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Disk fragmentation leads to system slowdowns, PC crashes, slow startups and shutdowns. Auslogics Disk Defrag is designed for fast optimization of modern hard disks.

Hard disks are by far the slowest component in your computer. CPU and memory work much faster than hard disks because they do not have moving parts. Therefore fragmented disks often become a bottleneck of the system performance.

Besides causing slowdowns, fragmentation makes the hard drive disk heads move frequently when reading files which leads to freeze-ups and system crashes. It is important to keep your disks defragmented and optimized as much as possible.

Auslogics Disk Defrag is not just a defragmenter any more, but a fully featured disk optimizer. And with all the advanced techniques of disk optimization it has, Disk Defrag 3 remains extremely compact and even easier to use!

Version 3.1.0.65 Changes

• Improved processing of files blocked by the system (e.g. system restore points)
• Added new colour to the map – unmovable files
• Fixed a compaction algorithm bug that moved files into the MFT zone when there wasn’t enough disk space
• Tuned up colour theme colours – now they match better
• Improved tray program operation
• Simplified program interface
• Improved program installer, fixed a bug that caused incorrect installation of a new version over an older version
• Corrected mistakes in language files

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µTorrent is the world’s most popular BitTorrent client. Most of the features present in other BitTorrent clients are present in µTorrent, including bandwidth prioritization, scheduling, RSS auto-downloading and Mainline DHT (compatible with BitComet). Additionally, µTorrent supports the Protocol Encryption joint specification (compatible with Azureus 2.4.0.0 and above, BitComet 0.63 and above) and peer exchange.

µTorrent was written with efficiency in mind. Unlike many torrent clients, it does not hog valuable system resources – typically using less than 6MB of memory, allowing you to use the computer as if it weren’t there at all. Additionally, the program itself is contained within a single executable less than 220 KB in size.

uTorrent Changelog:

– 2009-08-27: Version 1.8.4 (build 16286)
- Fix: Fixed negative allocation in RequestChunks() for web seeds
- Fix: Fix startup race condition between network and disk I/O thread
- Fix: installer with UAC
- Fix: Crashes when removing labels
- Fix: selection of labels over 256 characters in length

– 2009-08-12: Version 1.8.4 (build 16150)
- Feature: Enabled magnet bundles.
- Change: run the 64 bit version of explorer when running as a 32 bit app in a 64 bit windows OS.
- Change: disable toolbar offers for Wine installs
- Change: uninstaller is added to all user profiles
- Fix: crash when assigning new label to torrents from RSS
- Change: Incomplete downloads sort after completed downloads if sorting by “Completed On”
- Fix: maintain category list selection on update for some edge cases
- Change: if selected, install start menu and desktop shortcuts to all users instead of only current user
- Fix: buffer overrun vulnerability in create torrent dialog
- Fix: Check at startup for incompatible versions of NVIDIA nForce firewall

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The built-in Windows Task Manager displays only a few applications and processes running on your computer. And it doesn’t show Windows services at all, despite the fact that they take up a lot of RAM and can slow down your PC.

Unlike other similar programs, Auslogics Task Manager lets you manage not only applications and processes, but also Windows services. The program provides all necessary information both as text and graphs, which can be understood even by a novice user.

Auslogics Task Manager offers you better and easier to use tools to manage your computer.

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K-Lite Codec Pack Changelog:

* Updated ffdshow to revision 3054
* Updated AC3Filter to version 1.62b
* Updated AC3File to version 0.7b
* Updated FLV splitter to version 1.2.1207.0
* Updated Gabest MPEG splitter to version 1.2.1207.0
* Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.20
* Added more file association options for audio file types
* Minor changes

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Do you have any idea, how many duplicate files are stored on your computer? You may experience lack of free space, while there may be gigabytes of unnecessary duplicates.

Auslogics Duplicate File Finder will help you to get rid of those files. By using this powerful yet free utility, you can increase free space on up to 50%.

Daily computer activity inevitably leads to accumulating duplicate files on your computer, especially if you are an active PC user. You may download gigabytes of music and video files, documents and applications from the Internet or local network, share those files with your friends and not even realize how many duplicate files may be collected on your hard disk from such activity.

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Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition is the popular Mozilla Firefox web browser bundled with a PortableApps.com Launcher as a portable app, so you can take your bookmarks, extensions and saved passwords with you.

Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured web browser that’s easy to use. It has lots of great features including popup-blocking, tabbed-browsing, integrated search, improved privacy features, automatic updating and more. Plus, thanks to the PortableApps.com launcher bundled in the Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition, it leaves no personal information behind on the machine you run it on, so you can take your favorite browser along with all your favorite bookmarks and extensions with you wherever you go.

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Updates to America’s Army 3 were released today.

• Removes Password from AA3Launch.log
• Fix for MBS not working after server changes to a new map
• Fixes TeamReady in Mission Preplanning
• Updated authentication SDK to improve reliability and performance
• Fix for freezing on training mission load
• Improved performance on loading maps/training missions
• Fixed several small memory leaks
• Fixed performance issue with server that caused it to load UI elements into the server (where they aren’t needed) and thus use up additional CPU and memory.
• Modified training authentication so it is more efficient
• Modified AMD negative delta time exception handling so it no longer stops the server or client, but just logs the event
• Fixed Admin add Player Admin
• Fixed Admin kicking of players. Now works properly with Soldier name and has optional kick by player ID
• Add new AdminListPlayers to get list of players and their player ID’s
• Removes most of the server log spam, especially that tied to missions and mission setup and ROE
• Fixes several issues related to ROE firing off when player is bleeding, asphyxiating, or falling after being wounded by ROE
• You can now strafe on ladders so you don’t get stuck in Pipeline or Obstacle Course. Strafe too far and you fall off, just like AA 2.x
• Modified program startup to clear out any old ATS temporary files
• Improved scoring messaging support for training missions
• Fixes several scoring issues
• Optimizes more of the authentication code and adds better exception handling in it
• Adjusts STS (stats) integration to better detect invalid objects to avoid crashes
• Fixes issues with single player stats not correctly initializing all of the time
• Adds feedback to UI when player purchases training until purchase is complete (says “Purchasing”)
• Modifies MBS to track how many players are playing vs. how many players are on the server (player + Spectators) and now MBS browser only shows the number of players (so the count won’t exceed max players)
• Turns HUD off whenever menu is activated (still an issue with battle planner activation the first time, however)
• Adjusts the close menu logic to always close properly so double menus should no longer happen

America’s Army 3 Update Released

Updates to America’s Army 3 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The specific changes include:

* Removed apparent lag caused by other players entering or leaving a server
* Improved start of round spawn issues
* Resolved problem with training results not saving
* Improved communication with Authentication server
* Eliminated freezing up when moving from one training mission to another
* Cleared up hesitation during training missions
* Significantly reduce number of authentication transactions between player and Authentication server
* Solved achievements save and display problems
* Improved Login communication with Authentication server
* Improved player statistics tracking for better accuracy
* Improved overall performance

Steam News Link

Silver Spring, MD JUNE 17, 2009 – The U.S. Army today launched America’s Army 3, the only action game that delivers an authentic and entertaining Army experience by reflecting the training, technology, actions, and career advancement of a Soldier within an exciting, free game experience. Players can download the teen-rated game from Steam (http://www.americasarmy.com/steam/), as well as from partners listed at the America’s Army website (http://www.americasarmy.com). As with previous versions of America’s Army, AA3 will be constantly updated to include new features and missions and to highlight new technologies being incorporated in today’s Army.

In America’s Army 3, Every Detail Counts and as a result, the game has more authentic military elements including training, technology, weapons, and audio than any other military game. Built on Unreal Engine 3, AA3 delivers stunningly realistic environments, lighting effects, animations, and team-based experiences so that America’s Army players can experience how Soldiers train, live, and advance in the Army. Players are bound by Rules of Engagement (ROE) and gain experience as they navigate challenges in team-based, multiplayer, force-on-force operations. In the game, a player’s actions and demonstrated Army values are integral to successful mission accomplishment and affect a player’s career progression.

The game is launching with five different environments, each with three different mission scenario options for a total of 15 different map/mission combinations. Initially, the core of the gameplay focuses on an Infantry Soldier (11B). Players first complete Basic Combat Training and then progress to Advanced Individual Training for a variety of specialized roles that the Infantry Soldier performs, such as Advanced Rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, Squad Designated Marksman, and Grenadier. This advanced training allows players to unlock new abilities and gear, customize their gear and equipment loads, increase their in-game skill level, and progress in their Army careers.

Click here for additional details on America’s Army 3.0.

Download America’s Army 3.0 FREE on Steam or get the download via BIG Download.