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Converter FreeDaniusoft Video Converter Free is an easy-to-use and intuitive free Video Converter that can handle all video audio even HD videos in batch conversion mode. This great Video Converter can not only convert video/HD Video to AVI, WMV, MPEG, MOV, FLV, MP4 easily and quickly but can also extract audio from video to MP3, WAV, WMA.

With this Video Converter Software, you can convert video to YouTube compatible video formats FLV to share your movie on internet, make your video files editable as wmv, avi so you could load them on Windows Movie Maker, or convert video for portable media players like iPod, PSP, Zune, mobile phone, etc.

In addition, this free video converter allows you to DIY your video with video editing options: cropping video, trimming video length, merging two or more video clips, adjusting video effect etc.

Features:


Convert any video to popular video audio formats
Convert almost all video formats as source files like AVI, MP4, MPEG, 3GP, AAC, RAM, MTS, M2TS, TS, HD AVI etc. to MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA, MPEG1, MPEG 2, MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV, FLV, to AVI, WMV, MPEG, MOV, FLV, MP4, MP3, etc with high speed and excellent quality.

Support batch conversion
This Video Conversion Software supports batch converting up to 5 files one time.

Extract audio from video files
You can extract audio from video to MP3, WAV, WMA with this Video Converter Free.

Video editing option
Daniusoft Video Converter free is not only a goog Video Converter, but also a smart Video editing software which offers series editing functions as well:
Crop - you can crpo videos by removing the black edges or just specify an area as you want;

Trim - Clip any your favorite segments from various videos and merge them into a creative one.

Effect - Personalize your movie by appending special effects like Old Film, Gray and Negative.

Various Video and audio settings
Support customize ouput video setting like resolution, frame rate, encoder, and bit rate, and audio output settings like sample rate, channel, encoder and bit rate;

 
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Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove spyware of different kinds from your computer. Spyware is a relatively new kind of threat that common anti-virus applications do not yet cover. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you didn't intentionally install, if your browser crashes, or if you browser start page has changed without your knowing, you most probably have spyware. But even if you don't see anything, you may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging that is silently tracking your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile of you that will be sold to advertisement companies.

Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm in trying to see if something snooped into your computer, too :)If SpyBot-S&D finds such modules, it can remove them - or replace them with empty dummies in case their host software won't run with its bot removed. In most cases, the host still runs fine after removing the bot. For a list of 'supported' bots see the feature lists below. The Spybot-S&D interface is so easy, that updates just require replacing a file of about 80k in size. Those updates are distributed by my software mailinglist, at the authors page and are also available from inside the programs update section.Another feature of Spybot S&D is the removal of usage tracks, which makes it more complicated for unknown spybots to transmit useful data. The list of last visited websites, opened files, started programs, cookies, all that and more can be cleaned. Supported are the three major browsers Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator and Opera.

 
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image of Fedora 11, the next release of the popular Linux distribution, is now available from the Fedora website. You can find full details of the major improvements and changes in this latest release in our previous post about the launch of Fedora 11, but to mention just a few, the release claims to have major speed improvements, boasting a 20 second startup, as well as overall speed improvements as ext4 is now used as the default file-system.

Another interesting feature is the ability to perform a minimal install, which amounts to about 500MB (at mount-point '/'), which should make this release more appealing to users running servers, or machines with older hardware. However, this does of course come at the cost of features.In addition, the latest versions of GNOME and KDE are included with the respective versions. The release was delayed several times due to last minute issues, however it is now officially available. You can see the screenshot tour here, showing the installation process and the desktops for both GNOME and KDE.

The release is now available through BitTorrent and direct download, however, at the time of writing, not all mirrors had Fedora 11 to download, so you may be better off using torrents if you cannot find a mirror. Custom Fedora 11 spins are also available, including the Fedora Games Spin and Fedora Xfce spin. For those wishing to upgrade, you must be using version 10 in order to upgrade to Fedora 11 through Yum. Users running Fedora 9 must upgrade to version 10 first, because of this. In case you aren't familiar with Fedora, it is a free, open-source Linux operating system, and the whole project is sponsored by Red Hat, a company providing enterprise Linux solutions.

The following are major features for Fedora 11:
*Automatic font and mime-type installation - PackageKit was introduced in Fedora 9 as a cross-distro software management application for users. The capabilities it offers thanks to integration with the desktop became more visible in Fedora 10, where it provided automatic codec installation. Now in Fedora 11, PackageKit extends this functionality with the ability to automatically install fonts where needed for viewing and editing documents. It also includes the capability to install handlers for specific content types as needed. Some work is still being completed to provide automatic installation of applications.
*Volume Control - Currently, people using Fedora have to go through many levels of mixers in different applications to properly set up sound sources. These are all exposed in the volume control on the desktop, making for a very confusing user experience. PulseAudio allows us to unify the volume controls in one interface that makes setting up sound easier and more pain-free.
*Intel, ATI and Nvidia kernel modsetting - Fedora 10 provided the first steps by a major distribution into using the kernel modesetting (KMS) feature to speed up graphical boot. We indicated at the time that we would be adding greater support for additional video cards as time went on. KMS originally was featured only on some ATI cards. In Fedora 11, this work is extended to include many more video cards, including Intel and Nvidia, and additional ATI as well. Although not fully complete, we have increased enormously the video card coverage of the KMS feature, with more to come.
*Fingerprint - Extensive work has been done to make fingerprint readers easy to use as an authentication mechanism. Currently, using fingerprint readers is a bit of a pain, and installing/using fprint and its pam module take more time than should ever be necessary. The goal of this feature is to make it painless by providing all the required pieces in Fedora, together with nicely integrated configuration. To enable this functionality the user will register their fingerprints on the system as part of user account creation. After doing so, they will easily be able to log in and authenticate seamlessly using a simple finger swipe. This greatly simplifies one element of identity management and is a great step in the evolution of the linux desktop.
*IBus input method system - ibus has been rewritten in C and is the new default input method for Asian languages. It allows input methods to be added and removed dynamically during a desktop session. It supports Chinese (pinyin, libchewing, tables), Indic (m17n), Japanese (anthy), Korean (libhangul), and more. There are still some features missing compared to scim so testing is strongly encouraged and reports of problems and suggestions for improvements welcome.
*Presto - Normally when you update a package in Fedora, you download an entire replacement package. Most of the time (especially for the larger packages), most of the actual data in the updated package is the same as the original package, but you still end up downloading the full package. Presto allows you to download the difference (called the delta) between the package you have installed and the one you want to update to. This can reduce the download size of updates by 60% – 80%. It is not enabled by default for this release. To make use of this feature you must install the yum-presto plugin with yum install yum-presto.
For further details refer to the Presto wiki page

Some other features in this release include:
*Ext4 filesystem - The ext3 file system has remained the mature standard in Linux for a long time. The ext4 file system is a major update that has an improved design, even better performance and reliability, support for much larger storage, and very fast file system checks and file deletions. It is now the default filesystem for new installations.
*Virt Improved Console - In Fedora 10 and earlier the virtual guest console is limited to a screen resolution of 800x600. In Fedora 11 the goal is to have the screen default to at least 1024x768 resolution out of the box. New installations of F11 provide the ability to use other interface devices in the virtual guest, such as a USB tablet, which the guest will automatically detect and configure. Among the results is a mouse pointer that tracks the local client pointer one-for-one, and providing expanded capabilities.
*MinGW (Windows cross compiler) - Fedora 11 provides MinGW, a development environment for Fedora users who wish to cross-compile their programs to run on Windows without having to use Windows. In the past developers have had to port and compile all of the libraries and tools they have needed, and this huge effort has happened independently many times over. MinGW eliminates duplication of work for application developers by providing a range of libraries and development tools already ported to the cross-compiler environment. Developers don't have to recompile the application stack themselves, but can concentrate just on the changes needed to their own application.

Hardware Requirements
Processor and memory requirements for PPC Architectures
*Minimum CPU: PowerPC G3 / POWER3
*Fedora 11 supports the New World generation of Apple Power Macintosh, shipped from circa 1999 onward. Although Old World machines should work, they require a special bootloader which is not included in the Fedora distribution. Fedora has also been installed and tested on POWER5 and POWER6 machines.
*Fedora 11 supports pSeries and Cell Broadband Engine machines.
*Fedora 11 also supports the Sony PlayStation 3 and Genesi Pegasos II and Efika.
*Fedora 11 includes new hardware support for the P.A. Semiconductor 'Electra' machines.
*Fedora 11 also includes support for Terrasoft Solutions powerstation workstations.
*Recommended for text-mode: 233 MHz G3 or better, 128MiB RAM.
*Recommended for graphical: 400 MHz G3 or better, 256MiB RAM.

1.2.2. Processor and memory requirements for x86 Architectures
The following CPU specifications are stated in terms of Intel processors. Other processors, such as those from AMD, Cyrix, and VIA that are compatible with and equivalent to the following Intel processors, may also be used with Fedora. Fedora 11 requires an Intel Pentium or better processor, and is optimized for Pentium 4 and later processors.

*Recommended for text-mode: 200 MHz Pentium-class or better
*Recommended for graphical: 400 MHz Pentium II or better
*Minimum RAM for text-mode: 128MiB
*Minimum RAM for graphical: 192MiB
*Recommended RAM for graphical: 256MiB

1.2.3. Processor and memory requirements for x86_64 architectures

*Minimum RAM for text-mode: 256MiB
*Minimum RAM for graphical: 384MiB
*Recommended RAM for graphical: 512MiB
1.2.4. Hard disk space requirements for all architectures

 
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image of Windows Live WriterWindows Live Writer is a easy-to-use software that will make it easier to compose compelling blog posts using Windows Live Spaces or your current blog service. Blogging has turned the web into a two-way communications medium. Our goal in creating Writer is to help make blogging more powerful, intuitive, and fun for everyone. Writer has lots of features which we hope make for a better blogging experience. Some of the ones we are most excited about include:

WYSIWYG Authoring
The first thing to notice about Writer is that it enables true WYSIWYG blog authoring. You can now author your post and know exactly what it will look like before you publish it. Writer knows the styles of your blog such as headings, fonts, colors, background images, paragraph spacing, margins and block quotes and enables you to edit your post using these styles.

Writer also includes other views including HTML source-code editing and web preview mode. Now you don't have to waste time going through the process of publishing, refreshing, previewing, and tweaking your post to get it looking the way you want. It's all right there in Writer as you create your post.

Photo Publishing
Writer makes inserting, customizing, and uploading photos to your blog a snap. You can insert a photo into your post by browsing image thumbnails through the "Insert Picture" dialog or by copying and pasting from a web page.

Once you've inserted the picture, Writer provides contextual editing tools to modify size, text wrapping, borders, and apply graphic effects. Writer also allows you specify a smaller thumbnail to that will link to a larger image for detailed viewing.

Photos can be either uploaded directly to your weblog provider (if they support the newMediaObject API) or to an FTP server.

Map Publishing
Whether you are blogging about a vacation or a political conflict, maps are a great help in engaging the imagination of your readers. You can do this using Writer's ability to insert a Windows Live Local map directly into a post.

Even better is that the map can be customized directly within Writer - including changing the view to show road, aerial or bird's eye detail and by adding pushpins (including custom links and/or photos for each pushpin). When readers click on the map they get a larger view on the Windows Live Local site.

Here are some key features of "Windows Live Writer":
· Compatible with your blog service
Writer can to publish to Windows Live Spaces, SharePoint, WordPress, Blogger, LiveJournal, TypePad, Moveable Type, Community Server, and many other weblog services.
· WYSIWYG editing
Writer knows your blog's visual theme. So you can see exactly what your posts will look like as you write them, before you publish. No more wasting time previewing your posts online.
· Rich media publishing
Writer makes publishing rich media as easy as sending e-mail. Insert and customize photos, maps, tags, and lots of other cool content-then click the "Publish" button. It's that easy.
· Powerful editing features
Creating compelling blog posts is much easier with the ability to insert and edit tables, check spelling as you type, and format and hyperlink content at your fingertips.
· Offline editing
Now you can blog anytime, from anywhere. Writer synchronizes drafts on your blog with changes you make when you're offline, so you don't have to worry about reconciling different versions.


Requirements:
· Processor: Minimum 800 MHz processor
· Memory: Minimum 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommend)
· Hard drive: Up to 50 MB of hard disk space for installation; 15 MB to run the program
· Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 SP1 or later must be installed, although it does not need to be your default browser
· Software: Microsoft .NET 1.1 or later (Download now)
· Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
· Display: Minimum 800 x 600 (1024 x 768 or larger recommended)


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image of raptorRaptor is an application that manages your Rapidshare downloads. Just paste a Rapidshare link into it, and it will take care of the download for you. This means no more clicking back onto tabs to see if the waiting time has elapsed, because as soon as it's done so, Raptor will begin the download without prompting.

Simple and easy to use:
- user-friendly interface;
- supports list of downloads;
- Fast Update - check the availability of new versions of the program;

Start working with Raptor
There are several ways to start the download and you can use any of them.
- use the "Add Downloads" from the toolbar;
- using the "Add URL" in the main menu.

Work with a list of downloads
In the list of downloads are all files that are downloading or have been downloaded by Raptor.
- A list of downloads
- Selection of several elements in the list of downloads
- Dragging downloads with mouse and keyboard
- Context menu
- Status bar

Selection of several elements in the list of downloads
To improve the efficiency of the list of downloads, you can select several downloads at once. This is done by selecting the elements of the list when you press Ctrl or Shift. With several elements of the list, you can carry out operations against them just as well as over one element.
Dragging downloads with mouse and keyboard
After selection one or more elements from the list of downloads, you can easely drag them to any position. You can also move elements in the list using the shortcut Alt + "up-arrow" and Alt +"down-arrow ".
Context menu
After clicking the right mouse button on the element appears context menu from which you can conduct various transactions over the downloads. Depending on status of the download, some menu items may be unavailable.

Features
Raptor - is download manager of a well-known file hosting Rapidshare.
There is no need to follow links, look for the correct button, wait parts to download.
Just add to the list of all links and choose the folder to save the files, the rest will be made automatically!

Hotkeys
F4 - appears window "Add Download".
F5 - starts to download the selected file(s).
F6 - stops downloading of selected file(s).
Del - removes file(s) from the list of downloads.
Alt+Up - moves the element up in the list.
Alt+Down - moves the element down in the list.
Alt+F4 - closes the program.
Ctrl+C - copies the link to the clipboard.
Ctrl+V - inserts a link(s) from the clipboard to the window "Add Download".
Ctrl+A - selects all elements in the list.
F1 - appears window "User Manual".

 
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image of The folks over at AnyBizSoft, have released a freeware called PDF to Word Converter 1.0 Beta. And as the name suggests, this software is capable of converting PDF files into Word file. (doc, docx)You can convert encrypted and password-protected PDF files to Word documents with PDF to Word Converter. Just with one click, you can convert your read-only PDF files into fully formatted editable Word documents at a high speed. Batch File Conversion and right-click conversion are also supported

The Good:
Well there are many good features like:


  • Batch Conversion (Very rare in freewares!)
  • Integrated right click conversion:
    Just right click on a PDF to convert it.
  • Fast
    Both in conversion and installation
  • Status Bar
    To show how much conversion has been completed.
  • At 2.22 MB its as lightweight as it gets.

The Bad:
Although in their site, they say that:

The original layout, text content, images, and hyperlinks can be exactly retained in the generated Word documents. PDF to Word Converter provides practical options for batch conversion.
I found errors. Dont know if it is something to do with the pdf or what. (I didn't do an extensive review as my exams are going on!). But you can see the proof below:

There seems to be some conflict in background color highlighting and table alignment.

Other than that nothing. Overall a good software.


 

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Details: PDF to Word Converter 1.0 Beta | 2.22 MB
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image of Aneesoft Free Nokia Video Converter for Windows Aneesoft Free Nokia Video Converter is an all-in-one and professional converter for you to enjoy the multimedia on all Nokia mobile phone. It can convert all video and audio formats to 3GP and MPEG-4 video for Nokia N90, Nokia 6205, Nokia E71, Nokia 5800, Nokia E63, Nokia E75, Nokia E71, Nokia N96 and more.

Features:
Convert all kinds of multimedia for Nokia
Aneesoft Free Nokia Video Converter can convert all the regular formats such as AVI, MPG(MPEG), WMV, MP4, MOV, VOB, ASF, RM, RMVB, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, DAT, MKV, M4V, TS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC(*.mp4), MPEG2 HD Video (*.mpg; *.mpeg), MPEG-4 TS HD Video(*.ts), MPEG-2 TS HD Video (*.ts), Quick Time HD Video (*.mov), WMV HD Video(*.xwmv), Audio-Video Interleaved HD Video (*.avi), DV, NUT, YUV to 3GP and MP4 video for all the advanced Nokia players.

Easy to use, 3 simple steps
Aneesoft Free Nokia Video Converter is absolutely easy to use. The whole process of conversion can be finished in 3 simple steps.

Support batch files conversion
With multithreading supported by Free Nokia Video Converter, you can process multiple conversions at the same time in high efficiency.

Support all the parameters
All the parameters are provided for you to choose the exact settings for your players.(Encoder, Frame Rate, Resolution, Bitrate, etc)

Preview and take snapshot
You can preview your source video before you begin the conversion. You can also capture your favorite pictures when preview. It can be saved in the default folder automatically.

Fast conversion speed provided
Provide the fastest conversion speed (>300%), completely support dual core CPU.

Aneesoft Free Nokia Video Converter System Requirements
• Microsoft® Windows XP (SP2 or later), Windows Vista
• 512MB RAM (1G or above recommended)
• 20MB space for installation
• Super VGA (1024×768) resolution, 32-bit graphics card or higher
• 2.4GHz Intel/AMD processor or above


 

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Details: Aneesoft Free Nokia Video Converter for Windows | 4.36 MB
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GameBoosterThe Game Booster application was designed to help optimize your PC for smoother, more responsive game play in the latest PC games with the touch of a button. Game Booster helps achieve the performance edge previously only available to highly technical enthusiasts. It works by temporarily shutting down background processes, cleaning RAM, and intensifying processor performance. That means you can keep all the features of Microsoft Windows Vista and XP ready for when you need them, but turn them off when you are ready to get down to serious business – gaming.

Game Booster makes it simpler to enjoy the latest games and take your experience to a new level. All systems go!


 

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GOM media playerGOM is a FREE media player with popular audio & video codecs built-in. No need to install codecs separately! Try one of your broken AVI files or one of the files that is being downloaded with GOM. GOM supports all kinds of features for highly advanced users who desire to watch video clips at the best quality. Try one of your broken AVI files with GOM that other media players couldn't play. You will discover.. the Magic..

GOM Player supports most of the condecs (AVI, DAT, MPEG, DivX, and plus more) by its own embedded codec system that you won't have to look for appropriate codecs everytime when you can't play a certain video format. For those codecs that require license that cannot be distributed, GOM will automatically lead you to a open-source codec web-site.

Watch video files while you are downloading them! GOM has a registered patent For playing broken AVI format or AVI video files that are being Downloded. So try one of your broken AVI files or The one that you are downloading right now. You'll find it amazing!
GOM supports a lot of advanced features for advanced users. You can customize the player by creating your own skin, setting toggle keys, VMR modes, detailed resolution among others. It also provides features such as an overlay mixer, real-time index rebuilding for AVI files, unicode support, key frame based RW/FF and many more!


 

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