ratDVD is a highly compressed file type that maintains all the contents of a DVD movie, while reducing significantly the overall size. A typical DVD (usually above 4 gigabytes) can be compressed to about 1 or 2 Gb.

Important: ratDVD does not support encrypted DVDs

ratDVD Features:

• Compress DVD preserving all the original features
• Preserve all the features of the original DVD such as: Full anamorphic picture, seamless branching, multiple audio channels, subpictures
• Keep complete menus, navigation and features, etc
• Convert a .ratDVD file back to DVD format
• Burn .ratDVD to a DVDR to be played on a regular DVD player
• Retrieve information from IMDB

ratDVD Requirements:

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• DirectX 9
• Media player

New in this version:

• Updated codecs for higher performance
• Added convert/burn option in navigation menu of standard direct show players
• MediaPlayer now supports ratDVD files in the video media library

Download ratDVD:

File size: 4.5 MB
License: Free (Freeware)
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QuarkXPress is an application for creating and editing complex page layouts in a WYSIWYG environment. Is used by individual designers and large publishing houses, primarily to produce any kind of layout, from flyers to complex page layouts required by magazines, newspapers, catalogs, and similar printed materials.

QuarkXPress Features:

• Collaborate on a single layout with multiple users and instantly synchronize all text, color, design, and output
• Smart transparency
• Quark Job Jackets
• Fully support Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
• Apply advanced ligatures, alternate characters, and extended character sets
• Synchronize your text and graphics immediately throughout your entire project
• Advanced color management
• Easy PDF production
• Define areas of a document which are to be filled with either text or graphics
• Multiple undo/redo functionality

Limitations:

Trial Period: 60 days

QuarkXPress Requirements:

• Windows XP/Vista
• 1 GB RAM
• 500MB hard disk space

New in this version:

• Support for OpenType
• Added features: native transparency at the color level

Download QuarkXPress:

File size: 259 MB
License: Shareware
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JDownloader is an open source software that simplifies downloading files from One-Click-Hosters like Rapidshare, Depositfiles, Filefactory, Netload or Megaupload.

It offers downloading in multiple paralell streams, captcha recognition, automatical file extraction and much more.

jDownloader Features:

• Download several files parelel
• Download with multiple connections
• Platform independent. (Windows, Linux, Mac ..)
• Youtube video and Mp3 Download
• Theme Support
• Automatic extractor
• Webupdate
• Multilingual
• Support for many file sharing sites
• No installation needed

jDownloader Requirements:

• Windows 95/98/2000/2003/NT/XP/Vista
• Java Runtime enviroment

New in this version:

• Update: languagefiles
• New host: speedshare.org, uploaded.to, easyshare.com, Egoshare.com, Netload.in, Dosyakayet.com
• update: JDUnrar (module)

Download jDownloader:

File size: 5.6 MB
License: Free (Freeware)
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FLVPlay is a free application providing functionality to search and view YouTube’s video collection, as well as download video assets to the desktop and mobile devices instantly.

This player supports videos encoded with the H.264 high definition codec

FLVPlay HD Features:

• Play .flv and .mp4
• Search and download videos from Youtube

FLVPlay HD Requirements:

• Windows 95/98/2000/2003/NT/XP/Vista
• Adobe AIR

New in this version:

• Improved volume slider control
• German language supported
• Added “Add to playlist” button
• Re-skinned Favourites window
• Minor UI tweaks

Download FLVPlay HD:

File size: 1.2 Mb
License: Free (Freeware)
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Handy Recovery is a data recovery software designed to restore files accidentally deleted from hard disks and memory cards. The program can recover files damaged by virus attacks, power failures and software faults or files from deleted and formatted partitions.

If some program does not use Recycle Bin when deleting files, Handy Recovery can restore such files. It can also recover files moved to Recycle Bin after it has been emptied.

Handy Recovery is good-quality data recovery software that combines above average search and support tools with some of the most effective data recovery capability.

Handy Recovery Features:

• NTFS/NTFS 5 + EFS, FAT 12/16/32, HFS/HFS+ file systems support
• Restores the structure of deleted folders
• Recovery from CF/SM/SD cards
• File filtering by name, mask, date and size
• Recovers files from deleted and formatted partitions
• Recovers files emptied from Recycle Bin
• Option to create disk images for deferred recovery
• In-depth disk scanning for certain file types
• Browsing of deleted files with search/filtering and preview

Limitations

30-day trial period

Handy Recovery Requirements:

• Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista
• File systems: FAT12/16/32 or NTFS/NTFS 5

New in this version:

• Optimized extended analysis takes less time
• HFS/HFS+ file systems support
• Preview window to show the content of deleted files
• Files deleted from Recycle Bin are gathered in a special folder

Download Handy Recovery:

File size: 1.6 MB
License: Shareware
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Guitar Zero is a very good adaptation for PC of the popular PS2 game Guitar Hero. It enables you to enjoy some of the most famous rock songs from the guitarist’s point of view, playing solos, accompanying melodies and scratching your guitar strings to the limit.

Guitar Zero offers an interface which is almost identical to that of the original game.

Guitar Zero Features:

• Play with PS2 or XBox guitar
• Play “Frets of fire” songs

Guitar Zero Requirements:

• Windows 95/98/2000/2003/NT/XP/Vista
• Video card 32 mb
• 512 mb RAM
• Processor1.8 or better

Download Guitar Zero:

File size: 52.6 MB
License: Free (Freeware)
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Motorola Phone Tools creates unlimited communication possibilities by synchronizing your cell phone with your PC and allowing you to exploit the most powerful features of your phone: Connect your cell phone to your laptop and get Internet access via cellular networks when there are no WiFi options available.

Motorola Phone Tools Features:

• Synchronize contacts, calendar and tasks
• Personalize with ringtones, pictures and videos
• Connect to Internet via your mobile phone
• Send and receive email and SMS
• Integrated with Outlook, Outlook Express, MS Exchange and Lotus Notes
• Connect via 2G and 3G cellular networks
• Edit your own photos and turn them into wallpaper
• Create your own ringtones and wallpapers for your mobile

Compatible Motorola Model

• ROKR E8
• RAZR2 V9m
• RAZR V3e
• RAZR V3a
• RAZR V3C
• RAZR V3
• RAZR V3i
• RAZR V3m
• KRZR K1m
• ROKR Z6m
• RAZR2 V8
• MOTO Z6c
• MOTO Z9
• W510
• ZN5
• MOTO U9
• V750
• RAZR2 V8 LUX
• RAZR2 V9
• L2
• ROKR Z6
• W490
• V325i
• W315
• PEBL
• V365
• V325
• V195
• Maxx Ve
• RIZR Z3
• RAZR V3xx
• RIZR Z6tv
• SLVR L7c
• V266
• V235
• V262
• V265
• RAZR V3t
• L6
• V323i
• W755
• V197
• W385
• KRZR
• V276
• V361
• E815
• ROKR E1
• V260
• RAZR V3r
• V323
• V360
• SLVR L7

Motorola Phone Tools Requirements:

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• Processor: Pentium II 233 MHz
• 64MB of RAM
• 120 MB hard drive free space
• USB cable or Bluetooth
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or Later

New in this version:

• MPT 5.0 has a brand new, simple to follow, task-based user interface.
• Reset Default Number Types in Outlook
• One Way Sync uses the same familiar easy to use synchronization interface but only transfer’s data from PC to Phone, PC data is never changed
• Windows Media Player Play list and MTP support
• Improved BT pairing wizard
• Support for Windows Vista, and Vista integrated PIM
• This new feature allows you to mix multiple audio tracks to create custom ring tones
• Phonebook Transfer is a new easy-to-follow wizard that steps you through the process of transferring your phonebook from your old phone to your new phone.

Download Motorola Phone Tools:

File size: 77 MB
License: Shareware
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A boot disk will allow you to boot off of a diskette instead of your hard drive. This diskette can be used to fix issues that may arise during the lifetime of your computer and/or to help load older MS-DOS applications.

DOS Boot disk Requirements:

Valid boot sector on the floppy disk

Download DOS Boot disk:

File size: 1 MB
License: Free (Freeware)
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UltraSurf is a software product from UltraReach Internet Corp. that enables users inside countries with heavy Internet censorship to visit any public web sites in the world safely and freely. Works with the GIFT (a dynamic node-proxy anti-jamming system), requires no installation or change in system setting.

UltraSurf enables users to browse any website freely–just the same as using the regular IE browser–while it automatically searches the fastest proxy servers in the background.

Important: Firefox users need to download the firefox add-on besides the software. (Unzip it, drag the wjbutton_en.xpi file to firefox window, and click the “Install” button).

UltraSurf Features:

• Protect Internet privacy
• Anonymous surfing and browsing
• Hide IP addresses
• Hide location
• Surf the web with high security encripted conection

UltraSurf Requirements:

• Windows 95/98/2000/2003/NT/XP/Vista
• Internet Explorer or Firefox

Download UltraSurf:

File size: 205 Kb
License: Free (Freeware)
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Windows Live Messenger (formerly MSN Messenger) is an instant messaging client created by Microsoft that is currently designed to work with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Mobile.

Windows Live Messenger 2009 is currently in development and is expected to be released on February 10, 2009.

Important: The setup downloader will ask if you wish to install: Windows Live Movie Maker, Mail with Calendar synchronisation, Writer, Photo Gallery, Family Safety and the Outlook Connector.

Windows Live Messenger 2009 Features:

• Chat online instantly in real time with friends, family and colleagues/li>
• Instant access to your friends, family and colleagues
• Send text messages to mobile phones
• Express yourself online with new, cool emoticons
• Customize by choosing your own color scheme
• Share folders
• Make free PC-to-phone calls

Windows Live Messenger 2009 Requirements:

• Windows 95/98/2000/2003/NT/XP/Vista
• Processor: 233 MHz
• Memory: 128 MB
• Internet Explorer 6 SP1 Installed

New in this version:

• New revamped and refined user interface to follow suite with the rest of the Windows Live Wave 3 design
• Display pictures have been moved over to the left side of conversation windows.
• New “Groups” feature, which allows you to create a never ending group conversation between select contacts (via invitation)
• Ability to set your own “Scene”, by customizing the background image and color of the contact list
• Groups have been renamed to “Categories”
• New colored borders which appear around display pictures to quickly display the currently set status of that contact
• New Photo Sharing utility which allows contacts to quickly and easily

Download Windows Live Messenger 2009:

File size: 996 Kb
License: Free (Freeware)
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