Free Software Recommendations

Post by **SuperTonic** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:35 pm

Ignored your comment about no perfect antivirus solution? Really?

Regarding things getting past NOD, they do indeed, as they do with any antivirus

It's amusing when people who think they know about IT get scared and defensive about stuff they know nothing about

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:44 pm

SuperTonic wrote:Ignored your comment about no perfect antivirus solution? Really?

Regarding things getting past NOD, they do indeed, as they do with any antivirus
It's amusing when people who think they know about IT get scared and defensive about stuff they know nothing about

Post by **buksida** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:04 pm

SuperTonic wrote:
It's amusing when people who think they know about IT get scared and defensive about stuff they know nothing about

Funny that, I could say exactly the same about someone, their patterns of ignoring the rest of the board and derailing nearly every technical discussion because 'they know better' is proof enough.

Now for the last time

Post by **SuperTonic** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:43 pm

buksida wrote:
SuperTonic wrote:
It's amusing when people who think they know about IT get scared and defensive about stuff they know nothing about
Funny that, I could say exactly the same about someone, their patterns of ignoring the rest of the board and derailing nearly every technical discussion because 'they know better' is proof enough.

Now for the last time

Derailing? Hardly. Discussion of viruses and virus-killers.. I'm discussing the aforementioned viruses and providing a solution which would help most people here, given that most probably just surf the net and write the occasional letter in Word. Given that viruses cause so much ball-ache, is suggesting a platform with no in-the-wild spreadable malware really such a crime? If so, frankly you need to ask which is more important, your own ego and hiding your lack of knowledge, or helping the users on this site. Your choice.

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:04 pm

Post by **Lev** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:12 pm

This thread is locked.

SuperTonic, you are suspended from this forum for repeatedly ignoring requests to keep threads on topic and making personal insults towards moderators.

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:05 am

It's not locked anymore.

Can anybody recommend a good free DVD ripper?

Spitfire · Post by **Spitfire** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:24 am

Cool as man! Exchange free software ideas again. All hail admin! All hail admin!

I downloaded this, it's OK, but there might be better ones out there.

http://www.freewarezoom.com/archives/free-dvd-ripper

I also downloaded the DFX9 Windows Media Enhancer free version, it's cool, sorts out Windows Media Player a treat, even if you have other media players it's worth checking out. Can get it at CNET etc.

Post by **Randy Cornhole** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:09 am

Speaking of windows media player. I use a viewer called 'Tiger player' and it has a really cool function that I have not seen on the windows player. You can off set the sound track +/- from 0.5 secs to around 1 min. Its really useful when vocals don't sync up...

Spitfire · Post by **Spitfire** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:12 pm

I am aware that using a proxy server is illegal in Thailand even though I've never seen or heard of someone being done for it but, for anyone that might be interested, I found this free software called "Hotspot Shield" that makes it not necessary to use one (proxy) but encrypts all your internet connections. There is a 5GB transfer rate limit and I'm not sure how effective it is in the US as most wi-fi access points are open.

You can download it from numerous places, just Google it. The problem with most proxys is that they are slow and alternatives like "Tor" aren't much better.

Seems to be a mixed review on it, was wondering what others here think of this sort of stuff?

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:40 pm

I've got TOR and haven't had a letter demanding a £500 fine for illegal downloading..............yet.

Post by **Norseman** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:36 pm

Me too

Tor I mean.

Spitfire · Post by **Spitfire** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:05 pm

For any that are interested, just downloaded the free "Iobit Smart Defrag" tool/software and ran it, must say it's pretty damn good, speeded up my PC a bit, for sure. Did a "fast optimize defrag" and it quickly re-organizes your drive data to get rid of blank space etc. Did a better job on the defrag than the other options I've got that I use fairly regularly.

Post by **Randy Cornhole** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:29 am

Me tor too...

Post by **hhfarang** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:40 am

I was browsing CNET this morning and came across an interesting one that I may try. It's called TechTracker and lets you know when the software you have previously installed needs to be updated. Here's the blurb from CNET...

"Updating your software just got easier.
Keep your software up-to-date:

The TechTracker app shows you the software that is out of date and provides you with the information to decide which updates you need.
You'll find product details as well as editor and user ratings, all in one place.

Stay informed:

View your available updates online, and from your desktop.

It's safe and it's free:

TechTracker utilizes CNET Downloads, the most comprehensive and trusted database of software products and updates in the world.

As a CNET member, you can use the TechTracker app for free."

As it states, you have to sign up to be a CNET member. I use all free software downloaded from the net except for my OS so this sounds interesting to me. Has anyone used it?