Mozilla Thunderbird

Mozilla Thunderbird is and always has been a serious contender to your usual web-mail and outlook (express).

Boasting many features such as Spam mail filters, RSS Feeds, HTML support, multiple identities, and robust Web mail, POP, IMAP, and Microsoft Exchange server support. Mozilla Thunderbird is also a great addition to the popular browser Firefox.

Bitlord

Bitlord free Torrent and simple Torrent Downloader

Bitlord Features:

Powerfull built-in search

Find anything without visiting bad websites. Two million torrents indexed.
Comment System

Read what others think about a download and leave your praise, anger, meh or love in our comments system. Help others and help yourself by letting people know which torrents are good.

BitLord is OPEN SOURCE

BitLord is free Open Source software similar to FireFox, meaning we will never spy on you because you can check our code and even help make BitLord better!

Channels / RSS

Follow your favorite torrents by adding rss feeds from torrent sites to BitLord. It helps you to avoid having to look for files, they are served directly to you.

FireFTP

Fire FTP is a simple but smart FTP plugin for the Mozilla FireFox Browser.

Features:

- It's free!
- Cross-platform: Works on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
- Secure: SSL/TLS/SFTP support, same encryption used with online banking and shopping
- Synchronization: Keep directories in sync while navigating
- Directory Comparison: Compare directory content (compares subdirectories too!)
- International: Available in over 20 languages
- Character Set Support: UTF8 and just about any other character encoding supported
- Automatic reconnect and resuming of tranfers
- Search/Filtering
- Integrity Checks of transfers (XMD5, XSHA1)
- Export/Import accounts
- Remote Editing
- File Hashing: Generate hashes of files (MD5, various SHA's)
- Drag & Drop
- File Compression: Using MODE Z
- Timestamp Synchronization
- Proxy support
- FXP support
- Advanced properties (CHMOD, recursive CHMOD, thumbnails)
- Tutorials and help files available for support
- IPv6 support
- Open Source!
- Seamless integration with Mozilla Firefox

Bulk Image Downloader

Bulk Image Downloader automatically downloads and saves images and videos from thumbnailed web galleries, bypassing all annoying popups and adverts. It can also extract image information from regular text files (such as saved html pages or plain text files containing links) and web pages where image links are listed as plain text.

Almost all popular image hosting sites are supported and it's built in image location technology can locate the full sized image in most web pages no matter what the layout or redirection methods used. Original image filenames are extracted where possible, but an option to generate sequential filenames is available for those image hosts that scramble the filenames.

It integrates with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera and Google Chrome via the right click context menu for even easier downloading. Download thumbnail gallery images interactively or send them to the Queue Manager and have them all downloaded automatically one gallery at a time.

In addition, the items that fail to be grabbed within a certain batch will be automatically placed in the new "retry" batches which you can later requeue for download. Use the BID Link Explorer to quickly extract multiple gallery links from gallery "index" pages (pages listing multiple galleries) and quickly queue them for download.

Most popular image hosts are supported, including flickr, imagevenue, imagefap, imagereverb, imagebam, imageshack, and too many others to list here.

Here are some key features of "Bulk Image Downloader":

· Downloads entire image galleries automatically (no more endless right clicking to "save image as...")
· Integrates with IE, FireFox and Opera. Just right click on a gallery page or gallery link and select "Download with Bulk Image Downloader"
· Download from video sites like Google Video, DailyMotion, MetaCafe, MegaVideo
· Downloads thumbnailed video files (.mpg, .avi. .mov, etc)
· No complicated configuration or project files needed - it just works
· Works on sites that the other image downloaders don't
· Automatically locates and downloads images that have had their true locations hidden by redirection "services" such as usercash, linkbucks, etc.

· Saves time - galleries are downloaded as fast as your connection will allow
· Saves bandwidth - adverts and popups are not downloaded, just the images
· Validates and automatically retries partial or corrupt images, resuming downloads where possible
· Automatically detects and downloads from most multi page forum threads and galleries
· Downloads vbulletin forum attached images
· Multiple gallery download jobs can be queued and downloaded at a later time via the integrated Queue Manager
Limitations:

· 30 days trial
· BID will now continue working after the 30 day trial period but with the following limitations:
· a maximum of 100 images per batch
· a maximum of 2 videos per batch
· no more than 2 instances of BID may be active
· no more than 2 jobs in the Queue Manager
· no more than 2 simultaneous downloads
· reminders to register will appear periodically

Google Chrome

Google Chrome is the lightweight, fast, secure, free web browser from Google with a whole host of features such as the incognito browsing feature so that when you finish surfing the internet and close the browser all history and cookies are immediately deleted; the browser comes with a clean and simple UI as well a range of themes to customize the interface.

Publicly released as a beta in September 2008 for Windows XP it came in 43 languages and was initially intended for public feedback rather than general use. Google Chrome 5.0 released in December 2009 was the first stable cross-platform release supporting Mac OS X, Linux as well as Windows operating systems. Up until the official stable release Chrome went through many bug fixing stages and updates due to the feedback received while under beta; Google Chrome 6.0 updated the UI and improved the Omnibox feature which allows users to type both web addresses and searches in the address bar. Version 8.0 came with an update to the synchronization feature expanded to include web applications as well improved plug-in handling.

Leading up to the latest stable release of Google Chrome 17.0, features include a task manager for all open websites within Chrome which shows you how much physical memory is used by each website, visual browser history which shows a list of thumbnails of the web pages visited in the history results; more importantly security and privacy updates which make browsing the internet safer with alert pages for malicious websites and sandboxing which prevents malicious software from installing itself on your PC.

Google Chrome is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X and Linux. The current latest version of Google Chrome 17.0.963 has been confirmed as the most stable version; there are no reports of security vulnerabilities or major bugs. Older versions of Google Chrome are still functional but are not supported with technical updates from Google anymore.

There is a whole range of plugins and apps which you can add to your Google Chrome browser such as the Evernote plugin which allows you to save and organize all your notes and tag interesting webpages while browsing without leaving the website. The Prezi plugin is a great app for creating presentations or slideshows similar to PowerPoint but Prezi is web-based and easier to use.

Pros: Light on PC resources, fast browsing, secure, simple UI, search through the address bar, support for extensions.

Cons: UI not as easily customizable as Firefox, web developers prefer Firefox Read More »

Internet Download Manager

Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a tool to increase download speeds by up to 500 percent, resume and schedule downloads.

Comprehensive error recovery and resume capability will restart broken or interrupted downloads due to lost connections, network problems, computer shutdowns, or unexpected power outages. Simple graphic user interface makes IDM user friendly and easy to use.

Internet Download Manager has a smart download logic accelerator that features intelligent dynamic file segmentation and safe multipart downloading technology to accelerate your downloads.

During the download process Internet Download Manager segments downloaded files dynamically, unlike other download accelerators and managers that segment files before the download starts Internet Download Manager reuses available connections without additional connect and login stages to achieve better acceleration performance.
Internet Download Manager supports proxy servers, ftp and http protocols, firewalls, redirects, cookies, directories with authorization, MP3 audio and MPEG video content processing, and a large number of directory listing formats.

IDM integrates seamlessly into Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, MSN Explorer, AOL Explorer, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firebird, Avant Browser, MyIE, Google Chrome, and all other popular browsers to automatically handle your downloads.

You can also drag and drop files, or use Internet Download Manager from command line. Internet Download Manager can dial your modem at the set time, download the files you want, then hang up or even shut down your computer when it's done.

Other features include multilingual support, zip preview, download categories, built-in download accelerator, scheduler pro, sounds on events, HTTPS support, queue processor, pipelining of ftp commands, html help and tutorial, enhanced virus protection on download completion, progressive downloading with quotas (useful for connections that use some kind of fair access policy or FAP like Direcway, Direct PC, Hughes, etc.), command line parameters, and many others.

Features:

# All popular browsers and applications are supported! Internet Download Manager supports all versions of popular browsers, and can be integrated into any 3rd party Internet applications.
# Download with one click. When you click on a download link in a browser, IDM will take over the download and accelerate it. IDM supports HTTP, FTP and HTTPS protocols.
# Download Speed. Internet Download Manager can accelerate downloads by up to 5 times due to its intelligent dynamic file segmentation technology.
# Download Resume. Internet Download Manager will resume unfinished download from the place where they left off.
# Simple installation wizard. Quick and easy installation program will make necessary settings for you, and check your connection at the end to ensure trouble free installation of Internet Download Manager
# Automatic Antivirus checking. Antivirus checking makes your downloads free from viruses and trojans.
# Advanced Browser Integration. When enabled, the feature can be used to catch any download from any application. None of download managers have this feature.
# Built-in Scheduler. Internet Download Manager can connect to the Internet at a set time, download the files you want, disconnect, or shut down your computer when it's done.
# IDM supports many types of proxy servers. For example, IDM works with Microsoft ISA, and FTP proxy servers.
# IDM supports main authentication protocols: Basic, Negotiate, NTLM, and Keberos. Thus IDM can access many Internet and proxy servers using login name and password.
# Download All feature. IDM can add all downloads linked to the current page. It's easy to download multiple files with this feature.
# Customizable Interface. You may choose the order, and what buttons and columns appear on the main IDM window.
# Download Categories. Internet Download Manager can be used to organize downloads automatically using defined download categories.
# Quick Update Feature. Quick update may check for new versions of IDM and update IDM once per week.
# Download limits. Progressive downloading with quotas feature. The feature is useful for connections that use some kind of fair access policy (or FAP) like Direcway, Direct PC, Hughes, etc.
# Drag and Drop. You may simply drag and drop links to IDM, and drag and drop complete files out of Internet Download Manager.
# IDM is multilingual. IDM is translated to Arabic, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai languages.

Maxthon

Maxthon (formerly MyIE2) (pronounced "max-ton") is a China-based freeware (more specifically donateware) web browser. From its early MyIE2 roots, Maxthon has developed a growing user base, especially in China, and in 2006 it has received commercial backing for its upcoming version Maxthon 2.0, currently in beta. It uses the Trident layout engine, just like Internet Explorer, but it can use the Gecko engine used in Mozilla Firefox as well.

Maxthon seeks to provide many rich features and a highly customizable interface, without losing any of the compatibility of Internet Explorer.

In January of 2006, Maxthon developers partnered with Microsoft in its booth at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Maxthon is reported to be the second most popular browser in China, and it has been downloaded more than 79.6 million times worldwide.

Features :
* Tabbed document interface
* Saves open tabs in case of program shutdown or system crash
* Undo for any tabs accidentally closed
* AD Hunter - an advert-blocking utility that blocks pop-ups, banners, and floating ads in webpages
* Flash, Java applet and ActiveX blocker
* Skinnable
* Customizable tabs and interface
* Programmable mouse gestures
* External utility bar - toolbar that allows you to open third-party programs
* RSS reader
* Supports many Internet Explorer plugins as well as plugins of its own
* Partial Gecko engine support with the use of a third-party program
* A search toolbar with 8 different search engines (user extendable)
* Automatic updating service
* Groups - the ability to bookmark & open multiple pages simultaneously.
* URL aliases - open URLs by just typing a word in the address bar.
* Simple collector - a small notepad-like utility, used to collect any text from webpages. You can write scripts in it and run them in the current webpage.
* Integrated web services - user extendable, but by default includes translators, Google's cached version of pages, Whois and anonymous web proxies.

Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox is a free, fast and efficient cross-platform web browser and one of the most popular browsers in use. Firefox boasts speed and tabbed browsingIt features a built-in pop-up/ad blocker removing the annoyances when browsing. Firefox also offers customization features and plug-ins which allows users to completely change the look and feel of their web-browser.

Mozilla Firefox began as an experiment, led by three developers working for the Mozilla organization who believed the original Mozilla suite, a cross-platform internet suite which included a web browser, mail and an IRC client, would become too bloated in future due to the Mozilla web-browser Read More »

Netscape

Netscape Navigator is a web browser spawned from the Mosaic platform and slightly resembles Firefox in its functionality and features. There is tabbed browsing, bookmark organizing, RSS feeds, search engine management and possibility to add Mozilla extensions.

Netscape Navigator was originally based on the Mosaic web browser which was created at the University of Illinois and it is from Mosaic, that IE, Firefox and Chrome inherited most of their characteristics. Developed by Netscape Communications Corporation, Netscape Navigator was coded by many of the original Mosaic authors and the first version was released in October of 1994. V1.x included a really simple UI with an address bar (named Read More »

Silverlight

Microsoft Silverlight is a free web-browser plug-in that enables interactive media experiences, rich business applications and immersive mobile apps.

Silverlight works on all major OS's plus all major browsers, including Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, and yes, Internet Explorer.

CCleaner

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.

It can clean history in both Firefox and Internet Explorer and also within the following realms of the Windows Operating System:

• Recycle Bin
  
• Clipboard
  
• Windows Temporary files
  
• Windows Log files.
  
• Recent Documents (on the Start Menu).
  
• Run history (on the Start Menu).
  
• Windows XP Search Assistant history.
  
• Windows XP old Prefetch data.
  
• Windows memory dumps after crashes.
  
• Chkdsk file fragments.

SpywareBlaster

SpywareBlaster doesn't scan for and clean spyware--it prevents it from being installed in the first place. SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, dialers, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted programs. It can also block spyware/tracking cookies in IE and Mozilla/Firefox, and restrict the actions of spyware/ad/tracking sites. With the built-in Check for Updates feature, you can help ensure your protection is up-to-date. SpywareBlaster also includes a System Snapshot feature, which lets you take a snapshot of your computer in its clean state and later revert, undoing many changes made by spyware and browser hijackers.

FlashGet

FlashGet (Formerly known as JetCar) is a freeware download manager for Microsoft Windows. It was originally available in either paid or advert-supported versions, the latter of which included an Internet Explorer BHO and led to some labelling it as spyware.

Features Include:

• Integration with web browsers such as Internet Explorer, Opera (Internet suite), Netscape, Mozilla, Mozilla Firefox, SeaMonkey, Avant Browser
  
• Can download a sequence of files
  
• Download a file from multiple locations
  
• Split files to download into sections, and download each section simultaneously
  
• Integrated web crawler
  
• Language support
  
• Support HTTP, FTP, MMS, and RTSP downloads.
  
• Manages downloaded files easily.

Google Toolbar

Google Toolbar is an Internet browser toolbar available for Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Features include:

• Google search box (configurable for different search engines)
  
• Phishing protection (in Firefox version)
  
• Feed subscription
  
• Spellcheck
  
• AutoLink
  
• AutoFill
  
• Translator
  
• PageRank display
  
• Address bar browse by name
  
• Google Bookmarks
  
• Pop-up blocker

Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin

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