Posted April 13, 2006 As this is an essential software thread, I made a little wish list for programs that I would like. 1. E-mail, I have 3 different e-mail adresses and don't want to log in to the web- based inbox constantly. 2. Free video editing software, which has more features than windows movie maker. And has a built in encoder to xvid or similar. 3. A free external encoder program Can't think of anything else I need at the moment, would like to hear about how the programs have worked for you. As I find feedback from actual users more helpful than just recommendations off somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 14, 2006 Want your computer cleansed? Then download CrapCleaner: http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/ This AMAZING piece of software just made my computer lose half a gig of shit (I'm running low on space on my 40 GB HD). Others who have used it lost between 200 MB to 3 GB of useless crap used by unused/uninstalled applications, browser cache, and unused registry keys. It even lets you control all startup programs without having to go through regedit! It's fast, small, and most importantly: cheap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 21, 2006 It even lets you control all startup programs without having to go through regedit! There's actually a better tool for that. Go to start-->run...-->type "msconfig" and hit enter. On the services and startup tabs it lists all the stuff that's loaded during startup. You can also enable/disable them. So you don't have to make backups of your registry if you decide to disable some service. But don't touch anything there that you don't know about. There's a possibility that you break your current setup if you fool around with it too much. But anyone know any free video editing software? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 21, 2006 For chopping up videos, changing sound, encoding, resizing etc. etc. I'd say VirtualDub (or VirtualDubmod) but for actually working with a video (moving scenes about, adding titles, special effects) I really don't know anything about that side of things =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 21, 2006 Thank you, virtualdub seems to be exactly what I was looking for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 21, 2006 I was gonna say Virtualdub Shorty! You blatantly stole my thunder! Anyway, Virtualdub is for weaklings ... Avisynth is where it's at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 21, 2006 ok i got this program for encoding videos for my new zen it is fantastic alltoavi it is superb. encodes almost everytype of video to avi - divx or xvid the best bit, its freeeee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 29, 2006 This essential if you like upgrading your PC regulary - Belarc System Advisor. Simply scans your system and tells you exactly what's on it and in detail. Processor, motherboard, graphix card, RAM, whats on your hard-drive, system protection, everything. Great for making sure you buy compatible RAM. http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html Totally free of course. I would also like to join Arab_Freak up there in procaliming the wonder of Crap Cleaner. The best win-cleaner programme ever. AND FREE. (I lost over 800MB - my Pc is running so much smoother!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 6, 2006 Pfft, i aren't a mod here. I could update this... but why bother? Whats your excuse now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 6, 2006 I know it's not really an essential tool but is there a decent program to record streams (yeah I'm thinking about E³). I had one once but the spyware scanner recognized it as a trojan - it was a freeware tool, so could very well be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 8, 2006 What do you reccomend to make gifs out of videos? ktnkxby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 25, 2006 Anyone know any free ad-blocker? Since getting rid of Norton I've welcomed the world of the internet advert. Even msn has adverts, its annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 26, 2006 Anyone know any free ad-blocker? Since getting rid of Norton I've welcomed the world of the internet advert. Even msn has adverts, its annoying. IE has a popup blocker and the Google Toolbar also comes with one. I use PopUpCop, very customizable to block all sorts of things but it's not free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 26, 2006 Opera blocks popups for me. I need an ad-blocker. Thanks anyway. I never knew this site had some many adverts until now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 4, 2006 Anyone got a link to the newest AVG please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 4, 2006 Anyone know any free ad-blocker? Since getting rid of Norton I've welcomed the world of the internet advert. Even msn has adverts, its annoying. Firfox has an extension called AdBlock. Also, go to http://www.apatch.tk to get rid of msn ads. One program i reccomend is Google Desktop http://desktop.google.com Great search speed, sidebar and widgets. Edit: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 for AVG free Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 5, 2006 That requires a longer answer than I'm willing to type. Try this guide: http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/xvid-vdub-final.htm I skipped through it but the only difference would be that you'd probably load an avi rather than an avs and you may have to choose full processing mode rather than fast recompress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 6, 2006 Can anyone tell me about any free photo editing software (like photoshop) I can download? I'd like to create my own signature, but I don't have (or intend to buy) Photoshop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 6, 2006 As far as I know Gimp is a free photoeditor: http://www.gimp.org/downloads/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 6, 2006 Can anyone tell me about any free photo editing software (like photoshop) I can download? I'd like to create my own signature, but I don't have (or intend to buy) Photoshop. *cough* bittorrent, im sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 26, 2006 Can anyone tell me about any free photo editing software (like photoshop) I can download? I'd like to create my own signature, but I don't have (or intend to buy) Photoshop. Paint.net is very good. http://www.getpaint.net/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 9, 2006 any good programs to chop up/edit mp3's at all? preferably freeware Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 9, 2006 any good programs to chop up/edit mp3's at all? preferably freeware http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
