Software

WSUS Offline Update: Update Your Windows And Office Offline

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Windows Update

It’s very much essential to keep your Windows OS up-to-date when it comes to securing your OS from security threats which may cause damage to your private data.Microsoft knows the importance of the same, hence release Windows update patches more often.You need to be connected to the internet to download these updates from Microsoft.

But what about those innumerable number of people who still can’t manage to get an internet connection for them? Microsoft used to offer AutoPatcher,unfortunately this service was discontinued from 2007.Luckily there are some third party software available on the internet which provide the similar offline update facility, the one which I’m going to talk about is WSUS Offline Update.

WSUS Offline Update:

WSUS Offline Update generator

WSUS Offline Update lets you download the patches and updates for Windows and MS Office without requiring an active internet connection on the target computer.All that you need to do is go to your friend’s computer which is having an internet connection, install this WSUS Offline Update, download the Windows updates on an USB drive (or some other removable media) and transfer them to your machine and install them using WSUS Offline Update.

Features:

1. WSUS Offline Update supports: Windows XP, Windows Vista & Windows 7.

2. Supports MS Office 2003 & 2007 versions.

3.You can create an ISO of the updates.

4. Supports copying updates directly to USB

Download:

You can visit the Homepage of the WSUS developers or follow this direct link to download the WSUS Offline Update version 6.51

Schedule Shutdown Based On Advanced Options With Shutdown Timer

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Shutdown Timer For Windows:

Many a times, you may need to keep your computer on, until it completes its task like downloading a movie or ripping an entire DVD for instance, these tasks take a considerable amount of time (and considerable amount of CPU usage in some cases), so much so that you just can’t wait until the task gets completed.This where Shutdown scheduler programs will help you.

Even though there are quite a number of shutdown scheduler programs available on the internet for download, the one which I’m talking about is more than just a scheduler.Shutdown Timer, as the name speaks out, is basically a shutdown scheduler for windows.

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But unlike other schedulers which will only offer you to schedule your shutdown to a predefined time, Shutdown timer offers to schedule your computer’s shutdown based on a wide variety of scenarios.Bundled with a neat and clean UI, Shutdown timer allows you scheduler your computer’s shutdown based CPU memory usage limit or CPU temperature threshold or on network traffic basis besides scheduling your shutdown on a pre-defined date and time.The program continuously monitors your CPU usage and once it reaches the thresholds defined (temperature or memory usage), it will trigger the shutdown event.Scroll down to the bottom for the download links.

Shutdown timer by CPU usage and temperature

Shutdown timer by memory

Shutdown timer by network traffic

Download Links:

Shutdown Timer (Windows 32-bit)

Shutdown timer (Windows 64-bit)

Related: Read how to create desktop shutdown shortcut

Password Protect A RAR File Using WinRAR

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WinRAR is my favorite archiving software till date.It’s so simple and easy to use.That’s why almost all PC users will have installed this by default as their archiving program.But how many of you are aware that you can actually password protect any RAR file using WinRAR ? If you don’t know how to do ut, follow these steps:

Steps:

1. Right click on the file for which you wan to archive with a password.

2. Select “Add to Archive”

add_to_archive_winrar

3. In the Archive name and parameters window, go to Advanced tab, click “Set Password”

Archive name and parameters password

4. Choose the password for the archive and click OK.

setting archive password in Winrar

You can select “Encrypt file names” option if you want to encrypt the files names also, if this is selected, users will not be able to even see the contents of the archive file.

Opera 10.52 For Mac [Downloads]

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Opera has released its latest version 10.52 for Mac.Opera claims this version of the browser to be the world’s fastest browser available for Mac, the newer version being 10 times faster compared to the previous version 10.10.

The new version for Mac boasts of improved UI, Cocoa integration, multi-touch trackpad gestures and Growl support.Combined with new JavaScript engines, Carakan and Vega, provides a rich browsing experience.Opera 10.52 supports the latest Web standards like SVG support and HTML5 video support.

opera 10.52 sleek design

Features:

# Top speed: 10 times faster than the previous Opera Mac version.

# Mac-ified UI: New more responsive UI for Mac, and design overhaul.

# Finger navigation: Better support for multi-touch trackpad gestures.Pinch to zoom or use your two fingers to scroll, three fingers to navigate back and forth directly from the trackpad.

# Turbo-charged browsing: Opera Turbo helps you to save your time by loading pages loading faster in case slow and congested networks.It is tested and proved that Opera Turbo provides about 65% faster browsing speed on Edge networks and around 50% faster on 3G networks.

Download:

Download Opera 10.52 for Mac [23.49 MB]

F-Secure Internet Security 2011 Beta With 6 Months Free Subscription [Downloads]

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F-Secure logo

F-Secure has released the public preview (beta) release of their upcoming Internet Security 2011 suite along with 180 days(six months) free subscription to use and test the new version.Please keep in mind that this is a beta version and hence only use it for personal use.

The new F-Secure internet security 2011 has many performance improvements, security and feature updates compared to F Secure internet security 2010.The new user interface(UI) of the software is stunning.

F-Secure_internet_security_2011_beta

This new beta version is coming up with a brand new tools dedicated to safeguard your online browsing experience.The menu “Online Safety” is added in the 2011 version to provide the same.

Another additional feature in the new version is for managing the program update downloads through the mobile internet connection.As the users using mobile internet through UMTS(3G) or using data cards (like EVDO or 3G), this new setting allows you to set automatic downloads only when you are on the home network and disable it when you are on roaming.

Grab your own copy of F-Secure internet security 2011 with six months free license, during which period you get all the product updates as free downloads.

How to Get  Free Six Months License ?

1. Go and visit this free registration page , enter your details

F-secure six months free registration

2. You will now receive a email with your registration details and confirmation link.Once you confirm it, you will receive another email with the license key.

3.Download F-Secure Internet Security 2011 Beta Installer [Link expired]

Supported OS:

Windows XP, Windows Vista & Windows 7(32-bit and 64-bit)

Device Doctor : Automatically Searches Your System For Out Of Date Drivers

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Device Doctor is a great free software, that automatically searches and downloads any driver updates in your system.

I have downloaded and installed the application on my Windows 7 laptop and it did it’s job perfectly it has searched and found as many as 9 driver updates (I never knew that there are updates available for all those drivers until I did this search !).

This is one great free software that any PC user with an active internet connection should install.Out  of date drivers could not only slowdown the system performance, but they may also result in unexpected behaviour.These are particularly true in the case of important hardware device drivers such as Ethernet card drivers, video card (or graphics card), sound drivers etc.Sometimes you may see the error messages like "This device cannot start. (Code 10)" or "This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device. (Code 31)” etc.

So the ultimate solution for this is to update your drivers regularly.The Device Doctor does this so perfectly for you.

Device Doctor:

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Just download and install this small application in your Windows system and let if automatically search and download the driver updates for you.

device doctor driver download

Device Doctor supports all versions of Windows: Windows XP, Windows Vista & Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit versions.

Download Device Doctor (6.90 MB)

Download Microsoft Touch Pack For Windows 7

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It was in the mid 2009 that Microsoft had first released The Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 only for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).So it was only available to the manufacturers of the Windows Touch capable devices and there was no way you could download add this Touch Pack, if your PC hadn’t already equipped wit it.

But in the last week, Microsoft has this major announcement saying that the new Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 would be publicly available for download making it easier for anyone having a PC with Windows Touch capable devices/ multitouch monitor.

The Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 consists of collection of games and apps (6 free apps) that are exclusively made available to the computers with multi-touch enabled displays and running Windows 7 already.

The Touch Pack Includes:

Microsoft Blackboard,
Microsoft Garden Pond,

Microsoft Rebound,

Microsoft Surface Globe,

Microsoft Surface Collage,
Microsoft Surface Lagoon

Supported OS: Windows 7 Home Premium; Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit; Windows 7 Home Premium E 64-bit; Windows 7 Home Premium N; Windows 7 Home Premium N 64-bit; Windows 7 Professional; Windows 7 Professional 64-bit; Windows 7 Professional E 64-bit; Windows 7 Professional N; Windows 7 Professional N 64-bit; Windows 7 Ultimate; Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit; Windows 7 Ultimate E 64-bit; Windows 7 Ultimate N; Windows 7 Ultimate N 64-bit

Direct Download Link (touch-pack-web.exe – 239.2 MB)

Webroot Spy Sweeper 2010 Free 6 Months License

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webroot spy sweeper

Spy Sweeper from Webroot Software, is a popular antispyware program that detects and removes spyware that might have intruded into a systems running Microsoft Windows.Spyware programs are most commonly installed on the user’s personal computer without their knowledge.Spyware programs can collect your sensitive personal information such your internet browsing history etc.,

Webroot Spy Sweeper 2010 comes with spyware detection, blocking and removal.It blocks dangerous spyware before it reaches your PC also detects and destroys any existing spyware on your PC.

Webroot Spy Sweeper main features:

  • Advanced Anti-spyware Detection and Removal
  • Real-Time Anti-spyware Threat Protection
  • Enhanced Rootkit Discovery Methods
  • Always the most Current Anti-spyware protection
  • Easy to Use
  • Minimal Impact on Computer Performance
  • Accurate Risk Assessment
  • Uninterrupted Games and Movies

Operating systems supported: Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit)

Webroot Spy Sweeper costs $13.32 per PC per year.But as part of the promotional offer from Webroot, you can get this version with free 6 months valid subscription.

1. Go to this Facebook promotion page from Webroot.

Webroot facebook promotion

2. In the promotional page, click on “GET MY 6 MONTH FREE TRIAL NOW”, which will then download the Webroot Spy Sweeper 2010 installer file.

3. Install the Webroot Spy Sweeper 2010 installer file.

You will automatically get the Webroot Spy Sweeper 2010 with 6 months valid license

Please note that this a limited FREE trial offered by Webroot as part of the promotion.Hurry up before the offer expires !

Steganos Safe 2008 Full Version With Free License Key [Promotional]

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steganos safe logo

Steganos Safe is a powerful encryption tool for your PC to safeguard and encrypt your private files on your hard drive.Steganos Safe can encrypt your entire local disk (limit up to 256 GB).You can encrypt photos, documents, movies and so on…

Steganos safe also lets you create highly secure passwords which you don’t have to remember, you can just use a USB-Stick as a key.

If it’s not enough, if you have a good visual memory, you can always use Steganos PicPass to open your encrypted data with a picture sequence.

Steganos Safe lets you use your iPod /USB-Stick/Mobile phone/Digital camera to store your passwords.You can open the safes by just connecting them to the PC.

Steganos Safe uses world famous Advanced Encryption Algorithm AES with 256 Bits.

You can burn encrypted data archives to CD, DVD/DVD-DL, memory card, iPod/USB-Stick.

Steganos Safe 2008 screen shot

The current version of the Steganos Safe available from the makers is Steganos Safe 11, which costs $39.95 normally with single license serial key.However, as part of Steganos promotion, the company is issuing an older version  Steganos Safe 2008 at no extra cost.

Follow the steps detailed below to get your free license serial key for Steganos Safe 2008 full versions.

1. Go to this Steganos promo page and enter your email address and click send.

Steganos safe 2008 serial giveaway

2. Check your inbox for the mail from Steganos Safe team showing your product serial number:

Steganos_safe_2008_serial_key

3. Download Steganos Safe 2008 installer from the direct link given here: Download Link (compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP & Windows Vista).

4. Input the free serial number that you have just received and enjoy the full free version.

BitDefender Internet Security 2010 Free Licence Key [Promotional]

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BitDefender Internet Security 2010

BitDefender is one of the top rated security software manufacturer for PCs.BitDefender offers range of antivirus programs including BitDefender Total Security 2010, BitDefender Internet Security 2010 & BitDefender Antivirus 2010.All these products tested successfully to run on Windows 7 operating system.Backward compatibility of these products allows you to run these editions even on Windows XP (SP2/SP3), Windows Vista.

BitDefender is definitely one of the top antivirus software that any PC user would want to use it.Here we are blogging about BitDefender Internet Security 2010 free license/serial key for 1 year.Follow the instructions given below to get your free license key.

1. Visit this Romanian Promo Site and click on “Ma inscriu!” button.

BitDefender promo page

2. Wait until the promo page loads (more or less like a popup page) and enter your name and a valid email address in the fields.
BitDefender promo page submission

BitDefender promo page mail sent

3. Check your inbox for the mail (generally it should reach your inbox within 15 minutes) and click on the link aici.

BitDefender promo page mail link aici

4. Now you will be asked a series of 6 question as part of the promotion.Don’t bother too much about those questions, just check any options and fill in something in the text boxes and finally click “Raspund” button

BitDefender promo page page survey
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5. Now check your inbox again for the mail that contains BitDefender 2010 license key.

BitDefender promo license key

So now that you have got a 90 days free license key for BitDefender Internet Security 2010, you can just go ahead and repeat the above steps to get 3 more keys like that and now you virtually have a licence keys for 360 days, almost for a year !

Now as you have the serial/license keys with you, follow the direct download links given below to download the BitDefender Internet Security 2010 (both for 32-bit as well as for 64-bit) product.

Direct Download Links:

BitDefender Internet Security 2010 (32 Bit)

BitDefender Internet Security 2010 (64 Bit)

Hurry up, the promo offer is only valid till May 02, 2010.