Favorite Files

1. Cabos for Windows
2. CDBurnerXP
3. cFosSpeed
4. FFDShow MPEG-4 Video Decoder
5. MozBackup (Mozilla Backup)
6. Picasa for Windows
7. Winamp 5 Full
8. Zoom Player MAX

Recent Posts

1. 
   Review - CDBurnerXP

   4.2.4.1322 (Apr 7, 2009)

   As far as I am concerned, this is the best free burning program available. I have been using it for several years. I tried the other free programs but always stay with this one. I too don't understand these slow comments. Just what is suppose to be slow about CDBurner? It works great in XP and I am currently running it in Windows 7 without a hitch. If you use Nero then consider switching to this if you don't want all the bloat of Nero.

2. 
   Review - AntiVir Personal Edition for Windows

   8.2.00.337 (Nov 30, 2008)

   When AVG released version 8, I went looking for a new free anti virus program. I tried them all and finally settled on this one. It has the best detection results of them all and does it with the least amount of resource usage. What more could you ask for? I give it a 4 rating because of one bug. When the check for rootkits is activated the automatic scan hangs about half way into the scan. By default the check for rootkits is not activated and I guess this is why. When this bug is fixed, I will definately be rating this program a 5.
   PS. I also found the nag screen very annoying, so I deactivated it. Now I consider this truly freeware instead of adware.

3. 
   Review - Google Chrome for Windows

   0.2.149.27 Beta (Sep 2, 2008)

   Runs pretty fast. Nice. Without extensions I will not switch from FF. For that matter I haven't been able to configure any other browser with the features I use in FF. Until that happens I won't be changing. Don't get me wrong, I don't think FF is perfect, especially memory usage. Way to high.
   
   Google did a good first try. Lets see how it develops.
   
   Up date: Sept. 3
   Love the speed of this browser. I'm concerned about all the hard drive activity it is doing when it is idle. Anyone have any idea why it is doing this. I have uninstalled it for this reason. It is up to something but I don't know what. I do know that it is Chrome though. Lack of addon's like No Squint and AdBlock are a deal breaker. I will try it again after the next release.

4. 
   Review - AntiVir Personal Edition for Windows

   8.1.0.331 (Aug 15, 2008)

   I started using this program at the beginning of July.(see revue) I am still very happy with it. If you are running XP pro you can disable the nag pop up. Do a google search on how to accomplish this. The developer should remove the nag which will no doubt discourage some people from using this program. If you are using the home version of XP then you are out of luck disabling the nag. At least as far as I know. People looking for a free anti virus don't want to be nagged. If the nag pop up is to remain in the program then it should be reclassified as adware instead of free. I am still rating it a 5 because their is a workaround for the nagging. If there wasn't I would have to lower the rating because of the irritation factor.

5. 
   Review - AntiVir Personal Edition for Windows

   8.1.0.46 (Jul 3, 2008)

   As a former AVG user due to their new version 8 I have been trying out the competition. It has taken me awhile to get to this one.(should have started alphabetically) Avira, without a doubt is the best free antivirus out there. I love its low impact on resources. I couldn't believe how much faster my system boots now and I am seeing a 15% drop in memory usage. I have read some complaints that this doesn't do email scans. All I can say to that is, so what. I can't ever remember seeing a virus reported by an email scan by AVG and I used it for years. If you are careful about attachments you have nothing to worry about. I'll take the performance increase over a feature that isn't needed any day of the week.
   Congrats to the developer of this great app. Wish I could rate it more than 5. Keep it lean like this and I will be with you for along time.
   
   PS. It figures this would be the last of the free anti virus programs that I tested. Oh well, at least I won't be thinking there are greener pastures out there by someone else.
   
   Try it you'll like it.

6. Comment - An ad about nothing: First Seinfeld + Gates ad omitted Vista

   8.1.0.46 (Sep 5, 2008 - 2:33 PM)

   LOL@bothvideos

7. Comment - Google Chrome takes more than just inspiration from Mozilla

   8.1.0.46 (Sep 3, 2008 - 11:21 AM)

   TMW, they all have their merits but none have got it just right yet. We use the one that is best suited to our needs.

8. Comment - Google Chrome takes more than just inspiration from Mozilla

   8.1.0.46 (Sep 3, 2008 - 10:29 AM)

   Love the speed of this browser. I'm concerned about all the hard drive activity it is doing when it is idle. Anyone have any idea why it is doing this. I have uninstalled it for this reason. It is up to something but I don't know what. I do know that it is Chrome though. Lack of addon's like No Squint and AdBlock are a deal breaker. I will try it again after the next release.

9. Comment - California legislature moves on cyber-bullying measures

   8.1.0.46 (Aug 16, 2008 - 10:18 AM)

   cousinkix, did you actually read the article? Where do you get the idea that California is trying to police the rest of the world. It is a state law that would apply to California only. I guess you got confused by the mention of Canadian law.

10. Comment - California legislature moves on cyber-bullying measures

    8.1.0.46 (Aug 15, 2008 - 11:18 AM)

    That goes for just about anything associated with cyber. Look at some of the jail terms or fines imposed on cyber crimes. Armed criminals get off easier than some of these kids that hack or download. Shouldn't the punishment fit the crime? Should someone have to face financial ruin because of a few songs downloaded? Or should a kid hacking go to jail for years ruining his or her life for what could be considered no more than just joy riding in an earlier time. Something is out of whack here.