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XfireXfire is a free tool that automatically keeps track of when and where gamers are playing PC games online and lets their friends join them easily. It works regardless of game type, server browser, or gaming service that a player is using. Xfire eliminates the hassles of running multiple programs like IRC, instant messengers, or in-game friends lists to keep track of when and where a gamer’s friends are playing. It supports the best and the latest online PC games including server- and non-server-based First Person Shooters, Real Time Strategy, and Role Playing Games.

Changes:
# Improved the in-game overlay when capturing a video to include video duration and file size.
# Added capability to detect some 64-bit games.
# Improved voice chat performance on certain sound cards.
# Fixed a problem that caused many video uploads to return an unknown error.
# Fixed many small problems with video conversion and uploading.
# Added Cool/Lame ratings to the video player on the web site. View top-rated videos on the Xfire home page.
# The video tab automatically refreshes if you modify the video directory from another program.

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EnhanceMyVista - Click to enlarge screenshotEnhanceMyVista is an easy to use yet advanced enhancing, optimizing and tweaking tool for Windows Vista.

With a clean and simple interface it brings you an All-in-One set of powerful and neatly classified tools, settings and tweaks.

Comparison between Free and Pro versions can be found here.

Changes:
* Process updated
* Registry Cleaner updated
* Fixed some bugs

Status: Major Update

Download EnhanceMyVista Free 1.8

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mozbackupMozBackup is a simple utility for creating backups of Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, Mozilla Suite and Netscape profiles.

It allows you to backup and restore bookmarks, mail, contacts, history, extensions, cache etc. It’s an easy way to do Firefox backup, Thunderbird backup …

This program is freeware and works on Windows 98/ME/ NT/2000/ XP/2003/Vista.

MozBackup 1.4.8 Beta changes:
- Fix: FS#120 – Check Czech localization
- Fix: FS#123 – language file hasn’t applied correctry
- Fix: FS#141 – Spelling error on component selection screen.

Download Mozbackup 1.4.8 beta

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ThreatfirePCs are under constant attack from viruses, spyware and identity theft. Every day you hear about a new threat to your PC. They’re coming faster than ever before, they’re getting harder to stop and traditional antivirus products are not able to keep up.

Will your antivirus software catch the latest malware that just came out today? In most cases, no, because it simply does not know how to detect it yet. But ThreatFire’s ActiveDefense technology does, and has proven to provide up to 243% more protection when combined with traditional AntiVirus products.

Download PC Tools ThreatFire 3.5.0.21

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CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it’s fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!

CCleaner v2.07.575 Changes:
- Firefox 3.0 support added.
- Fixed bug where figures were missing for KB/MB sizes.
- Fixed bug where some IE cookies were being missed.
- Improved scan time accuracy.
- Internal memory management improvements.
- Registry settings moved to HKCU\Software\Piriform\CCleaner.
- Fixed bug where CC could get locked in System Tray.
- Renamed MSN Messenger to Windows Live Messenger.
- Added MS Office Picture Manager to applications.
- Fixed uninstaller tool bug on 64-bit OS.
- Minor GUI improvements.
- Minor bug fixes

Download CCleaner v2.07.575

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NFLThe Miami Dolphins choose Michigan offensive tackle, Jake Long.

Chris Long, a defensive end from Virginia goes to the St. Louis Rams.

Looks to be a “Long” couple of days, good days if your team comes out well in the Draft.

Is it September yet?

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robot_asimo_conductorHonda’s child-sized ASIMO robot will conduct the Detroit Symphony Orchestra when it performs “Impossible Dream” from “Man of La Mancha” during a special performance on May 13.

The concert featuring famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma is part of the DSO’s youth music program.

The bubble-headed ASIMO looks like a child in a white spacesuit. Honda Motor Co. designed it to help people and hopes it someday will assist the elderly and disabled in their homes.

The robot is being used today to encourage and inspire young students to consider studies in math and science.

ASIMO can walk, even jog, wave, avoid obstacles and carry on simple conversations.

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gavel_court.jpgSANTA ANA, California (Reuters) – A computer hacker testified on Wednesday that a News Corp unit hired him to develop pirating software, but denied using it to penetrate the security system of a rival satellite television service.

Christopher Tarnovsky — who said his first payment was $20,000 in cash hidden in electronic devices mailed from Canada — testified in a corporate-spying lawsuit brought against News Corp’s NDS Group by DISH Network Corp.

The trial could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in damage awards.

NDS, which provides security technology to a global satellite network that includes satellite TV service DirecTV, denies the claims, saying it was only engaged in reverse engineering — looking at a technology product to determine how it works, a standard in the electronics industry.

After an introduction by plaintiff’s attorney Chad Hagan as one of the “two best hackers in the world,” Tarnovsky told the court that he was paid on a regular basis by Harper Collins, a publishing arm of News Corp, for 10 years.

Tarnovsky said one of his first projects was to develop a pirating program to make DirectTV more secure.

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ubuntuUbuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need – a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

Download Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition

Download Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition Released

Integrates the Latest Stable Applications with Long Term Support

LONDON, April 21, 2008 – Canonical Ltd. announced the upcoming availability of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition for free download on Thursday 24 April. In related news, Canonical also announced the simultaneous release of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition.

Ubuntu 8.04 Long Term Support (LTS) provides a stable platform for software and hardware vendors, developers and users. With three years of support and maintenance on the desktop, 8.04 LTS is a great choice for large-scale deployment. A substantial and growing ecosystem of free and commercial software built for Ubuntu provides a rich set of choices for desktop users. This is the eighth desktop release of Ubuntu. Ubuntu’s track record in delivering – on a precise schedule every six months – a commercial operating system that is free, stable, secure and fully supported, remains unique.

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