Here is a list with a selection of the most popular free web-applications
You will find them useful …
Please don’t hesitate to add your comments with other useful applications to complete our list, thx

1. Firefox
2. VLC
3. CCleaner
4. Dropbox
5. 7-Zip
6. OpenOffice.org
7. Google Chrome
8. µTorrent
9. Notepad++
10. Gmail
11. GIMP
12. Paint.NET
13. Microsoft Security Essentials
14. Revo Uninstaller
15. Evernote
16. Thunderbird
17. Audacity
18. ImgBurn
19. Picasa
20. Skype
21. Pidgin
22. Ubuntu
23. iTunes
24. foobar2000
25. Foxit Reader
26. FileZilla
27. VirtualBox
28. TrueCrypt
29. Avast!
30. Defraggler
31. KeePass
32. Opera
33. AVG
34. Digsby
35. Google Reader
36. Winamp
37. Google Earth
38. TeraCopy
39. Launchy
40. Transmission
41. Eclipse IDE
42. SpyBot Search & Destroy
43. Adium
44. PuTTY
45. Songbird
46. Sumatra PDF
47. XBMC
48. Blender
49. CDBurnerXP
50. Everything
51. HandBrake
52. Rainmeter
53. AutoHotkey
54. Google Calendar
55. MediaMonkey
56. Quicksilver
57. WinSCP
58. Google Voice
59. Boxee
60. AdBlock Plus
61. Media Player Classic


And The most popular are :

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Reading a pdf continuously?? that too for a long time???
You are sure to face some problem in your eyes, headche,etc…
We always thought that it would be better if we have white text in black background. Simple solution to this problem is to change the foreground & background colors in the pdf.
How to do it?
For Windows,
1. For Adobe reader-
Just open the pdf. Go to Edit> Preferences> Accessibility
Tick “Replace Document Color”
Set Background color to Black & Foreground color to White.
2. For Foxit Reader-
Go to Edit> Preferences> Documents
Replace Document colors.
Select the desired color.
Thats it!

For Linux, you can for installing Compiz from Synaptic Package Manager. Then in System> Preferences> Advnced Desktop settings, select the “invert screen” option & note down its key bindings.
Note:
In Linux, the screen or window gets inverted. So the images in the pdf also get inverted in color.
In Windows, only the background & foreground colors are changed. Images are not affected. This may lead to disappearance of some images like equations, other notations as merge with the background color. Keep this point in mind.
Enjoy reading!!!

   Foxit Reader-ul vine cu o nouă versiune ce are următorul changelog:

* Now supports opening files containing special Unicode characters in filenames.
* Right-clicking the annotation with zoom tool will not popup annotation menu.
* When using the Commenting Tools, the color indicator will reflect your color selection.
* Now supports simultaneous viewing of multiple documents.
* Fixed the issue where some files display slowly in the print preview window.
* Fixed the issue where some pdf files cannot be opened in the correct positions.

Now that we can create and modify PDFs almost at will, how about viewing them? Of course, you can use the free Adobe Reader to be certain that all PDFs perform and display properly. But over the years, Adobe Reader has grown in size and, on my computer at least, is pretty slow to load and navigate PDFs. There are some free alternatives that might be worth a look.

Sumatra PDF

Sumatra PDF is a tiny PDF viewer (1.2 MB  download vs Adobe Reader’s 36.2 MB). I didn’t do any scientific tests, but it the speed difference when opening PDFs was obvious, maybe even 5 times faster that Reader. The entire program is contained in one file, and it doesn’t write to the registry, so you can save it to a USB drive to use on any Windows computer. One thing I didn’t see was a way to complete PDF forms. I also noticed that some PDFs did not display the same as in Reader. For example, in Sumatra PDF, there could be a translucent box around text, while in Reader, there box is not visible at all. Maybe something to do with the interpretation of transparency? Sumatra PDF is for Windows only.

Foxit Reader

Probably the best-known Adobe Reader is Foxit Reader. It is a smaller download than Adobe Reader (5.1 MB vs 36.2 MB), and it has a lot of nice features. For example, you can draw, add text, and highlight selections with some built-in tools. You can also easily convert an entire PDF to text. Foxit is noticeably faster than Adobe Reader, and it gives you the ability to complete PDF forms. When viewing PDF, I didn’t see any inconsistencies between Foxit and Adobe. Foxit used to be an easy program to “make portable”, allowing you to carry the program on a USB drive. In recent versions, it seems that it is more difficult to do. The file size has also crept up with recent releases, making it less of a light-weight solution than in the past.

PDF-XChange Viewer

Before writing this post, I’d never heard of PDF-XChange Viewer. There is a standard Windows version that clocks in at 15.8 MB, which is big, but still half the size of Adobe Reader. It has most, if not all, of the features in Foxit Reader, including annotation/markup, save-to-text, and forms completion. It can also save PDF files to image formats such as JPG, BMP, and TIFF. There is a separate portable version available, which can be run from a USB drive, which is a 6.1 MB file. This portable version seems to have the same features as the desktop version, but without help file. The one thing I noticed is that the seems to be menu and tool bars all over the place. Hmm… I’ll keep testing this one, but it might be one to watch.

Conclusion

At the end of the day you need some sort of PDF viewer on my computer. The safe choice is just to go with Adobe Reader, which is free, stable, compatible, and maybe just a little big and slow. I think all 3 of the alternatives above are worth exploring, especially for slower PCs like mine. For the time being, I’m going to make Foxit Reader my default desktop application, and I’m going to go with Sumatra on my USB drive. I’ll continue experimenting with both the desktop and portable versions of PDF-XChange Viewer, and give an update in the future.

Download Links

• Adobe Reader
• Sumatra PDF
• Foxit Reader
• PDF-XChange Viewer

The Foxit Reader is a superb PDF viewer that launches instantly without any delay or problem. You are not forced to get view of the annoying splash window which displays company logo, author names, disturbing slogans, etc.

Features:

• The Foxit reader has multimedia support and content-sharing options.
• It allows you to quickly access your PDFs.
• The program starts very fast. It opens PDFs from the internet in their own Foxit window.
• It helps in fixing hyperlink problems, printing highlighted-only sections, and tabbed PDF browsing.
• You can read multiple PDFs simultaneously easily.

System Requirements:
The Foxit Reader only runs in Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP. It requires a space of 3.57 MB. It does not need any addition

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It’s a common problem among computer users: after a few months, our computers become weighed down by programs and all sorts of other junk, and inevitably become sluggish. For the less tech-savvy users, this may induce thoughts like “Why is my computer so terrible?” or “I guess I could always upgrade this… what-cha-ma-callit RAM thing”.

Regular maintenance is usually required to keep a computer optimized and running at its best. Here are four programs that will make your computer faster, and four trade-offs to help make the best use out of the amount of RAM that’s installed on your computer.

MSConfig

For those who despair endlessly that their computer lags too much at start up yet don’t know how to go about fixing that, taking a look through MSConfig would be the place to start. Msconfig can by accessed by hitting Windows-R, which brings up the “Run” dialog, and typing in “msconfig”. Under the “Start Up” tab, there is a list of programs and executables that are launched when the computer starts up.

Having a lot of programs that start up when the computer boots is one of the main reasons that boot times are so long, for most PC users. Thus, the remedy would be to go through the entire list and uncheck anything that is unnecessary to have on boot up. If there are any entries you are not sure about, be sure to check them thoroughly on the internet before messing with them, as unchecking the wrong entries could potentially mess up the functionality of some of your programs.

CCleaner

CCleaner stands for “Crap Cleaner” and that is exactly what the program is great for. Over time, temporary files bog down your system, and take up unnecessary space in your harddrive. Thus, it is good PC maintenance practice to go through your computer once every while, and delete all the temp files.

It is incredibly simple: just navigate to the Cleaner tab in CCleaner, check everything you want to clean up (it would be best to leave the “Advanced” section alone, unless you know what those entries refer to), and then clean Analyze. You’ll then see an overview of what CCleaner is about to clean up and delete, and how much space CCleaner will free up for you. To permanently erase the temp files off your computer, simply click “Run Cleaner,” and all those temp files will be history.

Temp files aren’t the only junk files cluttering up your computer, however. Broken registry keys also pose a huge problem when it comes to useless files clogging up your system. Fortunately, CCleaner also has the ability to keep your registry clean.

To do this, use the “Registry” tab in Ccleaner. Once again, select all the entries you want CCleaner to prune, and let it do its thing. The only difference between this type of maintenance and clearing temp files is that if you accidentally delete a key that is still being used by your system, your computer can begin to function strangely. With that said, you should back up your registry settings before you give CCleaner the go ahead to torch everything. When you click “Fix Selected Issues” to delete the faulty registry entries, CCleaner will prompt you to back up your registry, and you should always click ‘yes’.

CCleaner was also discussed by Stefan in his article How To Uninstall Applications Efficiently And Remove Obsolete Files.

Revo Uninstaller

Revo Uninstaller is like the on-steroids version of your own Add and Remove Programs option in the Control Panel, but it also scans your computer for any files that the default uninstaller doesn’t catch, and deletes them. Revo’s layout is pretty much exactly the same as the Add and Remove Programs dialog, so it should be simple to navigate.

Revo also has a panel that lists all of the clean up tools that are provided with Windows systems. This menu can be accessed by clicking the Tools icon, and then the Windows Tools tab on the left.

For a more in-depth review of Revo Uninstaller, check out Jimmy’s article Revo Uninstaller Will Hunt Down Your Bloatware.

Defraggler

So once you’ve cleared all of the unnecessary files from your computer, there are now a bunch of holes where the data for those files used to be. While this may seem like no big deal to most people, having random gaps of empty space can also slow down your computer, because the rest of your files are still splintered into many different pieces, and the newly generated empty space isn’t being used efficiently. The more pieces a file is split to, the longer it takes the computer to access that file, so it makes sense to put all these pieces back together, once space has been cleared up to store whole files.

Defraggler is one of the best free defragmentation tools on the market. The visual representation of the space on the computer as pieces of files are being reunited is extremely enlightening, because most people don’t realize the extent of file splintering on their systems.

But cleaning up your computer isn’t the only thing you can do to optimize how fast your computer runs. Believe it or not, the programs you choose to perform daily actions such as chatting, or opening PDFs, can also affect your computer’s running speed.

Best Program Trade-Offs

This section discusses several alternative applications that perform more efficiently and provides your computer with the speed boost that it needs. Especially on slower computers, the difference is quite noticeable. Try it them out for yourselves!

1. Pidgin vs. AIM

If you don’t mind the spartan interface, Pidgin is a great multi-protocol IM client with a light footprint. Unfortunately it doesn’t natively support video chat, but it does have a plug-in for Skype (although you’ll need to have Skype running to use it).

2. Firefox or Chrome vs Internet Explorer

I recommend this switch not just based off memory footprint, but also because both Firefox and Chrome trump IE when it comes to customization and start-up times.

3. Foxit Reader vs Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader is notorious for its slow load times, especially when it comes to huge documents. Being a student, I regularly load 500+ page PDFs (the digital versions of my textbooks), so having to wait ages for them to load would be severely detrimental to my productivity. Foxit Reader, however, is so snappy that a 500+ page PDF loads almost instantly, and the browser integration is much smoother and faster than that of Adobe Reader. Once again, the interface is a bit more spartan, but Foxit definitely packs more features, and is a very worthy switch.

Click here for Guy’s article on more light alternatives to Adobe Reader.

4. VLC Player vs Windows Media Player

VLC is like the Pidgin of media players in that it supports a multitude of different video formats, and has a quick loading interface. Another great, recently implemented feature of VLC is that it can now be skinned to fit in with your windows theme!

5. Foobar2000 vs iTunes

The great thing about Foobar is that it is so customizable: everything from the layout of the interface to the plug-ins to extend the program’s capabilities can be tweaked. Many people worry that without iTunes, they wont’ be able to sync their iPod or iPhone, but Foobar actually has a plug-in to support iPod syncing.

Today, I’ve covered eight of the best programs for de-crapping your computer and maximizing your available RAM. Hopefully you’ve found a few of these programs to your liking, and decide to trade out your slow, sluggish apps for something a bit more snappy. Here they are again:

CCleaner – Download
Revo Uninstaller – Download
Defraggler – Download
Pidgin – Download
Firefox – Download
Chrome – Download
Foxit Reader – Download
VLC Player – Download
Foobar2000 – Download

Try out our suggestions, and let us know if they help speed up your computer a bit. If you have your own favorite programs for speeding up your computer, let us know in the comments!

Jos kuulut niihin, jotka ovat vaihtaneet Adobe-Readerin Foxit-Readeriin, on aika huomioida, että tällä kertaa myös Foxit- Readerissa on haavoittuvuus.  Kirjoitin asiasta enemmän täällä.

Pdf-tiedostojen lukemisessa käytettävässä Foxit-reader-ohjelmistossa on havaittu haavoittuvuus, varoittaa CERT.fi
Haavoittuvia ohjelmistoja ovat Foxit Reader 3.1.2.1013 ja aikaisemmat versiot Haavoittuvuus on todennettu toimivaksi ainakin Firefox 3.5.3:n kanssa.

Haavoittuvuuteen ei toistaiseksi ole korjaavaa ohjelmistopäivitystä. Haavoittuvuutta voi rajoittaa ottamalla pluginin pois käytöstä
Firefoxissa.

In this highly competitive world of softwares there are some which stand out due to their ability to surprise,interest,looks,speciality and much more.In this blog I’ll like to write very briefly on those softwares which I prefer to use and also advise others the same.

FOXIT READER

This software is very good software which helps one to view PDF files. Foxit Reader enables the user to view PDF files with less difficulty. It is 17.7mb (approx) and can be installed in the computer easily. It is free software and you can download the latest version of Foxit Reader from the website www.foxitsoftware.com.

NERO

This software may be heavy but will do its job with great efficiency. It helps one to burn CD’s i.e. to write CD’s and burning images to disk by providing many options like writing speed, etc. It also gives various customizing options. Many new versions of Nero are now available.

OBJECT DOCK

It is a software which helps to make desktop more attractive. It is easy to install and provides many icons which are very attractive with a surprising clarity. It also provides various options relating to its appearance, effects, imports, etc. This may be about 17-20mb in size. It can provide the glamour of the Vista’s docklet for Windows XP.

MOZILLA FIREFOX

This is well-known browsing software which is in many ways better software than Internet Explorer in terms of looks, and its options. It also gives time to time updates of its features.I always use this to browse.This is about 25mb in size.Now check out the new ‘personas’ on Firefox website and give  cool new looks to your Firefox.

7-ZIP

This software is just about some 4mb. It helps the user to extract files from the compressed or zipped folders. It is very good software which can be installed in the computer with just a click on its install option. It is suitable for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.

FOOBAR

This awesome software can surprise the user by providing all the major functions of a media player with various custom options in such a small size. It is mere 7-10mb. Though it may have slightly less audio quality and graphics, it can replace many media players because of its advantages like speed, etc. Its threads or basically more advanced types can be found on the internet which may provide attractiveness to the users who want good looking and light media players. From my point of view it is a must. You can install it on any Window type.

VLC MEDIA PLAYER

This software is very important software which can play almost all types of videos which other media players like Windows media player itself fail to play. It is about 73mb in size. It may be having lesser seek quality, visualizing quality, etc. but it is a highly reliable media player basically for videos. This software should be installed on one’s computer for those situations when one is cheated by all other media players. It can be installed on any Windows.

DAEMON TOOLS

Daemon Tools is used for advanced copy protection emulation with the help of implemented virtual DVD ROM drive. It enables the user to play almost CD copies available.With the help of this one can play CDs and DVDs without inserting them into CD drive.It is hardly 1mb in size. It can be installed on Windows95/98/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista.

Foxit Reader 3.1.1 (download di sini)

Jika anda mahukan perisian percuma untuk melihat kandungan fail pdf dengan pantas dengan cirri-ciri yang menarik, perisian Foxit Reader adalah jawapannya.

Foxit Reader yang ditawarkan secara percuma oleh syarikat Foxit Corporation mengandungi cirri seperti zoom, select text, snapshot dan sebagainya

Foxit Reader adalah perisian percuma untuk melihat dokumen dengan saiz fail yang kecil , pantas apabila membuka sesuatu dokumen dan mengandungi dengan ciri-ciri yang hebat. Foxit Reader boleh menyokong Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista.

Dengan Foxit Reader, anda tidak perlu membayar walau sesen pun.Di bawah adalah cirri-ciri yang ada pada Foxit Reader :

• Saiz kecil : Saiz untuk download adalah lebih kecil
• Pantas : Apabila menjalankan Foxit Reader, ia pantas dibuka tanpa sebarang sekarang. Ia tidak akan memaksa anda melihat logo syarikat dan sebagainya seperti produk yang dicipta oleh syarikat lain
• Perkakasan yang istimewa : Anda boleh melukis grafik, memilih teks, menaip teks, dan membuat note pada pada dokumen PDF dan cetak dokumen.
• Penukaran teks : Anda mungkin boleh menukar keseluruhan dokumen PDF kepada fail teks yang ringkas.
• Keselamatan tinggi : Foxit Reader mendapat kepercayaan keselamatan yang tinggi daripada pengguna dan tidak akan menghubungkan ke Internet tanpa kebenaran daripada pengguna. Foxit Reader juga tidak mengandungi spyware

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This week, in our Freeware Page, we posted some thoughts on pdf readers. Some days ago I had some problems with my office Windows XP PC because the hard disk space was ending. As usual, I cleaned up the disk using CCleaner and I earned ca. 200MB of space and proceed to compress  the hard disk. Unfortunately, this strategy did not solve my problems so I decided to have a deep look into the numbers of Kb each program occupied on the HD and I was surprised in noticing that Acrobat Reader needs more than 200MB of HD space to work. Then I focus my attention on Foxit Reader and I discovered that it occupied more or less 7MB of HD space. Obviously I disinstall Acrobat Reader and earned ca. 190MB of hard disk. Today, I am not able to affirm that I solved all my problems with my PC but I am confident that, with an intelligent use of CCleaner, I will able to go ahead for another couple of months without contacting the administrator for a new HD and stop my work for (sic) at least a couple of days. Something to think about….