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Opera 11 now available for download

<DIV class=separator style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOnKhSm2wDplF9q7q3R0FOIBYU6Ly10cM5bnoshL3YYf5BeEP_dfGjo0-ZLGiqwR8bOB4tnT2OV_7GYbB4yq-HEExde-7omTcrje-JMWiLjMZIwnm3bkPNpZrDqim3OUeH2cwr3u35f8/s1600/opera11-windows-12-16-2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1em; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOnKhSm2wDplF9q7q3R0FOIBYU6Ly10cM5bnoshL3YYf5BeEP_dfGjo0-ZLGiqwR8bOB4tnT2OV_7GYbB4yq-HEExde-7omTcrje-JMWiLjMZIwnm3bkPNpZrDqim3OUeH2cwr3u35f8/s1600/opera11-windows-12-16-2010.jpg"></A></DIV>There's no Scandinavian-themed video this time around, but Opera Software has just released the final, non-beta version of its Opera 11 web browser, which promises a couple of big changes and a slew of other more minor refinements. Among the biggest additions are what Opera calls "tab stacking," which lets you create groups of tabs to manage dozens of open web pages a bit more effectively, and "visual mouse gestures," which is sort of like mulitouch gestures but -- you know -- with a mouse. You'll also now get extensions, along with a new and improved (and "safer") address bar, and a so-called "mail panel" that's basically a built-in email client. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and hit up the link below to start downloading.

Opera 11 now available for download

There's no Scandinavian-themed video this time around, but Opera Software has just released the final, non-beta version of its Opera 11 ...

15 best places to download free PC wallpaper

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//Review%20images/PC%20Plus/PCP%20300/PCP300.make5.landscape-200-200.jpg"> The average adult spends around eight hours a day staring at a screen, but if you take a second to think about what's on display, all too often it's framed by a bland background. Windows and Linux make it easy to display something more aesthetically pleasing. Indeed, Windows 7 comes with a wider selection of gorgeous images than ever before. However, this means the art of original desktop decoration is being lost. Customising your desktop with a picture of the family cat is all well and good, but few of our own digital photos are actually suitable for the desktop – they're either too busy and distracting to have icons splattered on top, or not high enough resolution, so the result is grainy. And forget dedicated websites too – many wallpaper sites simply offer tasteless images of sunsets and models, and some are even designed to spread malware. That's why we've found 15 of the best places to get wallpapers on the web, whatever your tastes may be. Some are a little left-field and some are plain unconventional, but we're confident that whatever your taste in art, you'll find something that will make working on your PC much more enjoyable. 1. Wikimedia Commons <a href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page">Webiste</A> <img alt="Wikimedia" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/Review%20images/PC%20Plus/PCP%20300/PCP300.make5.wikimedia-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> Wikimedia is a free online community made up of millions of photos, movies and sounds that are free to use. There's a myriad of images, some of which aren't suitable for life on the desktop, but some are beautiful shots that are crying out to be displayed. One of the best ways of hunting down great desktop images on the site is to use the Photo of the Day feature, and going back through the site's long history, where there are some great images on offer. When you find one you like, download the full-resolution version rather than the preview, as these will be much higher quality and will look better on your desktop. 2. Hamad Darwish <a href="http://www.hamaddarwish.com/content/index_2.html">Website</A> Windows Vista may have been disappointed in nearly every respect, but one aspect that did impress us was the great-looking desktop wallpapers that came included. Those masterpieces were the work of Hamad Darwish, who travelled the world for Microsoft, taking wonderful snaps for our enjoyment. Upon his return, he put all of the wallpapers that Microsoft rejected on the internet for free, and there are some fantastic vistas that will really brighten your desktop. Just head onto his website, click the Windows Vista tab and download the 30MB folder. While you're there, check out Hamad's other work, which is really rather good. 3. Dual-Monitor Backgrounds <a href="http://www.dualmonitorbackgrounds.com/">Website</A> <img alt="dual monitors" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/Review%20images/PC%20Plus/PCP%20300/PCP300.make5.dualmonitors-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> If you have a dual-monitor setup then Dual Monitor Backgrounds is an essential wallpaper resource. All the wallpapers on the site are 2,560x1,024 or 3,840x1,200 and look truly stunning when spread out. One of the best features on the Dual Monitor Background site is the ability to set your monitor resolution by clicking the link at the top. All the results will then be filtered to your specific needs, so you'll only see the wallpapers that suit your desktop. There are loads of categories to choose from, but just remember to click on the preview shot first to get the full-resolution image before you save it to your desktop. 4. Space <a href="http://www.space.com/spaceviews/">Website</A> The Windows desktop: the final frontier. Well, not quite. But those with a passion for space, stargazing and sci-fi are well served for quality wallpapers. Head onto the Space Views part of www.space.com and click the Wallpapers tab to get an array of out-of-this-world shots. They come in a range of sizes specifically designed for life on your desktop. Admittedly, many are mock-ups by artists whose impression of space, it seems, has been altered by hallucinogens. However, we love the Earth shots – some of them are truly inspiring. 5. National Geographic <a href="http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/wallpapers/">Website</A> <img alt="National geographic" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/Review%20images/PC%20Plus/PCP%20300/PCP300.make5.nationalgeographic-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> When it comes to incredible images, you can rely on National Geographic. It has an array of the world's most gorgeous vistas on offer, and what's more, they're specifically designed for the desktop, and free to download. From the National Geographic homepage, just go to 'Photography | Wallpapers' and start browsing the best that nature has to offer. When you click on an image in the Wallpapers section, you'll see a 'Get wallpaper' link. The image will resize and you can right-click to apply, or save the image using the link at the top. 6. Gigapixel <a href="http://www.gigapxl.org/">www.gigapxl.org </A> If your digital camera is measured in megapixels, just imagine what a gigapixel camera can do! Miracles, that's what. The images are stunning, and they can be enlarged to such an extent that you can make out the smallest details in huge vistas, as if looking through a telescope. The Gigapxl Project has a huge collection of shots that show off the impact of gigapixel images, and they offer wallpaper-sized versions of most of their photos. 7. NASA <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/">Website</A> NASA may be hard at work discovering the secrets of the universe, but it's nice to see that between deep space explorations, they've found the time to put a couple of wallpapers up as well. There are close-up images of the darkest and weirdest corners of the galaxy, taken by space telescopes and satellites. Interplanetary wonders on offer include the Orion Nebula, Lulin Comet and the Martian surface, to name but a few. If there's a set of images guaranteed to give you a self-worth complex, it's NASA's, and we salute them for it. To find the images, go to 'View Image Gallery' and scroll through the sets. The download links are in the right-hand panel, with a variety of sizes to choose from. 8. Porsche <a href="http://www.porsche.com/uk/multimedia/multimedia-pc/">Website</A> There are few sights as pleasing as one of the most expensive cars on the planet, and for fans of Porsche, these wallpapers are an absolute must. Porsche has gone to the trouble of taking scores of pictures of its cars bathed in sunlight, dripping with decals and racing mods, and they're guaranteed to get fans of the supercar excited. The Boxster, 911, Panamera and every middle-class parent's favourite, the Cayenne, are all available, and there are multiple sizes to suit every desktop. 9. Bing <a href="http://www.bing.com/">www.bing.com</A> Bing may be struggling to gain ground in the battle of the search providers, but it beats Google hands down when it comes to amazing pictures. Photos are so important to Bing that every country has someone in charge of selecting the images, so it would be a shame to let that go to waste without making some fantastic desktops. 10. Microsoft Official Themes <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads/personalize">Website</A> <img alt="Official themes" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/Review%20images/PC%20Plus/PCP%20300/PCP300.make5.microsoft-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> One of the best parts of Windows 7 is its desktop themes. These enable you to select sets of photos and colour schemes with which to decorate Windows and change them on demand. While previous editions of Windows were fairly static in terms of appearance, Microsoft has been updating wallpapers and themes for Windows 7 via its Personalisation Gallery. These range from country-specific scenery to the best of Bing. To access the gallery, right-click the desktop and go to 'Personalize | Get more themes online'. All of the wallpapers and themes plug straight into Windows 7, so there's minimum fuss and maximum enjoyment. 11. Enigma desktop <a href="http://rainmeter.net/RainCMS/">http://rainmeter.net </A> One of the most dramatic ways of changing your desktop's appearance is the Enigma Desktop, which is easier than ever to set up. The Enigma mod is now fully featured in Rainmeter, and turns your desktop into a blank canvas for everything from storing icons to implementing a fully integrated panel that can alert you to new emails, RSS feeds and much more. Just head over to the website to download the program, which now comes with a fantastic set of wallpapers by Kaelri from Deviant Art. Enigma is a great mod for anyone looking for a unique and functional desktop, and the wallpapers make it well worth the time investment alone. 12. Deviant Art <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/">www.deviantart.com </A> For fans of independent digital art, Deviant Art is a great place to look. It's a huge melting pot of creativity, with a mixture of graphically altered images and amazing digital drawings. While Deviant Art is by no means designed to cater specifically for wallpaper hunters, there are some stunning images on offer that make fabulous backgrounds. You can download the original versions of the images for use on your desktop, although there isn't universal support for every screen resolution. 13. Windows 7 Themes <a href="http://windows7themes.net/">http://windows7themes.net </A> Windows 7 Themes is so popular, it has a higher Google rank than the official Windows Personalization Gallery that's linked to from every copy of Windows 7. Don't be misled: there's nothing official about this site, which even lists Windows 8 wallpapers among its wares! That's to take nothing away from its vast selection of wallpapers, though. If you like the swirls and colours of the official Windows backgrounds, then you'll love the selection of tribute images on the site. 14. Flickr Wallpaper Group <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/wallpapers">Website</A> Flickr is fast becoming the best online source of images in the world, so it's no surprise that there's a section dedicated to wallpapers. The pool is contributed to by members of the Flickr community, many of whom are professional and semi-pro photographers, and the quality of the photos reflects that. Many are arty, most are striking, and they're all designed with the desktop in mind, with every image clocking in at over 1,024x768 pixels. To download, simply click on an image and then click the 'All sizes' button located at the top left. The next screen will offer a list of all the available resolutions, so pick the one that suits your display, or just click 'Download original size'. 15. Wallpaper Stock <a href="http://wallpaperstock.net/">http://wallpaperstock.net </A> Wallpaper Stock is an apt name for a site that offers such a huge range of desktop images. They're all free to download, and while they might be slightly generic and unimaginative in places, there's a massive range of resolutions available, and a genre of images to suit every taste. In a bizarre twist, you need to tweet about the site in order to download an image. Once you've spammed your followers with a tweet about how great Wallpaper Stock can be, you're free to download. The full-sized image is opened in a new window, so just right-click to save it.

15 best places to download free PC wallpaper

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Download Free PSP Games - Avoid Getting Scammed

Even though the PSP has only been on the market for a little over two years, it has probably been one of the most important advances in gaming technology in the last decade because it gives people the option to play their PSP games anywhere, anytime, without being confined to their living room couch.As with any gaming console used by younger generation there is a demand for cheaper games and accessories and the question of being able to download free PSP games is one of the most common queries I hear.The question is, is this possible?Well, when you begin to search for free PSP games, you'll find that there are a number of options. In fact, you'll be overloaded with them. Some are good and some are downright dangerous!Download Free PSP Games - Alternative #1If you type in 'download free PSP games' into Google or indeed any of the other search engines, you'll be faced with literally millions of results. One of the first sites you'll come across is probably Ebay.Now the last time I checked, there were over a thousand listings claiming to have free psp game downloads but obviously, as with everything on ebay, there is a price to pay. You can't give stuff away for free; it's against their terms of service and I don't know about you but I would trust this type of listing. I even came across one guy who was claiming to tell you the secret of where to download free PSP games - if you paid him for the privilege. Yeah right!Ok so Ebay is no good. On to the next option:Download Free PSP Games - Alternative #2Obviously there are many suppliers online and reputable ones at that. The thing is these are big multinational companies. They need to make a profit and offering their members the privilege of being able to download free PSP games just isn't going to happen.Many appeared to offer it but there was a catch. What it entailed was paying an on-going monthly fee to get access to as many free PSP downloads as you wanted.In some ways this seemed like quite a good deal, although the cost between $50 and $100 per month seemed a bit steep.In other words you could be paying up to $1000 a year just to download the latest psp games, movies and accessories. In short, there are better options.Download Free PSP Games - Alternative #3Ok, this is where you've got to be extremely cautious. Again, if you do a search for free PSP games, you'll come across an array of sites trying to attract your attention.But here's the thing. If you visit these websites one of two things could happen. Or both!The first is that as soon as you hit the landing page, you'll be faced with one of those vibrating banner ads that'll say in flashing writing 'click here to download free PSP games'. Of course, if you click it, you won't find any PSP games at all; you'll just be directed to another page with more banners and pop-ups and this'll just carry on until you close the website down. (if it lets you of course!)The second thing that could happen is that the website really does allow you to download free psp games but once you are directed to the page that contains the links and you start downloading them, you'll soon find that your anti-virus software is working over time to stop the flood of spy ware and other baddies that are trying to infect your computer. In conclusion, an obvious no no.Download Free PSP Games - Alternative #4The final option is by far the best. As I discovered, there are a number of websites out that are safe and have legally sound licences that allow you to <a href="http://www.bizazi.com/psp" rel="nofollow" target="_new">download free PSP games</a> by the bundle. And these aren't hacked versions either, they're the real thing.As well, you'll also get access to music, movies, videos and other accessories that are all compatible with your PSP device.The price? Well to be honest, it's as good as free. Depending on which service you choose (and as you'll discover, there are only three decent ones) you'll pay around a $37 one time fee which will give you unrestricted access to over 20 million free PSP game downloads. And you'll have unlimited access for as long as you own your console.	 	 		 			 				 					 						Tim Godfrey founded Bizazi.com and after completing his in-depth research reveals where to <a href="http://www.bizazi.com/psp" target="_new">download free PSP games</a> in simple steps without any risk to your computer.If you want to grab <a href="http://www.bizazi.com/psp" target="_new">unlimited PSP game downloads</a> in an instant, visit the website to find out why only three out of one hundred PSP download websites are worth the trouble.

Download Free PSP Games - Avoid Getting Scammed

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Be Careful What You Download

A lot of people are getting into the download hype. With the increasing resources available on the web, it is no wonder that people are downloading more and more files, songs, videos and other applications online-with no respect for their security or whatsoever.You should always be mindful of the things that you download as well as your computer's security. Here are some considerations:On attachments, pop-ups and links1. If you receive an email with an attached file or an IM message from a total stranger, never ever open the attachment. Of course, the situation differs when if you know the one who sent the file. Then again, you still have to double check with the sender before you open the file unless, again, you asked for the file. A lot of email attachments contain viruses and malwares that infect your computer and make you and your data vulnerable to hacking and identity theft.2. When you see banner ads or pop-up messages when you browse, do not click on them as well. They may be offering free software or applications or their smileys may be too cute to resist but that should never tempt you from actually downloading the program.3. Be especially careful of pop-ups that will ask you to click on "OK," "I ACCEPT" or "AGREE" buttons. May they be warnings, offers to remove viruses or Trojans into your computer or simply chat messages asking for your personal information, but the only thing that you should click on it is the close icon on the upper right hand corner or ALT+F4 on your keyboard. As previously mentioned, these can contain viruses and malwares.4. If you've finally decided that you were able to verify the source of the file and you will be downloading it, save it on your hard disk or flash drive instead of simply opening these files. This would ensure that your antivirus program will check the file before it is downloaded, which assures you that you are only opening files that are clean.On downloads, downloading and pure download1. You have to practice extreme caution when you are downloading any file online. You have to download only from reputable sites and known sources. There are instances when you will receive email messages that will contain direct you to certain sites using varied links. Do not click on them. They may seem too good to be true but if they don't have any clear privacy statements, stay away from them.2. Do not forget that the downloading music, software, programs, games and video files are against the law especially if they have been procured illegally. Do not expose yourself into legal trouble by downloading copyrighted materials and work.3. Sharing files over a network can seriously expose you to identity theft. Do not be a victim of any of these tactics. Avoid using P2P technology and other file sharing programs because your information can be widely exposed, thus enabling identity theft criminals from gaining access to them.	 	 		 			 				 					 						Tina L. Douglas is a well established author on the topic of identity theft.For more advice and information on <a href="http://bankidentitytheft.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_new">bank identity theft</a> and <a href="http://identitytheftcheck.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_new">identity theft check</a>, just click on these links.

Be Careful What You Download

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How To Download Ringtones Online Safely

There are lots of websites that offer ringtone downloads. However, mobile users face the risk of contracting a trojan or virus if they download ringtones online. In addition, there are other serious risks involved: hidden charges from downloading a ringtone and the possibility that your credit card information will be hacked by fraudulent individuals.Those Internet sites that require your credit card information should not be trusted that easily to avoid getting your credit card information stolen. Though there are legitimate sites that offer free download of ringtones, these ringtones are usually single tones only. Also, the choices of mobile users are very limited from these websites.Mobile users have other options to download ringtones. One, they can do it through the Wireless Application Protocol or WAP function of their mobile phone. The WAP function is designed to provide convenience to mobile users. With just a few strokes of the fingertips, a mobile user can surf the Internet.Usually, a mobile user is charged per connection time to the WAP Internet. It is more costly than surfing for a ringtone through cable or wi-fi internet connections. The surfing and downloading speed is also slower. The convenience of the mobile Internet, on the other hand, can not be disregarded. Safety from virus and trojan attacks is also offered aside from free browsing when the website of the mobile service provider is accessed.Two, mobile users also have also the option to download ringtones directly from the kiosks of mobile service providers. Mobile kiosks are available in wireless centers for use by mobile users. These kiosks do not only offer downloads of ringtones; wallpapers, themes and other services can be accessed from these stand-alone customer service machines. If mobile users have no idea of a particular service, a customer service representative is readily available to assist and explain the service.Mobile users can also download ringtones from other mobile users through the infra-red or bluetooth wireless connection. Infra-red wireless connection is shorter in range compared to bluetooth. Also, infra-red requires necessary alignment of the source mobile phone to the recipient mobile phone for transfer. The bluetooth, on the other hand, is a newer technology that has a wider range and there is no necessary alignment to be done.As newer functions and capabilities of mobile phones are introduced, we can be assured of more convenience in store for mobile user. However, even if the technology gets more advanced, trojan, virus and hack attacks will never disappear. So, even there are lots of options available for mobile user to be able to download ringtones online, extra caution should be observed at all times.	 	 		 			 				 					 						Craig Thornburrow is an acknowledged expert in his field. You can get more free advice on <a href="http://www.ringtonesvault.com" target="_new">free mp3 ringtones</A> and <a href="http://www.ringtonesvault.com/Truetone_Ringtones.html" target="_new">truetone ringtones</A> at <a href="http://www.ringtonesvault.com" target="_new">http://www.ringtonesvault.com</a>

How To Download Ringtones Online Safely

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In Depth: 25 of the best free PC apps to download

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//Review%20images/PC%20Plus/PCP%20300/PCP300.feat1apps.songbird_screen-200-200.jpg"> The internet is an ocean of freeware apps that can be both overwhelming and confusing. How do you know which is best? What happens if you download one and it turns out to be malware? Fear not, computing enthusiast, because <a href="http://pcplus.techradar.com/">PC Plus</A> is here to allay those fears and guide you through the deluge. Here, we'll give you the lowdown on 25 of our top freeware applications. If these aren't already on your PC, you should be asking yourself why not. 1. Firefox We kick off with Mozilla's flagship <a href="http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/firefox/">Firefox</A>, the internet browser that everybody with a clue is using. Its constant updates and wealth of extensions that let you expand the app's functionality to epic proportions are a massive plus. <img alt="Firefox" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/Review%20images/PC%20Plus/PCP%20300/PCP300.feat1apps.firefox-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> Built-in features include its private browsing function, the Awesome Bar for finding sites in seconds and session restore for loading the same websites and tabs after a crash. Now really is the time to ditch Internet Explorer. 2. TeamViewer The crucial disadvantage of having an understanding of computers can be that you're the go-to person for your entire family when they're in need of IT support. It can be especially tricky to provide advice over the phone when you're not able to see the problem in front of you. The solution is to install <a href="http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx">TeamViewer</A> and share the desktop of the person who's asked for your advice, so you can interact with it and discover any issues they're having difficulty with. It has the ability to work behind firewalls and there's even an app called TeamViewer Web Connector for accessing remote desktops from within your internet browser. 3. Skype You'll want to tell the world about your finely-tuned PC and its collection of superb apps – or, at the very least, your close family. What better way to do this than with the power of Voice-over-IP in the form of <a href="http://www.skype.com/">Skype</A>? Friends on the other side of the globe will be easily contactable by voice or video, and you won't have to pay your gluttonous telephone provider a penny when calling other Skype users. As well as all this, you'll also have access to some incredible offers when calling landlines. 4. ZoneAlarm Free Firewall Once you've got online with Firefox, finding yourself some protection from the various foreign bodies that roam free on the internet should be a priority. That protection will come in the form of a firewall – think of it as a virtual shield against hackers and other baddies – and <a href="http://www.zonealarm.com/">ZoneAlarm</A> is at the top of its game when it comes to preventing all the unsafe code that hurtles down your copper cabling. 5. Panda Cloud Antivirus In the unlikely event one of said foreign bodies evades your firewall and sets up camp on your hard disk, you'll want another line of defence – a secondary row of ramparts, if you will. Virus-searching and purging are top of the agenda, and <a href="http://www.cloudantivirus.com/en/">Panda Cloud Antivirus</A> does that in a novel way, by storing definitions on a remote web server in the cloud, saving you the hassle of regular heuristic additions. 6. Trillian So you don't have a microphone or webcam? That's no problem, because we have the solution for you: instant messaging from <a href="http://www.trillian.im/">Trillian</A>. You'll be able to type out conversations using your trusty keyboard on a number of different networks, including Astra, Windows Live, Facebook, Twitter and Yahoo. If you grow tired of this, there's also video and audio functionality, so Trillian certainly has all your bases covered. 7. Orbit Downloader While chatting to a long-distance friend, there's a good chance the conversation will stumble onto the topic of music. But if your chum posts a URL to a track recommendation then you'll want to save it to your hard disk with a program more reliable than your default internet connection. With <a href="http://www.orbitdownloader.com/">Orbit</A>, the power to download tunes from services including MySpace, YouTube, Imeem, Pandora and Rapidshare is at your fingertips. 8. TrueCrypt It's always important to encrypt your files, including any of your recent downloads. With <a href="http://www.truecrypt.org/">TrueCrypt</A>, it's possible to secure your entire partition or create a virtual encrypted disk. Either way, in the unlikely event of an adversary attempting to force you to reveal your encryption password, you have plausible deniability because of the lack of signature in the random data. 9. Evernote Life is complicated and keeping tabs on everything can make you become reliant on reminders scrawled on Post-it notes. This isn't very efficient, and using your computer to help is a great solution. <a href="http://www.evernote.com/">Evernote</A> is the king of productivity and you should definitely consider using it to help you get things done. You can plan your next trip, keep a record of your favourite wine, store a file of anything great you've seen in the shops and want to buy, and organise everything so that you can find it in double-quick time. 10. Sumatra PDF Like it or loathe it, thanks to Adobe the PDF is here to stay. Fortunately, you don't have to use the company's own unwieldy Reader application for viewing files. There are very usable lightweight alternatives that just open the files and don't do the kind of song and dance that eats up your resources. <a href="http://blog.kowalczyk.info/software/sumatrapdf/free-pdf-reader.html">Sumatra PDF</A> is one of these and, best of all, it's portable – so you can carry it around on a USB stick for use whenever it's needed. 11. PrimoPDF You don't have to blow the trust fund on an expensive desktop publishing tool when freeware applications can achieve the same goal. All you need is a copy of the very popular OpenOffice.org for layout purposes, along with <a href="http://www.primopdf.com/index.aspx">this handy add-on</A>, and you're able to save out PDFs through a dropdown menu. 12. Paint.NET Graphics applications that are both free and feature-rich are few and far between, but they do exist. <a href="http://www.getpaint.net/">Paint.NET</A> is a case in point. It contains functionality to rival commercial products, such as layers, special effects, unlimited history and a whole host of powerful tools, including Gradient, Magic Wand, Clone Stamp, Zoom and Recolour. If you fancy expressing yourself without a huge outlay, then it's one to download. 13. 7-Zip Even with our zippy modern broadband technologies, files can still become corrupt, which is why it's advisable to use archiving software as a kind of wrapping paper. Not only does it help to further decrease the size of the document, but it also gives you a heads-up if something's wrong, whereby extraction is impossible. <a href="http://www.7-zip.org/">7-Zip</A> supports a myriad of formats, including ARJ, CAB, CHM, CPIO, DEB, DMG, HFS, ISO, LZH, LZMA, MSI and many more, preventing you from being hamstrung when somebody sends you an archive with an obscure extension. 14. uTorrent There are many clients available that you can use to download files from the BitTorrent network. Unfortunately, the majority are clunky and like to inhabit a large memory footprint. <a href="http://www.utorrent.com/">uTorrent</A> is not one of these. It uses less than 6MB of memory when running and the executable is only 220kB in size, which means that now there's a lightweight way to access the wealth of content available – most of it legal, some of it... not so much. 15. ImgBurn Gone are the days when you had to fork out cash for writing data onto an optical disc. Now you can burn your files onto CD, DVD, HD DVD and Bluray for free. <a href="http://www.imgburn.com/">ImgBurn</A> has everything you'd expect from a utility of this type, including several modes for performing different tasks, such as reading a disc, building an image from your files, writing an image file to disc and verifying that it's 100 per cent readable. There's also a Discovery feature for checking the quality of the burns your drive is producing. ImgBurn supports a wide variety of image, audio and video file formats. 16. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware It's good practice to be on guard against adware, which antivirus suites can sometimes overlook. <a href="http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php">Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware</A> minimises the risk of your computer and its data being infected with worms, trojans, rootkits, diallers, spyware and malware. 17. CCleaner You might be surprised how clogged with binary filth your hard disk becomes over long periods of time. <a href="http://www.piriform.com/">CCleaner</A> sweeps away temporary files, cookies and any other cobwebs that might be slowing down your PC. Best of all, it often takes less than a second to run. 18. Revo Uninstaller You may be under the impression that using Windows' built-in routines for removing software is sufficient, but it's not as thorough as it could be. <a href="http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html">Revo Uninstaller</A>, on the other hand, clears everything associated with a program from your hard disk. 19. FBackup When PCs crash, there's often data loss. If you're not backed up, this can lead to a great deal of anguish. Make sure you duplicate everything of importance onto a secondary drive, using a tool such as <a href="http://www.fbackup.com/">FBackup</A>, for use in the event of a hard disk catastrophe. 20. Recuva When you delete a file, it isn't necessarily purged forever and there's always a possibility that it can be recovered if you've culled it by mistake. With <a href="http://www.piriform.com/recuva">Recuva</A>, you can resurrect those files you've deleted in Windows from your Recycle Bin, your camera's flash card or an MP3 player. 21. VirtualDub Looking to undertake some simple video editing? Then we've found the tool for you. <a href="http://www.virtualdub.org/">VirtualDub</A> can capture video and process it, but its interface isn't so complicated that it requires a manual as thick as your fist to understand it. There are also plenty of third-party filters available. 22. AutoGK VirtualDub has video editing locked down, but its drawback is the limited export options. <a href="http://www.autogk.me.uk/">AutoGK</A> supports DVDs; MPEG2, such as DVB capture; MPEG1 sources and AVI/DV. Compress footage to DivX or Xvid for small-sized backups of a similar quality to the originals. 23. Songbird If iTunes were an animal, it would be a warthog because of its slow pace. You'll be happy to hear that a usable alternative is available. With <a href="http://www.getsongbird.com/">Songbird</A>, you can build smart playlists, purchase and download music and rip your CDs. There's even support for the latest smartphones. 24. RealPlayer SP RealNetworks has been quiet for some time – and after its nagging, ad-heavy software of days gone by, it possibly needed to be. But it's back with a remarkably slick offering: <a href="http://uk.real.com/realplayer/">RealPlayer SP</A> can download web video, trim it and rip out the audio. 25. VLC Media Player When this app was released, it immediately consigned Windows Media Player to its grave. The reason? <a href="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/">VLC</A>'s support for pretty much every video format imaginable. Gone are the days when you had one player for one video file type and another player for a different type.

In Depth: 25 of the best free PC apps to download

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How to Download Free PSP Games and Movies - Three Methods But Which Is Best?

Sony's PSP or Playstation portable is a fantastic piece of technology-as well as being a top flight games machine it can view all kinds of media and also be used for web applications etc. In short it's a great piece of hardware-however the one thing that puts many people off is the price of the games. Wouldn't that be different if you knew how to download free PSP games and movies?It's long been known that the internet is a place where you can download free games and movies for many systems, but few people know that with a PSP you have a few different options on how and where to do it-the best thing is that they are all 100% legal!There are hundreds, if not thousand of different places where you can download free PSP games and movies, but they mostly fall into the three following categories:1- A totally free of charge service-There are sites that let you download games and stuff totally free of charge, but I personally wouldn't recommend them. Firstly, I always question the legality of stuff like this, and secondly, their games are always out of date and often download in an unworkable format, and thirdly in most cases you are going to get hit by a barrage of ads/popups etc, not to mention any viruses/spyware they may introduce to your computer. If these guys are willing to break the law and give away free games, who says they are not going to hack your computer? I stay away from this stuff.2- A "free" membership site that once you are signed up to you can then download as many games etc as you want from. Technically it's free because the membership is free, but then the minute you try and download something they'll ask you for a fee. Not too cool really. I also stay away from these because A, I don't like surprise fees, and B, again I'm unsure how legal this can be, although they do claim to be legal.3- These types of sites are the ones I can heartily recommend. I found a few reliable ones and I haven't looked back. I honestly haven't paid for a PSP game or movie in over a year, and I have some great titles! Sites like these charge a small one off fee, and then you have access to hundreds and thousands of different games and movies, all at high download speeds with no extra cost. This really is the best way to download free PSP games and movies because the one off fee is usually about the same cost of a new game, so basically for the cost of your next full price game you could be playing every PSP game ever released-if you have that much time on your hands that is! The actual downloads themselves can be tricky, but if you stick with reputable websites they will often give you the necessary software as part of the package.So there you have it, those are your options if you are looking to download free PSP games and movies. Personally I would recommend option 3, as some of these companies are excellent and you won't believe the sheer choice of different games and movies available to you. Happy hunting!	 	 		 			 				 					 						<a href="http://www.psptipsntricks.com/pspreviews.html" target="_new">Click HERE to find out exactly how to download FREE PSP Games and Movies, including EXACTLY where to download them from</a>!Billy Torecki is webmaster at <a href="http://www.psptipsntricks.com" target="_new">http://www.psptipsntricks.com</a><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Download-Free-PSP-Games-The-Easy-Way&id=603247" target="_new">Download Free PSP Games</a>

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StarCraft II tops the dodgy download chart

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/images/starcraft2_logo-200-200.jpg"> Despite attempts to impose strict anti-piracy measures by Blizzard, Starcraft II is one of the most pirated PC games of the year. Blizzard sold over 1.5 million copies of Starcraft II in the game's first 48 hours on the shelves, yet TorrentFreak reports this week that over 2.3 million dodgy pirate copies of the game have been downloaded to date. The dodgy download chart That's right, Blizzard currently holds the questionable honour of topping <a href="http://torrentfreak.com/5-torrent-files-that-broke-mind-boggling-records-101107/">TorrentFreak's</A> BitTorrent download charts. The game's 7.19 GB torrent file has been downloaded 2.3 million times, which equates to around 15.77 Petabytes of data. Blizzard MD Michael Ryder told <a href="http://www.mcvuk.com/features/728/INTERVIEW-Blizzard">MCV</A> earlier this year: "The Battle.net solution provides several things. It provides better continuity for the players and it gives them a stronger way to participate in an overall Blizzard community. "But what also goes hand-in-hand with the Battle.net solution is that we work really hard to offer a tailored, regional business model, so it reduces the incentives to go to a pirated solution." Well, going from TorrentFreak's latest charts, it doesn't seem to reduce the incentive to 'go to a pirated solution' quite enough.

StarCraft II tops the dodgy download chart

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Sainsbury's to offer digital download store by Xmas

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/internet-and-broadband/chair%20close%20up-200-200.jpg"> Sainsbury's has indicated that it will offer a digital download service for music and movies from Christmas, with ebooks also on the horizon. The supermarket giant is keen to move into the digital realm – and will unveil its new download service soon claiming that prices will be 'competitive'. According to Sainsbury's the move is one part of a key new strategy – which also saw the arrival of a <a href="http://www.sainsburysentertainment.co.uk/en/home.html">new website</A> last week. <img alt="Sainsbury's new site" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/computing/internet-and-broadband/sainsburys-420-90.jpg" width="420"></IMG> Music, movies and eBooks soon The service will offer music 'from every major artist and record label' with tracks compatible with all major players including iPods, and movies will also be on offer 'for purchase or download'. "Online enables us to offer much more than we can in store," said Richard Crampton, Sainsbury's head of entertainment: "The new site will join seamlessly with our existing non-food online offer so customers can browse and discover their favourite music, films, books and games easily." Interestingly – Sainsbury's has also indicated that 'a range of ebooks will also be introduced early next year' – although it remains to be seen if the prices are comparable with its current prices for real books, something which would undercut the likes of Amazon.

Sainsbury's to offer digital download store by Xmas

Sainsbury's has indicated that it will offer a digital download service for music and movies from Christmas, with ebooks also on the hor...