Monday, August 28, 2000		Free Downloads

It is a common habit of the PC users to try out new software. Thus, the software are loaded and unloaded often. Most of the software comes with uninstaller utility, but some programmes do not have them. So when these software are removed from the system, quite a number of files remain which occupy the hard disk space. In other cases, where the uninstaller is available, unwanted files remain on the system. The presence of these files slows down the performance of computer. For cleaning these unwanted files from your hard disk, download a software called Tidy Disk from http://www.americansys.com/TidyDisk.htm  and load it on your system. This software also cleans temporary files, Internet and cache files. It can be configured to remove exactly those files which you want deleted by selecting certain file types or using wildcard characters. A good utility for all shareware users.

Health is wealth. All those who want to know the ways to keep healthy can download the wellness software programme from http://www.self-realization.com/Wellness.htm.  It is good software for alternative medicines and features an extensive data bank of various herbs, homeopathy, nutrition, afflictions, symptoms, colour-therapy, autosuggestion, yoga, and other alternative medicines. The full version of this software includes more than 250 afflictions and more than 450 herbs. All herbs are listed in English and other foreign languages. For information on any specific herb or alternative medicine, search and view it on the computer screen. You can also cut and paste the information in other word processors and print it for reference. This programme gives an insight into alternative medicine, which also provides listings of tonics, strengtheners of the immune system, and tips for rejuvenation as well.

 Handy 2000

Handy 2000 is software that features 18 utilities and fun programmes in a single download. On installing, it can be accessed conveniently from an icon in the systray. Some of the programme highlights of this software include Art doodler — useful in creating new designs and patterns. 8-day typing tutor — a utility for those who want to increase their typing speed. Font utilities — a software useful in desktop publishing as it lets you print the character table, type size and typeface samples. Screen magnifier — which lets you magnify the screen. Date calculator — that calculates the date or week on a particular day, Year planner –utility for planning the future course of action. Wacky sound maker – a programme that creates amusing sounds on moving the mouse. Stopwatch – which helps you in calculating the efficiency or performance. Anniversary Database —reminds one of special occasions like anniversary and birthdays. It can be downloaded from http://www.handyproductions.com.

 Talk to desktop

This is software that uses your voice to operate a computer. It uses an animated cartoon character, which helps you online on the screen and goes along with you on the computer to different programmes. Using this software, you can launch programmes, go to any Website and open a document on the PC without using the keyboard or mouse. All you need to use is a multimedia computer, with a sound card, microphone and speakers. Using a microphone, you can give command to your computer and watch your computer obey you. This supports text macros, which help in automating the task in word processors. This is a flexible programme, which allows to customise as per the specific requirements. This software can be downloaded from http://www.4developers.com/talk2d.

Like the one mentioned in the previous issue, this is another e-mail programme, which reads the mail in human voice. It supports POP3 e-mail accounts and any number of e-mail accounts can be configured in it. However, you need to know the POP3 address of all accounts, you wish to configure. You can also use this software to read the clipboard irrespective of its length. This software has other features like time announcements and auto e-mail checking after a particular interval of time. If you wish to check your mail after every 10 minutes, you can configure this software to do so at an interval of 10 minutes. However, this software is only meant for receiving e-mails and not for sending them. This is software for those who receive a large number of e-mails. This software can be downloaded from http://www.4developers.com/talkmail/index.htm

 Side-Effects

Everybody wonders about the side effects of the drugs before taking it. Sometimes, you get to know it from your doctor, while most of the time you are not aware of it. So if, you are conscious about the side effects of medicines , then download software from http://www.self-realization.com/drugs.htm. This lists the most commonly prescribed drugs, their side effects, plus lists side effects of herbs, vitamins, minerals and food items. It does not suggest to either use or not use any specific drug, herb or nutrition.

 GuruNet

Gurunet is the virtual guru on the Net as well as for those working on computer in general as it helps you online to find out relevant answers of queries very fast. This software works inside any programme and not just browsers and pops up a small window to prompt about the results. It is a free online information service. This software automatically analyses pointed-to text in context and pops up a simple window without linking or leaving your document. Thus you need not select a key word. This is equipped with Quickly access reference information like dictionary, thesaurus and encyclopedia and also real-time information e.g. news, sports, weather or stock quotes. It can be downloaded free from www.gurunet.com

Are you fed up of sending those, simple and plain text e-mails? If yes, then you can log on to http://www.thundercloud.net/stationery  and download the stationary material, which can be used in Outlook Express to add colours in your e-mailing. Outlook Express comes equipped with a few default stationery items, which are common among the users. On site, you can find hundreds of new designs and stationary materials, which can add a lot of value to your e-mailing. Now you can send e-mail on stationery, which matches the subject, and also includes special occasion stationary like, birthday and anniversary. You can even send a big hug to your dear ones using this feature. Moreover you can also download active screens, which is a very good solution to the boring and monotonous desktop, as active screens add motion to your desktop. Some good screen savers are also available on this site for download.

Live Wire Broadcast

Live wire broadcast is a full-featured programme, which searches radio stations, TV Channels, and other kinds of streaming media broadcasts including, live shows, concerts, interviews, and events. right on the desktop. Currently it can search over 10,000 live radio stations and TV channels broadcasting programmes over the Internet, and 9,00,000 other media broadcasts. This programme is non-exhaustive, so with the increasing number of radio stations and TV channels every day, you will be automatically able to get access to all these new channels. So, now you don’t need to go to search engine and waste your online time in finding new online radio station portals. Using this programme you can scan all radio stations until you get one of your choice. You can also use station presets to save your favourite stations in the programme and also bookmark your favourite audio/video clips for use. Download it from http://www.eastbaytech.com.