Free Firewall Software

Advantages: FREE
Disadvantages: None

...I needed protection on my computer against the constant attempts to infiltrate it by hackers every time i was on the Internet. My solution came by way of an advert I saw on my ISP's website for ZONEALARM. The software is free for private users and downloadable directly from zonealarm.com web site. Download time was minimal, 5 or 6 minutes and installation a doddle. I now run this program every time I am on-line and it works. You get alerted everytime someone tries to access your PC. Any of your applications that require internet access such as webferret, Real player etc will not be allowed to do so until you authorise them. Compatibility with other programs: I have not experienced any problems with other programs while running ZONEALARM but I always unload it if I am not using the internet. Real protection for your PC...

jonwhite 15.11.2000 (30.11.2000) · Read review
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Review of Zone Labs - ZoneAlarm Firewall

Free antivirus software

Advantages: It's free! It's better than nothing!
Disadvantages: 85% detection rate, displays upgrade advert

...At one time, Grisoft's AVG Antivirus used to have a very cheap and tacky look with nasty looking alien-like creatures displayed on the user interface. I'm also pretty sure that at the time it was one of the only antivirus software programs available for free, though has always been upgradable. I have had bad experiences in the past with older versions of AVG but I'm glad to say that Grisoft have sorted their act out and have improved the program a lot aswell as giving it a more professional looking makeover. Though according to the most recent reports that I've read, AVG only has a detection rate of 85%, it still manages to find and filter out more of the rare viruses which tend to be unknown by other common antivirus programs. The side effect of this, is that the program misses out on some of the more common viruses which are picked...

sparksteroyd 31.10.2008 · Read review
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Review of AVG Anti-virus

Free and Shareware Music software

Advantages: Lots of freeware and shareware
Disadvantages: The site is very popular and can be a bit slow at times

...If, like me, you're into the world of computer music you should check out the Shareware Music Machine http:www.sharewaremusicmachine.com They list free and shareware music software for both audio and midi composition. This is the best free music software site I know, I use several of the programs listed and can highly recommend them. Music software if divided into groups such as MP3, editors, sequencers etc, and further divided into Windows/Mac etc. which makes navigation extremely simple. The site is up-dated weekly and you can subscribe to a free email newsletter which list all of the new software listed on their site....

likesnuts 18.07.2000 · Read review
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Review of Music Shareware - Music Software - Shareware Music Machine

FREE ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

Advantages: Its free, loads of updates on viruses
Disadvantages: None that I've come across

...We've got a fairly old operating system at home (Windows 98se) and we needed an anti virus package that was up to the mark and wasn't going to let us down. A friend suggested AVG a free anti virus software package that you download from the internet. Go to www.grisoft.com and follow the links to download the software directly to your PC. It downloads in no time and the set up is very straightforward and easy. Navigation around the package is also very easy. You can set times when you want it to run an automatic virus sweep or just do a manual one. It will deep scan all drives and directories and when found it will alert you to the virus. After finding the virus it will then "quanrantine" it and "heal" your machine. We've had numerous "Trojans" downloaded from various rogue sites etc. and this software is absolutely...

allyb2003 24.02.2005 · Read review
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Review of grisoft.com

FREE SOFTWARE MUSIC and more

Advantages: Access to thousands of music and program files. Huge Network of users. Ability to resume broken downloads
Disadvantages: Some Down time. Some slow downloads

...Do you want something for nothing? Does free software interest you; how about FREE music, graphics and much more. Yes I did say FREE. Now, before going on to the opinion in detail, let me say that I am not going to preach about the rights,wrongs or legalities, of obtaining goodies from file sharing sites. The choice to download software or music from these places is a choice for the individual and their own conscience. I am sitting firmly on the fence on this issue. LIMEWIRE, is as you probably gathered from the above statement, a sight similar in nature to our dear departed Napster and Audiogalaxy. However, what this site offers is not only the ability to search for and download MP3 music files but also to get your hands on most software too. I have seen such programs as MS Office, Dreamweaver and Lotus on there to name but three...

jonwhite 26.07.2001 (27.07.2001) · Read review
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Review of limewire.com

Free quality software

Advantages: easy to download, quality files
Disadvantages: none

...There's enough software and entertainment on this site for anybody. The site is simple, straightforward and easy to navigate. The interface is clean and clear and adverts aren't a problem which is a change for this type of site. There's a link to the 'site map' in a prominent position on the home page, so it's not too hard to find where you want to be. All the software is for Windows and Linux users but unfortunately Mac users don't get a look in. Select Windows, or Linux from the homepage and go from there. There are lists of files which have been added in the past seven days so it's useful to go back each week and see what's on offer. These are sorted into categories and marked as new files or updates. Click on 'What's New?' and you get a list of file categories ranging from Audio to Web browsers. The whole thing is...

janharper 05.06.2001 · Read review
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Review of davecentral.com

Free software site

Advantages: plenty of free software, good navigation, easy to use
Disadvantages: Not quite as good as winfiles was

...With the recent demise of WINFILES.COM I was wondering where I would be able to go for the quality software, utilities, drivers and other useful programs that I had been accustomed to obtaining through winfiles. Fortunately winfiles made my choice a lot easier as they direct their would be visitors to DOWNLOAD.COM, their sister site run by CNET. While this site is not perhaps as visually appealing as winfiles was, nor is its interface quite as simplistic it still offers an excellent service to the hunter gatherer of software. Despite its simplicity the site offers a good range of products for you to try, anything and everything from shareware to freeware and demoware to addware. You are bound to find something here that will catch your eye. I have found some excellent little treasures on this site, in particular WHO IS, a neat...

jonwhite 15.03.2001 · Read review
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Review of cnet.com/download

Three for free

Advantages: Taste as other cakes do
Disadvantages: Poor egg is redundant

...You don't need to be on a special diet of egg free to enjoy these delicious cakes. I have added three and there will be one to suit you all so they are all easy to cook so give it a go Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Pudding Serves 9 people =Ingredients= 275g/10oz Self Raising Flour 2 x 400g/14oz tins Cherry Pie Filling 250g/9oz Caster Sugar 75g/3oz Cocoa Powder 360ml/12 fl.oz Water 120ml/4fl.oz. Vegetable Oil 60ml/2 fl.oz. Distilled White Vinegar 1 teasp Vanilla Extract =Instructions= 1. Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas mark 4. Lightly oil a 20x30cm/8x12 inch cake tin and spread the fruit filling evenly over the bottom. Set aside. 2. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside. 3. In another mixing bowl, mix together the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Add these...

Paeonie 09.07.2007 (31.10.2008) · Read review
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Review of Egg-Free Sponge Cake

Quite literally 'Meat free'

Advantages: Substantial, healthy, low fat and calorie meal
Disadvantages: Slightly sickly; quite sloppy; bland veg;

...Let me first clarify that I am by no standards a vegetarian; I love white meat such as chicken and Turkey, and the occassional sausage and bacon. I like spaghetti bolegnaise or shepherds pie ready meals but I actually can't stand minced meat; it's grisly and chewy - even the extra lean stuff. I find this a shame becasue I love to make homemade dinners. I was browsing the rice aisle during our shop at Asda when I spotted 'Asda Meat free savoury mince' in a packet. Now, I wouldn't write a review for the sake of it. I'm writing this review because you, like I did, may be slightly wary of a packeted meat free mince product that costs just 58p. Moreover, the front design is er, less than appealing to your average buyer. Basically, the packet is 120g with a green bordered edge. The front is predominately taken up by a large picture...

LaceyR26 31.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Asda Meat Free Mince

Softseek for free software

Advantages: Great directory system, easy to use, useful newsletter, extensive information about each program
Disadvantages: Search facility can be slow if you search a popular word or phrase.

...I have been using softseek.com for about a year now. They have a massive selction of free/share ware all organised in an excellent directory system. What's more helpful is the accuracy of it's seacrh facility. It lists the results with a % to how close it matches the word of phrase you originally typed in, very useful. Every download has its own page describing the program and usually has a snapshot of what the program looks like. It lists the authors name and allows you to view all the software produced by a particular author to. My favorite feature is the ability to search for just freeware, I love using that. Its good to know what licence a particular download holds before you download it. Softseek also offers a bi-weekly newsletter, listing whats new, editors picks and the top downloads. This is also useful...

darrenloud 09.01.2001 · Read review
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Review of softseek.com