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Someone wondered recently why there are so many versions of Windows. I wanted to answer with “Because Microsoft hates you!” Have you ever walked into a store and been confronted with seventy different types of gum? You have no idea what you want. The same thing happens with Windows… there are so many flavors, you aren’t sure what it is you want and need.

Microsoft does this because they want to give you what you need. The problem arises when you don’t know what you need. I say they should make one version and let people choose which parts of that piece of software they want. That has caveats of its own, of course. It’s a never-ending cycle.

Theoretically, Microsoft is giving you a choice of features with a variety of pricing structures. I don’t agree with this. I just want gum. I’m also the kind of guy who walks into a store and buys plain vanilla ice cream. I just want ONE thing.

It would be easier to have one copy of Windows and allow you to buy (and use) the portions you want to use. This makes sense from a marketing and a consumer standpoint.

What are your thoughts? Do you feel there are too many flavors of Windows?

Which Version of Windows is Right for You?

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Someone recently asked if it was worth spending money on a TechNet subscription from Microsoft. If you’re a developer, the answer is a definite yes. If you’re a student – you can get a pretty hefty discount. In any case, if you’re anyone who uses a lot of Microsoft software, then it’s definitely something you should look into.

Yes, it’s going to cost you money. But do you want to know as much as you can about their software, tools and development? If so, then yes, you totally want a subscription. It’s absolutely worth it. You have to ask yourself how important the knowledge you can gain is to you. How much is it worth to you?

Look at it this way. When you go to a job interview, you’re going to have to discuss what you know and how you know it. Being able to point to having an extreme amount of education when it comes to all of the various Microsoft platforms.

If you’re out of a job, you will definitely hesitate at spending the money for the subscription. But having that knowledge of Azure or .NET could put you head and shoulders above the competition. Even if you’re an Apple fan… you likely will need to use Microsoft software at some point in your life or career.

Weigh your options. How much is a foot in the door worth to you?

What Would You Do With TechNet?

I’m launching a new conference with the folks over at Seattle 2.0 called Deploy – Today’s Technology for Tomorrow’s Apps. It will be held Monday, November 8th from 9AM – 5PM at the Bell Harbor Conference Center. Deploy is a conference for technology builders and geeks. New languages, frameworks, storage systems, methodologies and devices are creating entirely new opportunities. Deploy 2010 is a “Show and Tell” conference where speakers will discuss hot new topics and show what can be done – and how. Topics will include NoSQL, Mobile and Tablet, Game Mechanics, Open Source, Location and more.

We have a great lineup of speakers including:

• Doug Cutting, creator of Hadoop, Lucene and Nutch
• Andre Charland, creator of PhoneGap – the open source cross-platform mobile technology
• Brian Fling, founder of Pinch/Zoom and creator of the NY Times iPad app
• Poornima Vijayashanker, first engineering lead at Mint and bizeebee creator
• Bob Walsh, author of “MicroISV: From Vision to Reality and the Web Startup Success Guide

Deploy 2010 will be a technology conference focused on software development. It’s perfect for developers of all backgrounds, whether you are still in college or are an industry veteran . It’s also valuable to managers and executives who have technologists in their organizations.

As an added bonus, we are reserving eight spots for show and tell. For three minutes, up to 8 lucky winners, will be able to get up on stage and either speak about or demonstrate their technology. During the morning session, we’ll collect entries from attendees who want to present their technology during the Tech Demo segment. At 1:30 PM, after the lunch break, we’ll draw the entries from a hat. The lucky winner has three minutes to get up on stage and present his or her technology.

If you are a developer or hard-core tech enthusiast, I hope you will join us for join us for Deploy.

Deploy – A New Seattle Conference for Developers

This fun little question showed up on Lockergnome earlier today. I admit, it has me stumped. I’m not sure that I could come up with just one song to be my official theme song. There are so many good ones out there which fit me… especially stuff that Weird Al Yankovic writes. Many of you will likely choose an emotional or inspirational song – something that has meaning to you. However, I’m willing to be I’m not the only goofball out there.

So let’s have it: what song fits you the best? Which track is going to be your theme song? Additionally, what piece of music do you feel should tell MY life story?

• Is the new Xbox worth it?
• The words “wireless security” are an oxymoron – but there IS hope.
• When starting a small business, what pitfalls should be avoided?
• There is still no Blu-Ray on the Mac.
• How do you protect your ideas?
• Will a manufacturer replace a phone due to its having scratches on it?
• Seagate and LSI are forging ahead with new hard drive technology.
• Which older version of Windows do you prefer?
• Can an iPod Touch be used to send a fax?
• Dell has responded on their blog, to the capacitor problem they had experienced in their OptiPlex computers.
• Are you addicted to overclocking?
• What Firefox extensions can you not live without?
• The much-anticipated iPhone 4 software update will reportedly be available in a few weeks.
• Are you a single Geek looking for love in all the wrong places?
• Has your mobile device replaced your land-line at home?
• The shallows: what the Internet is doing to our brains.
• Which is your favorite breed of dog?
• Do you need help building a website?
• Microsoft has announced an “insta-load” battery.
• DotCloud: 21st Century business platforms are built on cloud computing.

There are no theme songs or title tracks to wade through when you visit our software center. All you’ll find is the latest – and best – software and apps for all of your devices and machines.

If Your Life Had a Theme Song, What Would it Be?

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A caller the other night asked simply: “What is Bloatware?” That’s actually an easy one to answer! Bloatware is when you have a piece of software that should be a certain size. However, due to several unnecessary things being added in, the size of the software increases dramatically. Heck, sometimes companies add so much crap in that the original software ends up being buggy and laggy making it not work properly.

There are some types of software that you can turn off the unneeded services and installed applications. When installing a new piece of software, make sure you actually pay attention and read everything during installation. I recommend never just “clicking through” repeatedly. There are a lot of things that will get installed without your consent… all of which are enabled by default. For example, there are types of software that will automatically install various toolbars unless you tell it not to.

Some people claim that things such as Microsoft Office are bloatware due to the sheer number of features inside. You may want just a good text editor (Word), but instead you’re going to have to install a ton of other things just to get that.

My best advice is just to pay attention to what you’re installing. Make sure you are aware of what comes bundled with each piece of software when deciding what to buy, even. Choose something that works well for your needs and comes with the least amount of “extras.”

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How Do You Define Bloatware?

Here’s what I just encountered in the lobby of the hotel:

To give you a bit more perspective:

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I initiated a TypeWith.me document the other day and seeded the link to those in my chat room. Within a few hours, the group of us had assembled our own list of “favorite” downloads for…

Windows

• Foobar2000
• Skype
• mIRC
• VLC Media Player
• Google Chrome
• Google Earth
• Mozilla Firefox
• SecondLife
• AOL Instant Messenger
• Flurry Screensaver
• Opera
• Ventrilo
• WinAmp
• Pidgin IM
• Cpuid
• K-Lite Codec Pack
• iTunes
• Quicktime
• VMWare
• ICQ
• Teamspeak
• Procaster
• TweetDeck
• Safari
• Ink-Scape
• Electric Sheep
• Gimp
• WinRAR
• Eclipse
• Streamdesk for Windows
• Paint.NET
• Portable Apps
• VirtualBox
• Avast
• PuTTY
• Snarl
• CuteFTP
• WinZip
• FileZilla FTP Client
• VirtualDub
• Ustream Producer
• ffdshow
• Windows Virtual PC
• ImgBurn
• IceChat
• InfraRecorder
• CUPS
• Audacity
• Vim
• Synergy
• Emacs
• WhatPulse
• StartupCPL
• UltraMon
• RealPlayer SP
• Open Office
• Microsoft Office 2010 Beta
• Quake Live
• Everest
• Media Player Classic
• Boxee Beta
• DoubleTwist
• Snagit
• Picasa
• TeamViewer
• Yahoo Messenger

Mac OS X

• CamTwist
• iStat Menus
• LittleSnapper
• RapidWeaver
• Tweetie
• Colloquy
• Linkinus
• VLC Media Player
• VMWare Fusion
• Flip4Mac WMV
• CrossOver 9.0
• iWork
• Adium
• VirtualBox
• XChat Aqua
• Ventrillo
• Skype
• Google Chrome Beta for Mac
• Mozilla Firefox
• Streamdesk for Mac
• Pidgin IM
• AOL Instant Messenger
• Audacity
• WhatPulse
• Address-O-Sync
• Mac The Ripper
• Transmit 3
• Voodoopad
• Synergy
• Teamspeak
• Tumult Hyper Edit
• Procaster
• TweetDeck
• Electric Sheep
• Google Earth
• Boxee Beta
• DoubleTwist
• Gimp for Mac
• FileZilla FTP Client
• Picasa
• TeamViewer
• Yahoo Messenger

Favorite Downloads

I recently glanced through a forum post on Geeks, where the poster was a woman talking about how Geeks are usually mean to her. She admits that she isn’t a technology Geek. While she does enjoy things like her MP3 player and cell phone, she’s not very knowledgeable about the products, nor how they work. She has felt ostracized many times over the past months in different communities, after being called a n00b – or worse!

We aren’t mean, are we? Sure, we don’t have many social skills, but overall I like to think we’re nicer than most people. Sure, you’re going to get trolls, idiots and jerks. But that happens no matter where you go. I don’t think that Geeks have it in us to be flat-out mean to people!

Am I way off base here? Have you ever felt as though a Geek treated you badly in a social situation? Share your wisdom with the rest of us!

• Why aren’t academic achievements highlighted as much as sports in high school?
• Is another financial meltdown headed our way?
• Your Senior year in high school can get to be quite expensive.
• Do you know how to reduce the size of your PowerPoint presentations with ease?
• Botnets are a very real – and very dangerous – threat.
• Please Rob Me! That site will tell the world when you aren’t home.
• How do you get your ideas spotlighted in your community?
• Is Google doing no evil?
• ATI is tweaking Catalyst drivers for the release of 10.2.
• Can teenagers really become professional bloggers?
• cPanel vs Plesk – does it really even matter?
• Unit 731 experiments will be chronicled.
• Are the Windows 7 mobile phone requirements a turn-off to manufacturers?
• In the modern day version of David and Goliath, it looks as though Goliath will win.
• America favors conservation, but few practice what they preach.
• Should Google buy T-Mobile?
• Malware is often delivered to your computer whether you like it or not.

Don’t forget to stop by our software center to see what new deals we have for you today!

Are Geeks Friendly?

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Every so often, you may need to download something to make your computer or mobile device run better. There are millions of pieces of software and applications available for every operating system you can think of. To help you find the best deals on software of every type, we’ve created our new Downloads center! Every day, we feature the very best software – including games! – that we can find, at excellent prices!

I’ve been downloading and gathering together software since 1996. I admit it… I’m addicted to software! I always have been. On the downloads center, we even have free software available. If you want to download your favorite software at no cost to you, just choose the program you want, complete a simple offer, and download the full version of your chosen application!

There are several people on our team who are all monitoring this software to the best of their ability. They don’t allow any questionable content to be added and they haven’t let anything with malware in it slip by, either. If you ever come across something on the site you don’t feel is quite “right” in some way, please send me an email. We will look into it faster than immediately.

We post an aggregate every day on Geeks in the blog section. In that post, you’ll find the very newest programs we’ve come across, as well as some really excellent deals. I’m also doing my best to keep Twitter and Facebook updated with the hottest deals.

If you’re not interested in this service, that’s fine. If you are – check it out! I’m all ears, and want to hear your feedback. We can’t make the site better without your help!

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Download Center

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Software is constantly evolving and changing. That’s a good thing, honestly. There are always new and better features being added, along with important security updates in some cases. David from PC PitStop asked about Microsoft Updates. He’s wondering if they’re really necessary, since it takes him so long to download them on his DSL.

At least they released them, right? Even Apple has to have updates. Software needs to be updated because there are exploits out there. Developers don’t see those things until they’re out in the field and have been taken advantage of. Microsoft has found that it’s usually better to release a full chunk up updates all at once, instead of in smaller batches. There are even some vendors who don’t release any updates at all, so you should be glad that Microsoft does!

You do have an option that might help though, David. You can always turn off automatic updates in Windows, and download them manually once per week – or per day! Choose which updates you need, and when to download them. You can easily manage this by opening up Internet Explorer, and going to Tools at the top, and selecting Windows Updates.

If you’re having problems with a particular update, you can always roll it back. However, nine times out of ten it’s better to keep your Windows install up-to-date. You’ll be far more secure and have less stability issues for the most part. If you do choose to roll back, be sure to keep an eye out for bug fixes and stable releases so you can jump on the update train once again.

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Microsoft Security Updates

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Most of the screencasts we have done have been ones that help you learn about different types of software. The one today, submitted by Joe, is no different. He has created a screencast to show all of you how to use AppTrap to remove applications quickly and effectively.

When you remove an application from OS X, it can leave files such as preferences and documents. AppTrap will help you remove all of the associated files and permissions from an application. There are other programs availalbe to help you do this, but they are either paid-for versions, or don’t do the job very well. AppTrap is not only free, but it is powerful. It will help you get the job done!

With AppTrap, when you move an application to the trash, you’re automatically asked if you want to move the associated preference files as well. Now that’s uninstallation – the way it should be!

Once AppTrap is downloaded and installed, it is quite simple to use. Now, when you drag an application to the trash to delete it, a box will automatically pop up from AppTrap. It will ask you if you want to remove all associated system files, as well. You can choose whether or not to do this, based on your own preferences for each application.

AppTrap is a small – yet powerful – piece of software that helps you keep your OS X installation nice and clean, and free of leftover junk from uninstalled applications.

Thanks, Joe, for a great screencast! We’re looking forward to seeing what you come up with in the future.

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One of the disheartening pieces of news recently came from PandaLabs. The security firm reported that the new strains of malware for last year numbered in the millions. That is not a typing error. There were literally many millions of pieces of new malware.

Security company PandaLabs has claimed that it recorded more new malware in 2009 than in its 20 year history, identifying 25 million new strains in just one year compared to a total of 15 million since the company began.

This is malicious software that wants your banking codes, wants your personal information for identity theft, wants to turn your computer into a spam spewing bot, or other such malevolent intents. If you are on the Internet, it is absolutely necessary to pay attention to online security. It is not an exaggeration to say that when you are online, your computer is at risk.

You may be nodding in agreement and saying to yourself that you know this (hopefully because you read the security material on our sites). However, chances are that you have friends or family members who pay little to no attention to computer security. Not only do they endanger themselves… but they are also a danger to others. We are all connected online. Those people who ignore computer security are comparable to those who buy ‘products’ from spammers.

Do a good deed, and tell these people that they should have an anti-virus, a firewall, and at least one anti-spyware program running at all times. For an anti-spyware program, we are recommending SUPERAntiSpyware. We have an excellent deal for you (and for you to recommend) that offers real time protection.

SUPERAntiSpyware has “real-time blocking of threats! Prevent potentially harmful software from installing or re-installing! First Chance Prevention examines over 50 critical points of your system each time your system starts up and shuts down to eliminate threats before they have a chance to infect and infiltrate your system.”

SUPERAntiSpyware will detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, Trojans, dialers, worms, keyloggers, hijackers, rootkits, and many other types of threats. This program is easy to use and it is effective. SUPERAntiSpyware is being offered at a special rate for our readers. There is a ten dollar ($10.00) saving until January 20, 2010.

This is a program that is highly recommended within the security community. People who work on these pages use it and recommend it, too. Suggest this security program to your friends and family. The amount of malware probably will continue to increase this year. We are trying to make it as easy and as economical as possible for our readers and their friends to protect themselves and your computers.

Malware by the Millions

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You know I love software, especially when I can get it at a discount. Mac Update is currently running their promo winter bundle. You can get 14 Mac Apps for only $50.00!! That is a 90% savings off of the normal retail price. Celebrate the holidays with a collection of legendary apps and a few new classics at an unbeatable price!

Once you purchase, you will receive Path Finder, Socialite, Yep, Radio Gaga, GarageSale, Drag Thing, Speed Download, PCalc, HealthNut, Machinarium, iRip, and more!

You have to hurry, as this is a time-sensitive sale. It ends at midnight on Sunday night, December 27th! There’s only about a day and a half left, as of the writing of this post. Nearly ten thousand bundles have already been sold, so what are you waiting for? Hurry and get yours!

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Every year, I try to pull together the best deals that I possibly can to pass along to you. This year is no exception. With the economy as tough as it is, everyone needs a helping hand – especially for the holidays. Some of the biggest software companies have come forward to offer all of you amazing discounts!

If a particular offer needs a coupon code, it is listed within the bolded offer title. If no coupon is needed, that is left out. Also, please pay close attention to each offer date, as each one has varied starting and ending dates and times.

Let us know if you hear of any deals we may have missed for software. Also, leave us a note and let us know if we were able to help you save a little money. It’s always good to hear that all of our hard work has paid off – for you!

avast!

• 20% off of avast! – No coupon code is needed. Offer good from November 5th until December 5th, 2009.

Transparent Language

• 25% off on Black Friday only – November 26, 2010. Use coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY.
• 25% off on Cyber Monday only – November 29, 2010. Use coupon code: CYBERMONDAY.

Trend Micro

• 20% off of Trend Micro Internet Security Suite using coupon code: holidays20. – Offer good Nov 27, 2009 until Dec 25, 2009.
• 20% off of Trend Micros Anti-Virus plus Anti-Spyware using coupon code: holidays20. – Offer good Nov 27, 2009 until Dec 25, 2009.
• 40% off of Internet Security Pro using coupon code: trendholiday. – Offer good Nov 27, 2009 until Dec 2, 2009.

Symantec

• 20% off of Norten AntiVirus 2010 from Nov 23, 2009 until Nov 25, 2009. – No coupon code is needed for this purchase.

20% off of Norten Internet Security 2010 from Nov 26, 2009 until Nov 30, 2009. – No coupon code is needed for this purchase.

Kaspersky

• Save $30 on Kaspersky Internet Security for 3 computers. – This is a steal at only $49.95 for all three machines for an entire year. No coupon code is needed. This offer is good from Nov 29, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009.
• Save $20 on Kaspersky AntiVirus for 2 computers. – You’ll only pay $39.95 for both machines for a full year. No coupon code is needed, and the offer is good from Nov 29, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009.
• Buy Kaspersky Internet Security, and receive 10GB free online backup from SugarSync. – Offer good from Nov 6, 2009 until Nov 28, 2009. No coupon code is needed.
• Purchase Kaspersky AntiVirus and receive IDVault for free. – No coupon code is necessary, and the offer is good from Nov 9, 2009 until Dec 30, 2009.
• Purchase Kaspersky Internet Security and receive IDVault for free. – No coupon code is necessary, and the offer is good from Nov 9, 2009 until Dec 30, 2009.

Smith Micro

• Save $35 on Morpheus Photo Animation Suite (Hybrid). – Offer good from Nov 24, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009. No coupon code is needed for this purchase.
• Save $50 on Rapid Weaver for Mac OS X. – Offer good from Nov 24, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009. No coupon code is needed for this purchase.
• Save $25 on Aquazone Oceans of the World for Windows. – Offer good from Nov 24, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009. No coupon code is needed for this purchase.
• Save $20 on Manga Studio Debut. – Offer good from Nov 24, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009. No coupon code is needed for this purchase.
• Save $20 on CheckIT Cleaner. – Offer good from Nov 24, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009. No coupon code is needed for this purchase.
• Save $10 on ArtRage. – Offer good from Nov 24, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009. No coupon code is needed for this purchase.

ACDSee

• Save over $60 on the ACDSee Pro 3 + Storage space + extra 6 months of storage space Bundle. – No coupon code is needed. This offer is good from Nov 13, 2009 until Jan 7, 2009.
• Save $25 on ACDSee Photo Manager 2009. – No coupon code is needed. Offer good from Nov 29, 2009 until Jan 8, 2009.

Pinnacle

• Save $30 on PTE Key Studio, and receive a free copy of Groovy Music City. – No coupon code is needed. Offer good from Nov 24, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009.
• Save $20 on DVD Maker Deluxe. – No coupon code is needed. Offer good from Nov 24, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009.
• Purchase Studio HD and get a free Creative Pack component ($29.99 value). – No coupon code is needed. Offer good from Nov 24, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009.
• Purchase Studio Ultimate or Ultimate Collection and get the entire volume for free ($79 value). – No coupon code is needed. Offer good from Nov 24, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009.
• Save on Studio Bundle. – No coupon code is needed. Offer good from Nov 24, 2009 until Dec 1, 2009.

Nuance

• PDF Create 6 for 80% ($9.99) Off and PDF Converter Pro 6 for 20% ($79.99)

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• Save 10% off PDF Converter 6 using coupon code: xi2btxaje – Offer good Nov 23 – Nov 25, 2009.
• Save 10% off of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Standard using coupon code: bzwyh2a36 – Offer good Nov 23, 2009 – Nov 25, 2009.
• Save 30% off of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Preferred using coupon code: giahh897e – Offer good from Nov 26, 2009 until Nov 30, 2009.
• Save 30% off of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Standard using coupon code: 2r22fbz7z – Offer good from Nov 26, 2009 until Nov 30, 2009.
• Save 30% off of PDF Converter Pro 6 using coupon code: j2bm26xoo – Offer good from Nov 26, 2009 until Nov 30, 2009.
• Save 40% off of OmniPage 17 using coupon code: jzw6dbqo9 – Offer good from Nov 26, 2009 until Nov 30, 2009.
• Save 40% off of OmniPage Pro 17 using coupon code: f2rie4nf9 – Offer good from Nov 26, 2009 until Nov 30, 2009.
• Save 40% off of PaperPort 12 Standard using coupon code: oa73vq4zg – Offer good from Nov 26, 2009 until Nov 30, 2009.
• Save 40% off of PaperPort Pro 12 using coupon code: 6z2oh4b27 – Offer good from Nov 26, 2009 until Nov 30, 2009.

Kodak

• Free Standard Shipping on orders over $99 + FREE 2 GB SD Memory Card w/ Cameras or Frames. – This offer is good from Nov 24 until Dec 24, 2009 and no coupon code is needed.
• 3 Days, 3 Ways to Save – 10% off camera bags, 20% off memory cards, 30% off batteries and chargers at the KODAK Store – Offer starts on November 24 and ends November 26, 2010. No coupon is needed.
• KODAK EASYSHARE W820 Wireless Digital Frame for $99.95 – Save $100! – Starts 7am ET on November 27, and ends at 7am ET on November 28th, 2009 while supplies last. No coupon code is needed.
• Save 10% on KODAK EASYSHARE M Series & Z Series Digital Cameras (exclusions apply). – This offer begins at 7am ET on Nov 28th, and ends at 7am ET on November 30th, 2009. No coupon code is needed.
• One Day Only! Get the KODAK Zi6 Pocket Video Camera for $99.95, while supplies last. – This sale begins at 7am ET on Nov 30th, and ends at 7am ET on December 1st, 2009. No coupon code is needed for this offer.

Summitsoft

• Save $10 off of all new products using coupon code: cymon – This offer is valid from Nov 23 until Nov 30, 2009.
• Save 50% off of Logo Design Studio using coupon code: lds50 – This offer is valid from Nov 23 until Nov 30, 2009.

Macware

• 40% off of Mac TuneUp using coupon code: cytune – Offer good from Nov 23 until Nov 30, 2009.
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RoboForm

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The easiest ways to get programs these days is to download them. When I was getting started with software, you had to actually go to a store and buy them. The Internet didn’t really even exist back then! There’s software available for any platform these days, but this video is all about Windows… and the ease with which you can install programs using Ninite.

Choose your software, and let Ninite do the rest. It will download and install your programs with the default setup. It will even say “NO WAY!” to installing toolbars and other such nonsense that some programs try to sneak past you. All Ninite will do is install the latest versions of the programs that YOU choose. Nothing else is downloaded or installed onto your system.

I can’t think how it could get any easier than this, other than if the service could read your mind and know what programs you want without your having to click anything. Ninite has excellent choices, as well. I recommend – and use – many of them already! Choose your favorites in the following categories and get ready for easy install:

• Web browsers
• Instant Messaging programs
• Media Players<
• Photo/Graphic Editors
• Document creation and editing programs
• Anti-Virus programs
• Runtime utilites (such as Java)
• Utilities
• Compression programs
• Developer tools

The list is very good, with excellent choices… and it sticks them all into one nice, neat little installer.

If you know of any other easy ways to get the latest and greatest software, I’d love to hear about it.

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