Thursday, 29 November 2012

Stardock Decor8 out of beta - final version released

  Decor8 is a solution to the limited start screen customization options in Windows 8. Decor8 expands the start screen customization possibilities from the few images included with Windows 8 to a limitless variety of user photos and background images. With Decor8 users also have the capabilities that allow them to create their own background image slide shows and color scheme combinations.

Windows Repair 1.9.2

Tweaking.com - Windows Repair is an all-in-one repair tool to help fix a large majority of known Windows problems including registry errors and file permissions as well as issues with Internet Explorer, Windows Update, Windows Firewall and more. Malware and installed programs can modify your default settings. With Tweaking.com - Windows Repair you can restore Windows original settings.

foobar2000 1.1.18

Fobar2000 is an advanced freeware audio player for the Windows platform. It features the simplest, most minimalistic interface you'll ever see in this kind of program. Other features include full unicode support, ReplayGain support and native support for several popular audio formats.


StartW8 1.0.9.10

StartW8 is a FREE but powerful tool for Windows 8 users. Do you prefer desktop to modern UI? Would you like to log-on directly to desktop? And than use Start menu for running your apps? Then it's right for you. StartW8 allows users to access their apps and folders with greater ease as it adds a fully-functional Start Menu to their Windows 8 computer/notebook. Users can also easily search a specific file or program by entering a relevant keyword, or they can simply shut down their PC, reboot or switch users.

                             
 StartW8 key features:
  • Automatically switch to desktop immediately after signing in
  • Added Windows 7 style Start menu
  • Activate menu with Win key
  • Log off, lock and turn off buttons
  • Traditional search field
  • Favorite applications
  • All user configurable
  • Support for silent installation
  • Multilingual support
Download: StartW8 1.0.9.10 | 1.3 MB (Freeware)
View: StartW8 Website

Avira Free Antivirus 13.0.0.2832

Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitors every action executed by the user or the operating system and reacts promptly when a malicious program is detected. Plus, new features in the SearchFree Toolbar now include a website safety advisor and                                         the ability to block advertising companies from tracking you online!



Avira 2013 changes:
  • Integration of Social Networks
  • Enhanced Child Protection
  • Integration of Android Security
  • Integration of the Experts Market
  • Advanced Protection through Avira Protection Cloud (APC) and ProActiv
  • The new SearchFree toolbar
  • Web Safety Advisor
  • Browser Tracking Blocker
  • Usability improvements in the Fast Activation Tool
  • Network folders scanning
  • GUI changes
Download: Avira Free Antivirus 13.0.0.2832 | 101 MB (Freeware, non commercial use)
View: Avira Free Antivirus Website

Thursday, 22 November 2012

RETRO USER INTERFACE FOR WINDOWS8

RetroUI Pro allows you to skip the Windows 8 Start screen, brings back the start button and start menu, makes the taskbar visible from the Start screen, allows you to resize Windows Store apps, and includes TabletView

SKIP THE START SCREEN:-
Not excited about being forced to use the new Windows 8 start screen (Metro) interface? RetroUI allows you to bypass this and immediately start the classic desktop at every login




GET THE START MENU BACK:-
The Start menu is back and better than ever! Touch-friendly, pinned favorites, and integrated Metro features make using Window 8 more efficient and far easier



ELIMINATE THE CONFUSION:-
OF WINDOWS 8RetroUI allows you to see the start button and taskbar while the Windows 8 Start screen is running. Users can simply click the taskbar to return to the classic desktop



RUN WINDOWS STORE APPS IN A WINDOW:-
RetroUI’s Enforce™ technology resizes Windows Store apps so that the taskbar and start button are visible. Users can easily toggle apps between resizable and full-screen


INTRODUCING TABLETVIEW:-
Lets desktop users organize their favorites. A single click allows you to open classic Windows software, websites, default Windows Store Apps, and more



TABLETVIEW IS GREAT ON MOBILE DEVICES TOO:-
Lets mobile users organize and launch anything with touch



Thinix RetroUI™ allows users to bypass the Windows 8 Metro User Interface (Metro UI) and automatically return to a classic Windows desktop* after login. Users can then return to the Metro desktop or use any Metro UI function. This allows users to switch back and forth freely, but causes the PC to switch to a classic Windows desktop following each login. Optionally, Thinix RetroUI can be configured to eliminate/lock-out all Metro UI features. In this mode, users are sent to a classic Windows desktop at Login, and the new Metro features; Charms Bar, Hot Corners, and Metro Switcher - are completely disabled and inaccessible.
RetroUI Start Menu

RetroUI not only brings back the Start menu, we've enhanced it! The new touch-friendly design works as well with a finger as it does with a mouse, and brings back all the functions you have used in previous versions of Windows. But it doesn't stop there - our reimagined start menu allows you to pin applications and save them as touch-friendly buttons.
RetroUI Enforce

With RetroUI Enforce, you can now 'force' the Windows 8 Start Screen and Windows Store apps to run in a way that allows the classic desktop, taskbar, and start button to remain visible. Windows Store apps can even run inside of a resizable window! You can toggle between full screen and windowed mode and can run apps at any size and position you prefer. You can save the window positions and sizes so they launch that way the next time you launch them. For Metro apps that you want to leave full screen, you can exclude them from auto-resizing.
TabletView

The core benefit of TabletView over the Windows 8 Start Screen is that it enables you to launch anything from within the classic Windows desktop. It allows you to open any pinned application in just two clicks, compared to the four clicks typical to launch the same shortcut from the Start Screen. Launch shortcuts such as My Computer, Documents, Music, Videos, Pictures, Control Panel, Command Prompt. Pin your favorite installed applications like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint, and open your favorite web sites. Shortcuts for common, default Windows Store apps are included as well for you to pin to TabletView.

Download: RetroUI Pro 2.1.0 Installer for 32-bit (x86)(7-day fully-functional trial version)
                RetroUI Pro 2.1.0 Installer for 64-bit (x64)(7-day fully-functional trial version)

Source: RETROUI



Download Bitdefender Windows 8 Security



 Bitdefender Windows 8 Security tailors the world's best antivirus technology to the most popular operating system, offering dedicated features and technologies, as well as iron-clad protection against malware that can steal your private data, clean out your bank account and leave you at the mercy of cyber criminals. Bitdefender Windows 8 Security takes proven antivirus technology and weds it to the operating system through a fully dedicated range of features to fight off all Windows 8 security threats, while integrating with the Windows Security Center.



In addition, the online shopping guard, Bitdefender Safepay automatically opens online banking pages in a separate, secure browser. Bitdefender Autopilot offers users a seamless, hassle-free experience while keeping their antivirus operating at maximum efficiency, while Identity Theft Protection and other features ensure total privacy online. Bitdefender's technology maintains a high scanning speed on Windows 8 while alerting users if any apps are compromised. Bitdefender Windows 8 Security also scans for dangers before the system even loads, stopping malware before it ever has a chance to spread.


Download: Bitdefender Windows 8 Security

View: Bitdefender Website