Real Alternative allows your system to play Real Media files (.ra .ram) without having to install the full version of RealPlayerThe latest version contains:

• Media Player Classic - a freeware media player that supports both Real Alternative and QuickTime Alternative.
• RealMedia Codecs
• RealMedia plugin for Internet Explorer
• RealMedia plugin for Opera/Mozilla/Netscape
• RealMedia DirectShow splitter Read the rest of this entry »

eMule is a filesharing client which is based on the eDonkey2000 network but offers more features than the standard client.

• Clients use several networks to create one reliable network. (ED2K, Source Exchange, Kad)
• Kad is now in an open testphase, eMule v0.42 can be enabled to use Kad
• eMule’s Queue and Credit system helps to ensure that everyone will get the file he wants by promoting those that upload back to the network.
• eMule is completely free. eMule is also completely free of any Adware, Spyware, and ect. We do this for fun and knowledge, not for money.
• Each file checked for corruptions while downloading to ensure an error free file.
• The eMules Intelligent Corruption Control helps to speed up the correction of corrupted parts. Read the rest of this entry »

How we test:

Antivirus software

Antivirus programs are designed to detect and intercept harmful files downloaded to your computer. In order to monitor incoming files, however, antivirus programs–like all applications–need to use system resources. The degree to which an antivirus program detrimentally affects a system’s performance varies from one application to another. CNET Labs tests three areas of antivirus application performance: how deep-file virus scanning impacts overall system performance, how quickly files can be scanned for viruses, and how system boot time is affected by the antivirus program. We also report on how effective the antivirus programs are at identifying viruses by citing the studies of established industry authorities.

Test environment

Antivirus software is tested on a desktop system with a 3.4GHz Pentium 4 550 processor, 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM running at 533MHz, an Nvidia GeForce 6600 PCI-Express graphics card with 256MB of memory, a 74GB Western Digital WD740 Raptor hard drive, and Windows XP Professional SP2 with the latest security updates installed. Once the antivirus software being tested is installed, we make sure the most recently available updates are installed, including the latest virus definitions. We test using the antivirus program’s default settings. Read the rest of this entry »

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs, DirectShow filters and tools. Codecs and DirectShow filters are needed for encoding and decoding (playing) audio and video formats. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files. With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play all the popular audio and video formats and even some rare formats.This download is for the Full package and contains all the codecs a normal user would ever need.

The K-Lite Codec Pack has a couple of major advantages compared to other codec packs: Read the rest of this entry »

Stay protected with the world’s most trusted antivirus software.Whether it’s while you are surfing or chatting, emailing or file swapping, Norton AntiVirus wards off a host of Internet threats. It automatically detects and removes viruses, rids your computer of unwanted spyware, and scans email and IM attachments for threats.

• Detects and removes viruses and spyware
• Blocks spyware and worms automatically
• Prevents virus-infected emails from spreading
• Finds and removes hidden threats Read the rest of this entry »

ESET’s NOD32 protects you without requiring you to become an expert in malware. Because everybody deserves the best protection possible against viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and phishing.NOD32 gives you the same high-grade protection chosen by thousands of corporate IT professionals around the globe.

Join the ranks of those who have said “NO” to weak protection, bloated security suites, and slow performance. Read the rest of this entry »

Proven security that protects against viruses and spyware

• Protects irreplaceable files, such as family photos and personal financial documents
• Identifies spyware and adware before they can run on your PC
• Cleans viruses and virus-like threats automatically
• Prevents the spread of viruses to other PCs
• Updates automatically to protect against new threats Read the rest of this entry »

Kaspersky Lab has proven expertise in protecting against viruses, Internet worms, email worms, Trojans and other malicious programs.

• Rapid response to the newest threats
• Highest virus and spyware detection rates
• Accurate and thorough antivirus scanning
• Easy installation and configuration Read the rest of this entry »