Photoshop Alternative -- KompoZer 0.7.7 Beta

KompoZer

I was reading a download.com release with several photoshop alternatives and I figured I would give a few of them a try, maybe to review one here even. So far, I've had alot of success with KompoZer, mainly because it's a very good alternative, like the Gimp and Paint.net but a little bit simpler.

Kompozer is an open source web development tool built on NVU. The project strives to fix bugs in the NVU project and added new features to it. Both the HTML editor as well as the CSS editor has so far be fixed and updated as part of the Kompozer project - and many more changes are scheduled.

Apart from that the main feature set is exactly as in NVU. And one of the most important features is still that editing take place in WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) mode allowing you full control of layout as you work with your web design. The Program itself has some features that I thought were very simular to Paint.Net's interface (although you can be the judge).

The layout isn't that hard to get used to and it's something for people who just want an alternative to Photoshop, and considering it's price (photoshop that is) it's not something that is really that hard to hold onto. Still being in a Beta Stage it's not something you should use if your not a very experienced user, and of course, it does have some minor bugs. Besides that, it's a good* alternative to Photoshop and other pricey editing and creating software out there.

It's not fabulous, but it will get the job done. Seeing as it's fairly new, it will have problems like I've said above. Not that this should make you sway away from it, it does also have many features that aren't buggy and do preform fairly well. Seeing as I've only had a few hours with it I will most likely update this review later with more "detailed" information.

PerfectDisk 8 -- A Stepup from the Ordinary

www.raxco.com

(This review was something I decided to do after I read some of the user comments and downloaded it, and I must say it does a mighty job at "uping" performance.)

PerfectDisk® Version 8.0, the world's most popular and thorough disk defragmentation solution, combines speed, thoroughness flexibility, control and ease-of-use to help improve PC and server performance. Global enterprises benefit from faster computers through regular, automated, unattended defragmentation with PerfectDisk. Certified by Microsoft® for Windows, PerfectDisk is designed for today's largest disk drives. With PerfectDisk's Command Center management console, complete management and control is at the administrator's fingertips. If you are serious about disk defragmentation, optimization, and free space consolidation, you'll find PerfectDisk meets your high demands and requirements.

The program (which is more widely used and known than Diskeeper 2007), serves anyone from ordinary everyday people, to Microsoft MVP's. And has scored high ranks with the fine reviewers at Downloads.com and Windows IT Pro Magazine.

Now your most likely wondering what all the hype is about, well to sum it up, this program does an amazing job at improving your computer performance, (dare I say, even better than Diskeeper). It offers a ton of options to defragmentate, and optimize your computer. And on top of that, it's certified by the Microsoft Corporation. It's function can defragment even those few select pc's whose fragmentation is nearly impossible to fix. Tested on one our own highly fragmented pc's, this software outdid Diskeeper, 2 fold.

The site offers a great evaluation period, which lets you test out the software, and it's only a mere 40 dollars to buy, which is well worth it in the long run. And as an added bonus, (which is the first time) I want you to see some screens of the program, to get you more known to it's features and layout design,

To Download, simply click the button below..

(Images by Snapfiles)

Todays Spotlight: Diskeeper 2007 (New!)

Diskeeper Corporation

I've been eagerly awaiting the next update in the Diskeeper suite downloads. This software borderlines on amazing. It's uses can take even the slowest, crapiest systems, and turn them into fast, speedy pc's.

New Diskeeper 2007 marks the dawn of the first ever truly automatic software of its kind. As automatically as the sun rising, with Diskeeper 2007 deployed your systems will run faster period. Through the use of brand-new InvisiTasking technology, Diskeeper eliminates potential problems on the fly, IN REAL TIME without affecting system resources or intruding on system demands. Packed with powerful features to handle and prevent disk fragmentation, with Diskeeper 2007 you can regain and maintain peak performance on all your systems.

One thing I found very nice is that it detects problems when they arise, no matter what time, hence the "Real Time" description. Seeing as I've only tested a few of these downloads, I can't give an amazingly large description however, I do know that if your looking for a great tune-up like software than you should definatly consider Diskeeper 2007 as your main choice. It rivals larger products like PC-Tools and Ashampoo WinOptimizer.
Note: You get a 30 day trial with this download, and it's only 30 dollars rounded off to buy, which is more than worth it in my honest opinion.

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To download this product, simply click the (Download) link below,

3D Made Easy -- Google SketchUp 6.0.277

Google SketchUp

THE Premier download your looking for, if your either an aspiring architect or enjoy modeling or just want to learn how to "do" 3d. Google SketchUp is one of the easier modeling programs out there for the sole reason that it includes tutorials that can get you started in a relativly short time. The controls are simple and easy to use, and the interface is mostly uncomplicated.

Out of all of the other mainstream 3d modeling programs out there, such as 3dmax, or AutoCAD, you should check this one out first. It's the one program that will help you get into the more advanced programs as listed above. But it should be noted that Google SketchUp isn't just for the novice, it's also a powerful modeling program for the most advanced of 3d model and concept artists.

You can use the easy tool interface to draw simple shapes such as a circle or rectangle, and then use a tool included called the "extrude" tool to "extrude" the shape into a 3d form. It's exciting to learn with this program and becuase of it's easy user friendly setup, you will be suprised what you can create right off the bat.

Another great feature you can do with SketchUp that you can't do with any other mainstream 3D modeling program, you can actually save your model and upload it to Google's Global Map system (a.k.a) Google Earth. Speaking of which, if your unsure if you should download this program, check out Google Earth if you have it, and you will notice untextured buildings modeled after major landmarks, and soon they will actually be more detailed with textures.

Exciting, and easy to use, the interface being one of the key aspects of the download, you can't go wrong with SketchUp Application. To Download simply go here..

Google SketchUp 6.0.277 for Windows

Google SketchUp 6.0.277 for Macintosh

Rhapsody -- Free Music Downloads -- 14 Days Free!

www.rhapsody.com/

Lets talk about Rhapsody, a music subscription service by Comcast Communications. A downloadable service (which is why it's on this site) that gives you access to thousands of songs, playlists and an amazing selection of titles ranging from light music to hardcore and everything in between.

The reason it's being featured here i becuase they allow you to download their service and try it for free, and in my opinion it's a good deal considering you get 20 free songs in the free version. Once the 20 songs runs out, you can either wait a month, (where it will refresh and you will obtain 20 more song choices) or you can purchase a subscription from them for a low price.

Now before we dove into it's cost, lets see some of the fantastic reviews it's recieved from these major electronic and internet publishers..

The 2007 PC World 20 Most Innovative Products Award

Editor's Choice October 2006

Billboard DEMMX Winner December 2006

Although this is an understatement considering it's gotten many more great reviews in magazines such as Computer Shopper and Game Informer.

As far as price goes here's the lowdown, you can get unlimited downloads, a HUGE library of music, and a great sorted out layout player for only 14.99 a month. I've actually tried this and it's not a letdown, it's worth alot more, really when you think about the fact that you get more song choices than ANY other subscription service out there, not even Napster can compete with this amazing downloadable service.

As so, since this IS a Downloads and Software site, you might want to try out the free version download before you upgrade, you get 14 days free, (note: you get 14 days, but you only get 20 song selections) after which you can choose to subscribe via Credit Card or Debit/Online Transaction or you can just wait until the next month, which I said before, cycles it self or "refreshes" to give you 20 more song choices.

To Download this Awesome Service, simply go to;

Trend Micro HijackThis -- The Beta 2.0

Trend Micro HiJackThis -- Beta 2.0

Alright, you've most likely noticed or read if your like me, (and have no life other than the computer and several Victoria Secret catalogs) than you've noticed that HiJackThis has been "Hijacked" in a sense by who else but Trend Micro. Now Im not against Trend Micro, they do offer many good downloadable anti spyware and security suite products, but it's concerning to wonder what they will do with HijackThis, a program that practically should of been 50 dollars for the shear fact that it's one of the BEST if not best error and virus/trojan detectors out there, period.

I have indeed tried this version and it is rather different, not very noticable to the naked untrained eye, but I digress. This program, whether controlled by Trend Micro or not is still an amazing application for detecting system problems.

"Trend Micro HijackThis is a free utility that generates an in depth report of registry and file settings from your computer. HijackThis makes no separation between safe and unsafe settings in its scan results giving you the ability to selectively remove items from your scan results identified as malicious or unwanted from your machine. In addition to this scan and remove capability HijackThis comes with several tools useful in manually removing malware from a computer." -Trend Micro

Now officially they do not support HijackThis, but im sure that will change within time. Either way it shouldn't deterant you from downloading this excellent program. It has sure saved me and my friends butts alot of times, and trust me, ALOT of times.

Please remember, while this program does detect many issues with the registry and system, it is severly dangerous to try and delete items unless your a savvy computer user. It is best to submit your log, (Since HJT offers the option to scan and save a log-file) to a forum or website with knowledge-able folks. You've been Warned.

365multimedia.com -- Good Wallpapers, Good Selection!

365multimedia.com

Is a site that boasts wallpapers of many themes. And yes, you bet there is a St. Patricks Day Wallpaper on the site as well. Not only will you find excellent downloads on this site when it comes to wallpapers, but you will also find that these aren't ordinary wallpapers. They not only look good, but also act awesome! All of their wallpapers have some aspect of animation to give you the feeling of being right there in an air show, or seeing the Space Shuttle launch from Cape Canaveral!

Your imagination is the shear limit with these creative additions to your desktop. Now it must be said that these aren't free, but the reason I have listed them here for you all is becuase they do include free trials with NO upfront costs for you to enjoy them. Some things have been removed in the trial, however you can still enjoy these amazing wallpapers all the same.

Lets talk a little more about what they offer as far as when you decide or not to purchase these, according to their site, they offer anexcellent 30 day money back guarantee and the following..

SECURE online ordering
NO WAITING: instant download
FREE software upgrades for life
SAME DAY customer support
NO SPYWARE, adware, malware...

And just as they have listed I have yet to have a problem with their wallpapers as far as dealing with Spyware, Adware or even Malware. These are a great addition to any desktop and are certainly worth the price, but they have allowed you to try them out, see first hand what all the talk is about, these guys present work that will BLOW you out of the water. Guaranteed!

System Requirements,

Windows 95 / 98 / ME / NT4 / 2000 / 2003 / XP
A minimum of 16 MB of memory
At least 16 MB of available disk space

If your interested (even though St. Patricks Day is now officially over, you can always use these anytime or for next year to live the green lush life of the Emerald Isles!) here's the link to their Special Edition St. Patricks Day Wallpaper Suite,

http://screensavers.365multimedia.com/365-green-ireland-screen-saver/

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