mouse as normal. The
other major change in OS X Lion is that you can only upgrade via the Mac App
Store. There's no installation DVD as with previous versions of OS X. This
obviously means that you won't have a recovery disk if something goes wrong
with OS X Lion, but OS X Lion creates its own "Recovery HD" partition which,
while taking up valuable disk space, means that reinstalling should be easy
enough. The most important new features in OS X Lion can be summarized as:
*Multi-Touch Gestures:* Thanks to the MacBook Pro Touchpad, the Magic
Trackpad and the Magic Mouse, you can perform actions using various finger
movements in OS X Lion. *Launchpad and Mission Control:* Get a convenient
overview of your open windows and applications in OS X Lion's Mission Control
and access/organize applications much quicker with Launchpad. This provides a
more iPhone like way of accessing apps as an alternative to using the Dock
but unfortunately, unlike the Dock there's no way of seeing which apps are
open and which aren't. *Full Screen Apps* All of your applications can now
take advantage of full screen mode in Mac OS X Lion. This is something that
Windows users have enjoyed for years and means that users can finally use
their apps without any background distractions from OS X. *Automatic Save and
Resume:* When you resume or restart your Mac, OS X Lion will resume or
recover all of your documents and windows open from the last version. In
addition, your work will be saved automatically and you can go back and
re-visit old saves and backups. However, OS X Lion relies on the application
being "Auto-Save Aware" for this function to work. There are many other
enhancements to OS X Lion too such as the ability to backup to local drives
with Time Machine and there's a new handy migration tool for those switching
from Windows to Mac. You can also now simply drag and drop files to other
Macs in your vicinity or network via your Mac's AirPort wireless connection -
a nice little feature that makes working with other Mac users easier then
ever. *OS X Lion is an impressive operating system that brings the Mac closer
to the iOS experience than ever before. If you're an iPhone or iPad user that
loves iOS, OS X Lion can't fail to impress. If you're not, then the appeal
may not be so great but there are plenty of other features and enhancements
in OS X Lion worth checking out.*Download *OS X Lion 10.7.5* in Softonic
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Adventures of Shuggy-Retro 2D platformer
*Adventures of Shuggy* is a 2D platforming game with hundreds of levels. If
you're looking for a good story in Adventures of Shuggy, look elsewhere.
While the game doesn't have much of a story, it does have *hundreds of
levels* in a haunted mansion. Your job is to *clear out the ghosts, zombies,
and goblins in each of the rooms* in Shuggy's mansion. Adventures of Shuggy
is more of a puzzle game than a platformer. Yes, you will need to jump around
the level to complete actions but it's more than just about *collecting
jewels*. There will be objects in the way of Shuggy that you have to navigate
around or disable. In an attempt to keep gameplay fresh, Adventures of Shuggy
gives you *special abilities like teleportation, rotation, and time travel*.
What time travel allows you to do is to create a ghost version of yourself to
perform actions while you're doing something else in the level. This adds a
*nice layer of complexity* to Adventures of Shuggy. *Overall, Adventures of
Shuggy is a fun platformer that offers challenging puzzles but its repetitive
gameplay may eventually bore players.*Download *Adventures of Shuggy* in
Softonic
you're looking for a good story in Adventures of Shuggy, look elsewhere.
While the game doesn't have much of a story, it does have *hundreds of
levels* in a haunted mansion. Your job is to *clear out the ghosts, zombies,
and goblins in each of the rooms* in Shuggy's mansion. Adventures of Shuggy
is more of a puzzle game than a platformer. Yes, you will need to jump around
the level to complete actions but it's more than just about *collecting
jewels*. There will be objects in the way of Shuggy that you have to navigate
around or disable. In an attempt to keep gameplay fresh, Adventures of Shuggy
gives you *special abilities like teleportation, rotation, and time travel*.
What time travel allows you to do is to create a ghost version of yourself to
perform actions while you're doing something else in the level. This adds a
*nice layer of complexity* to Adventures of Shuggy. *Overall, Adventures of
Shuggy is a fun platformer that offers challenging puzzles but its repetitive
gameplay may eventually bore players.*Download *Adventures of Shuggy* in
Softonic
Skype 5.11.0.33-The second incarnation of Skype for Mac
Skype has made the technology accessible to all through it's simple and
fun-to-use chat-style interface and although this version has now been
superseded by version 5, some users may still prefer it because of its
slimmer interface. Version 2 also contains some decent additions to the
previous version, most notably its webcam facilities. This means you can now
watch your buddies as you chat to them and let them see you if you want. You
can use the program to chat with other Skype users anywhere in the world for
free either via telephone or the built-in chat feature. However, some overly
optimistic users may be disappointed to learn that you still need to pay for
credits to make calls to landlines and mobiles with Skype, through the
SkypeOut function. Luckily, this is a very painless process, and Skype has
recently added a plethora of different ways to pay. The program is perhaps
even easier to use than ever, with streamlined new tools such as the ability
to add a contact from the main Skype window and contact grouping for
arranging your friends, family and colleagues into categories. You can even
import contacts from Outlook, and find out if any of these use Skype. The
changes to the interface and its icons may confuse existing users for a
while, but once you get used to it, the new GUI is arguably more intuitive
than ever. As we've come to expect there's plenty you can do other than
just having a two-way conversation with a friend, including inviting other
users into a conference, setting up chatrooms, exchanging files, and viewing
the history of your contacts. You can even set up customized voicemail to
record messages while you're away from base. *Skype 2 remains a slimmed
down version of Skype that may have been replaced by Skype 5 but still
somehow feels simpler and more straightforward than the latter.*Download
*Skype 5.11.0.33* in Softonic
fun-to-use chat-style interface and although this version has now been
superseded by version 5, some users may still prefer it because of its
slimmer interface. Version 2 also contains some decent additions to the
previous version, most notably its webcam facilities. This means you can now
watch your buddies as you chat to them and let them see you if you want. You
can use the program to chat with other Skype users anywhere in the world for
free either via telephone or the built-in chat feature. However, some overly
optimistic users may be disappointed to learn that you still need to pay for
credits to make calls to landlines and mobiles with Skype, through the
SkypeOut function. Luckily, this is a very painless process, and Skype has
recently added a plethora of different ways to pay. The program is perhaps
even easier to use than ever, with streamlined new tools such as the ability
to add a contact from the main Skype window and contact grouping for
arranging your friends, family and colleagues into categories. You can even
import contacts from Outlook, and find out if any of these use Skype. The
changes to the interface and its icons may confuse existing users for a
while, but once you get used to it, the new GUI is arguably more intuitive
than ever. As we've come to expect there's plenty you can do other than
just having a two-way conversation with a friend, including inviting other
users into a conference, setting up chatrooms, exchanging files, and viewing
the history of your contacts. You can even set up customized voicemail to
record messages while you're away from base. *Skype 2 remains a slimmed
down version of Skype that may have been replaced by Skype 5 but still
somehow feels simpler and more straightforward than the latter.*Download
*Skype 5.11.0.33* in Softonic
Video DownloadHelper 4.9.10-Download and convert videos directly in Firefox
With content being removed at an increasing rate from sites like YouTube,
Video DownloadHelper can help ensure that you save your favorite clips to
your hard drive and in the format of your choice. The purpose of Video
DownloadHelper is to make the download and conversion process as quick as
possible. When installed, Video DownloadHelper installs a multicolored icon,
which appears next to your URL bar. When your browser detects a video, the
icon animates indicating that there is content available to download. A
drop-down item next to the icon indicates the videos on the page you can
download. The great thing is that you can configure the format that you want
it to download it in and it works for just about any site with Flash video.
To change the format downloaded, just go to preferences, which can be
accessed by right-clicking on the icon and choosing 'Preferences'. If there
are several videos, you can download more than one at a time, or just one by
one to save bandwidth. I've been using this plug-in for some time now and
there is little to fault in it - it's definitely one of the best video
download plug-ins I've ever used. However, I've noticed that occasionally,
when watching videos in full-screen mode, Firefox has crashed and the error
reporter has labeled this plugin as one of the culprits, so I do deactivate
it from time to time. *Overall though, Video DownloadHelper is one of the
best video download plug-ins you could wish for in Firefox.*Download *Video
DownloadHelper 4.9.10* in Softonic
Video DownloadHelper can help ensure that you save your favorite clips to
your hard drive and in the format of your choice. The purpose of Video
DownloadHelper is to make the download and conversion process as quick as
possible. When installed, Video DownloadHelper installs a multicolored icon,
which appears next to your URL bar. When your browser detects a video, the
icon animates indicating that there is content available to download. A
drop-down item next to the icon indicates the videos on the page you can
download. The great thing is that you can configure the format that you want
it to download it in and it works for just about any site with Flash video.
To change the format downloaded, just go to preferences, which can be
accessed by right-clicking on the icon and choosing 'Preferences'. If there
are several videos, you can download more than one at a time, or just one by
one to save bandwidth. I've been using this plug-in for some time now and
there is little to fault in it - it's definitely one of the best video
download plug-ins I've ever used. However, I've noticed that occasionally,
when watching videos in full-screen mode, Firefox has crashed and the error
reporter has labeled this plugin as one of the culprits, so I do deactivate
it from time to time. *Overall though, Video DownloadHelper is one of the
best video download plug-ins you could wish for in Firefox.*Download *Video
DownloadHelper 4.9.10* in Softonic
PokerTH 0.9.5-Texas Hold em
PokerTH is a Texas Hold'em emulator but unlike most online gambling games,
it's absolutely free to play so you don't need to worry about losing a dime.
PokerTH allows you to play up against a maximum of six virtual opponents, via
a local network or via other players over the net. If you're new to Poker,
there's a handy tutorial and you never feel lost unlike some online poker
games where you've lost money before you've begun. You are however advised to
follow the PokerTH quick tutorial first as going head to head online against
a net opponent is rather intimidating. One of the best features of PokerTH is
that you don't have to play on just one table - you can opt out whenever you
want and move onto another game and of course, you never have to tip the
dealer. *PokerTH is a safer option for those that love to play Texas Hold Em
against great players but don't want to risk losing money.*Download *PokerTH
0.9.5* in Softonic
it's absolutely free to play so you don't need to worry about losing a dime.
PokerTH allows you to play up against a maximum of six virtual opponents, via
a local network or via other players over the net. If you're new to Poker,
there's a handy tutorial and you never feel lost unlike some online poker
games where you've lost money before you've begun. You are however advised to
follow the PokerTH quick tutorial first as going head to head online against
a net opponent is rather intimidating. One of the best features of PokerTH is
that you don't have to play on just one table - you can opt out whenever you
want and move onto another game and of course, you never have to tip the
dealer. *PokerTH is a safer option for those that love to play Texas Hold Em
against great players but don't want to risk losing money.*Download *PokerTH
0.9.5* in Softonic
Synthesia 0.8.3-Improve your synth playing
Synthesia started life as 'Piano Hero', obviously trying to cash in on the
Guitar Hero genre of music games. The more sensibly named Synthesia is meant
to be a gentle introduction to playing the piano on your Mac, although it's
hardly a beginners tool. Firstly, you should note that without a real
keyboard to plug into your Mac, playing it on your keyboard isn't much fun at
all. To avoid any copyright problems, most of the songs in Synthesia are
taken from old computer games such as Zelda and Bubble Bobble and you have to
follow the falling bars on the keyboard to press the right keys. This is
extremely hard when key strokes can be within a millisecond of each other so
you end up rapidly mashing your fingers into the keyboard. After you've
finished, you get a nice little appraisal of your performance with a grade
such as A, B and C etc. The program is simple to use and well presented but
without a proper piano or synth keyboard, you can't do it justice. *If you're
a piano player and have an external keyboard, you'll enjoy Synthesia - but
without one, it's not much use.*Download *Synthesia 0.8.3* in Softonic
Guitar Hero genre of music games. The more sensibly named Synthesia is meant
to be a gentle introduction to playing the piano on your Mac, although it's
hardly a beginners tool. Firstly, you should note that without a real
keyboard to plug into your Mac, playing it on your keyboard isn't much fun at
all. To avoid any copyright problems, most of the songs in Synthesia are
taken from old computer games such as Zelda and Bubble Bobble and you have to
follow the falling bars on the keyboard to press the right keys. This is
extremely hard when key strokes can be within a millisecond of each other so
you end up rapidly mashing your fingers into the keyboard. After you've
finished, you get a nice little appraisal of your performance with a grade
such as A, B and C etc. The program is simple to use and well presented but
without a proper piano or synth keyboard, you can't do it justice. *If you're
a piano player and have an external keyboard, you'll enjoy Synthesia - but
without one, it's not much use.*Download *Synthesia 0.8.3* in Softonic
StumbleUpon Modern UI app-Personalized discovery
*StumbleUpon* is a sort of web browser that recommends articles, pictures,
and other things across the web it thinks is relevant to your interests. If
you're bored of reading the same few blogs that you do every day,
*StumbleUpon will help you break up the monotony*. When you first launch
StumbleUpon it will ask you to log in or create an account with them. Once
you do that, you will be asked to *select topics that you're interested in*
from a list. The list is long but not too long. Once you've picked your areas
of interest, StumbleUpon will populate the front page of its app with stories
it thinks are relevant to you. Stories are presented in a tile interface,
following the design aesthetic of Windows 8. Tapping on a story will bring it
up full screen where you can *like, dislike, and stumble upon more stories*.
You can choose to stumble upon content for all your interests or for one
specific interest from a menu. StumbleUpon is a great way to waste some time
and *will point you to stories you may not otherwise have found*. There are
some quirks with the app though. *Some sites and pictures loaded off center
and performance was mediocre*. Loading stories in StumbleUpon took longer
than expected, especially if you're used to the speeds of modern browsers.
*Overall, StumbleUpon is a solid application that will help you discover
content from across the web that are relevant to your interests.*Download
*StumbleUpon Modern UI app* in Softonic
and other things across the web it thinks is relevant to your interests. If
you're bored of reading the same few blogs that you do every day,
*StumbleUpon will help you break up the monotony*. When you first launch
StumbleUpon it will ask you to log in or create an account with them. Once
you do that, you will be asked to *select topics that you're interested in*
from a list. The list is long but not too long. Once you've picked your areas
of interest, StumbleUpon will populate the front page of its app with stories
it thinks are relevant to you. Stories are presented in a tile interface,
following the design aesthetic of Windows 8. Tapping on a story will bring it
up full screen where you can *like, dislike, and stumble upon more stories*.
You can choose to stumble upon content for all your interests or for one
specific interest from a menu. StumbleUpon is a great way to waste some time
and *will point you to stories you may not otherwise have found*. There are
some quirks with the app though. *Some sites and pictures loaded off center
and performance was mediocre*. Loading stories in StumbleUpon took longer
than expected, especially if you're used to the speeds of modern browsers.
*Overall, StumbleUpon is a solid application that will help you discover
content from across the web that are relevant to your interests.*Download
*StumbleUpon Modern UI app* in Softonic
GS-Calc 10.0.5-A multifunctional spreadsheet app
*GS-Calc* is a spreadsheet application that can aid in organizing data on
your PC. Upon launch, you might initially think that GS-Calc looks quite
similar to Microsoft Excel, and the comparison is apt. With more than 180
mathematical financial and statistical functions available to be used,
GS-Calc is presented as an excellent alternative to Miscrosoft's popular
spreadsheet program. It performs calculations in much the same way as Excel.
For example, you can insert dropdown lists with GS-Calc, as well as arrange
more than 40 types of 2D and 3D tables, complete with headers and footers.
GS-Calc offers password protection and print preview, and even supports the
faxing and emailing of documents. GS-Calc is also proficient in reading and
allowing you to edit a variety of file formats for programs including dBase,
FoxPro, Excel, Access and Lotus. If you're new to working with spreadsheets,
this app might be a little overwhelming and tricky to figure out on your
first try. Those familiar with working with spreadsheets will appreciate the
ease with which you can customize a spreadsheet to your specific preferences.
*GS-Calc is a good alternative to Excel when it comes to creating
comprehensive spreadsheet projects.*Download *GS-Calc 10.0.5* in Softonic
your PC. Upon launch, you might initially think that GS-Calc looks quite
similar to Microsoft Excel, and the comparison is apt. With more than 180
mathematical financial and statistical functions available to be used,
GS-Calc is presented as an excellent alternative to Miscrosoft's popular
spreadsheet program. It performs calculations in much the same way as Excel.
For example, you can insert dropdown lists with GS-Calc, as well as arrange
more than 40 types of 2D and 3D tables, complete with headers and footers.
GS-Calc offers password protection and print preview, and even supports the
faxing and emailing of documents. GS-Calc is also proficient in reading and
allowing you to edit a variety of file formats for programs including dBase,
FoxPro, Excel, Access and Lotus. If you're new to working with spreadsheets,
this app might be a little overwhelming and tricky to figure out on your
first try. Those familiar with working with spreadsheets will appreciate the
ease with which you can customize a spreadsheet to your specific preferences.
*GS-Calc is a good alternative to Excel when it comes to creating
comprehensive spreadsheet projects.*Download *GS-Calc 10.0.5* in Softonic
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Black Mesa-Experience the beginning of Half-Life with updated graphics
*Black Mesa* is a fan made homage to the sci-fi horror game, Half-Life.
*Story* If you haven't played any of the Half-Life games, this is the one to
start with. The developers who worked on this project have crafted an
*extremely faithful homage to the first Half-Life game*. Black Mesa takes you
through the horrors of the events at Black Mesa leading to the Combine
invasion of Earth. All of the different elements within Black Mesa create an
*extremely immersive environment and story*. The people and lab feel
completely real and lived in. There are many little details in the
environment that make you *want to wander around to see all the little
details*. All of the characters from Half-Life make their return and look
better than ever. You really feel for them if you've been a fan of the
series. Seeing them young and whole *really taps into gamer nostalgia*.
*Graphics* The graphics of the original game have been completely scrapped.
The textures and environments in Black Mesa are all new, giving the game a
fresh feel and look. There are *minute details* scattered throughout the game
that make the Half-Life world feel lived in. The graphics in Black Mesa are
so detailed at times that you'll find yourself reading a sign or staring at
all the switches on a computer console. While the *Source engine is quite
old*, the graphics in Black Mesa make put the whole franchise on the same
graphical level. The original Half-Life looks aged but Black Mesa looks
contemporary but *won't impress folks who've been used to the stellar
graphics found in modern games like Sleeping Dogs*. *Gameplay* Gameplay for
Black Mesa is exactly what you would expect if you've ever played a Valve
game. Designed for a first person perspective, Black Mesa is a first person
shooter. All of the controls are identical. Even the heads up display is very
familiar, although a bit smaller and easier to read than the one in Half-Life
2. Black Mesa includes some *puzzles, which are simple but satisfying*.
You'll find yourself mostly navigating around unknown environments and
shooting alien creatures to death. You start off with the iconic crowbar, but
will be given guns and other weapons later in the game. *Gameplay is fun for
the most part but is very linear*. Black Mesa made sure that it didn't stray
too far from the game that everyone loves and keeps all of the elements that
made Half-Life great. Level designs have changed a little bit but overall, it
is a faithful homage and still fun learning the story of Black Mesa. *Sound*
The original soundtrack has been completely scrapped. *Black Mesa features an
all new, original score that you can download at Black Mesa's website*. The
soundtrack is ominous and works well to set the mood for different scenes.
Voice acting has also been updated but still utilizes the voices from the
main characters in the original Half-Life. *Other characters in the game have
been re-voiced and given different lines*. Each character will interact and
speak with you so desire, making the world feel more realistic. The original
voice acting in Half-Life was good but felt robotic at time, especially when
combined with blocky graphics. It's great to see, and hear, that the
developers overhauled everything from the voice acting to the soundtrack.
*Wrap-up * *Black Mesa is an incredible re-make of a classic game*. While it
doesn't deviate too far from the original, where it does deviate makes it
successful in refreshing a old game and making it relevant again for 2012. If
you haven't played any Half-Life games, this is a must play. Still, the game
is not perfect, marred only by its extremely lengthy installation and long
loading screens. *Overall, Black Mesa is a must download. Its excellent
story, soundtrack, and attention to detail make it one of the best gaming
experiences out there.*Download *Black Mesa* in Softonic
*Story* If you haven't played any of the Half-Life games, this is the one to
start with. The developers who worked on this project have crafted an
*extremely faithful homage to the first Half-Life game*. Black Mesa takes you
through the horrors of the events at Black Mesa leading to the Combine
invasion of Earth. All of the different elements within Black Mesa create an
*extremely immersive environment and story*. The people and lab feel
completely real and lived in. There are many little details in the
environment that make you *want to wander around to see all the little
details*. All of the characters from Half-Life make their return and look
better than ever. You really feel for them if you've been a fan of the
series. Seeing them young and whole *really taps into gamer nostalgia*.
*Graphics* The graphics of the original game have been completely scrapped.
The textures and environments in Black Mesa are all new, giving the game a
fresh feel and look. There are *minute details* scattered throughout the game
that make the Half-Life world feel lived in. The graphics in Black Mesa are
so detailed at times that you'll find yourself reading a sign or staring at
all the switches on a computer console. While the *Source engine is quite
old*, the graphics in Black Mesa make put the whole franchise on the same
graphical level. The original Half-Life looks aged but Black Mesa looks
contemporary but *won't impress folks who've been used to the stellar
graphics found in modern games like Sleeping Dogs*. *Gameplay* Gameplay for
Black Mesa is exactly what you would expect if you've ever played a Valve
game. Designed for a first person perspective, Black Mesa is a first person
shooter. All of the controls are identical. Even the heads up display is very
familiar, although a bit smaller and easier to read than the one in Half-Life
2. Black Mesa includes some *puzzles, which are simple but satisfying*.
You'll find yourself mostly navigating around unknown environments and
shooting alien creatures to death. You start off with the iconic crowbar, but
will be given guns and other weapons later in the game. *Gameplay is fun for
the most part but is very linear*. Black Mesa made sure that it didn't stray
too far from the game that everyone loves and keeps all of the elements that
made Half-Life great. Level designs have changed a little bit but overall, it
is a faithful homage and still fun learning the story of Black Mesa. *Sound*
The original soundtrack has been completely scrapped. *Black Mesa features an
all new, original score that you can download at Black Mesa's website*. The
soundtrack is ominous and works well to set the mood for different scenes.
Voice acting has also been updated but still utilizes the voices from the
main characters in the original Half-Life. *Other characters in the game have
been re-voiced and given different lines*. Each character will interact and
speak with you so desire, making the world feel more realistic. The original
voice acting in Half-Life was good but felt robotic at time, especially when
combined with blocky graphics. It's great to see, and hear, that the
developers overhauled everything from the voice acting to the soundtrack.
*Wrap-up * *Black Mesa is an incredible re-make of a classic game*. While it
doesn't deviate too far from the original, where it does deviate makes it
successful in refreshing a old game and making it relevant again for 2012. If
you haven't played any Half-Life games, this is a must play. Still, the game
is not perfect, marred only by its extremely lengthy installation and long
loading screens. *Overall, Black Mesa is a must download. Its excellent
story, soundtrack, and attention to detail make it one of the best gaming
experiences out there.*Download *Black Mesa* in Softonic
Black Mesa-Experience the beginning of Half-Life with updated graphics
*Black Mesa* is a fan made homage to the sci-fi horror game, Half-Life.
*Story* If you haven't played any of the Half-Life games, this is the one to
start with. The developers who worked on this project have crafted an
*extremely faithful homage to the first Half-Life game*. Black Mesa takes you
through the horrors of the events at Black Mesa leading to the Combine
invasion of Earth. All of the different elements within Black Mesa create an
*extremely immersive environment and story*. The people and lab feel
completely real and lived in. There are many little details in the
environment that make you *want to wander around to see all the little
details*. All of the characters from Half-Life make their return and look
better than ever. You really feel for them if you've been a fan of the
series. Seeing them young and whole *really taps into gamer nostalgia*.
*Graphics* The graphics of the original game have been completely scrapped.
The textures and environments in Black Mesa are all new, giving the game a
fresh feel and look. There are *minute details* scattered throughout the game
that make the Half-Life world feel lived in. The graphics in Black Mesa are
so detailed at times that you'll find yourself reading a sign or staring at
all the switches on a computer console. While the *Source engine is quite
old*, the graphics in Black Mesa make put the whole franchise on the same
graphical level. The original Half-Life looks aged but Black Mesa looks
contemporary but *won't impress folks who've been used to the stellar
graphics found in modern games like Sleeping Dogs*. *Gameplay* Gameplay for
Black Mesa is exactly what you would expect if you've ever played a Valve
game. Designed for a first person perspective, Black Mesa is a first person
shooter. All of the controls are identical. Even the heads up display is very
familiar, although a bit smaller and easier to read than the one in Half-Life
2. Black Mesa includes some *puzzles, which are simple but satisfying*.
You'll find yourself mostly navigating around unknown environments and
shooting alien creatures to death. You start off with the iconic crowbar, but
will be given guns and other weapons later in the game. *Gameplay is fun for
the most part but is very linear*. Black Mesa made sure that it didn't stray
too far from the game that everyone loves and keeps all of the elements that
made Half-Life great. Level designs have changed a little bit but overall, it
is a faithful homage and still fun learning the story of Black Mesa. *Sound*
The original soundtrack has been completely scrapped. *Black Mesa features an
all new, original score that you can download at Black Mesa's website*. The
soundtrack is ominous and works well to set the mood for different scenes.
Voice acting has also been updated but still utilizes the voices from the
main characters in the original Half-Life. *Other characters in the game have
been re-voiced and given different lines*. Each character will interact and
speak with you so desire, making the world feel more realistic. The original
voice acting in Half-Life was good but felt robotic at time, especially when
combined with blocky graphics. It's great to see, and hear, that the
developers overhauled everything from the voice acting to the soundtrack.
*Wrap-up * *Black Mesa is an incredible re-make of a classic game*. While it
doesn't deviate too far from the original, where it does deviate makes it
successful in refreshing a old game and making it relevant again for 2012. If
you haven't played any Half-Life games, this is a must play. Still, the game
is not perfect, marred only by its extremely lengthy installation and long
loading screens. *Overall, Black Mesa is a must download. Its excellent
story, soundtrack, and attention to detail make it one of the best gaming
experiences out there.*Download *Black Mesa* in Softonic
*Story* If you haven't played any of the Half-Life games, this is the one to
start with. The developers who worked on this project have crafted an
*extremely faithful homage to the first Half-Life game*. Black Mesa takes you
through the horrors of the events at Black Mesa leading to the Combine
invasion of Earth. All of the different elements within Black Mesa create an
*extremely immersive environment and story*. The people and lab feel
completely real and lived in. There are many little details in the
environment that make you *want to wander around to see all the little
details*. All of the characters from Half-Life make their return and look
better than ever. You really feel for them if you've been a fan of the
series. Seeing them young and whole *really taps into gamer nostalgia*.
*Graphics* The graphics of the original game have been completely scrapped.
The textures and environments in Black Mesa are all new, giving the game a
fresh feel and look. There are *minute details* scattered throughout the game
that make the Half-Life world feel lived in. The graphics in Black Mesa are
so detailed at times that you'll find yourself reading a sign or staring at
all the switches on a computer console. While the *Source engine is quite
old*, the graphics in Black Mesa make put the whole franchise on the same
graphical level. The original Half-Life looks aged but Black Mesa looks
contemporary but *won't impress folks who've been used to the stellar
graphics found in modern games like Sleeping Dogs*. *Gameplay* Gameplay for
Black Mesa is exactly what you would expect if you've ever played a Valve
game. Designed for a first person perspective, Black Mesa is a first person
shooter. All of the controls are identical. Even the heads up display is very
familiar, although a bit smaller and easier to read than the one in Half-Life
2. Black Mesa includes some *puzzles, which are simple but satisfying*.
You'll find yourself mostly navigating around unknown environments and
shooting alien creatures to death. You start off with the iconic crowbar, but
will be given guns and other weapons later in the game. *Gameplay is fun for
the most part but is very linear*. Black Mesa made sure that it didn't stray
too far from the game that everyone loves and keeps all of the elements that
made Half-Life great. Level designs have changed a little bit but overall, it
is a faithful homage and still fun learning the story of Black Mesa. *Sound*
The original soundtrack has been completely scrapped. *Black Mesa features an
all new, original score that you can download at Black Mesa's website*. The
soundtrack is ominous and works well to set the mood for different scenes.
Voice acting has also been updated but still utilizes the voices from the
main characters in the original Half-Life. *Other characters in the game have
been re-voiced and given different lines*. Each character will interact and
speak with you so desire, making the world feel more realistic. The original
voice acting in Half-Life was good but felt robotic at time, especially when
combined with blocky graphics. It's great to see, and hear, that the
developers overhauled everything from the voice acting to the soundtrack.
*Wrap-up * *Black Mesa is an incredible re-make of a classic game*. While it
doesn't deviate too far from the original, where it does deviate makes it
successful in refreshing a old game and making it relevant again for 2012. If
you haven't played any Half-Life games, this is a must play. Still, the game
is not perfect, marred only by its extremely lengthy installation and long
loading screens. *Overall, Black Mesa is a must download. Its excellent
story, soundtrack, and attention to detail make it one of the best gaming
experiences out there.*Download *Black Mesa* in Softonic
Monday, September 17, 2012
Full Video Converter Free 10.0.5
Full Video Converter Free has the capabilities to convert all popular video
formats from HD to HD, HD to SD and SD to SD, transform between audio
formats, extract audios or pictures from videos, and create video from
photos.
formats from HD to HD, HD to SD and SD to SD, transform between audio
formats, extract audios or pictures from videos, and create video from
photos.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Free Word to PDF Publisher 2.1
Free Word to PDF Publisher is a 100% free PDF publisher. This free program is
easy to operate and it enables you to customize the files with various
settings.
easy to operate and it enables you to customize the files with various
settings.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
WinX Free DVD to AVI Ripper 4.3.26
WinX Free DVD to AVI Ripper is a professional DVD to AVI ripper to rip DVD
movies into AVI, DivX, and Xvid video format for playback on Windows Media
Player. Additionally, it could take out audio and images from DVD movies.
movies into AVI, DivX, and Xvid video format for playback on Windows Media
Player. Additionally, it could take out audio and images from DVD movies.
GTA IV Magic Patcher 1.0.2.0-Utility that allows you to mod GTA IV
If you want to install mods in Grand Theft Auto IV, you need to use a tool
like this *GTA IV Magic Patcher*. Without a patch, GTA won't run if files
have been altered, but GTA IV Magic Patcher tricks the game into thinking the
files are normal, allowing you to change whatever you want. All you need to
do to use GTA IV Magic Patcher is unzip the file, backup the existing
filelist.pak in your Rockstar Games directory. Then replace the original file
with the filelist.pak in this archive. You will now be able to install mods
without any problem. In an ideal world, this would be an application that did
this for you automatically, but it doesn't require too much effort. *GTA IV
Magic Patcher is a simple way to start having more fun with GTA IV*Download
*GTA IV Magic Patcher 1.0.2.0* in Softonic
like this *GTA IV Magic Patcher*. Without a patch, GTA won't run if files
have been altered, but GTA IV Magic Patcher tricks the game into thinking the
files are normal, allowing you to change whatever you want. All you need to
do to use GTA IV Magic Patcher is unzip the file, backup the existing
filelist.pak in your Rockstar Games directory. Then replace the original file
with the filelist.pak in this archive. You will now be able to install mods
without any problem. In an ideal world, this would be an application that did
this for you automatically, but it doesn't require too much effort. *GTA IV
Magic Patcher is a simple way to start having more fun with GTA IV*Download
*GTA IV Magic Patcher 1.0.2.0* in Softonic
Bubble Star Modern UI app-Test your bubble popping skills
*Bubble Star* is a classic puzzle game for Windows 8 where you pop
combination of bubbles. Bubble Star brings *nothing new but remains
addicting*. Players are given a cannon to shoot randomly colored bubbles.
Combine three or more of the same colored bubbles and they'll pop. Every move
you make brings the ceiling of bubbles closer to you. Once the bubbles cross
the line, the game's over. Bubble Star gives players a score based on how
quickly they can *pop all the bubbles in a level*. Here's where accuracy and
planning pay off. The ceiling won't come down as you plan your move so you
have plenty of time to strategize. *Levels get progressively harder* and more
difficult challenges are given to the player. Bubble Star includes moving
levels and power ups to keep gameplay fresh. *Overall, Bubble Star brings
nothing new to the table but is still fun and challenging.*Download *Bubble
Star Modern UI app* in Softonic
combination of bubbles. Bubble Star brings *nothing new but remains
addicting*. Players are given a cannon to shoot randomly colored bubbles.
Combine three or more of the same colored bubbles and they'll pop. Every move
you make brings the ceiling of bubbles closer to you. Once the bubbles cross
the line, the game's over. Bubble Star gives players a score based on how
quickly they can *pop all the bubbles in a level*. Here's where accuracy and
planning pay off. The ceiling won't come down as you plan your move so you
have plenty of time to strategize. *Levels get progressively harder* and more
difficult challenges are given to the player. Bubble Star includes moving
levels and power ups to keep gameplay fresh. *Overall, Bubble Star brings
nothing new to the table but is still fun and challenging.*Download *Bubble
Star Modern UI app* in Softonic
ZoneAlarm Pro Antivirus + Firewall 10.2.078-Advanced identity and privacy protection
Download *ZoneAlarm Pro Antivirus + Firewall 10.2.078* in Softonic
FreeOCR 4.2-A decent scanned-in to editable text converter
*FreeOCR* is a tool for Windows PCs that allows you to scan a document and
convert it to editable text. Remember the days of having to type out text
verbatim if you had a hand-out from school or work that hadn't been sent
electronically? What a pain. Fortunately, there are some programs that exist
now that can make the job simpler. FreeOCR is one of them. OCR stands for
*Optical Character Recognition* and refers to software that *converts scanned
documents and PDFs into editable text*. On top of PDFs, FreeOCR also works
with multi-page TIFF images and various popular image formats like .JPG and
.PNG. FreeOCR then outputs plain text, and you can even export it to
Microsoft Word for further editing. Your desktop document scanner will
require Twain or WIZ compatible scanning drivers for FreeOCR to work, so take
note. *While it doesn't always work perfectly, FreeOCR is simple to use and
takes a lot of frustration out of converting many scanned documents to plain
text.*Download *FreeOCR 4.2* in Softonic
convert it to editable text. Remember the days of having to type out text
verbatim if you had a hand-out from school or work that hadn't been sent
electronically? What a pain. Fortunately, there are some programs that exist
now that can make the job simpler. FreeOCR is one of them. OCR stands for
*Optical Character Recognition* and refers to software that *converts scanned
documents and PDFs into editable text*. On top of PDFs, FreeOCR also works
with multi-page TIFF images and various popular image formats like .JPG and
.PNG. FreeOCR then outputs plain text, and you can even export it to
Microsoft Word for further editing. Your desktop document scanner will
require Twain or WIZ compatible scanning drivers for FreeOCR to work, so take
note. *While it doesn't always work perfectly, FreeOCR is simple to use and
takes a lot of frustration out of converting many scanned documents to plain
text.*Download *FreeOCR 4.2* in Softonic
ChaCha Modern UI app-Ask questions and find answers
*ChaCha* for Windows 8 is a questions and answers search engine. Got a
question on your mind? Ask ChaCha and you'll most likely find your answer.
Most common answers are *answered by human beings* and presented so.
Searching with Google will give you a bunch of sites that may or may not
contain the answer but ChaCha does its best to answer you like a human being.
The interface of ChaCha is slick. Want to search for something? Click or tap
on the 'Ask A Question' button and the *Windows 8 search side-bar will pop
up*. Start typing your question and *results will appear instantly* below.
Click or tap on one to see the answer. While ChaCha has a pretty incredible
database of questions and answers, the *information that it provides is very
shallow*. You will often get a few sentences and that's it. If you're looking
for more info, you'll have to search outside of ChaCha for it. The Wikipedia
app is a good start. On the front page of the app, you are given a *grid of
articles* that you can read. The topics of the articles vary from top lists
to solutions for common problems. These articles are also pretty shallow and
don't provide much quality reading as they only present the bare minimum.
Annoying, *ads are integrated into the grid of articles*, disguising them.
*Overall, ChaCha is a good, quick way to look up questions semantically but a
proper search engine will probably provide you with more
information.*Download *ChaCha Modern UI app* in Softonic
question on your mind? Ask ChaCha and you'll most likely find your answer.
Most common answers are *answered by human beings* and presented so.
Searching with Google will give you a bunch of sites that may or may not
contain the answer but ChaCha does its best to answer you like a human being.
The interface of ChaCha is slick. Want to search for something? Click or tap
on the 'Ask A Question' button and the *Windows 8 search side-bar will pop
up*. Start typing your question and *results will appear instantly* below.
Click or tap on one to see the answer. While ChaCha has a pretty incredible
database of questions and answers, the *information that it provides is very
shallow*. You will often get a few sentences and that's it. If you're looking
for more info, you'll have to search outside of ChaCha for it. The Wikipedia
app is a good start. On the front page of the app, you are given a *grid of
articles* that you can read. The topics of the articles vary from top lists
to solutions for common problems. These articles are also pretty shallow and
don't provide much quality reading as they only present the bare minimum.
Annoying, *ads are integrated into the grid of articles*, disguising them.
*Overall, ChaCha is a good, quick way to look up questions semantically but a
proper search engine will probably provide you with more
information.*Download *ChaCha Modern UI app* in Softonic
GTA IV Magic Patcher 1.0.2.0-Utility that allows you to mod GTA IV
If you want to install mods in Grand Theft Auto IV, you need to use a tool
like this *GTA IV Magic Patcher*. Without a patch, GTA won't run if files
have been altered, but GTA IV Magic Patcher tricks the game into thinking the
files are normal, allowing you to change whatever you want. All you need to
do to use GTA IV Magic Patcher is unzip the file, backup the existing
filelist.pak in your Rockstar Games directory. Then replace the original file
with the filelist.pak in this archive. You will now be able to install mods
without any problem. In an ideal world, this would be an application that did
this for you automatically, but it doesn't require too much effort. *GTA IV
Magic Patcher is a simple way to start having more fun with GTA IV*Download
*GTA IV Magic Patcher 1.0.2.0* in Softonic
like this *GTA IV Magic Patcher*. Without a patch, GTA won't run if files
have been altered, but GTA IV Magic Patcher tricks the game into thinking the
files are normal, allowing you to change whatever you want. All you need to
do to use GTA IV Magic Patcher is unzip the file, backup the existing
filelist.pak in your Rockstar Games directory. Then replace the original file
with the filelist.pak in this archive. You will now be able to install mods
without any problem. In an ideal world, this would be an application that did
this for you automatically, but it doesn't require too much effort. *GTA IV
Magic Patcher is a simple way to start having more fun with GTA IV*Download
*GTA IV Magic Patcher 1.0.2.0* in Softonic
SopCast 3.5.0.1-Watch free TV channels and broadcast your own
*SopCast* is an app that allows you to watch *free online TV* channels, and
also to *broadcast* your own. It uses peer to peer (P2P) technology so you
don't need huge bandwidths or servers. *P2P Streaming* The beauty of
streaming via *P2P* is that anyone can broadcast anything that they want,
making it an incredibly democratic medium. The two previously-cited programs
are good examples of the technology in action yet SopCast (so called because
'SoP' is an abbreviation for 'Streaming over P2P') is arguably even better
because it allows you to easily *broadcast your own channels*. In the latest
release of SopCast, there are virtually no noticeable interface changes, so
it's still extremely easy to use. On installation, you're asked if you'd like
to install the Ask.com search bar, which you can de-select by clicking the
check-box. When you run SopCast, you can log in either anonymously or, if
you're planning on setting-up your own channel, create your own account using
the link at the bottom. *Live TV Channels* When you log into SopCast, click
on the *Live Channels* tabs so you can see the channel listings. The first
thing you notice is the number of channels to choose from. There's absolutely
everything here from obscure Chinese channels to mainstream offerings like
The Discovery Channel (although again, you will find many programs either
dubbed or subtitled in Chinese). Some of SopCast's channels are organized,
such as by News and Sport but these categories can be unreliable and the
lower down you go, simply indecipherable. SopCast's channel window will pop
out of the side of the player but you can expand this to full screen or
export it to Windows Media Player using the vision controls on the panel.
This truly separates SopCast from the rest of the P2P TV streaming
applications. If you want to use a different media player (such as VLC
Player), you can do this by clicking on the Options button at the bottom of
the main interface. *Broadcast your own programs* SopCast's major draw
though, and the reason why many of its channels look like a garbled mess, is
the fact that you can *broadcast your own channel* on it. Once your program
has been filmed, edited and is uploaded on your PC, all you have to do is
stream it via SopCast and select a server address to which people can connect
and watch. The quality of the broadcast in SopCast will very much depend on
the number of people connected (the more users there are, the faster the
video will stream). You can even *create your own private channel* and decide
what users can watch it by creating a network group, thus enabling you to run
your very own personal TV channel in SopCast. *Conclusions* SopCast might
look a bit confusing for the first-time user but, despite the dominance of
Chinese channels, it provides a whole new world of TV to watch. What's more,
it gives you the chance to start your own channel!Download *SopCast 3.5.0.1*
in Softonic
also to *broadcast* your own. It uses peer to peer (P2P) technology so you
don't need huge bandwidths or servers. *P2P Streaming* The beauty of
streaming via *P2P* is that anyone can broadcast anything that they want,
making it an incredibly democratic medium. The two previously-cited programs
are good examples of the technology in action yet SopCast (so called because
'SoP' is an abbreviation for 'Streaming over P2P') is arguably even better
because it allows you to easily *broadcast your own channels*. In the latest
release of SopCast, there are virtually no noticeable interface changes, so
it's still extremely easy to use. On installation, you're asked if you'd like
to install the Ask.com search bar, which you can de-select by clicking the
check-box. When you run SopCast, you can log in either anonymously or, if
you're planning on setting-up your own channel, create your own account using
the link at the bottom. *Live TV Channels* When you log into SopCast, click
on the *Live Channels* tabs so you can see the channel listings. The first
thing you notice is the number of channels to choose from. There's absolutely
everything here from obscure Chinese channels to mainstream offerings like
The Discovery Channel (although again, you will find many programs either
dubbed or subtitled in Chinese). Some of SopCast's channels are organized,
such as by News and Sport but these categories can be unreliable and the
lower down you go, simply indecipherable. SopCast's channel window will pop
out of the side of the player but you can expand this to full screen or
export it to Windows Media Player using the vision controls on the panel.
This truly separates SopCast from the rest of the P2P TV streaming
applications. If you want to use a different media player (such as VLC
Player), you can do this by clicking on the Options button at the bottom of
the main interface. *Broadcast your own programs* SopCast's major draw
though, and the reason why many of its channels look like a garbled mess, is
the fact that you can *broadcast your own channel* on it. Once your program
has been filmed, edited and is uploaded on your PC, all you have to do is
stream it via SopCast and select a server address to which people can connect
and watch. The quality of the broadcast in SopCast will very much depend on
the number of people connected (the more users there are, the faster the
video will stream). You can even *create your own private channel* and decide
what users can watch it by creating a network group, thus enabling you to run
your very own personal TV channel in SopCast. *Conclusions* SopCast might
look a bit confusing for the first-time user but, despite the dominance of
Chinese channels, it provides a whole new world of TV to watch. What's more,
it gives you the chance to start your own channel!Download *SopCast 3.5.0.1*
in Softonic
Bubble Star Modern UI app-Test your bubble popping skills
*Bubble Star* is a classic puzzle game for Windows 8 where you pop
combination of bubbles. Bubble Star brings *nothing new but remains
addicting*. Players are given a cannon to shoot randomly colored bubbles.
Combine three or more of the same colored bubbles and they'll pop. Every move
you make brings the ceiling of bubbles closer to you. Once the bubbles cross
the line, the game's over. Bubble Star gives players a score based on how
quickly they can *pop all the bubbles in a level*. Here's where accuracy and
planning pay off. The ceiling won't come down as you plan your move so you
have plenty of time to strategize. *Levels get progressively harder* and more
difficult challenges are given to the player. Bubble Star includes moving
levels and power ups to keep gameplay fresh. *Overall, Bubble Star brings
nothing new to the table but is still fun and challenging.*Download *Bubble
Star Modern UI app* in Softonic
combination of bubbles. Bubble Star brings *nothing new but remains
addicting*. Players are given a cannon to shoot randomly colored bubbles.
Combine three or more of the same colored bubbles and they'll pop. Every move
you make brings the ceiling of bubbles closer to you. Once the bubbles cross
the line, the game's over. Bubble Star gives players a score based on how
quickly they can *pop all the bubbles in a level*. Here's where accuracy and
planning pay off. The ceiling won't come down as you plan your move so you
have plenty of time to strategize. *Levels get progressively harder* and more
difficult challenges are given to the player. Bubble Star includes moving
levels and power ups to keep gameplay fresh. *Overall, Bubble Star brings
nothing new to the table but is still fun and challenging.*Download *Bubble
Star Modern UI app* in Softonic
Room Arranger 7.0.4-Design, redecorate and arrange your room
Download *Room Arranger 7.0.4* in Softonic
Sweet Home 3D 3.6-Design your ideal home on your Mac
*Sweet Home 3D* is a sophisticated tool for creating your own interior
designs. Sweet Home 3D allows your imagination to run wild without you having
to lift a finger or costing you a cent. Apart from being a very useful
interior design application, it's also a hell of a lot of fun, allowing you
to mix and match furniture with ease, take virtual walks around your
creations, and indulge yourself in designs you'd probably never be able to do
in real life. Sweet Home 3D offers more than 50 different pieces of
furniture, ranging from beds to lamps and desks tables, but you can import
even more from the developer's website. To create your rooms, all you need to
do is drag and drop elements into the grid view and you'll see them building
up 3D in the viewing screen below. Once you've done this, use the virtual
visit tool to get a 3D preview of what it looks like and talk a walk around.
The latest version adds a new level of realism to Sweet Home 3D. This
includes a new ability to handle rounded walls, the possibility to store
points of view, a new compass and even light and sun management to accurately
show how your designs react under different conditions. They've also added a
much needed auto recovery function if Sweet Home 3D crashes. These are the
basics and Sweet Home 3D is extremely easy to get to grips with.
Unfortunately, the graphics are not great - many pieces of furniture look
blocky, but its designed to give an idea of what an arrangement will look
like rather than a perfect picture. You can take a photo of your finished
design, which you can then send on to friends to view who won't need Sweet
Home 3D to view it. The fact that it's based on Java shouldn't put you off
either - it works very smoothly with virtually no delays in placing furniture
or creating previews. *Sweet Home 3D is an excellent solution for all those
that daydream about redesigning their home, or even for professionals that
need a basic mock-up.*Download *Sweet Home 3D 3.6* in Softonic
designs. Sweet Home 3D allows your imagination to run wild without you having
to lift a finger or costing you a cent. Apart from being a very useful
interior design application, it's also a hell of a lot of fun, allowing you
to mix and match furniture with ease, take virtual walks around your
creations, and indulge yourself in designs you'd probably never be able to do
in real life. Sweet Home 3D offers more than 50 different pieces of
furniture, ranging from beds to lamps and desks tables, but you can import
even more from the developer's website. To create your rooms, all you need to
do is drag and drop elements into the grid view and you'll see them building
up 3D in the viewing screen below. Once you've done this, use the virtual
visit tool to get a 3D preview of what it looks like and talk a walk around.
The latest version adds a new level of realism to Sweet Home 3D. This
includes a new ability to handle rounded walls, the possibility to store
points of view, a new compass and even light and sun management to accurately
show how your designs react under different conditions. They've also added a
much needed auto recovery function if Sweet Home 3D crashes. These are the
basics and Sweet Home 3D is extremely easy to get to grips with.
Unfortunately, the graphics are not great - many pieces of furniture look
blocky, but its designed to give an idea of what an arrangement will look
like rather than a perfect picture. You can take a photo of your finished
design, which you can then send on to friends to view who won't need Sweet
Home 3D to view it. The fact that it's based on Java shouldn't put you off
either - it works very smoothly with virtually no delays in placing furniture
or creating previews. *Sweet Home 3D is an excellent solution for all those
that daydream about redesigning their home, or even for professionals that
need a basic mock-up.*Download *Sweet Home 3D 3.6* in Softonic
Thursday, September 13, 2012
1Click Audio Converter Free 2.3.5
1Click Audio Converter is a free software designed for converting audio files
from MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, iPhone Ringtone, OGG, AC3 to MP3, WAV and AC3.
from MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, iPhone Ringtone, OGG, AC3 to MP3, WAV and AC3.
iMovie '11 9.0.8-Apple's official video editing suite for Macs
*iMovie '11* is Apple's flagship program to create and edit movies on your
Mac. User friendly, iMovie '11 makes it easy to turn your home videos into
polished films. iMovie '11 works by importing your movie (which for large
films has to be in DV format) and then allowing you to cut and paste bits of
it together, much as you would with a word processing application. Adding
soundtracks is a breeze thanks to integration with iTunes as is images due to
integration with iPhoto. Also, if you just want to cut something for YouTube,
an integrated uploaded makes sure your creations go online instantly although
I sometimes find this fails to upload properly or doesn't tag the video
correctly. There are tons of trailers and templates for you to choose from
that make your movie look far more polished that would ordinarily be
possible. By the time you've finished, your raw film will look amazingly
polished. iMovie '11 can be fussy with formats - it works best with DV format
films and trying to import other formats may not work or just crash it
completely. *Advanced video editors will find that iMovie '11 lacks
specialist editing functions but for most people, iMovie turns you into a pro
with minimum effort.*Download *iMovie '11 9.0.8* in Softonic
Mac. User friendly, iMovie '11 makes it easy to turn your home videos into
polished films. iMovie '11 works by importing your movie (which for large
films has to be in DV format) and then allowing you to cut and paste bits of
it together, much as you would with a word processing application. Adding
soundtracks is a breeze thanks to integration with iTunes as is images due to
integration with iPhoto. Also, if you just want to cut something for YouTube,
an integrated uploaded makes sure your creations go online instantly although
I sometimes find this fails to upload properly or doesn't tag the video
correctly. There are tons of trailers and templates for you to choose from
that make your movie look far more polished that would ordinarily be
possible. By the time you've finished, your raw film will look amazingly
polished. iMovie '11 can be fussy with formats - it works best with DV format
films and trying to import other formats may not work or just crash it
completely. *Advanced video editors will find that iMovie '11 lacks
specialist editing functions but for most people, iMovie turns you into a pro
with minimum effort.*Download *iMovie '11 9.0.8* in Softonic
TechTool Pro 6.0.5-Powerful tool to repair and maintain your hard drive
*Note that a trial version of TechTool Pro is no longer available*. *TechTool
Pro* is a powerful utility for testing, repair and maintenance of your Mac.
This even extends to disk defragmentation (something usually associated with
Windows) and data recovery. TechTool Pro certainly comes with a good pedigree
- TechTool Deluxe which is the most complete version of TechTool available,
is part of AppleCare's Protection Plan. So if Apple trust it, it must be
quite good. To perform simple Diagnostics and Repair just use the *Check
Computer* feature to perform a complete test. This includes a SMART test of
the computer's built-in hard drive to check for impending drive failure, a
RAM test and a check of the disk directories. *Volume Rebuild* is similar to
the Permissions Repair found in OS X Disk Doctor and basically optimizes
critical data structures and will repair any problems. TechTool Pro performs
also optimizes via file optimization and volume optimization consolidates the
free space on a hard drive. Meanwhile *Data Recovery* offers several methods
of data recovery from corrupted drives while a feature called *Trash History*
can track the location of deleted files. One of the more unique features of
TechTool Pro is *eDrive* which is a bootable Mac OS X partition which
contains TechTool Pro and a small copy of your OS that you can use when
performing emergency recoveries. There's no need to reformat your hard drive
during this process and eDrive provides an extra secure layer of protection
should the worst happen. Use this in addition with TechTool Protection system
preference which allows you to schedule checks and even e-mail alerts, and
TechTool Pro is a very powerful package. *Its not the simplest solution out
there but its certainly one of the more powerful. TechTool Pro will appeal to
power users more than anyone but there's something for everyone in
it.*Download *TechTool Pro 6.0.5* in Softonic
Pro* is a powerful utility for testing, repair and maintenance of your Mac.
This even extends to disk defragmentation (something usually associated with
Windows) and data recovery. TechTool Pro certainly comes with a good pedigree
- TechTool Deluxe which is the most complete version of TechTool available,
is part of AppleCare's Protection Plan. So if Apple trust it, it must be
quite good. To perform simple Diagnostics and Repair just use the *Check
Computer* feature to perform a complete test. This includes a SMART test of
the computer's built-in hard drive to check for impending drive failure, a
RAM test and a check of the disk directories. *Volume Rebuild* is similar to
the Permissions Repair found in OS X Disk Doctor and basically optimizes
critical data structures and will repair any problems. TechTool Pro performs
also optimizes via file optimization and volume optimization consolidates the
free space on a hard drive. Meanwhile *Data Recovery* offers several methods
of data recovery from corrupted drives while a feature called *Trash History*
can track the location of deleted files. One of the more unique features of
TechTool Pro is *eDrive* which is a bootable Mac OS X partition which
contains TechTool Pro and a small copy of your OS that you can use when
performing emergency recoveries. There's no need to reformat your hard drive
during this process and eDrive provides an extra secure layer of protection
should the worst happen. Use this in addition with TechTool Protection system
preference which allows you to schedule checks and even e-mail alerts, and
TechTool Pro is a very powerful package. *Its not the simplest solution out
there but its certainly one of the more powerful. TechTool Pro will appeal to
power users more than anyone but there's something for everyone in
it.*Download *TechTool Pro 6.0.5* in Softonic
SmartCallMonitor
SmartCallMonitor is the easy-to-use phone monitoring software for TAPI
capable hardware like a telephone system or an ISDN card. It automatically
tries to match incoming phone calls with data stored in your MS-Outlook
contacts to provide information about the caller (e.g. name, address etc.).
Infor...
capable hardware like a telephone system or an ISDN card. It automatically
tries to match incoming phone calls with data stored in your MS-Outlook
contacts to provide information about the caller (e.g. name, address etc.).
Infor...
Locate32 3.1.11.7100-Quick and lightweight desktop search app
The painful speed of Windows searches is something that seems a relic from
the days when computers were as big as rooms and ran on magnetic tape. As any
Apple user will tell you, it shouldn't be that way in the 21st century.
Locate32 is a great little freeware app that makes searching your PC fast and
easy. Setup of the program is easier than it first appears - the zip folder
has four different .exe files in it, and the readme instructions are probably
over complicated. However, it's actually simple! Just extract the zip file
then double click 'locate32.exe' and it will run. To get it working, open
File and click the 'Update Databases' option. Locate32 will then scan the
hard drive, making a database to search from. This is remarkably quick - it
won't take more than a few seconds. Once your database it updated, searching
is easy, super fast and completely flexible. Locate32 is both easy to use for
the general user, and deep and complex for the power user. As well as file
name, you can refine your search by extension, where to look (although it's
so fast there's no point usually), date added and size and so on. There are
an intimidating number of settings, although most people won't need to fear
them, as they won't be necessary. One nice option is 'Delete Private Data',
which makes it easy to search without leaving a trace. Locate32 can also
function as a portable app, as it doesn't require installation *While some
users might be scared by the number of options available in Locate 32, it
really is a simple and efficient search app that you will quickly learn to
rely on.*Download *Locate32 3.1.11.7100* in Softonic
the days when computers were as big as rooms and ran on magnetic tape. As any
Apple user will tell you, it shouldn't be that way in the 21st century.
Locate32 is a great little freeware app that makes searching your PC fast and
easy. Setup of the program is easier than it first appears - the zip folder
has four different .exe files in it, and the readme instructions are probably
over complicated. However, it's actually simple! Just extract the zip file
then double click 'locate32.exe' and it will run. To get it working, open
File and click the 'Update Databases' option. Locate32 will then scan the
hard drive, making a database to search from. This is remarkably quick - it
won't take more than a few seconds. Once your database it updated, searching
is easy, super fast and completely flexible. Locate32 is both easy to use for
the general user, and deep and complex for the power user. As well as file
name, you can refine your search by extension, where to look (although it's
so fast there's no point usually), date added and size and so on. There are
an intimidating number of settings, although most people won't need to fear
them, as they won't be necessary. One nice option is 'Delete Private Data',
which makes it easy to search without leaving a trace. Locate32 can also
function as a portable app, as it doesn't require installation *While some
users might be scared by the number of options available in Locate 32, it
really is a simple and efficient search app that you will quickly learn to
rely on.*Download *Locate32 3.1.11.7100* in Softonic
AxCrypt 1.7.2931.0-Encrypt and decrypt files quickly and easily
Download *AxCrypt 1.7.2931.0* in Softonic
FeedDemon 4.1-A simple way to read the web
RSS or Real Simple Syndication, is an ever more popular way to follow the
news on Internet. By subscribing to an XML or RSS link, a user can receive
all the latest information from multiple sources in one page. Online RSS
readers like Google Reader, Bloglines or Rojo are now very popular among
users yet you can also use an external RSS reader like Feeddemon to keep up
with the flow of information. Feeddemon is easy to install and although it
will ask you for a Newsgator account, you can still launch it even if you
don't have one. The program can import all of your previous subscriptions
or it can suggest new feeds to you in all sorts of categories like business,
sports or entertainment. Once launched, the program automatically downloads
the latest posts. Feeds are saved in different categories so that you know
where to find them. You can also use the search function to find a post
containing a particular word. Thanks to the custom news watch, you can get
Feeddemon to find news according to certain keywords. This is extremely
useful if you're doing a research paper or investigating a particular
topic. The program window includes a browser window, so you won't need to
open up your internet browser to read your feeds. Feeddemon also supports
tabs, allowing you to keep a good deal of posts open for future reading. If
you want to save posts, you can flag them, save them as favourites or create
a newsbin to store similar articles. Apart from letting you customize the age
limit of new posts and the amount that appears daily, you can use the Clean
Up Wizard to get rid of older or unread posts. This is extremely useful as,
with so much information being handled, it's easy to clutter up your
newsreader with irrelevant posts. Feeddemon handles podcasts just like any
other RSS feed, however, to play them, either you'll have to open up the
MP3 file in a browser window or download it and play it with the MP3 player
of your choice. It would have been more user-friendly if Feeddemon had
included an embedded media player to play podcasts. If you're on the move,
you can still check your feeds stored in Feeddemon online through your
Newsgator account. If you don't have one, take a few seconds to sign up as
it'll also let you use other Newsgator tools like Feedstation. Apart from
this full range of features, the real update in version 2. 1 is that
Feeddemon has finally integrated the social networking aspect. You can now
configure your default blog publisher and send interesting posts to your blog
or to delicious and Digg. We enjoyed using Feeddemon and were excited by all
the freedom it gave users in managing their RSS feeds. The profusion of
options in the interface can confuse first time users and we've suffered
occasional lags when updating feeds, yet that's quite common with any RSS
reader. Feeddemon is a top choice external RSS reader which any news junkie
will quickly get addicted to. If you're not so hooked on feeds, it might be
too much to handle though.Download *FeedDemon 4.1* in Softonic
news on Internet. By subscribing to an XML or RSS link, a user can receive
all the latest information from multiple sources in one page. Online RSS
readers like Google Reader, Bloglines or Rojo are now very popular among
users yet you can also use an external RSS reader like Feeddemon to keep up
with the flow of information. Feeddemon is easy to install and although it
will ask you for a Newsgator account, you can still launch it even if you
don't have one. The program can import all of your previous subscriptions
or it can suggest new feeds to you in all sorts of categories like business,
sports or entertainment. Once launched, the program automatically downloads
the latest posts. Feeds are saved in different categories so that you know
where to find them. You can also use the search function to find a post
containing a particular word. Thanks to the custom news watch, you can get
Feeddemon to find news according to certain keywords. This is extremely
useful if you're doing a research paper or investigating a particular
topic. The program window includes a browser window, so you won't need to
open up your internet browser to read your feeds. Feeddemon also supports
tabs, allowing you to keep a good deal of posts open for future reading. If
you want to save posts, you can flag them, save them as favourites or create
a newsbin to store similar articles. Apart from letting you customize the age
limit of new posts and the amount that appears daily, you can use the Clean
Up Wizard to get rid of older or unread posts. This is extremely useful as,
with so much information being handled, it's easy to clutter up your
newsreader with irrelevant posts. Feeddemon handles podcasts just like any
other RSS feed, however, to play them, either you'll have to open up the
MP3 file in a browser window or download it and play it with the MP3 player
of your choice. It would have been more user-friendly if Feeddemon had
included an embedded media player to play podcasts. If you're on the move,
you can still check your feeds stored in Feeddemon online through your
Newsgator account. If you don't have one, take a few seconds to sign up as
it'll also let you use other Newsgator tools like Feedstation. Apart from
this full range of features, the real update in version 2. 1 is that
Feeddemon has finally integrated the social networking aspect. You can now
configure your default blog publisher and send interesting posts to your blog
or to delicious and Digg. We enjoyed using Feeddemon and were excited by all
the freedom it gave users in managing their RSS feeds. The profusion of
options in the interface can confuse first time users and we've suffered
occasional lags when updating feeds, yet that's quite common with any RSS
reader. Feeddemon is a top choice external RSS reader which any news junkie
will quickly get addicted to. If you're not so hooked on feeds, it might be
too much to handle though.Download *FeedDemon 4.1* in Softonic
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