Favorite Files

1. 7-Zip (32-bit)
2. Apple iTunes for Windows
3. Comodo Internet Security (32-bit)
4. FastStone Image Viewer
5. Mozilla Firefox (v2) for Windows
6. Mozilla Thunderbird (v3.1) for Windows
7. Opera for Windows
8. Paint.NET
9. Picasa for Windows
10. Process Explorer
11. Revo Uninstaller
12. Skype for Windows
13. Total Commander
14. WinMerge

Recent Posts

1. 
   Review - KeePass Password Safe Professional Edition

   2.1.0 (Mar 9, 2010)

   "requires .NET"... oh, come on!!! That really is NO reason for a low rating! .NET 2.0 is like "part of the OS" by now, so there's no longer need for extra installing the runtime (other like i.e. Java-based applications).
   
   "used only by lazy programmers"??? Yeah, right... I'd better say by productive programmers, since Visual Studio is a great IDE. Furthermore .NET apps are MUCH safer than i.e. pure C++ (buffer overflows, pointers etc). And I guess you won't count Java-programmers "lazy", would you?
   
   Anyway: KeyPass v2 is great, love the UI and simplicity. And regarding portability: there Is a portable version (yeees, requires .NET runtime on the PC, yada-yada). Though I agree that MOBILE KeePasses (Android, Java) only support v1 databases. Still... it's the best.

2. 
   Review - avast! Free Antivirus

   5.0.418 (Feb 12, 2010)

   Yes, also 5* from me! Have been using avast 4 for years now and avast 5 DEFINATELY is a great (r)evolution! Low memory and resources use, still effective and many features.

3. 
   Review - Orbit Downloader

   3.0.0.2 (Feb 11, 2010)

   Pre-v3 versions were great, but every new one (3.0.0 to 3.0.2) still have LOTS of bugs!
   
   * The queue is completely messed up, files are downloaded in random order (at least I don't see any logic behind it).
   * The progress display mostly lags (does the whole download?).
   * When deleting entries from the list the "delete file as well" checkbox ist ALWAYS checked (at least it doesn't do anything to the files, no matter what state the checkbox is)
   * The scheduler is still awful (why set the date in the general preferences, not for each file? why does it remain in the past after downloading?)
   * Changing order in the queue (if it would work) is a pain, I second the "add buttons"-wish!
   * ...and many more...
   
   To bad a once absolutely great downloader got so badly messed up, seems like completely rewritten from scratch :-(
   
   EDIT: just checked out FDM mentioned below, works great, but I REALLY miss Orbit's feature to enter a custom local filename (i.e. how many downloads still are called "setup.exe"??). So for the momemt: back to Orbit 2.8.20 (still available via http://www.filehippo.com/download_orbit_downloader/)

4. 
   Review - Google Chrome for Windows

   4.0.223.16 Beta (Nov 6, 2009)

   "minimal design with sophisticated technology", yes, that's right. I admit, I was sceptical, but it really IS a very fast browser. But the user interface and usability I do not like at all! And the themes are simply a joke, LMAO!!!
   
   There are some really impressive showcases, but do they have any relevance to the real world? I don't think so...
   
   Furthermore: I don't get the rush through versions... v4 already? Do they really need to get to Vwhatever soon? Sure v4 is higher than FF's v3.5, on par with Safari, still below IE8 or O10 *lol*
   
   Honestly: I want to rate it fair, speed deserves 5 stars, but for style and usability I can only give 1 star (since there's no 0), which results in 2 stars.

5. 
   Review - Opera for Windows

   10.10 Build 1848 Beta (Nov 6, 2009)

   Small, fast, no big problems or disappoints since the first version (v3) I used. So no need to rate it low, though I don't need Unite. But i.e. DragonFly simply ROCKS if you're a web developer/designer!!

6. Comment - .NET Released for Embedded Devices

   10.10 Build 1848 Beta (Feb 13, 2007 - 4:01 PM)

   Nope, .NET Compact Framework is for WinCE. .NET Micro Framework is for much smaller "devices". .NET CF is for micro PROCESSORS, .NET Micro is for micro CONTROLLERS. Think of matchbox-sized network controllers or smart displays.
   
   I visited the MS TechTalk "Embedded News" where they displayed some examples. In a few kB one can use many features such as networking, GUI features and more.
   
   For example there will be laptops with .NET Micro powered displays on the outer side. When the laptop is powered on, the micro device can sync with the PC, i.e. appointments. When the laptop is switched off, the micro device could still be running to remind you.
   
   http://msdn2.microsoft.c.../embedded/bb278106.aspx