Game downloader 3.8: more then 300 free games

Game Downloader is a compact application that helps you find, download and play over 320 games totally free.

The games available are organized into several categories: Arcade, Board Games, First Person Shooter, Strategy etc.. Just choose your favorite category to see what is available for download.
Select a game from the presented list and have access to a summary, a text description, an image, whether or not it supports multipleplayers, if you need an account to play, ...

License: Freeware
OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
Download: Game Downloader 3.8 
Homepage: Devfire 

Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit

The program is very simple in its operation: firstly requires no installation, just unzip the ZIP file, run the wizard simply be taken through the process of research of our PC and, if necessary, clean any malware and / or rootkit.

This is a tool not only to search but also repair the damage done by any malicious software in our settings. In the event of losing Internet access, for example, or the Windows Update / Windows Firewall stops working, then this app may be able to help us.

IMPORTANT: Be aware that this program is still a beta so you will see some regular false alarms during the discovery process or that still need to improve the functioning of the program.

 

Operating System: Windows XP / Vista / 7

 

Download: Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit 1.01.0.1020 Beta  

 

Homepage: Malwarebytes

Microsoft Surface Pro allows to run Linux

During a session of the popular AMAA (Ask me almost anything) that was recently held on the platform of contents Reddit, Panos Panay, vice president of Microsoft and elements of the Surface engineering team answered a set of questions for the Surface, version PRO.

One of the questions posed by the user Nygmatic was if the new tablet from Microsoft allows to disable the secure boot so they can install eg Linux distributions. In response elements of Microsoft stated that it is possible to disable this functionality, like any machine with Windows 8, allowing the installation of Linux distributions. However, this only applies to Surface Surface Pro since the RT is only limited to Windows.

Surface Pro will be on sale tomorrow from $899.
 

Improve your PC startup with Startup Delayer

There are several software capable of managing applications that start with our operating system, but no one can delay the startup of these applications, such as My Startup Delayer does.

With My Startup Delayer we can postpone the start of applications and distribute them in time, making your computer faster to boot and become available.

 New in this version:

• Localization tool updated with a redesigned interface 

• Added login for the Localization tool for translators can submit their translations 

• Update of Czech and Polish languages

• Forced Process chooser to only allow file names and delete arguments and other parameters

• Added info button to Notification window to switch between a bar thinner

• Added some areas of the notifier entrainment

• Resolution of other minor bugs

Operating System: Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8
Download: My Startup Delayer.exe 
Homepage: My Startup Delayer 

Learn how to tune your images

This software allows a simple way to perform tasks that are usually associated with lengthy and complicated process. 
With an intuitive interface has everything easily accessible. Adding new images is done dragging the image to the interface.

 Pros: 

• Batch processing of images makes the user's job;

• Lets add watermark to images simply by selecting a second file image;

• Has profiles adjusted for major social networks and for some devices, like the iPod and iPhone;

• Fast image processing.

Cons:

•  Doesn't provide other treatment tool or image adjustment.

Operating System: Windows 98/ ME/ NT/2K/ XP/ Vista/ 7 / 8 (32 e 64 bits)

Download: Image_Tuner.exe

Homepage: Image Tuner

Puran Utilities - PC maintenance

Puran Utilities is a complete and useful free tool that provides its users with a set of more than 20 utilities for proper maintenance of our Windows operating system. With all the options available we can get better performance from our computer with the great added value of the 'automatic mode', that with just a click of the mouse keeps your computer clean and free of errors.

• Disk Check;
• Uninstaller;
• Startup Manager;
• Service Manager;
• Disk Cleaner;
• Delete Empty Folders;
• Fix Shortcuts;
• Registry Cleaner;
• Registry Defrag;
• Puran Defrag;
• Duplicate File Finder;
• Data Recovery;
• Disk Files;
• Gaming PC;
• Permanente Delete;
• Disk Wipe;
• Shutdown Timer;
• Splitter;
• Delete History;
• Batch Fix
• Maintenance Wizard;
• Minimal PC;
• System Information.

License: Freeware
Operating Systems: Windows Vista / XP / 7 / 8
Download: Puran Utilities 1.0.2[8.73 MB]

Sound Lock: Lock your sound at desired level

Sound Lock is a small and smart tool that does exactly what the name says, allows you to limit the output level of the sound reproduction by detecting the playback volume reducing it to the level previously set by us.

When you activate the Sound Lock, you don’t need to adjust the sound according to the scenes of a movie or game type, because the  Sound Lock automatically adjusts the system volume per channel (up to 14 channels), and generates a soft sound around the existing playback thus leading to global harmonization of sound.

The controls available allow us to easily set the limit sound output by dragging the slider to the level we desire. For better sound level block Sound Lock allows you to set levels per channel or device.

License: Freeware
OS: Windows Vista/7/8
Download:  Sound Lock 1.3.1 [553 KB]

Java: Oracle releases emergency update

The security update is to plug a hole in Java that was recently added to the Blackhole exploit tool. Despite the urgency and importance of this component of the upgrade, Oracle makes no mention about the dangerousness of the situation and the update dubbed simply "Recommended Version 7 Update 7".

Remember that this vulnerability in Java 7 allowed hackers write malware to infect a computer just by visiting a website. The problem affects both Windows and Mac

At this time, it is advised that all users who visit the Oracle website to download the update.

JAVA exploit leads to serious security hole

It has been confirmed that the vulnerability affects users of Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. The bug is present in JRE 1.7 is the latest version. Apple had decided, since the Lion version of last year that it would stop offering Java installed on their machines, that policy remained with the Mountain Lion. However, users can manually install Java on your computer.

The computer security expert Tod Beardsley also confirmed that the flaw affects Macs. Just you have this version of Java installed and visit any page that has been configured for an attack and is replaced by your computer at the mercy of hackers.

It is expected now that Oracle can release a security update for failure. For now you should keep the version 1.6 or disable Java in your browser.

10 tips to improve our wireless network

How to improve a wireless network?
In this article I will give some tips to try to improve the quality of wireless signal in our house, in order to have a more stable network, with fewer breaks and a better debt.

1 - Place the wireless router (or access point) at the midpoint

So we can get cover more areas (bedroom, living room, kitchen, etc.) from our house, causing the signal to higher quality. If we put our access point at one end, possibly at the other end the signal strength is not the best. 

2 - Keep the router away from walls, metal objects, glass, etc.

We must try to move away our WiFi router from metals, some types of floors, glass or other surfaces that are subject to interference. Equipment such as microwaves, drills, etc are also a lot of interference sources. Make an analysis of the spectrum.

3 - Replace the antenna of the router (if possible)

The antennas that come with the router are usually omni-directional signal that is transmitted in all directions. If your router is near an outside wall, 'half' of the signal will not be passed because it will be diffused out of the house (for example). In this sense we can choose an antenna with more gain (DBIS) and also directional or sectoral, focusing the signal in a place / area specific.

Tutorial: Turn off the mouse from "waking up" the Windows 7

To activate Windows 7 only with your keyboard, disable this functionality and touch pad, the process is extremely simple.

Step 1: Click on Start and type 'Mouse'. Should be the first one

Step 2: In this window, click on the 'Hardware' tab. Select the mouse you're using, and then 'Properties'.

 

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Valve improves Games for Linux

The game Left 4 Dead 2 had a 14% higher performance on a Linux system compared to a Windows system with the same hardware configuration.

The game was tested on a machine with an Intel Core i7 3930k, Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 and 32 GB of RAM. In the system with Ubuntu 12 and Open GL, the game has a performance of 315 FPS, while the Windows 7 machine was up by 270.6 FPS. 

The research team concluded that the Valve Open GL is more efficient to process data than Direct3D technology. The Linux Valve team will still have to battle a lot, especially to get work with the graphics card manufacturers such as AMD or Nvidia. 

These tests are published days after the CEO of Valve have stated that Windows 8 was a disaster and that the company would turn over to Linux.

Microsoft announces upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $ 39.99

Microsoft has just confirmed the price to upgrade from previous versions of Windows and is clearly demonstrated that the bet is towards a mass update, especially for those still using Windows XP or Vista.

The method of upgrading to Windows 8 will be as simple as possible, from an older version, without the usual complications of formats and "boots" from another drive. The assistant that allows you to do so online, is capable of generating a complete compliance report detailing the problems that may arise after the upgrade, which may stop working and what needs to be done to avoid such problems.

There will also be able to choose whether to keep some information from your old Windows. In three

Surface, the new Microsoft Tablet.

Will be two different base models, one with Windows RT, and the other with Windows Pro 8 Each one of these models will have sub-models with different capabilities.

Windows Model RT

     Operating System: Windows RT
     Processor: ARM (nVidia Tegra 3 +)
     Weight: 676 g
     Thickness: 9.3 mm
     Display: 10.6 "HD Display ClearType
     Consumption: 31.5 W-h
     Connectivity: microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, Antenna MIMO 2 × 2 MIMO
     Camera: Front and rear
     Software: Office Home & Student 2013 RT
     Interface: Touch Cover, Cover Type
     Cover: VaporMg Case & Stand
     Capacity: 32GB or 64GB

Windows 8 Pro Model

     Operating System: Windows 8 Pro
     Processor: Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge
     Weight: 903 g
     Thickness: 13.5 mm
     Display: 10.6 "Full HD Display ClearType
     Consumption: 42 W-h
     Connectivity: microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2 × 2 MIMO antenna
     Camera: Front and rear
     Interface: Touch Cover, Cover Type, Palm Block with Pen
     Cover: VaporMg Case & Stand
     Capacity: 64 GB or 128 GB

Cover Type: Cover with physical keyboard

Touch Cover: cover with touch keyboard

Images from Microsoft official site, you can see more about surface here Surface by Microsoft

Windows 8 Release Preview available for download

It has now been released another version, the Release Preview, which goes to show what has been done since February and that may be the last public release before the official launch of Windows 8.

This new version, available in 14 languages​​, includes, in addition to Windows 8, Internet Explorer 10 and 8 new Windows applications to connect to Hotmail, Messenger and SkyDrive (and more). Were also added hundreds of new applications in Windows Store.

System Requirements

The Windows 8 Preview Release works on the same hardware that Windows 7:

• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 
• RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM (32 bit) or 2 GB of RAM (64 bits)
• Hard disk space: 16 GB (32 bit) or 20 GB (64 bits)
• Graphics: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM

Additional requirements to use certain features:

To use the tactile features, you need a tablet or monitor that supports multitouch. 

To visit the Store Windows and to download applications and run them, you need an active Internet connection and a screen with a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768.
To dock applications, you need a screen with a minimum resolution of 1366 x 768.
Internet access

You can Donwnload Windows 8 Release Preview here:

• 32bits(x86) [2.5GB]

• 64bits(x64) [3.3GB]

Kinect SDK v1.5 for Windows available to download

In March, the Kinect for Windows was announced that a forthcoming update of the SDK (software development kit) Kinect for Windows, which would display features improved voice and gestures for programmers, enabling companies and organizations to create new innovations magic of Kinect in Windows environments. Yesterday, the version 1.5 SDK Kinect for Windows became available for download.

Some new features:

• Kinect Studio, a new tool that allows developers to record and reproduce data Kinect.

• A set of Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) to guide developers on best practices for creating User Interfaces using Natural Kinect.

• The SDK face tracking, which provides a mechanism Real time 3D, capable of simultaneously detecting the facial gestures, the head position, the location of the eyebrows and the shape of the mouth.

• Control the movement of the skeleton "sitting" or "10 joints", which controls the movement of the head, neck and arms of a user sitting or standing.

• New code samples in C + + and C #, and a series of samples "Basic" compatible with the C + +, C # and Visual Basic.

• Four new speech recognition languages​​, including French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
  

• New language packs to enable speech recognition by the way the language is spoken in different regions, including English / UK, English / Irish, English / Australia, English / New Zealand, English / Canada French / France French / Canadian, Italian / Italy, Japan / Japan, Spanish / Spain and Spanish / Mexican.

 You can download it here: SDK v1.5

Windows 8: apps upgraded to Release Preview

The Preview Release version of Windows 8 to hit the market next month and Microsoft has already announced it will renew the aspect of some of its applications.

Mail, Calendar, People, Messaging, Photos, Music and Microsoft Reader are Microsoft applications that will change. Interface changes and removal of the phrase App Preview of the application name are the two main innovations.

Microsoft needs to demonstrate the benefits of Metro apps in order to help convince PC users to take a dip into the new operating system.

We'll get a taste of the updated apps once the Windows 8 Release Preview appears in early June.